The RX1E made its maiden flight in 2015, marking a historic moment for China's general aviation sector. The RX1E is a two-seater electric aircraft designed primarily for pilot training ...

There has been a lot of talk about the potential for general aviation in China, ... with the ultimate goal of having a general aviation airport in each of China’s 2,800 counties, ...

TIANJIN -- The total number of China's certified general aviation airports is expected to reach 500 by 2025, according to a report released by the country's leading aircraft maker on Thursday.

The Chinese government has mandated the construction of 300 new general aviation airports by 2020, more than doubling the current number in the country.

General aviation in China could be on the verge of massive growth ... There are nearly 4,000 paved general aviation airports in the USA, compared with 500 for scheduled airlines.

China tested its largest unmanned cargo aircraft, capable of carrying 4,400 pounds. The maiden flight lasted 20 minutes at Fengming General Aviation Airport in Sichuan.

General aviation in China has existed on a minimal scale for decades. Little interest has been shown in this niche sector by the ruling party and the aerospace sector, ...

In 2021, provincial capital Chengdu opened its second airport, Tianfu International Airport (TFU), just 280 km from CKG, becoming the third city in China to operate a dual airport concept.

A real estate deal, "stopped" by the state before take-off because of a company's link to China, was apparently for a flight ...

The data shows that seven of the top 10 busiest airports last year were in China thanks to the country’s huge domestic market. Chengdu (CTU) jumped from 24th place in 2019 to third in 2020 ...