Crowds mourn national icon

Teachers and students at Beihang University hosted an on-campus commemoration of Luo Yang, chief designer of the country's first carrier-based fighter jet, on Thursday in reaction to the loss of the alumnus.

Remembering Luo Yang

Wang Xili, wife of Luo Yang, receives the comfort and condolences from relative officials in Shenyang, on Nov 27, 2012.

Condolences for Luo Yang

The Liaoning is just the beginning of China's aircraft carrier development, and everyone who works in the field deserves respect.

Photos of Luo Yang

File photo shows Luo Yang on China's aircraft carrier Liaoning.

Final days of Luo Yang

Luo Yang worked for 20 consecutive days before boarding China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, on Nov 18. He had not been home for 17 days. Here is what he did in his last eight days.

Shenyang mourns aviation hero

Mourning for China's aviation hero

People from various social circles mourn Luo Yang in Shenyang, Northeast China’s Liaoning province on Nov 27, 2012.

Overwork extracts a high price

When Luo Yang, who was in charge of research and development on the J-15 carrier-based fighter jet, died of a heart attack on Sunday.

Jets land on China's 1st aircraft carrier

China has moved closer to its goal of building a blue-water navy, with pilots successfully landing on and taking off from the Liaoning, the country's first aircraft carrier.

What does China's first aircraft carrier mean?

China's first aircraft carrier "Liaoning" was delivered and commissioned to the Navy of the Chinese PLA Tuesday after years of refitting and sea trials.