Who knew Shanghai was so closely aligned with the aviation industry? Not only is the city the host of the first recorded flight in China (in 1909), it's modern incarnation is now an aviation center, with two ventures poised to shake up flight as we know it. The first: Comac's first China-designed-and-made jet ever, coming in 2016. The second: the world's first viable electric plane. How exciting! more ›

For those looking to join the Mile High Club in a real Chinese plane, mark your calendar for 2016. This will be the year of China’s first foray into commercial aircraft; at present, the country only produces military aircraft engines. more ›