Beijing Skyscraper Collision: Aviation Firm Ordered to Halt Operations

Authorities in Beijing have ordered the suspension of operations for an aviation company following a light aircraft collision with China's tallest skyscraper, China Zun, in late June. The incident resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to 13 people.

The North China Regional Administration of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) mandated that Dongshi Shuangyue (Beijing) General Aviation cease all flight-related activities. A related company, Dongshi Kunpeng (Beijing) General Aviation, has also been temporarily suspended.

According to a CAAC announcement, both companies have long periods of inactivity, making it impossible to verify pilot qualifications and aircraft airworthiness. The authorities cited the companies' inability to meet flight safety requirements and the presence of significant safety hazards as grounds for the suspension, invoking Article 65 of the Production Safety Law.

Both companies must rectify their major safety deficiencies before they can resume operations, pending a safety inspection by the North China Regional Administration.