This is a major milestone for the entire AT-P Aviation team. The AT-5 prototype has completed its first flight, and the mission was a success.
Behind this moment are months of design work, manufacturing, preparation, and ground testing. That is why a first flight is never just another item on the schedule. For us, it is clear confirmation that the job was done right. During the flight, the aircraft showed stable, predictable handling and performed in line with the assumptions made at the design stage.
The best summary came from the test pilot right after landing:
“This airplane wants to fly.”
In aviation, that means a lot. It is a short sentence, but a very meaningful one. It reflects the way the aircraft behaves in the air, its handling characteristics, and the overall feel of the airplane from the very first minutes of flight.
For us, this is just the beginning of the next phase. A successful first flight opens the way for the full flight test programme, where we will continue to verify the AT-5 step by step and confirm its key design and operational assumptions.
We would like to thank everyone who worked toward this moment – the design team, production, flight test specialists, and all those who contributed to the project. A day like this is always the result of many people doing solid work together.
AT-5 is now in the air. And that is a very good start.
