New push for general aviation shows promise

Airspace for private airplanes to be increased to 3,000 meters; flight plans to be streamlined

His company was flying high in 2013 when it sold 30 small civilian aircraft, Liu Liangjun recalls, but 2015 has seen the business hit turbulence.

"It's caused by the macro environment. Investment in general aviation has slowed due to the overall economy," said Liu, general manager of Changsha-based GALink Aviation Technology.