Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Group signed an agreement with Henan Airport Group and Zhongyuan Asset Management to form a “trans-Siberian air bridge” as part of China’s Belt and Road initiative, aimed at redeveloping the ancient Silk Road route between Europe and Asia. The partnership will focus on the Zhengzhou Airport (CGO) and the Zhengzhou Airport Economic Comprehensive Experimental Zone, an expansive industrial zone pilot built around an airport-based economy.