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CAAC: Powered-Lift Aircraft Airworthiness Standards

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Dec 15, 2025
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The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has initiated a public consultation on draft advisory circulars aimed at standardizing type certification for specific aircraft categories.

The drafts, prepared by the Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Department, focus on Restricted Category Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Powered-Lift Aircraft, drawing on insights from multiple previous type certification projects.

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