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Business aviation in China

People's Republic of China is in Asia.
CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China - www.caac.gov.cn

Registered business aircraft:
1,315

Based business air charter operators:
57

Based business aircraft for charter:
284

Business air charter brokers:
43

Most prevalent aircraft types:

1	Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350	120
2	Bell 407	116
3	Cessna Caravan	85
4	Airbus ACJ320	84
5	Boeing B-737	59
6	Airbus Helicopters H215/H225/AS332	51
7	Gulfstream G650	43
8	Bell 505 Jet Ranger X	36
9	Sikorsky S-76	33
10	Airbus Helicopters H135	32
11	Agusta A119	31
12	Beechcraft King Air 300	30
13	Gulfstream G500/G550	30
14	Daher Kodiak	28
15	Bell 206B JetRanger	28
16	Agusta A109	27
17	Pilatus PC-12	26
18	Robinson R66	26
19	Enstrom 480	26
20	AgustaWestland AW139	25
21	Global 6000/Express/XRS	25
22	Challenger 800 series	23
23	Airbus Helicopters H155B	23
24	Fairchild Dornier Envoy 3	21
25	Citation 560XL	21
26	Gulfstream G400/G450	21
27	Beechcraft King Air 90	19
28	Bell 429	19
29	Sikorsky S-92	18
30	Airbus Helicopters AS365	17
31	Bell 206L LongRanger	16
32	Airbus Helicopters H120	16
33	Tecnam P2006T	14
34	Cessna CitationJet/CJ1	13
35	Pilatus PC-6	12
36	Challenger 605	12
37	Falcon 7X	12
38	Airbus Helicopters H130	11
39	Airbus ACJ319	9
40	Bell 412	9
41	Global 5000	8
42	Airbus ACJ330	7
43	Airbus Helicopters H175	7
44	Gulfstream G280	7
45	Airbus ACJ318	6
46	MDH 902 Explorer	5
47	Embraer Legacy 600/650	5
48	Learjet 35/36	5
49	Citation M2	5
50	Boeing BBJ1	4
51	Gulfstream G200/Galaxy	4
52	Piper PA-42	4
53	Citation 550/551	4
54	Aerospatiale SA315B	3
55	Citation Sovereign	3
56	AgustaWestland AW169	3
57	Airbus Helicopters H145	3
58	Global 7500	3
59	Mil Mi-17 Hip-H	2
60	Mil Mi-8 Hip	2
61	Beechcraft Twin Piston	2
62	Beechcraft King Air 200	2
63	MDH 520N	2
64	Challenger 604	2
65	Bell 212	2
66	Falcon 8X	2
67	Piper twin piston	2
68	Learjet 60	2
69	Falcon 900EASy	2
70	AgustaWestland AW189	1
71	Challenger 300	1
72	Diamond Twin Star	1
73	Tecnam P2012	1
74	Boeing BBJ2	1
75	Jetstream 31/41	1
76	MDH 500	1
77	Bombardier CRJ200	1
78	MDH 600	1
79	Beechjet 400	1
80	Embraer Lineage 1000	1
81	Bell 427	1
82	Falcon 2000 EASy	1
83	HondaJet	1
84	Embraer Phenom 300	1
85	Kamov Ka-32	1
86	Schweizer 333	1
87	Citation X	1

Major business aviation airports:

1	Beijing (Capital)	40 business aviation companies active
2	Hong Kong International	30
3	Shanghai (Pudong)	20
4	Shanghai (Hongqiao)	20
5	Guangzhou (Baiyun)	20
6	Shenzhen (Bao'an)	16
7	Tianjin (Binhai)	11
8	Chengdu (Shuangliu International)	9
9	Xiamen (Gaoqi)	9
10	Nanjing (Lukou)	7
11	Xi'An (Xianyang)	6
12	Hangzhou (Xiaoshan)	6
13	Haikou (Meilan)	6
14	Beijing (Daxing International)	5
15	Urumiqi (Diwopu)	5
16	Chongqing (Jiangbei)	5
17	Changsha (Huanghua)	5
18	Sanya (Phoenix International)	5
19	Wuhan (Tianhe)	4
20	Shenyang (Taoxian)	4
21	Rizhao (Shanzihe)	3
22	Yichang Sanxia International	3
23	Zhuhai (Jiwan)	3
24	Zhengzhou (Xinzheng)	3
25	Qingdao (Jiaodong International)	3
26	Nanning (Wuxu)	3
27	Kunming (Changshui International)	3
28	Jinan (Yaoqiang)	3
29	Hefei (Xinqiao)	3
30	Harbin (Taiping)	3
31	Guilin (Liangjiang)	3
32	Fuzhou (Changle)	3
33	Dalian (Zhoushuizi)	3
34	Changchun (Longjia International)	3
35	Chengdu (Tianfu International)	2
36	Nantong (Xingdong)	2
37	Shijiazhuang (Zhengding)	2
38	Ningbo (Lishe)	2
39	Nanchang (Changbei)	2
40	Hohhot (Baita)	2
41	Tangshan Sannvhe	1
42	Manzhouli Xijiao	1
43	Nanping (Wuyishan)	1
44	Longyan (Guanzhishan)	1
45	Linyi (Shubuling)	1
46	Hong Kong (Sky Shuttle Heliport)	1
47	Xishuangbanna (Gasa)	1
48	Taiyuan (Wusu)	1
49	Jiamusi	1
50	Zhuhai (Jiuzhou)	0
51	Wuhan (Hannan General Aviation)	0
52	Guiyang (Longdongbao International)	0
53	Yinchuan (Hedong International)	0
54	Beijing (Nanyuan)	0
55	Qamdo (Qamdo Bamda)	0
56	Daocheng (Daocheng Yading)	0
57	Yantai (Penglai International)	0
58	Yanji	0
59	Xichang (Qingshan)	0
60	Qiqihar (Sanjiazi)	0
61	Mudanjiang (Hailang)	0
62	Lanzhou (Zhongchuan)	0
63	Kashi	0
64	Hotan	0
65	Hailar (Dongshan)	0
66	Shanghai (Gaodong Heliport)	0

Business aviation suppliers in China

Maintenance 52 • Completions 2 • Training 2

MEC anticipates strong demand for Starlink installations, expanding its maintenance operations at Clark.

Metrojet Engineering Clark brings Starlink in-flight internet to Southeast Asia

As the first authorised dealer in the region, MEC will offer business aviation operators high-speed satellite connectivity with global coverage.

March 17, 2025 Full report

Leonardo has a strong working relationship with Chinese entities and a significant presence in the country.

Chinese offshore operators opt for AW139s

The AW139 has logged orders for nearly 1,500 units from more than 300 operators in over 90 countries to date for all missions. COHC and CGAC have decided to take on the type for a varied missions profile.

March 17, 2025 Full report

The H225 is famed for performing in tough environments.

GDAT inks H225 HCare deal with Airbus

GDAT is one of China's leading innovative general aviation service providers, specialising in helicopter operations, maintenance and modifications, as well as emergency rescue flights and other government services.

March 17, 2025 Full report

Jack He (ExecuJet sales and business development director); Paul Desgrosseilliers (ExecuJet general manager); Carlos Brana (Dassault Aviation executive vice president, civil aircraft); LiBiao (Haite Group founder) and Mingjun Sun (ExecuJet deputy general manager).

ExecuJet Haite expands maintenance with MRO in Beijing

Dassault Aviation has expanded ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China’s status as an authorised service centre (ASC) for Falcon aircraft to include a purpose-built MRO at Beijing Daxing International Airport.

March 7, 2025 Full report

ExecuJet Haite's new MRO facility at Daxing is 5,000 sqm and includes a large-scale, air conditioned and heated hangar.

ExecuJet Haite granted CAAC seal of approval

With a large team of OEM factory trained engineers as well as ground support equipment and tools, ExecuJet Haite is committed to delivering the same exceptional client service for which it is already renowned in Tianjin.

March 3, 2025 Full report

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