On May 23, 2026, the F406 civil turbofan engine in the 600 kg thrust class, independently developed by Sichuan Tianfu Lightweight Power Technology under Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), successfully completed its first flight test at a test flight base in Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia. The engine operated smoothly and stably throughout the entire flight, with all key performance indicators, including thrust response, fuel consumption, and high-altitude environmental adaptability, meet