Chongqing - Chongqing will host its inaugural low-altitude flight consumption week from April 30 to May 5, according to a press conference on Thursday. This marks the first provincial-level event of its kind in China.
As Chongqing gains fame as a national tourist destination, initiating events like this will offer tourists a more comprehensive travel experience during the upcoming Labor Day holiday.
The event will occur at five satellite venues across the city: Liangjiang New Area, Banan, Yongchuan, Dazu, and Liangping districts. These locations will offer diverse low-altitude flight activities, allowing locals and tourists to enjoy an immersive flying experience.
On March 13, a crewed flight departed from Chongqing for Sichuan. (Photo/Zou Le)
Chongqing will introduce its first low-altitude flight consumption map, highlighting key flight operators in the city and featuring a range of aviation-related activities such as sports, sightseeing, and flight training. The map will also provide essential details like business locations and main projects, making it easier for consumers to explore their options.
Starting April 30, the city will release its first batch of low-altitude flight consumption vouchers. Valid for one year, these vouchers will provide 10 million yuan in benefits for various aerial activities, including light aircraft flights, helicopter tours, short-distance transport, skydiving, and hot-air balloon tours.
Additionally, the event will showcase three categories of low-altitude aircraft: manned aircraft, uncrewed aerial vehicles, and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
A new urban air traffic route will be introduced, connecting Chongqing International Biological City to Longxing General Airport. This route will significantly reduce travel time between the two locations from one hour to 10 minutes.
The low-altitude flight consumption week will also promote various low-altitude activities, including sports such as paragliding and skydiving, sightseeing, and pilot training. The goal is to transition low-altitude flying from a niche hobby to a mainstream activity.
This initiative underscores the development of the low-altitude economy, which integrates various manned and unmanned flight activities, fostering growth across related sectors.