August 1, 2009. Cheng Xiaojian, a super-grade pilot of the Chinese Air Force and 46 years old, was recently appointed as the commander of a division of transport aircraft stationed in Chengdu. She is said to be the first female commander since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Records show that Cheng Xiaojian became a national people's representative at the age of 29 and has been re-elected four times. She has flown in the blue skies for more than 20 years and can fly six kinds of aircraft with over 3000 flying hours....