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Xizang's Soaring Aviation Industry
Xizang's aviation industry is booming, with growth in general aviation, drone usage, and tourism, alongside successful disaster relief efforts.
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TechnologyChinaTourismGrowthAviationDisaster Response
Xizang's Development And Reform CommissionLhasa Pengkang General AirportLhasa Xueying General Aviation
He YaoSong Zan
- What is the current state of general aviation in Xizang?
- Xizang's general aviation industry has seen significant growth, with nearly 1,075 flight hours and 899 flights from January to September. This includes a surge in drone usage, totaling 2,360 flight hours and 4,720 flights, for various applications like rescue and inspections.
- What recent tourism initiative has been launched in Xizang?
- Charter tourism by air transport was inaugurated in Xizang on October 10, 2023, offering tourists flights on executive jets and helicopters for sightseeing. This initiative caters to the increasing demand for unique aerial experiences in the region.
- What is the role of Lhasa Pengkang General Airport in Xizang's aviation sector?
- Lhasa Pengkang General Airport serves as a crucial platform for general and transport aviation, providing comprehensive services across the aviation industry chain. Its role is vital to the overall development of the aviation sector in Xizang.
- How did the aviation industry demonstrate its capabilities in a recent emergency exercise?
- The "Emergency Mission Xizang 2024" exercise in May showcased the region's aviation capabilities in disaster response. Helicopters were used for reconnaissance, delivering personnel, air-dropping supplies, and evacuating the injured during a simulated earthquake relief operation.
- Which company has significantly contributed to medical and search and rescue operations in Xizang?
- Lhasa Xueying General Aviation has played a significant role, completing over 40 medical rescue missions and numerous search and rescue operations, accumulating 6,872 flight hours and 17,121 sorties. They also offer various sightseeing routes.