China's Civil Aviation Law Sees Inital Review
This is the seventh update to the Civil Aviation Law, which has been the backbone of China's aviation rules since it was first adopted in 1995.
On February 24, the draft amendment to the Civil Aviation Law was submitted to the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee for its initial review.
This is the seventh update to the Civil Aviation Law, which has been the backbone of China's aviation rules since it was first adopted in 1995.
Over the years, the law has been revised six times, including a major change in 2018 to address the rise of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the need to manage low-altitude airspace.
The 2018 update authorized the State Council and the Central Military Commission to establish specific UAV regulations, leading to key measures such as the Interim Regulations on UAV Flight Management and the Civil UAV Operation Safety Management Rules, which strengthened oversight and effectively accelerated industry growth.
The upcoming 2024 amendment aims to further refine how low-altitude airspace is managed, supporting growth in the UAV sector and the low-altitude economy.
The proposed changes focus on ensuring reasonable airspace utilization to support the low-altitude economy.