18 Sep 2023

AVIC forecasts significant general aviation growth

Air China launches Hangzhou to Dubai route

Air China announced the launch of a new route connecting Hangzhou to Dubai operating three times weekly using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The route was strategically selected to facilitate travel for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games.

AVIC forecasts significant general aviation growth

China based OEM Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) forecast the total number of certified general aviation airports is expected to reach 500 by 2025. General aviation is growing rapidly in China with 399 airports in operation, 1.6 times more than commercial aviation airports.  The total number of civil helicopters is expected to reach 1,449 by year 2027 and 2,000 in 2032.

Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) reports strong August traffic numbers

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced very strong August passenger traffic with a record high of 63.964 million passenger trips in August, an increase of 98% versus prior year, an increase of 4.5% compared to pre pandemic 2019.

COMAC C919 order milestone

The Chairman of COMAC Aircraft revelled during the 16th Pujiang Innovation Forum, held in China last week, the OEM backlog for C919 stands at 1,061 aircraft, with 117 aircraft delivered and 775 in backlog.

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