Core Points - The Civil Aviation Law of the People's Republic of China aims to maintain national air sovereignty, ensure the safety and order of civil aviation activities, protect the legitimate rights and interests of all parties involved, and promote the high-quality development of the civil aviation industry [3][4][5]. Group 1: General Principles - The airspace over the land and waters of the People's Republic of China is considered national airspace, with complete and exclusive sovereignty [3]. - The civil aviation industry adheres to the leadership of the Communist Party of China, prioritizes safety, and integrates development with security to support the comprehensive modernization of the country [3][4]. - The State Council's civil aviation authority is responsible for the unified supervision and management of civil aviation activities nationwide [3][4]. Group 2: Civil Aviation Aircraft - Civil aviation aircraft are defined as aircraft not used for military, customs, police, or firefighting missions [8]. - Civil aviation aircraft must be registered for nationality with the civil aviation authority, which issues nationality certificates [8][10]. - Civil aviation aircraft cannot have dual nationality, and those with foreign nationality must cancel it before applying for registration in China [10][11]. Group 3: Rights and Responsibilities of Civil Aviation Aircraft - Rights related to civil aviation aircraft include ownership, possession through purchase or leasing, and mortgage rights [13][14]. - The transfer of ownership of civil aviation aircraft requires a written contract [15]. - The civil aviation authority maintains a registry for rights related to civil aviation aircraft, which is publicly accessible [16][17]. Group 4: Airworthiness Management - Organizations involved in the design and production of civil aviation products must establish quality systems and obtain necessary licenses from the civil aviation authority [23][28]. - Civil aviation aircraft must obtain airworthiness certificates before flying, and special flight permits are required for test flights [31][29]. - Maintenance and repair of civil aviation products must be conducted by licensed entities [30][31]. Group 5: Public Air Transport - Public air transport is defined as profit-oriented activities using civil aviation aircraft to transport passengers, luggage, mail, or goods [98]. - Public air transport enterprises must apply for operating licenses and meet specific conditions, including financial stability and capital requirements [102][103]. - The pricing of domestic air transport is regulated by the civil aviation authority in conjunction with pricing authorities [107].