Promotion of private aviation encouraged

Chief pilot Yu Zhenfa of the Civil Aviation Administration of China went to Wenzhou, Zhejiang province recently to examine the private aviation development in the area, particularly that of the Wenzhou Yueqing Aviation Club. He was assisted by CAAC units, including the East China Regional Administration, East China Air Traffic Management Bureau, Zhejiang supervision office, Wenzhou Airport and Wenzhou Air Traffic Management Station. There is a growing demand for aircraft from private enterprises and individuals in Wenzhou. However, the airspace in the area is complicated and the national air traffic management system is strict. Yu urged the development of general aviation with the help of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association-China. He also called for the establishment of a third experimental area in Zhejiang or Jiangsu to open low-altitude airspace and promote the development of private aviation activities.