China's electric aircraft ready for takeoff

A teacher demonstrates the features of a small aircraft on Aug 6, 2013 at the first school for pilots in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. The school, located in the Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport, was opened in July, 2013. Students can get a private pilot license issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.[Photo / Xinhua]

It set up a general aviation club last year in Shenyang which can train light aircraft pilots.

"It has been proven in other countries that having private planes would be a trend with economic development. Now, the mature technology and increasing demand provide a good opportunity for developing general aviation industry. We are developing electric four-seat aircraft. We hope to push forward the green aviation industry's development," Zhao said.