Regulations and Government
China Embraces General Aviation
Big changes to China’s general aviation infrastructure and policies are ahead after recent policy initiatives announced by the Chinese State Council.
The Chinese government has mandated the construction of 300 new general aviation airports by 2020, more than doubling the current number in the country. To facilitate that expansion, it has lowered the approval level for airports from the central government to the provincial governments, and it will encourage private investment in building airports. (Photo: Chinese Government)
The Chinese government has mandated the construction of 300 new general aviation airports by 2020, more than doubling the current number in the country. To facilitate that expansion, it has lowered the approval level for airports from the central government to the provincial governments, and it will encourage private investment in building airports. (Photo: Chinese Government)

Massive changes to China’s general aviation infrastructure and policies are ahead after recent initiatives announced by the Chinese State Council. Acknowledging that general aviation is vital to the country’s transportation system and just as important as commercial aviation, the council named general aviation the next engine to drive the Chinese economy.


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