Key practical points:
• Civil aircraft are registered, hold nationality and airworthiness certificates, and crew must be licensed.
• Commercial air transport requires operating licences, and flights follow airspace and safety rules.
• Carrier liability for passenger death or injury and for baggage and cargo damage is capped under the law and international conventions.
• Unlawful interference with aviation (hijacking, threats) is prohibited, and strict airport security applies.
• Protection zones around airports limit building heights and activities that obstruct air navigation.
• Violations include unlicensed operation and safety breaches, leading to fines, licence withdrawal, and criminal liability.
Civil Aviation Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国民用航空法 / Civil Aviation Law of the People's Republic of China
Enacted: 1995-10-30 ✅ Effective: 2021-04-29
📝 Overview
A law governing civil aviation aircraft registration, crew, airports, air transport, and carrier liability. It regulates aviation safety and the rights of passengers and shippers in air transport.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
For air travellers, compensation caps for baggage and delay are set by law and international conventions. Projects near airports face strict height limits. This is general orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026