China to open lower altitude airspace
China moved towards further opening up the country's lower altitude airspace for civilian use, a step that could spur growth in its general aviation industry by making it easier for smaller aircraft to fly. The State Council, the country's cabinet, announced the move Tuesday, although it did not give details. The move was announced as a guideline and will become law once the country's aviation regulator completes detailed rules. Opening the airspace will benefit China's tourism, emergency medical services and pilot training sectors, which operate light aircraft and helicopters. Beijing simplified flight approval procedures for private aircraft in Nov 2013, a move which was seen as the first step for the gradual opening up of its lower altitude airspace which is now controlled by the military. <br/>
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China to open lower altitude airspace
China moved towards further opening up the country's lower altitude airspace for civilian use, a step that could spur growth in its general aviation industry by making it easier for smaller aircraft to fly. The State Council, the country's cabinet, announced the move Tuesday, although it did not give details. The move was announced as a guideline and will become law once the country's aviation regulator completes detailed rules. Opening the airspace will benefit China's tourism, emergency medical services and pilot training sectors, which operate light aircraft and helicopters. Beijing simplified flight approval procedures for private aircraft in Nov 2013, a move which was seen as the first step for the gradual opening up of its lower altitude airspace which is now controlled by the military. <br/>
