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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:
1,310

Based business air charter operators:
53

Based business aircraft for charter:
307

Business air charter brokers:
43

Most prevalent aircraft types:

1	Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350	118
2	Bell 407	111
3	Cessna Caravan	85
4	Airbus ACJ320	85
5	Boeing B-737	59
6	Airbus Helicopters H215/H225/AS332	53
7	Gulfstream G650	46
8	Bell 505 Jet Ranger X	36
9	Sikorsky S-76	33
10	Airbus Helicopters H135	32
11	Agusta A119	31
12	Gulfstream G500/G550	30
13	Beechcraft King Air 300	30
14	Global 6000/Express/XRS	28
15	Bell 206B JetRanger	28
16	Daher Kodiak	28
17	Robinson R66	27
18	Agusta A109	27
19	Enstrom 480	26
20	Pilatus PC-12	26
21	AgustaWestland AW139	24
22	Airbus Helicopters H155B	23
23	Challenger 800 series	22
24	Citation 560XL	21
25	Fairchild Dornier Envoy 3	21
26	Gulfstream G400/G450	20
27	Bell 429	19
28	Beechcraft King Air 90	19
29	Sikorsky S-92	19
30	Airbus Helicopters AS365	17
31	Airbus Helicopters H120	16
32	Bell 206L LongRanger	16
33	Tecnam P2006T	14
34	Cessna CitationJet/CJ1	13
35	Pilatus PC-6	12
36	Falcon 7X	12
37	Challenger 605	11
38	Bell 412	10
39	Airbus ACJ319	9
40	Airbus Helicopters H130	8
41	Global 5000	8
42	Airbus Helicopters H175	7
43	Airbus ACJ330	7
44	Airbus ACJ318	7
45	Gulfstream G280	7
46	MDH 902 Explorer	5
47	Citation M2	5
48	Embraer Legacy 600/650	5
49	Learjet 35/36	5
50	Piper PA-42	4
51	Boeing BBJ1	4
52	Gulfstream G200/Galaxy	4
53	Citation 550/551	4
54	Aerospatiale SA315B	3
55	Citation Sovereign	3
56	Global 7500	3
57	AgustaWestland AW169	3
58	Airbus Helicopters H145	3
59	Mil Mi-8 Hip	2
60	Beechcraft Twin Piston	2
61	MDH 520N	2
62	Falcon 8X	2
63	Beechcraft King Air 200	2
64	Challenger 604	2
65	Falcon 900EASy	2
66	Mil Mi-17 Hip-H	2
67	Learjet 60	2
68	Piper twin piston	2
69	Bell 212	2
70	Beechjet 400	1
71	Diamond Twin Star	1
72	MDH 500	1
73	Jetstream 31/41	1
74	AgustaWestland AW189	1
75	Boeing BBJ2	1
76	Tecnam P2012	1
77	Bombardier CRJ200	1
78	Embraer Lineage 1000	1
79	HondaJet	1
80	Bell 427	1
81	MDH 600	1
82	Falcon 2000 EASy	1
83	Embraer Phenom 300	1
84	Kamov Ka-32	1
85	Schweizer 333	1
86	Citation X	1

Major business aviation airports:

1	Beijing (Capital)	39 business aviation companies active
2	Hong Kong International	31
3	Guangzhou (Baiyun)	21
4	Shanghai (Pudong)	20
5	Shanghai (Hongqiao)	20
6	Shenzhen (Bao'an)	15
7	Tianjin (Binhai)	11
8	Chengdu (Shuangliu International)	10
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	Shenyang (Taoxian)	4
20	Rizhao (Shanzihe)	3
21	Yichang Sanxia International	3
22	Zhuhai (Jiwan)	3
23	Zhengzhou (Xinzheng)	3
24	Wuhan (Tianhe)	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	Taiyuan (Wusu)	2
38	Shijiazhuang (Zhengding)	2
39	Ningbo (Lishe)	2
40	Nanchang (Changbei)	2
41	Hohhot (Baita)	2
42	Ezhou Huahu International	1
43	Tangshan Sannvhe	1
44	Manzhouli Xijiao	1
45	Nanping (Wuyishan)	1
46	Longyan (Guanzhishan)	1
47	Linyi (Shubuling)	1
48	Hong Kong (Sky Shuttle Heliport)	1
49	Xishuangbanna (Gasa)	1
50	Jiamusi	1
51	Chenshizhen (Huai'an-Lianshui)	0
52	Handan (Handen)	0
53	Yunzhou (Datong Yungang)	0
54	Beijing (Miyun Mujiayu)	0
55	Deyang (Guanghan)	0
56	Zhuhai (Jiuzhou)	0
57	Wuhan (Hannan General Aviation)	0
58	Guiyang (Longdongbao International)	0
59	Yinchuan (Hedong International)	0
60	Beijing (Nanyuan)	0
61	Qamdo (Qamdo Bamda)	0
62	Daocheng (Daocheng Yading)	0
63	Yantai (Penglai International)	0
64	Yanji	0
65	Xichang (Qingshan)	0
66	Qiqihar (Sanjiazi)	0
67	Mudanjiang (Hailang)	0
68	Lanzhou (Zhongchuan)	0
69	Kashi	0
70	Hotan	0
71	Hailar (Dongshan)	0
72	Shanghai (Gaodong Heliport)	0

Business aviation suppliers in China

Maintenance 53 • Completions 2 • Training 2

A two-year maintenance and management programme supported the aircraft’s return to service and transition to its new owner.

GIV-SP returns to service with US buyer

An extended maintenance management programme supported ownership restructuring and enabled aircraft delivery to a US-based owner.

March 7, 2026 Full report

This latest designation complements Haite's MRO organisation's existing status as a Gulfstream authorised warranty facility for G650ER, G650, G550 and G280 aircraft.

ExecuJet Haite cleared to perform G700 line and base

The QCAA has also certified ExecuJet Haite to provide line and heavy maintenance for business jets registered in Qatar including the G700. This certification is based on ExecuJet Haite's previously obtained approvals.

February 28, 2026 Full report

Matrix by AutoFlight carries out transition trip

Matrix features a 20 metre wingspan, 17.1 metre length and 3.3 metre height, with a maximum take-off weight of 5,700kg. The cabin measures 5.25m in length, 1.8m in width and 1.85m in aisle height.

February 9, 2026 Full report

The company is authorised to service Gulfstream, Embraer, Dassault Falcon Jet and Bombardier aircraft.

ExecuJet Haite earns bonded maintenance approval for Tianjin MRO

Bonded status enables the Tianjin facility to offer duty-free services for foreign aircraft, streamlining operations and reducing turnaround times.

February 7, 2026 Full report

The award underscores Hong Kong’s status as a super-connector for global commerce and time-sensitive travel.

World Travel Awards recognition places HKBAC among global elite

Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre was named the World’s Leading FBO Terminal, reinforcing the city’s role in global executive and leisure travel.

January 29, 2026 Full report

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