Chinese Aviation Industry

AG50 light aircraft has received TC from CAAC.

C909 landed in Chongqing with domestic braking system.

China's domestically developed four-seat electric aircraft RX4E has become the first of its kind to obtain type certification, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said Thursday, signaling a breakthrough in new energy aviation technology.

2=GT said:

China's domestically developed four-seat electric aircraft RX4E has become the first of its kind to obtain type certification, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said Thursday, signaling a breakthrough in new energy aviation technology.
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For context, it has a midrange speed for a bush plane but half or less range. But at least fuel won't be bleeding a hole in your pocket if you have any renewable energy (solar, etc) at home. Base quote is 4 mil CNY (540k USD).

Super Cub might be around 150-200k, but fuel is expensive and ICEs need more maintenance... You might break even on cost effectiveness within 2-4 years depending on how expensive your electricity is.

If you can stomach the high upfront cost and range limitations, electric planes are edging closer and closer to a reasonable value proposition.