Sanmenxia celebrates first general aviation aerodrome

The Mianchi government and Xi'an General Aviation Group signed a deal on July 13 to build the county's first general aviation aerodrome.

The aerodrome will cover 500 mu (33.33 hectares) and be constructed according to A2-class standards stipulated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

Upon completion, the first general aviation aerodrome in Mianchi county will play a great role in air logistics, aerological sounding, emergency rescue and local tourism.

Mianchi government officials and representatives from Xi'an General Aviation Group hold a discussion on the aerodrome project on July 13. [Photo/dahe.cn]

Xie Xilai, head of Mianchi county, said that the local government will provide the best services to support the construction of the project and create a favorable development environment for enterprises involved.

The project will help enhance bilateral strategic cooperation relations and realize win-win development, according to Lei Chunxia, representative of Xi'an General Aviation Group.

It is estimated the whole construction will cost about 200 million yuan ($29.59 million).

The Mianchi government and Xi'an General Aviation Group ink an agreement to construct the county's first general aviation aerodrome, in Sanmenxia, Central China's Henan province, on July 13. [Photo/dahe.cn]