Fu De, Party secretary of the Chinese Flight Test Establishment based in Xi’an, Southwest China’s Shaanxi Province, has called for the development of the low-altitude economy and the use of flight test technology to foster new quality productive forces in the aviation sector.
Fu, who is also a deputy to the National People’s Congress (NPC), made the suggestion at the annual session of China’s top legislature, which closes on March 11.
During this year’s NPC session, phrases such as “low-altitude economy”, “new quality productive forces” and “self-reliance in aviation technology” are among the topics discussed by the NPC deputies.
Fu suggested using flight test technology to support the high-quality growth of the low-altitude economy.
Efforts should be made to strengthen the construction of a modern industrial system for the low-altitude economy by standardizing the management of airworthiness certification of low-altitude aircraft and improving the system of low-altitude airspace control, he said.
He emphasized that the low-altitude economy is an important component of strategic emerging industries, and flight test technology will play a crucial role in it.
The Government Work Report highlighted the safe and healthy development of emerging industries such as commercial spaceflight and the low-altitude economy. As a result, there are significant opportunities for the field of flight tests.
Fu emphasized the need to deepen reform, enhance core capabilities in flight test, and strengthen core competitiveness as part of efforts to build a modern aviation industry.
Responding to the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation with artificial intelligence becoming a key factor in driving the development of new quality productive forces, Fu’s company is actively pursuing intelligent transformation.
He said, “We are advancing ‘5G + intelligent flight test’ model and the aviation maintenance training system based on virtual simulation technology, which helps achieve fast data transmission as well as other functions including maintenance training, resource conservation and fault diagnosis assistance.”
These technologies will significantly enhance the efficiency and safety of test flights, according to Fu.
Fu also called for steadfastly promoting the high-end, intelligent and green development of the industry and accelerating the cultivation of strategic emerging industries in aviation.
Efforts should be made to continuously advance the construction of a green aviation industry system, promote digital upgrades in production methods, and drive the green, low-carbon and high-quality development of the aviation industry with tangible results and effectiveness.
(Executive editor: Wang Ruoting)
