Low-altitude airspace reform put on fast track

A new regulation for low-altitude airspace management is expected to be unveiled by the end of the year in China, opening a new chapter for the general aviation industry in the country, experts said on Tuesday.

According to Gao Yuanyang, director of the General Aviation Industry Research Center at the Beijing-based Beihang University, the draft regulation has already been sent to key industry personnel for feedback.

He declined to disclose any further details but said the new rules will help spur general aviation in China and create unified standards for the industry.