China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) has released a draft revision of its Air Traffic Management Rules for public consultation, introducing new provisions covering unmanned aerial vehicles.
The 15-chapter revision was released on 11 August, with public comments invited until 11 September. The proposed changes also cover runway-crossing operations, apron control units and flight service stations, while incorporating additional International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards into China’s domestic air traffic management regulations.
The revision comes as China expands its low-altitude aviation sector, including the development of unmanned aircraft and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations. China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for civil aviation, issued on 12 August, calls for the safe development of low-altitude civil aviation and continued digital transformation of the sector.
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