Civil Aviation Development 15th Five-Year Plan
Plus, a handy one sheet explainer.
On August 7, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, together with the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Transport, released the Civil Aviation Development 15th Five-Year Plan for the 2026–2030 period.
The plan sets ambitious 2030 targets and introduces multiple initiatives aimed at driving long-term industry growth. Among its priorities is the formal integration of emerging aviation sectors into the national strategic roadmap — a move that signals a significant policy shift with broad implications for the industry’s future.