China’s innovative strides are propelling the growth of the low-altitude economy in the Gulf region, marking a new chapter in global aviation development.
In a significant reform resolution titled “Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization,” released on Sunday, the CPC emphasized the development of general aviation and the low-altitude economy as key approaches to modernizing infrastructure.
As the global low-altitude economy booms, Chinese companies are leveraging their innovative strengths to lead in the field of low-altitude aircraft, achieving numerous “firsts” in the Gulf countries.
Understanding the Low-Altitude Economy
The low-altitude economy refers to an integrated economic model within the low-altitude airspace—generally at vertical heights below 1,000 meters, extending up to 3,000 meters as needed. It encompasses various manned and unmanned aerial activities, driving the development of related fields. This economy includes the low-altitude manufacturing industry, the low-altitude flight industry, the low-altitude support industry, and the comprehensive service industry.
In practical terms, the low-altitude economy covers urban or intercity low-altitude air transportation, low-altitude logistics, sightseeing flights, aviation emergency rescue, agricultural and forestry operations, power line inspections, and oil pipeline inspections.
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Chinese innovation fuels growth of low-altitude economy in the Gulf
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