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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:
1,296

Based business air charter operators:
53

Based business aircraft for charter:
289

Business air charter brokers:
44

Most prevalent aircraft types:

1	Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350	117
2	Bell 407	108
3	Cessna Caravan	85
4	Airbus ACJ320	85
5	Boeing B-737	59
6	Airbus Helicopters H215/H225/AS332	51
7	Gulfstream G650	46
8	Bell 505 Jet Ranger X	36
9	Airbus Helicopters H135	33
10	Sikorsky S-76	33
11	Gulfstream G500/G550	31
12	Beechcraft King Air 300	30
13	Agusta A119	29
14	Bell 206B JetRanger	28
15	Robinson R66	27
16	Daher Kodiak	27
17	Agusta A109	26
18	Enstrom 480	26
19	Pilatus PC-12	26
20	AgustaWestland AW139	25
21	Airbus Helicopters H155B	23
22	Citation 560XL	21
23	Fairchild Dornier Envoy 3	21
24	Sikorsky S-92	20
25	Beechcraft King Air 90	19
26	Bell 429	18
27	Gulfstream G400/G450	18
28	Global 6000/Express/XRS	18
29	Airbus Helicopters AS365	17
30	Challenger 800 series	17
31	Bell 206L LongRanger	16
32	Airbus Helicopters H120	15
33	Tecnam P2006T	14
34	Cessna CitationJet/CJ1	13
35	Pilatus PC-6	12
36	Falcon 7X	12
37	Bell 412	10
38	Airbus ACJ319	9
39	Airbus Helicopters H130	8
40	Airbus Helicopters H175	7
41	Gulfstream G280	7
42	Airbus ACJ318	7
43	Challenger 605	7
44	Airbus ACJ330	7
45	Global 5000	6
46	MDH 902 Explorer	5
47	Learjet 35/36	5
48	Citation M2	5
49	Gulfstream G200/Galaxy	4
50	Piper PA-42	4
51	Citation 550/551	4
52	Boeing BBJ1	4
53	Aerospatiale SA315B	3
54	Global 7500	3
55	AgustaWestland AW169	3
56	Citation Sovereign	3
57	Airbus Helicopters H145	3
58	Mil Mi-8 Hip	2
59	Bell 212	2
60	Beechcraft Twin Piston	2
61	Falcon 900EASy	2
62	Falcon 8X	2
63	Piper twin piston	2
64	Learjet 60	2
65	Mil Mi-17 Hip-H	2
66	Beechcraft King Air 200	2
67	MDH 520N	2
68	Challenger 604	2
69	HondaJet	1
70	MDH 500	1
71	Diamond Twin Star	1
72	Boeing BBJ2	1
73	AgustaWestland AW189	1
74	Tecnam P2012	1
75	Jetstream 31/41	1
76	Gulfstream G700	1
77	Embraer Lineage 1000	1
78	Bombardier CRJ200	1
79	Schweizer 333	1
80	Embraer Legacy 600/650	1
81	Bell 427	1
82	MDH 600	1
83	Falcon 2000 EASy	1
84	Citation X	1
85	Embraer Phenom 300	1
86	Beechjet 400	1
87	Kamov Ka-32	1
88	COMAC CBJ	1

Major business aviation airports:

1	Beijing (Capital)	38 business aviation companies active
2	Hong Kong International	31
3	Shanghai (Hongqiao)	21
4	Guangzhou (Baiyun)	21
5	Shanghai (Pudong)	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

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EHang’s EH216-S completes first public flight in Hong Kong

The pilotless eVTOL flew multiple manoeuvres at Cyberport's waterfront vertiport as part of the HKSAR Government's Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X trial.

September 12, 2026 Full report

Flagship G700 joins Sino Jet's long range fleet

The Gulfstream G700 is one of the longest-range business jets in the world, offering a maximum range of 7,750 nm. It enables nonstop flights from Beijing and Shanghai to destinations such as New York and London.

September 12, 2026 Full report

The V2000EM Prosperity has been designed for premium VIP air taxi services in Indonesia.

AutoFlight and Whitesky sign 60-aircraft eVTOL deal

An order for a fleet of V2000EM Prosperity eVTOL aircraft has been agreed for the Indonesian market, with initial use expected in premium air taxi services.

September 6, 2026 Full report

Discussions between EHang and Sri Lankan officials were chaired by Anura Karunathilaka, Sri Lanka's Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy, alongside Deputy Minister Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku and Ministry Secretary Mr W.W.S. Mangala.

EHang launches Global Fast Track eVTOL programme

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation and CAASL have adopted the four-phase programme, targeting sandbox commercialisation within four months pending regulatory approval.

August 31, 2026 Full report

Beijing International hosts the first SAF compliance service.

Sino Jet places SAF at the top of the priority list

For international business jets, which operate with greater flexibility and under more specialised circumstances, a dedicated and standardised compliance service system had yet to be established. In steps Sino Jet.

August 22, 2026 Full report

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