Aerial mission in Antarctic completed

China’s first fixed-wing aircraft for polar flight, Snow Eagle 601, has completed its mission to explore key areas above the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, during China’s 35th scientific expedition to the region, researchers said on Wednesday. The Chinese researchers used the aircraft to conduct large-scale radar, gravity and magnetic observations at the Ice Divide of East Antarctica, Princess Elizabeth Land and other areas. The plane also served as logistics support between Zhongshan, Taishan and Kunlun stations.