As an economic concept, the low-altitude economy aims to utilise the unique resources of low-altitude airspace in a bid to develop general aviation or civilian non-airline flight, and energise the related industries from the sky to the ground. The concept of low-altitude economy was first proposed by China, providing a theoretical contribution to the development… Continue reading An Incredible Airspace Industry is Taking Shape at Low Altitude
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China’s Low-altitude Economy Eyes Global Expansion amid Rising Demand
Volocopter, a pioneering German company in the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft sector, recently filed for bankruptcy, drawing significant international attention. Founded in 2011, Volocopter was hailed as a leader in the emerging air taxi industry, benefitting from technological breakthroughs and substantial international investment. The reasons for Volocopter’s collapse, analysts suggest, include a… Continue reading China’s Low-altitude Economy Eyes Global Expansion amid Rising Demand
South China’s Shenzhen Has Emerged as One of the Leading Cities in the Low-Altitude Economy
At Shenzhen’s renowned theme park, Window of the World, drones illuminated the night sky alongside fireworks during the Spring Festival holiday, creating a breathtaking sight. In Longgang District’s central area, citizens enjoyed panoramic views of the city from above through helicopter rides. Meanwhile, in Dapeng New District, low-altitude rescue aircraft remained on standby 24/7 to… Continue reading South China’s Shenzhen Has Emerged as One of the Leading Cities in the Low-Altitude Economy
China Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Environmentally Friendly Air Transport
9 passenger plane of China Southern Airlines during a flight training mission in Dongying, Shandong Province, on 12 September 2024 (CNS) At the 15th Airshow China, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, from 12 to 17 November 2024, China Southern Airlines, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Transport Innovation and Knowledge Centre and Airbus, presented a… Continue reading China Develops Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Environmentally Friendly Air Transport