Serving as a regional hub for business aviation, the launch of Chengdu FBO on 28 June aims to inject vitality into the business aviation sector and facilitate advancement in the low-altitude economy of Southwest China according to the exclusive authorised operator Sichuan Huahui Business Aviation Services, a partnership between Sichuan Province Airport Aviation Ground Services and Sino Jet (Beijing).

Chengdu FBO, located at Chengdu Shuangliu International airport, spans 5,500sqm with 20 dedicated parking spots. It not only offers comprehensive, one-stop services for business jets but will also serve as a central hub for the low-altitude economy, where passengers will be able to transfer to eVTOL and other low-altitude aircraft.

In line with data from the CAAC, there were 689 general aviation companies in China with 3,173 registered general aviation aircraft and 451 general aviation airports as of the end of 2023, and there were approximately 2,000 drone design and manufacturing units, nearly 20,000 operating companies and 1.267 million domestically registered drones. Estimates from relevant institutions suggest that China's low-altitude economy exceeded $69 billion (RMB 500 billion) in 2023 and is expected to reach $274,000 billion (RMB 2 trillion) by 2030.

According to De Yongheng, general manager of Sichuan Huahui Business Aviation Services, Chengdu's advantageous geographical location and efficient transportation network have laid a solid foundation for Chengdu to become a regional aviation hub. Additionally, Chengdu FBO will optimise airport connections and air travel services, aiming to become a demonstration point for urban air traffic in southwest China, and ultimately establish itself as a comprehensive hub for

business aviation and the low-altitude economy, promoting the development of smart travel.

During the opening ceremony, Chengdu FBO hosted seminars on business aviation and low-altitude economic development in collaboration with the Asian Business Aviation Association, T-Captial and the Institute for Global Private Equity, Tsinghua University. The convergence of industry insights not only charted future development directions but also injected vitality into Chengdu FBO's smart travel model.