Charter Report 2018 - EN

ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS JET 

CHARTER REPORT 2018 

SUMMER 2018 CHARTER REPORT | I

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II | SUMMER 2018 CHARTER REPORT

CONTENTS 

02 

PUBLISHER’S NOTE 

22 

POPULAR CHARTER FLIGHT ROUTES 

03 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

24 

INTERVIEW: SHENZHEN FUNIAN 

BUSINESS AVIATION CO., LTD 

04 

MARKET OVERVIEW 

26 

COUNTRY PROFILES 

12 

FACTORS IMPACTING CHARTER 

39 

CHARTER FLEET BY OEM 

14 

REGULATIONS 

42 

CHARTER MOBILE APPS 

16 

AIRCRAFT MODEL POSITIONING 

43 

JET CHARTER MEMBERSHIPS 

18 

INTERVIEW: AIR CHARTER SERVICE 

44 

POPULAR MODELS FOR CHARTER 

20 

CHARTER DEMAND 

SUMMER 2018 CHARTER REPORT | 1

PUBLISHER’S 

NOTE 

Business aviation is a dynamic industry, made up of various 

sectors. But, perhaps, the most well-known and long 

standing of these is charter. Even since the first Lockheed 

JetStar flew in 1957 business jets have been available for hire. But 

once regarded as a lavish indulgence, chartering a business jet for 

a flight is now moving mainstream. 

In the Asia Pacific region, corporate users make up the majority 

of charterers, but the growing demand from all sorts of users has 

pushed the industry to diversify. Now, membership schemes and 

easy booking via mobile apps and online platforms has made 

charter more complex in its offerings and but importantly more 

accessible. Often the first exposure to business aviation and its 

benefits comes from chartering so this sector of the industry plays 

a vital role. Still, the Asia Pacific has a long way to go before it sees 

any Uber-like operations — a widespread trend visible in the US. 

As with the whole of business aviation in this region, the charter 

market faces hurdles — infrastructure, operational regulations 

and airspace limitations, to name a few. This region is also seeing 

a growing number of Part 91 aircraft owners offering “charter”, 

particularly in Hong Kong and China. The continued presence of 

these private owners offering their aircraft for hire has created 

tension and competition with legitimate Part 135 charter 

operators. This remains a critical challenge for the industry as it 

impedes further investment. 

Though the challenges seem to be ongoing, the number of 

business jets in the region saw an increase, as of yearend 2017. 

The total business jet fleet grew almost 3% from 2016, with a total 

of 1,182 based in the region. Likewise, those used for charter saw 

a 5% growth from the Summer 2016, with a total of 310. That’s 

26% of the total fleet being used for charter. 

For the second issue of Asian Sky Group’s Asia Pacific Business 

Jet Charter Report, we’ll touch on the above topics, plus expand on 

the information brought to you in our inaugural report — the state 

of the fleet, challenges the market faces and the future of charter. 

This Summer’s report also takes a closer look at the operating 

regulations of each regional country, showcases the correlation of 

high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth with charter and features 

data on the most popular charter routes in the region. 

As always, we, at Asian Sky Group, hope that the information 

provided within this report is informative and useful. 

Sincerely, 

Jeffrey C. Lowe 

Managing Director, Asian Sky Group 

2 | SUMMER 2018 CHARTER REPORT

EXECUTIVE 

SUMMARY 

As of June 2018, there were 311 business jets in the Asia- 

Pacific region used for charter; a five percent increase from 

the 296 business jets used for charter in 2016. The 311 

business jets represent 26% of the total regional fleet. Mainland 

China, Australia and India were home to the three largest charter 

fleets in the region, with 87, 65 and 59 aircraft, respectively. While 

Mainland China and India are notable for their economic growth 

and large populations, Australia is notable for having one of the 

most mature and well-developed business aviation environments 

in the region. 

84 business jets were added to the Asia-Pacific charter market, 

while 69 were removed from the market. Newly-added charter 

aircraft included new deliveries (2) and pre-owned (25) additions, 

as well as those that recently changed their mission to charter (57). 

Fleet deductions consisted of aircraft that were no longer available 

for charter (37), along with those that were sold or relocated (19) 

to other countries and aircraft placed into retirement (13). 

Mainland China had the largest fleet expansion between 2016 and 

2018, increasing from 62 to 87 business jets; a 40% increase. This 

growth illustrates the potential of Mainland China’s charter market. 

The Philippines had the second largest fleet increase, with three 

business jets added marking a 30% fleet growth. Other regions 

that saw fleet growth include New Caledonia (2), Japan (1), Papua 

New Guinea (1), Bangladesh (1) and New Zealand (1). 

Bombardier led the charter market with 79 aircraft, making up 25% 

of the region’s charter fleet. Cessna – the second most preferred 

OEM — had 61 business jets for charter in the Asia Pacific, 

occupying 20% of the market. 

Large aircraft dominated the market with a 30% share (94) and a 

21% growth rate, compared to 2016. China and India — the two 

largest markets — were dominated by large aircraft, with almost 

half of each fleet belonging to this size category. Light aircraft 

occupied the second largest share, with a 23% share (70). 

The average age of a business jet used for charter in the region is 

14 years. Malaysia has the oldest fleet (25), while Bangladesh has 

the youngest (6). 



6059 

India 

60 

43% 

59 

42% 

1 

Bangladesh 

1 

25% 

1313 

Singapore 

13 13 

21% 

3 

44 1213 

32 1210 

4 

1310 1 

7067 2 

26% 

6288 

87 

12 13 

3 3 

14% 16% 

22% 24% 

3South Korea 

Japan 

20% 25% 

Mainland 

China 

4 

12 

9 

3 2 

17% 17% 

Taiwan 

9% 6% 

25% 20% 

Hong Kong 

Macau 

16 

161313 

42% 33% 

Thailand 

70 

65 

39% 36% 

Australia 

13 

10 

25% 22% 

Indonesia 

1 

25% 

PNG 

2 

100% 

New Caledonia 

4 | SUMMER 2018 CHARTER REPORT 



1013 

1513 

10 

ACTIVE CHARTER FLEET 

25296 

26% 

2016 

13 

20% 28% 

Philippines 

15 

34 

3 

4 

20% 24% 

New Zealand 

26311 

26% 

2018 

NOTE: Charter fleet as a percentage of 

total fleet. 

12 

27% 20% 

Malaysia 

ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS JET CHARTER 1 

LARGEST MARKET 

87 

MAINLAND CHINA 

LARGEST NET FLEET ADDITION 

+25 


LARGEST NET FLEET DEDUCTION 

-5 

AUSTRALIA 

Fleet Growth for the 

Major Markets 

Net Fleet 

Growth 

Growth 

Rate 

REGION 2018 2018 

Greater China 21 26% 

East Asia 1 7% 

South Asia - - 

Oceania -1 -1% 

Southeast Asia -6 -9% 

TOTAL 15 5% 

COUNTRY (REGION) 2018 2018 

Mainland China 25 40% 

Philippines 3 30% 

New Caledonia 2 - 

PNG 1 - 

Japan 1 8% 

New Zealand 1 33% 

Bangladesh 1 - 

Singapore - - 

Taiwan - - 

South Korea - - 

Macau -1 -33% 

India -1 -2% 

Indonesia -3 -23% 

Hong Kong -3 -25% 

Thailand -3 -19% 

Malaysia -3 -20% 

Australia -5 -7% 

TOTAL 15 5% 

NOTE (1): Fleet distribution is based on business jets in 

service and their active base of operation. 



Charter Fleet by OEM 

Charter Fleet by Size Category 

Airbus 3 (1%) 

Others 10 (3%) 

Corp. Airliner 14 (4%) 

Boeing 10 (3%) 

Embraer 26 (8%) 

Hawker 29 (9%) 

Dassault 36 (12%) 

27+20+18+11+9+8+3+1+3+G 

311 

Bombardier 79 (25%) 

Gulfstream 57 (19%) Cessna 61 (20%) 

Very Light 18 (6%) 

Mid-Size 57 (18%) 

Long-Range 58 (19%) 

30+22+19+18+6+5+G 

311 

Large 94 (30%) 

Light 70 (23%) 

The Asia-Pacific business jet charter market has witnessed 

a rise of around 5% — from a total of 296 jets dedicated 

for charter in 2016 to 311 in 2018. The two-year term saw 

an increase of 84, which was offset by a decrease of 69; a final net 

increase of 15 jets to the charter fleet. Of the additions, two were 

brand new additions and were delivered into service in either 2017 

or 2018, 25 aircraft were pre-owned additions delivered into the 

regional market and 57 aircraft were previously based in the region 

but saw a change in mission to charter. Of the deductions, 37 were 

due to a change in mission from charter, 19 aircraft were pre-owned 

deductions and were removed from the region and 13 retired. 

2018 Charter Fleet Additions 

and Deductions 

296 +2 

+25 

+57 

-37 

-32 

311 

A further breakdown by size category presents a better picture of 

the individual popularity of the charter fleet by size category. Of 

the 27 new deliveries and pre-owned additions, 12 were large-size, 

followed by long-range and mid-size with six and four, respectively. 

13 mid-size aircraft, out of a total of 32, were sold or retired from the 

Asia-Pacific market between 2016 and 2018. 

Fleet 2016 

Brand new aircraft 

for charter 

Pre-owned aircraft 

for charter 

Changed aircraft 

mission to charter 

No longer available 

for charter 

Sold, relocated or 

retired 

Fleet 2018 

Considering the change of mission, long-range and large-size 

aircraft experienced an increased popularity within the two-year 

term and saw a net change in aircraft dedicated for charter mission 

by 6 and 9, respectively. 

Overall, the large-size category saw the greatest increase in fleet - 

by 16 aircraft, whereas the mid-size category saw a net decrease in 

charter fleet by four. 

Considering the total fleet in the region, the most popular charter 

size is the large-size aircraft, with 94, closely followed by light and 

long-range aircraft, with 70 and 58, respectively. With 80 charter jets 

in operation throughout the region, Bombardier takes the crown for 

the most popular OEM. 



Charter Fleet by Base Country (Region) and Size Category 

88+67+59+13+13+13+13+12+10+9+4+4+3+2+2+1+1 

87 

65 

59 

13 13 13 13 12 10 9 4 4 3 2 2 1 1 

Mainland China 

Australia 

India 

Singapore 

Philippines 

Japan 

Thailand 

Malaysia 

Indonesia 

Hong Kong 

Taiwan 

New Zealand 

South Korea 

Macau 

New Caledonia 

Bangladesh 

PNG 

Corp. Airliner 7 2 1 1 1 1 1 14 

Large 42 11 24 1 2 3 6 2 1 1 1 94 

Light 2 28 13 2 7 4 3 6 1 1 2 1 70 

Long-Range 21 4 5 6 7 2 2 6 2 2 1 58 

Mid-Size 15 10 11 4 4 1 7 1 3 1 57 

Very Light 12 4 1 1 18 

Total 87 65 59 13 13 13 13 12 10 9 4 4 3 2 2 1 1 311 

Charter Fleet Movements 

by Size Category 

Brand New or Pre-owned Aircraft Addition 

Became Available for Charter 

Sold, Relocated or Retired 

No Longer Available for Charter 

FLEET CHANGE 

12 

2 

6 

4 

3 

-1 

-8 

-5 

-4 

-1 

-13 

MISSION CHANGE 

16 18 

12 

3 

7 

1 

-3 

-3 

-10 -9 

-12 

Corp. Airliner 

+1 

Long-Range 

+4 

Large 

+16 

Mid-Size 

-5 

Light 

-1 

Very Light 

- 



Summary – Aircraft Models by Base Country (Region) 

87 59 13 

MAINLAND CHINA INDIA 

THAILAND 

13 

13 

11 

7 

6 

6 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

65 

AUSTRALIA 

9 

5 

4 

4 

3 

3 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

G550 

G450 

Challenger 850 

Legacy 650 

BBJ 


Falcon 7X 

Hawker 800/XP 


G200 

CRJ200 

Citation Excel 

Global Express XRS 

Global 5000 

Hawker 900XP 

Falcon 2000EX EASy 

Phenom 300 

Learjet 60XR 

G280 


787-8 

Falcon 900LX 

Citation II/SII/Bravo 

Citation Mustang 

Citation III/VII 

Citation 525/CJ1 

Phenom 100 


Citation Ultra 

Challenger 600/601 


Citation CJ2 

Learjet 45 

Falcon 20F-5 

Falcon 50 

Westwind 2 

Citation Sovereign 

Falcon 900C 

Citation X 

Learjet 60 

Learjet 35 

G-IV 

Citation Encore+ 

Global 6000 

Learjet 31 

Global Express 

Citation I/SP 

Falcon 2000 

Legacy 600 

Hawker 400A 

Phenom 300 

Hawker 800XPI 

G450 

Hawker 850XP 

9 

5 

5 

4 

3 

3 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

6 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Falcon 2000/EX EASy 

Citation CJ2/+ 

Citation Excel/XLS/+ 

Falcon 2000LX 

Hawker 850XP 

Premier I/IA 

Legacy 650 


Hawker 800XP/XPI 


Citation II 



ACJ319 

CRJ100 


G150 

Phenom 100 

G200 

ERJ-135ER 

Global 5000 

Hawker 900XP 

Global 6000 

Lineage 1000 


Falcon 7X 


Hawker 750 

12 

MALAYSIA 

Westwind 1/2 

G450 


Falcon 7X 



13 

SINGAPORE 

Learjet 60 

G550 

G150 

Global 6000 

Global 5000 


Legacy 600 

Learjet 35 

Learjet 45 

3 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

G200 

Hawker 800/XP 

Premier I 

Citation Bravo 

G-V 


Hawker 850XP 

Citation X 

Citation CJ3 

Falcon 7X 

13 

PHILIPPINES 

4 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

13 

JAPAN 

4 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

3 

2 

1 

1 

Learjet 31 

Hawker 800/XP 



Learjet 40 

Citation XLS+ 

Westwind 2 

G150 

G-IV 

G650 

Global 6000 

Citation Ultra/V 


G650 ER 

ACJ318 


9 

HONGKONG 

Global 5000 

Global 6000 

G550 

G300 

BBJ 

G450 

10 

INDONESIA 

Legacy 600 

Hawker 900XP 

Legacy 650 

BBJ 

G-IV-SP 

4 

TAIWAN 

1 1Legacy 600 

1 1Hawker 400XP 

1 1G550 

1 1Global 5000 

4 

NEW ZEALAND 

1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

SOUTH KOREA 

1 

1 

1 

Nextant 400XTi 

Falcon 2000LX 



BBJ 


G650 

2 

MACAU 

1 

1 

Falcon 2000LX 

ACJ319 

2 

NEW CALEDONIA 

1 

1 

Citation CJ4 

Citation CJ2+ 

1 

BANGLADESH 

1 

1 

PNG 

1 

Falcon 7X 

Citation CJ3 



Summary – Aircraft Models by Registration 

80 

MAINLAND 

CHINA (B-) 

13 G550 

12 G450 

11 Challenger 850 

7 Legacy 650 


6 Falcon 7X 

4 Hawker 800XP 

4 BBJ 


3 G200 

2 CRJ200 

1 Global Express XRS 

1 Phenom 300 

1 Learjet 60XR 


1 G280 

1 Falcon 2000EX EASy 


1 Citation Excel 

1 Falcon 900LX 

76 

AUSTRALIA (VH-) 

9 

6 

5 

4 

4 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 


Westwind 1/2 


Citation 525/CJ1 

Citation III/VII 

Learjet 60 

Learjet 45 


Phenom 100 

Citation Ultra 

Falcon 20F-5 


Learjet 35 

Falcon 900C 

Citation CJ2 


Falcon 50 


G150 

G-IV 

Legacy 600 

Citation X 

Global 6000 

Phenom 300 


Citation Encore+ 

Citation I/SP 

Falcon 2000 

Hawker 400A 

G450 

Hawker 800/XPI 

G550 

Hawker 850XP 

Learjet 31 

59 

INDIA (VT-) 

9 

5 

5 

4 

3 

3 

3 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

3 

3 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 



Citation Excel/XLS/+ 

Falcon 2000LX 

Hawker 850XP 

Premier I/IA 

Legacy 650 


Hawker 800XP/XPI 


Citation II 



ACJ319 

CRJ100 


G150 

Phenom 100 

G200 

ERJ-135ER 

Global 5000 

Hawker 900XP 

Global 6000 

Lineage 1000 


Falcon 7X 


Hawker 750 

17 

UNITED STATES (N) 

Global 6000 

G650 

BBJ 

G550 

G650 ER 

ACJ318 

Westwind 2 


G450 

14 

PHILIPPINES (RP-C) 

4 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Learjet 31 

Hawker 800/XP 

Westwind 1/2 

Citation XLS+ 


Learjet 40 


G150 

G-IV 

12 

THAILAND (HS-) 

3 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

3 

2 

2 

1 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

G200 

Hawker 800/XP 

Premier I 

G-V 


Hawker 850XP 

Citation X 

Citation Bravo 

Citation CJ3 

8 

INDONESIA (PK-) 

6 

JAPAN (JA) 

3 

2 

1 

Citation V 

Citation CJ2+ 



4 

TAIWAN (B-) 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Hawker 900XP 

Legacy 650 

Legacy 600 

G-IV-SP 

6 

HONG KONG 

(B-H/B-K/B-L) 

G450 


Global 5000 

Legacy 600 

Hawker 400XP 

G550 

Global 5000 

4 

NEW ZEALAND 

(ZK-) 

Nextant 400XTi 

Falcon 2000LX 



24 

OTHER 

REGIONS 

BERMUDA 

(VP-B/VQ-B) 

1 

1 

Global 5000 

Legacy 600 

SOUTH KOREA (HL) 

1 

1 

1 

BBJ 


G650 

FRANCE (F-) 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Citation CJ2+ 

Hawker 800XP 

Citation CJ4 

GUERNSEY (2-) 

1 

1 

1 

2 

1 

1 

1 

787-8 

G300 

BBJ 

MALTA (9H-) 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Global 6000 


CAYMAN ISLANDS 

(VP-C) 

Global 5000 

DENMARK (OY-) 

Falcon 7X 

LUXEMBOURG (LX-) 

Global 5000 

ACJ319 

SAN MARINO 

(T7-) 

Global 5000 

UNITED ARAB 

EMIRATES (A6-) 

Legacy 600 

PAPUA NEW 

GUINEA (P2-) 

Citation CJ3 

MALAYSIA (9M-) 


ISLE OF MAN (M-) 

Falcon 7X 

MACAU (B-M) 

Falcon 2000LX 



Asia Pacific Top Charter Operators by Model 

19 

Deer Jet 

G550 (8) 

HAWKER 800/XP/XPI (4) 

BBJ (4) 

G450 (2) Falcon 7X (1) 

8 

Club One Air 

Falcon 2000 (4) 

Citation II (2) 

Citation Excel (1) 

CRJ 100 (1) 

7 

Australian 

Corporate 

Jet Centres 

Challenger 

600 (1) 

Citation 

Ultra (1) 

Hawker 

850XP (1) 

Citation 

Sovereign (1) 

Global 

Express (1) 

Challenger 

604 (1) 

Citation 

I/SP (1) 

7 Citation Mustang (4) 

Flight Options 

Citation III/ 

VI/VII (2) 

Citation 

Ultra (1) 

7 

Reliance 

Commercial 

Dealers Ltd. 

Falcon 900EX 

EASy (2) 

Global 

Express (1) 

ERJ-135ER (1) 


XRS (1) 

ACJ319 (1) 

Global 

6000 (1) 

6 

Revesco 

Aviation 

Phenom 100 (3) 

Challenger 

600/601 (1) 

Phenom 

300 (1) 

Citation 

Bravo (1) 

6 

Asian 

Aerospace 

Learjet 31 (4) 

G-IV (1) 

G150 (1) 

Executive 

Westwind 1/2 (6) 

6 Jet Asia 

5 

5 

BAA 

Global Jet 

International 

G450 (2) 


XRS (2) 

Legacy 

650 (1) 

Challenger 

604 (1) 

Challenger 

605 (1) 

Hawker 

400A (1) 

Falcon 7X (1) 

Citation VII (1) 

5 

Challenger 850 (3) CRJ200 (2) 

Jiangsu Jet 

5 MJets 

G200 (1) 

Citation CJ3 (1) 

G-V (1) 

Citation 

Bravo (1) 

Citation X (1) 

Top Charter Models of Each Size Category 

CORP. 

AIRLINER 

LONG- 

RANGE 

LARGE 

9 2 1 1 1 

BBJ 

17 12 11 11 8 

G450 

ACJ319 

Legacy 650 

787-8 

Challenger 

850 

Lineage 

1000 

17 10 8 6 

G550 

Falcon 7X 

Global 

5000 

Global 

6000 

Falcon 2000/ 

EX EASy 

ACJ318 

6 

Global 

Express XRS 

Challenger 

605 

Pacific Flight 

5 G150 (2) 

Services 

5 

5 

Phenix Jet 

TAG Aviation 

G650/ER (3) 

Global 5000 (2) 



G450 (2) 

G550 (1) 

Global 6000 (2) 

Global Express XRS (1) 

MID-SIZE 

LIGHT 

VERY 

LIGHT 

12 

Hawker 

800/XP/XPI 

12 

Citation II/ 

SII/Bravo 

8 

Citation 

Mustang 

8 

Challenger 

300/350 

10 

Citation 

CJ2/+ 

Citation 

525/CJ1 

7 

G200 

9 

Westwind 

1/2 

5 

Hawker 

900XP 

7 

Citation Excel/ 

XLS/+ 

4 4 2 

Phenom 100 Premier I/IA 

5 

Hawker 

850XP 

5 

Citation 

Ultra/V 



FACTORS IMPACTING 

FACTORS IMPACTING CHARTER 

BY AIR CHARTER SERVICE 

Over the course of the years, the business jet charter market has been met with 

increasing demand. Efficient and on-demand travel is a growing trend in the region and 

the emergence of membership schemes and bespoke charter packages has made the 

market easier and more accessible. Still, operators and brokers, alike, are faced with 

challenges of limited infrastructure and regulations; yet the market continues to be on 

the rise. 

CURRENT MARKET 

The market is buoyant and year on year we are seeing a greater 

demand for private jet charter. Last year there was an increase 

in Air Charter Service’s flight numbers by 25% and this year the 

figures are suggesting a continued upward trend. 

The general feel of the market is a positive one. As brokers, Air 

Charter Service, ideally needs more aircraft in the region that are 

Part 135 and freely available for charter. There currently seems 

to be a pattern of aircraft leaving the region, being sold off or 

companies consolidating, which may suggest otherwise. There is 

no doubt, though, that the demand for charter is growing. We just 

need the infrastructure in the region to catch up. Hopefully, with 

this increase in competition the pricing will start to become more 

in line with Europe or the US where it is more affordable. 

Last year there was 

an increase in Air 

Charter Service’s flight 

numbers by 25%. 

TIMING 

Throughout the year there are spikes in utilization of charter, 

however the pattern is less apparent than in other parts of the 

world. This could be down to the more moderate climate here in 

Asia so a little less obvious then other parts of the world plus a 

large percentage of trips are for business purposes. 

Periods around major events, such as Art Basel in Hong Kong or 

the Singapore Grand Prix see increased activity in the region, plus 


FACTORS IMPACTING 

the many summits and regional ASEAN meetings. The festive 

season is always busy around Christmas and Chinese New Year 

and other public holidays. With it also being the European winter, 

we do see other ACS offices enquiring more for trips in the Asia- 

Pacific region. Similarly, as the European summer approaches 

we do find lots of clients travelling to Europe for their holidays, 

typically France or Italy. 

DESTINATIONS 

Macau is now back on the map with its diversification away from 

purely gambling. The SAR’s anti-corruption policy has, to a degree, 

re-corrected the market. Manila is another high-roller hotspot, with 

multiple casinos attracting players. 

The Fortune 500 companies and other multinational companies 

make up a large percentage of private jet charter within Asia 

travelling to major hubs conducting business. Private Jet 

charter for business really comes into its own when there is a 

tight schedule and multiple cities have to be visited in a short 

space of time. 

Singapore is becoming a good springboard with an increasing 

number of our European and American clients flying in on 

commercial and connecting with private jets, especially when 

travelling to the remoter parts of Indonesia. 

The private jet charter 

market in Asia is still in 

its infancy with plenty 

of room for growth. 

The countries where generally there are no aircraft available for 

charter, such as Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, are all 

very private jet friendly. Myanmar takes a bit longer to get permits 

and permissions, however, the others can be obtained quickly and 

often in a matter of hours. 

OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS 

Where does one start with the restrictions in Asia? Infrastructure, 

airspace limitations and endless regulations are among the 

challenges faced in this region. This is where an operator or 

broker can really add value and a reason why, in its current 

state, pricing apps and newer technology are of no major threat. 

Experience counts for everything in Asia and there are seemingly 

no simple trips. 

FUTURE OF CHARTER 

The future is bright for private jet charter; you only have to look 

at the number of millionaires and billionaires in China alone. The 

private jet charter market in Asia is still in its infancy with plenty 

of room for growth. Hopefully, with the easing of restrictions, red 

tape and improved infrastructure we can see private jet movement 

becoming less challenging and more affordable. 


REGULATIONS 

Regulations and restrictions can have significant impacts on the efficiency 

and effectiveness of aircraft operations in the Asia Pacific. The following 

presents an overview of challenges related to business aircraft operations 

throughout the region. 

While flexibility and privacy are two major reasons clients 

choose to charter a business jet, varying regulations can 

significantly lower such flexibility and increase costs. 

Restrictions are often placed on airport ramp parking, landing and 

take-off permits, overflight permits and cabotage for commercial 

(charter) flights. Often long delays in obtaining required flight 

permits in Southeast Asian countries cannot be avoided. Overall, 

the time for obtaining permits can vary depending on how well 

connected an operator’s flight operation department and incountry 

ground handler are. Additionally, many countries require 

a sponsor letter from a locally-based sponsor, in order to approve 

required flight permits. 

Normally, domestic- and foreign-registered aircraft are treated 

differently, with the latter facing more operating restrictions. 

Foreign-registered aircraft parking restrictions are usually related 

to the airport’s hangar availability, as well as usage of the airport, 

whether commercial or general. Airports that are merely for 

commercial-use do not, typically, accommodate business jets 

for overnight parking, for instance, Soekarno-Hatta International 

airport in Jakarta and Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. 

of operating a charter flight in the country. The lead time for 

Southeast Asian countries generally ranges from one to three 

business working days. Indonesia, which is infamous for its highlyregulated 

business aviation market, has the longest lead time in 

Southeast Asia with a minimum of five business working days to 

process permits. Countries like India can take up to seven days in 

some cases. 

Cabotage – the restriction imposed on foreign-registered aircraft 

to commercially carry passengers to and from locations within 

the same country – can significantly lower operational flexibility 

for business jet charter operators. Most countries — with 

Mainland China being one of the main exceptions — do not allow 

commercial cabotage, however, China's operating rules for aircraft 

with less than 30 seats unofficially allow for such practices, with a 

limit of six flight legs including entry and exit, once the proper flight 

clearance and sponsor letters have been processed. Cabotage-like 

restrictions exist in other countries around the region, as well. For 

example, Thailand’s cabotage rule applies to private flights, Taiwan 

accommodates flights in and out with the same passengers, and 

several other countries restrict picking up a local passenger and 

flying them out of the country. 

Lead time of permit applications affects the flexibility of a charter 

operation. The longer the lead time, the lower the flexibility 


REGULATIONS 

AUSTRALIA 

Compared to other countries in the Asia Pacific, Australia has 

unique charter permit requirements: a formal Charter Permission in 

Australia is required, instead of a landing permit. Permit application 

lead time is five business working days and an operator can only 

conduct eight non-scheduled flights in a 12-month period. There is 

a cabotage rule in Australia, however, there are often exemptions, 

if requests are made to the country’s civil aviation authority. Still, 

some airports have curfew hours limiting the operations. 

HONG KONG 

Hong Kong faces tight hangar and ramp parking availability, 

leaving lead times to range from a minimum of 24 hours up to 

30 days prior to the estimated time of arrival. Apart from the 

standard landing permit, a sponsor letter is required for charter 

flights into the city. In addition, due to environmental noise issues 

surrounding the residential area near the Hong Kong International 

Airport, airport departure and arrival slots are partially restricted for 

business jets from 10pm to 7am the next day. 


Applying for a charter flight permit in Mainland China requires a 

lead time of three to seven working days and a sponsor letter. The 

cabotage rule in China is not strictly imposed, with charter flights 

being allowed to travel up to five locations in China. For charter 

flights travelling to domestic-only airports, two sponsor letters are 

required. Parking restrictions are imposed on a few airports. For 

instance, the Beijing Capital Airport limits the maximum group time 

to 24 hours only. 

MALAYSIA 

Malaysia has relatively relaxed regulations towards the business 

aviation industry, with no sponsor letter requirement for charter 

flights flying into the country. Despite its less restricted nature, a 

cabotage rule still applies to charter flights operating in Malaysia. 

Lead time for permit application is three business working days 

and business jets are allowed to land at most of the country’s 

domestic airports. 

INDIA 

Aircraft parking is generaly available at most airports in India, 

however, there are different parking restrictions, such as 72- 

hour limited parking at Mumbai airport. Lead time for permit 

applications in India varies from three days for most of the 

charter flights to seven days, when a charter flight arrives from 

a Prior Preference Country (PRC), such as China and Pakistan. 

The cabotage rule is implemented in India. Sponsor letter is not a 

requirement for permit application, yet it is recommended. 

PHILIPPINES 

The Philippines’ Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila 

faces a critical slot shortage, as such business aviation aircraft 

are accommodated only minimally. Both landing permits and a 

sponsor letter are required for charter flight and the cabotage rule 

is applied on charter operations. Since most airports in the country 

are domestic-only, extra attention and checking are needed before 

starting charter operations in this island country. 

INDONESIA 

Except Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, which does 

not provide overnight parking, other major international airports 

in Indonesia typically have no parking issues. A sponsor letter is 

required for charter flight entering Indonesia, with a lead time of 

five to seven business days. Domestic charter flights are under 

more restrictive measures, while a positioning flight is allowed 

to pick up passengers and fly out internationally. With a highlyregulated 

business aviation nature, charter flights in Indonesia 

face route/airport limitation and a strict cabotage rule. 

JAPAN 

Some airports in Japan have limitations on the length of parking 

time, which ranges from 10 days to 30 days. Additionally, some 

airports have prohibited parking during winter. Lead time for 

permit application varies from 90 minutes to 14 days, depending 

on the arrival airport, scale and purpose of the charter trip. There 

is no cabotage rule in japan, but no additional passengers can be 

boarded for domestic flight legs. Moreover, there is a strict curfew 

restriction at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido for India, Greater 

China and Russia registered flights, for security purposes. 

SINGAPORE 

While Changi International Airport is restrictive toward business 

jets, permitting a maximum ground time of 48 hours, Seletar 

Airport is more accommodating with dedicated business jet 

operations. A sponsor letter is not mandatory but the cabotage 

rule is applicable to the charter operations. Lead time ranges from 

three business days for the air operation permit application to one 

working day for the air transport permit application. 

THAILAND 

Many of the islands and cities in Thailand do not allow overnight 

parking, while the remaining have maximum ground time limits, 

ranging from three to 48 hours. A sponsor letter is not required 

but there is a cabotage rule and route/airport limitation. Permit 

application lead time is three business working days. 



Asia-Pacific Region Estimated Hourly Charter Rate vs. Cabin Size 

15,000 

14,500 

14,000 

13,500 

13,000 

12,500 

12,000 


Long-Range 

Large 

Mid-Size 

Light 

Very Light 

BBJ 

ACJ318 

11,500 

11,000 

10,500 

10,000 

G550 

FALCON 7X 

GLOBAL EXPRESS XRS 

G650 

ESTIMATED AVERAGE HOURLY PRICE (USD/HR) 

9,500 

9,000 

8,500 

8,000 

7,500 

7,000 

6,500 

6,000 

5,500 

CITATION SOVEREIGN 

CITATION X 

G280 

CHALLENGER 300 / 350 

G200 

FALCON 900LX 

CHALLENGER 605 

LEGACY 600 

FALCON 2000EX 

GLOBAL 5000 

G-V 

G450 

LEGACY 650 


G-IV / IV-SP 

5,000 

4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

CITATION CJ3 

CITATION CJ2 / + 

CITATION MUSTANG 

HAWKER 400XP CHALLENGER 604 

LEARJET 60 / XR 

HAWKER 900XP 

FALCON 2000LX 

LEARJET 40 / 45 

PHENOM 300 

HAWKER 800 / XP / XPI 

LEARJET 31 

CITATION EXCEL / XLS / + 

CITATION ULTRA / V 

2,500 

2,000 


PREMIER I / IA 

HAWKER 750 

1,500 

1,000 

100 

200 

400 

600 

800 

1,200 

1,600 

2,400 

3,200 

4,000 

4,800 

5,600 

6,400 

8,000 

CABIN SIZE (ft 3 ) 

NOTE: 

• Logarithmic scales are applied to aircraft cabin size and max range. 

• The estimated aircraft charter rate is based on the average hourly rate of the charter fleet in Asia Pacific, actual aircraft hourly rate may be different based on aircraft’s condition. 

• The estimated hourly rate does not include airport charges, handling fee, tax or other service fees. 



Asia-Pacific Region Estimated Hourly Charter Rate vs. Max Range 

15,000 

14,500 

BBJ 

14,000 


Long-Range 

ACJ318 

13,500 

Large 

13,000 

Mid-Size 

12,500 

Light 

Very Light 

12,000 

11,500 

11,000 

10,500 

10,000 

GLOBAL EXPRESS XRS 

FALCON 7X 

G550 

G650 

9,500 

9,000 

GLOBAL 5000 

8,500 

8,000 

7,500 

7,000 

6,500 

6,000 

5,500 


CHALLENGER 300 / 350 

CITATION SOVEREIGN 

CITATION X 

G450 


LEGACY 650 

G280 

LEGACY 600 

G200 

FALCON 2000EX 

FALCON 900LX 

G-V 

5,000 

HAWKER 400XP 


4,500 

4,000 

3,500 

3,000 

2,500 

2,000 

PREMIER I / IA 

LEARJET 60 / XR 

LEARJET 40 / 45 

CITATION CJ3 


LEARJET 31 

CITATION CJ2/+ 

CITATION EXCEL / XLS / + 

CITATION ULTRA / V 

CITATION MUSTANG 


HAWKER 900XP 

HAWKER 800 / XP / XPI 

HAWKER 750 

FALCON 2000LX 

1,500 

1,000 

500 

0 

500 

1,000 

1,500 

2,000 

2,500 

3,000 

3,500 

4,000 

5,000 

6,000 

7,000 

8,000 

ESTIMATED AVERAGE HOURLY PRICE (USD/HR) 

MAX RANGE (N.M.) 

NOTE: 

• Logarithmic scales are applied to aircraft cabin size and max range. 

• The estimated aircraft charter rate is based on the average hourly rate of the charter fleet in Asia Pacific, actual aircraft hourly rate may be different based on aircraft’s condition. 

• The estimated hourly rate does not include airport charges, handling fee, tax or other service fees. 


COMMITMENT TO 

CUSTOMER SERVICE 

INTERVIEW WITH AIR CHARTER SERVICE 

Interview by Litalia Yoakum 

Customer service and exceeding expectations have been at the core of Air Charter 

Service’s foundation, since the company’s inception in 1990. Crossing oceans and 

opening in new markets, the company continues to reach new heights, all while 

maintaining its original values. In 2008, the UK-based brokerage firm expanded its 

presence into the Asia Pacific with an office in Hong Kong. 10 years later, Air Charter 

Service now has regional offices in Sydney and Beijing, with plans to expand its China 

operations scheduled for this year. 

WHAT IS THE HISTORY BEHIND AIR CHARTER 

SERVICE? 

Air Charter Service (ACS) was formed in 1990 by Chairman Chris 

Leach and CEO Justin Bowman in a basement. At that time in the 

UK, aircraft charter marketing was saturated but Chris believed 

that there was space for another aircraft charter company that 

focused solely on exceptional service and building long-lasting 

relationships with its customers. He believed that if you went that 

extra mile for them then they would always come back and with 

that blueprint he would build a business, thus ACS was born. 

Decades later, with a network of offices spanning North America, 

South America, Europe, Africa, CIS, Middle East, Australia and Asia, 

ACS has grown as a proud supplier to thousands of clients worldwide. 

We are now a global company with 22 worldwide offices, spanning 

all six major continents and we offer private jet, commercial airliner 

and cargo aircraft charters, as well as onboard courier solutions. 

Globally, we arrange almost 15,000 contracts annually with 

revenue of close to 700 million dollars, and we now employ more 

than 450 staff worldwide. 

Focusing on the APAC region, we have had our presence in 

Hong Kong since 2008 and at that time we only consisted of a 

cargo charter division and a private charter division. Our Beijing 

and Sydney offices opened in 2012 and 2016, respectively, to 

cope with the growing charter demand of these markets. For 

now, all three offices, with the combined workforce of more than 

40 charter experts, serve passenger and cargo charter (as well 

as onboard courier) requests. 

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF BOOKING A CHARTER 

WITH ACS? 

Booking private travel is quick and easy with us. There are five 

steps from the enquiry stage to the flight taking place: 

1. The Enquiry: Whether you reach us by a call, an email or an 

online enquiry form from our website, clients will be assigned 

a personal account manager, who is available 24/7, to handle 

all enquiries. The first thing he/she will need to know is the 

preferred start and end date and destinations. This is not 

necessarily the exact airport, but the actual destinations, 

as the personal account manager may know an airport or 


AIR CHARTER SERVICE 

landing spot better suited to each client’s requirements. 

Secondly, we will need to know who is travelling and why. 

We will take this into account when choosing your aircraft 

and airports. At this point, we will also discuss any other 

key requirements for the trip. For example, we can ensure 

multimedia options are sufficient, or that we offer aircraft 

that allow pets to be by their owner’s side in the cabin. 

2. The Options: As soon as we have all the required information 

above, we will identify which types of aircraft are best-suited 

to the route and schedule and contact the relevant operators 

for availability. Rest assured the personal account manager 

won’t bombard clients with hundreds of identical aircrafts to 

choose from, he/she only provides the most suitable flight 

options, matching your exact requirements. 

3. The Booking: When everyone is ready to go ahead we will 

reconfirm the chosen aircraft availability and send a booking 

request form to complete. Once returned to us, we will secure 

the aircraft and the operational planning process will begin. 

A charter itinerary will then be received, with all the key 

details needed for the journey, including departure terminal 

information, flight times and contact numbers for the crew. 

Where required, passenger passport details will be requested 

before the flight which will be submitted to the relevant 

customs authorities. 

4. The Finer Details: This is also the stage where clients can 

take advantage of the bespoke extra touches, like gourmet 

meals sourced from a favourite restaurant, preferred wines or 

whisky, or even customize parts of the aircraft interior if the 

client is flying as part of a special occasion. 

5. The Flight: We can be on hand every step of the way, at the 

terminal and on board if necessary to ensure that the flight 

goes as smoothly as possible. 

WHAT CHARTER PRODUCTS ARE OFFERED TO ACS 

CLIENTS AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? 

We have our private jet card, Empyrean Card, offering cardholders 

the ability to fly to and from anywhere in the world that is accessible 

by private air charter. Dependent upon the chosen account option, 

funds deposited are held in a separate, third-party bank account, 

providing assurance that the investment is 100% safe at all times. 

To complement the private aircraft charter, we also have our very 

own dedicated Travel & Concierge service. Our dedicated Concierge 

provides a range of specially curated lifestyle services – from private 

art gallery viewings and VIP opera tickets, to yacht charters and ski 

chalets. With personalized service throughout, we’ll work around the 

clock to ensure your trip runs smoothly, leaving you to get on with 

enjoying it all. 

HOW DOES ACS SET ITSELF APART FROM THE 

GROWING NUMBER OF CHARTER BROKERS? 

We invest heavily in training our charter experts. Our brokers 

are specialists in all aspects of air chartering. All of our expert 

account managers undergo extensive training and have first-hand 

experience managing charters from start to finish, ensuring they 

deliver only the highest levels of service. 

We can be on hand 

every step of the way, 

at the terminal and on 

board if necessary 

At ACS, we take pride in our stringent company procedures, 

employing a dedicated safety and compliance department. We 

are proud to say that we are a Wyvern Authorized Broker, part 

of the sister Pilot & Aircraft Safety Survey program for several 

years, as well as being a member of several international air 

charter associations globally, ensuring that safety is always at the 

forefront of our mind. 

WHAT ARE THE PLANS OF ACS FOR CHINA? 

We moved to larger premises in Beijing in May 2018 to enable 

the next step in our plans for expansion. Ten years ago, it was 

still a novelty for people to use a business jet, but today it's really 

starting to become a part of everyday life for hundreds of people. 

It's also much easier to operate an aircraft in China today than 

it was 10 years ago due, in part, to the gradual liberalization of 

airspace. With more than one million millionaires in China and the 

government’s plans to increase the number of airports from 220 to 

260 by the end of 2020, all these pointed to a favorable private jet 

market environment. 

Meanwhile, our cargo operation has also gone from strength to 

strength – we doubled the size of our cargo team and saw tripledigit 

growth in charter numbers last year. 

We have ambitious expansion plans in China and in this new office 

we now have the space to triple the team size in the coming years. 

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR ACS 

THROUGHOUT THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION? 

With our stronger and stronger broker teams for all the divisions, 

as well seeing the APAC market gaining the knowledge of aircraft 

chartering and understanding of the needs of chartering, ACS 

will continue to expand our network of offices to more cities and 

countries in the region in the near future. 

www.aircharter.com.hk 


CHARTER DEMAND 

Asia Pacific has continued to be an important driver of the world’s 

economic development, accounting for over one third of the global 

growth in 2017, according to the World Bank. At the same time, the 

airline industry has also reported continued growth in the region. 

Traffic data from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines reflects a 

9.3% y-o-y increase in the region’s international passengers carried 

by airlines in April 2018, with a total of 29.8 million international 

travelers. The increase in demand for private air travel is also 

expected to expand. 

Business jet charter has long been a preferred mode of 

transportation for business travelers hoping to travel quickly and 

efficiently, in a private and secure environment. Popularity has 

gradually expanded to include high-end leisure tourists. Today, 

charter users can be categorized into three types: corporate, 

private and government. In the Asia Pacific, the primary need for 

business jet charter continues to be for corporate use. 

on a scheduled flight, they often travel as first class or business 

class passengers. It is likely that an UHNW either already owns a 

business jet or is connected to someone who owns a business jet. 

The third type of jet charter user is the government. Government 

officials often use business jet charter for domestic travel and 

international diplomatic visits. On some occasions, royal families 

may use charter services that are operated by a trusted domestic 

charter operator. These users value security and privacy above all 

else, and, additionally, benefit from the efficient travel provided by a 

non-scheduled charter flight. 

Views: Future Business Jet Usage 

Neutral 

Within the region, a migration of production facilities and factories 

popped up in countries around the region, including Vietnam, 

Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Indonesia, 

as traditional manufacturing costs in China became less 

economical. Infrastructure in these new manufacturing hubs was, 

and continues to be, scarce and unrefined; a minor inconvenience 

factory owners and corporations have come to accept in exchange 

for lower manufacturing costs. Thus, the benefit of globalization 

and the emergence of the Asia-Pacific consumer market 

encouraged firms to expand their intra-pacific business, creating 

air travel demand. 

Slightly 

Pessimistic 

Very 

Pessimistic 

Slightly 

Optimistic 

Very Optimistic 

Faced with various travel difficulties, such as lack of infrastructure 

and few scheduled flights, business jet charter has presented itself 

as a means for corporates to reach various locations in a short 

amount of time, avoiding delays and other costs often associated 

with commercial travel. 

Sports teams, event organizers, and movie production groups are 

also among the users in the corporate category. These clients 

often value security and convenience, avoiding hassle in busy 

terminals and less interaction from overenthusiastic fans. 

Asian Sky Group recently conducted a survey among operators 

in the Asia-Pacific region in December 2017. The operators were 

asked their sentiments regarding the future of business jet usage 

in the region. More than half of the respondents replied positively, 

with 58% having an optimistic view. 35% of the respondents had a 

neutral opinion and said that they needed more time to analyze the 

market, whereas, only 6% had a pessimistic view. 

The second type of charter passenger is the private user. Private 

users include Ultra-High-Net-Worth-Individuals (UHNWIs), 

celebrities traveling for private purposes, and VVIP. This group 

values privacy, as well as security. UHNW customers are wealthy 

individuals with a net worth of US$30 million or above. When flying 

With an increasing pool of customers who are willing and 

capable to opt for charter services, in addition to the optimistic 

views of the operators regarding the future of business jet 

usage; charter demand seems to have a very promising future 

in the Asia-Pacific region. 


ASIA PACIFIC UHNWI POPULATION ANALYSIS 

Many private air travel industry experts have kept a close eye 

on the rapid growth of the HNWI and UHNWI populations; 

understanding that there is a direct correlation between HNWI and 

UHNWI growth and business jet charter demand. 

Over the past four years, the Asia-Pacific region has seen a 

dramatic increase in the population of individuals possessing a 

worth of more than US$50 million in assets. As of 2017, there were 

around 37,000 individuals who belonged to this category. This 

number has grown by almost 5,000 within the past four years, 

representing an average annual growth of 16%. 

UHNWI Population (+50M) 

Australia 1,260 


Hong Kong 

5,140 

India 

2,920 

Indonesia 1,160 

8,800 

The Asia-Pacific region has also witnessed a rise in the number 

of individuals worth over US$550 million in assets. By 2017, there 

were a total of 1,930 individuals belonging to this category. 

Taking solely the Asia Pacific into consideration — the operating 

challenges, strict cabotage rules and restrictions on charter 

operators in certain countries pose some limitations on the growth 

of the charter market. Regardless, there have been strong signals 

indicating the growth of the charter industry, with more HNWI and 

UHNWI opting for private jet charter services. A key reason for the 

growing demand is the need for these individuals to save time and 

reduce the hassles of commercial air transport. With the means 

and the desire to do so, HNWI and UHNWI are propelling the 

demand of the charter industry to newer heights. 

Japan 

Malaysia 

New Zealand 

Philippines 

Singapore 

South Korea 

Taiwan 

Thailand 

310 

390 

310 

1,400 

2,610 

2,010 

770 

9,960 

UHNWI Population Growth (50M+) 

UHNWI Population Growth (50M+) by Region 

29,959 

10% 

32,350 

14.5% 

37,040 

18.5% 

43,915 

2015 

2016 

2017 

2018 

1,375 

1,510 

1,650 

1,868 

14,637 

12,570 

11,230 

10,552 

19,257 

15,950 

13,700 

12,577 

8,153 

6,870 

5,910 

5,455 

2014 

2015 

2016 

2017 

East Asia Greater China Oceania South East Asia 

SOURCE: Knight Report and WealthX 


POPULAR CHARTER 

FLIGHT ROUTES 

Beijing 

1 

Seoul 

Tokyo 

4 

6 

Shanghai 

Macau 

Hong Kong 

Sanya 

2 

9 

Bangkok 

8 

5 

3 

Manila 

10 

Saipan 

Phuket 

Malé 

Subang 

7 

Singapore 

Sorong 

Bali 

Top 10 popular charter routes in Asia Pacific 

Other popular charter routes in Asia Pacific 

NOTE: 

• The popular charter flight routes in the above map include locations in the Asia-Pacific region only, excluding Australia, India and New Zealand. 

• The Popular Charter Airport table considers popular departure and arrival airports separately. The data in this table includes locations in the Asia-Pacific region only, 

excluding India. 

Popular Charter Airport 

Location 

Departure - Airport 

IATA 

Location 

Arrival - Airport 

IATA 


Hong Kong 

Singapore 

Macau 

Maldives 


Malaysia 

Philippines 

Australia 


Beijing Capital International 

Hong Kong International 

Singapore Seletar 

Macau International 

Malé (Ibrahim Nasir)/Velana International 

Shenzhen Bao’an International 

Kuala Lumpur/Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah/Subang 

Manila Ninoy Aquino International 

Sydney Kingsford Smith 

Hohhot Baita International 

PEK 

HKG 

XSP 

MFM 

MLE 

SZX 

SZB 

MNL 

SYD 

HET 

INCREASING POPULARITY 


Hong Kong 

Singapore 

Thailand 


Malaysia 

Australia 

Macau 

Philippines 

Maldives 

Beijing Capital International 

Hong Kong International 

Singapore Seletar 

Don Mueang International 

Shenzhen Bao’an International 

Kuala Lumpur/Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah/Subang 

Sydney Kingsford Smith 

Macau International 

Manila Ninoy Aquino International 

Malé (Ibrahim Nasir)/Velana International 

PEK 

HKG 

XSP 

DMK 

SZX 

SZB 

SYD 

MFM 

MNL 

MLE 


POPULAR CHARTER FLIGHT ROUTES 

Top 10 Popular Charter Routes (Popularity from Highest to Lowest) 

ROUTES 

PRICE RANGE 

Indicative Price in USD 

DURATION/DISTANCE 

POPULAR MODELS 

1: Highest 3: Lowest 

1 

BEIJING 

SHANGHAI 

28K - 38K 

1hr 25mins 

648nm 

1: Challenger 605 

2: Global Series 

3: Gulfstream G450 

2 

MACAU 

MANILA 

38K - 57K 

1hr 35mins 

655nm 




3 

SINGAPORE 

HONG KONG 

58K - 77K 

3hrs 37mins 

1,529nm 

1: Falcon 2000LX 



4 

HONG KONG 

BEIJING 

35K - 60K 

2hrs 42mins 

1,133nm 




5 

SUBANG 

MACAU 

40K - 68K 

3hrs 42mins 

1,446nm 




6 

HONG KONG 

TOKYO 

65K - 76K 

3hrs 38mins 

1,766nm 




7 

SUBANG 

SINGAPORE 

16K - 28K 

45mins 

252nm 




8 

BANGKOK 

PHUKET 

11K - 20K 

1hr 3mins 

401nm 

1: Hawker 850XP 

2: Citation Jet 3/Bravo 


9 

HONG KONG 

MALÉ 

85K - 95K 

5hrs 37mins 

2,742nm 


2: Falcon 2000 


10 

HONG KONG 

SAIPAN 

75K - 82K 

4hrs 40mins 

1,925nm 




NOTE: Duration of flight is calculated with the following assumptions: June wind, 0.8 Mach speed, and 500 lbs payload. 

The Asia-Pacific region is dominated by charter flights having a 

flight duration of less than five hours. Charter operators in the 

region believe that passengers who plan on flying out of the Asia 

Pacific, and have a flight time of over seven hours, usually opt 

for flying commercial first class and then utilizing local charter 

services at the destinations. This growing trend among the 

customers results in increasing popularity and demand for short 

range charter flights in the Asia-Pacific region. Unsurprisingly, nine 

out of the top ten busiest charter routes are short range flights, 

with an average flight time of 2 hours 23 minutes. 

The busiest charter route in the Asia Pacific is from Beijing to 

Shanghai (PEK-PVG) followed by Macau to Manila (MFM-MNL). 

Charter package prices range depending on the availability, 

the aircraft model used, the nautical miles separating the 

destinations and the airport specific operating costs. 

The popularity of the airports may vary from season to season, 

with certain airports seeing an increase in activity due to 

tourism spikes in certain seasons. Overall, Beijing Capital Airport 

(PEK) ranks as the most popular charter airport. 


EXPLORING CHARTER SERVICE 

INTERVIEW WITH MR. WANG JIANNING; 

FUNIAN AVIATION GENERAL MANAGER 

Interview by Iris Zhou 

Shenzhen Funian Business Aviation Co., Ltd. (Funian Aviation), subsidiary 

of Fantasia Culture Tourism Management Co., Ltd, began servicing the 

business aviation industry in 2016. In mid-2018, the company picked up its 

Part 135 certification and is now offering charter to the growing market in 

Mainland China. After recently acquiring its second Gulfstream G450, Funian 

Aviation is ready to provide customer-focused service through its exclusive 

travel itineraries and cost-effective membership packages. 

WHEN DID FUNIAN AVIATION BEGIN ITS CHARTER 

PROGRAM? 

We have been officially qualified for CCAR-135 operation since May 

16th, 2018, which makes Funian Aviation eligible to offer charter 

service. Our current fleet for charter consists of two self-owned 

G450s. As one of the high-end business jet models, the G450 has 

been well received because of its comfort and safety in the charter 

market. With the addition of the G450s, we have devoted ourselves 

to providing more alternatives for clients in areas throughout South 

China, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau. 

WHAT MEMBERSHIP SCHEMES DOES FUNIAN 

AVIATION OFFER? 

As a provider of business and leisure trip solutions, we aim to 

bring professional charter service to HNWIs. Through our mother 

company, Fantasia Culture Tourism Management Co. Ltd., Funian 

Aviation is able to offer unique advantages in charter travel – 

providing exclusive and attractive travel itineraries. We have also 

introduced a more resilient program – the Hour Card, which will 

be a more cost-effective option for clients who travel extensively. 

Options will include a 50-hour or 100-hour package. 


WHERE AND WHEN DO FUNIAN AVIATION’S 

CLIENTS TRAVEL? 

The hot spots long-loved by our clients and most Mainland China 

charterers include the metropolitan cites of Mainland China, 

such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. 

Along with holiday destinations, like Sanya, Haikou, Hong Kong, 

Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Bali, Saipan and other 

leisure spots throughout the region. 

Each year, the prime time of charter service falls during summer 

and winter, to be more specific, spanning from July to October and 

December to February. Capitalizing on the traveling resources we 

already have, we are proactively seeking out new travel routes and 

customizing our charter service to suit our client’s needs. 

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES OF 

DOMESTIC CHARTER OPERATORS? 

The challenge, in Mainland China, comes from the shortage of 

landing and parking slots and airports for business aviation. The 

fact that there is a lack of slots at most airports in Mainland China 

leads to difficulty in applying for slots, according to our clients’ 

request. Limited parking during the day and overnight, often means 

transferring the business jet to another airport. Thus, there are 

higher operating costs, resulting in the rise of charter rate in the end. 

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF BOOKING A CHARTER 

TRIP WITH FUNIAN AVIATION? 

1. Initial enquiry – After getting the initial contact via e-mail or 

phone call from the client, a contact person will help the 

client determine cost, depending on the flight destination and 

aircraft used; 

2. Contract signing – We will enter into a contract with the client 

when he or she has confirmed the travel, followed by the 

payment for the charter service. 

3. Arrangement – Once a contract is signed and the aircraft is 

decided, we will focus on special client needs and try to take 

care of anything as much as we can from the catering onboard 

and dietary needs to the transportation upon arrival. 

We are now committed 

to establishing ourselves 

as a brand, providing 

expert and customeroriented 

charter service. 

4. Pre-departure – Prior to departing, we will assist the client, who 

just needs to reach the VIP lounge 30 minutes before take-off, 

with a swift and efficient departure. 

5. Arrival – Upon arrival, clients can expect to be picked up, if 

needed. We will check in after landing to make sure the flight 

is smooth and all needs are catered to. This aspect of the 

process is crucial to us, as understanding the needs and 

feedback of clients helps us to evolve and provide an even 

better charter experience on the next journey. 

WHAT DOES FUNIAN AVIATION EXPECT FOR THE 

FUTURE OF CHARTER SERVICE IN CHINA? 

The growing prevalence and increasing number of clients have 

marked a new stage that aircraft charter service in China has 

stepped into, and meanwhile the client’s expectations are maturing, 

showing their presence in a more pragmatic and rational way. 

This segment of the market, after a few years in development, has 

been relatively transparent in terms of price of the service. Given 

that clients, especially the new ones, are becoming more sensitive 

to the price, charter operators are required to offer more quality 

service to meet higher demands from a variety of clients. 

Based in Shenzhen, Funian Aviation, along with the expansion of 

charter service in China, will catch up with the market trends while 

focusing on exploring business opportunities throughout South 

China, as well as Hong Kong and Macau. We are now committed to 

establishing ourselves as a brand, providing expert and customeroriented 

charter service. 

www.airfunian.com 


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MAINLAND 

CHINA 

Mainland China is the biggest market for business jet charter in Asia Pacific, 

with 87, of its total 339, aircraft in service. The market scale has experienced 

over 40% growth in the past two years, overtaking India as the market leader. 

In terms of OEM, the majority of the charter fleet in Mainland China are Gulfstream (30, 35%) and 

Bombardier (27, 31%) aircraft. Gulfstream’s G550, G450 and the Bombardier Challenger 850 are the most 



Hawker 6 (7%) 

Boeing 7 (8%) 




35+31+9+9+8+7+1+G 

87 

Cessna 1 (1%) 

Gulfstream 30 (35%) 

Mid-Size 15 (17%) 


48+25+17+8+2+G 

Corp. Airliner 7 (8%) Light 2 (3%) 

87 

Large 42 (48%) 

Top Charter Operators by Model 

19 

Deer Jet 

G550 (8) Hawker 800XP (4) BBJ (4) 

Falcon 7X (1) 

G450 (2) 

5 

BAA 

G450 (2) 

Challenger 

605 (1) 

Legacy 650 (1) Falcon 7X (1) 

5 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 

3 

Jiangsu Jet 

Lily Jet 

China Eastern 

Nanshan Jet 

Sino Jet 

Apex Air 

Mayboune Jet 

Donghai Jet 

Challenger 850 (3) CRJ200 (2) 


XRS (1) 

Challenger 

850 (1) 

Legacy 650 (3) G450 (1) 

G450 (3) G550 (1) 

Legacy 650 (3) G450 (1) 

Challenger 850 (4) 

G200 (2) Falcon 7X (1) 

Challenger 

300 (2) 

Challenger 

604 (1) 

Challenger 

605 (1) 

Challenger 

605 (1) 

Other Charter Operators 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Reignwood 

Global Jet Concept 

Star Jet 

Astro Air 

Hanhua Jet 

Beijing City Int’l Jet 

Sparkle Roll Jet 

Funian Aviation 

FreeSky Aviation 

Allpoints Jet 

Shenzhen United Jet 

Wanfeng Aviation 

China Zhongfei GA 

Hanergy Holding Group 

Beijing Airlines 

DeHong South Asian GA 

Amber Aviation 

Hongkong Jet 

TAG Aviation 

NetJets 

Ordors GA 

Good Jet 

TOTAL 

32 



Age Distribution by Model 

CORP. AIRLINER 

6 

BBJ 

1 

1 1 2 1 

1 

787-8 

1 

LONG-RANGE 

13 G550 

3 1 1 

3 3 

2 

6 

1 

1 

Falcon 7X 


Global 5000 

1 1 1 2 1 

1 

1 

LARGE 

13 G450 

1 

5 

3 

2 

2 


3 

3 

2 2 

1 

7 

Legacy 650 

1 

2 1 2 

1 

6 


2 

1 

2 

1 

2 

CRJ200 

2 

1 

Falcon 900LX 

1 

1 


1 

1 


1 

MID-SIZE 

5 

Hawker 800XP 

1 

1 

2 

1 

4 


4 

3 

G200 

1 1 

1 

1 

Hawker 900XP 

1 

1 

Learjet 60XR 

1 

1 

G280 

1 

LIGHT 

1 

Phenom 300 

1 

1 

Citation Excel 

Year of Manufacture 

1 

2000 2005 2010 2015 

popular aircraft models used for charter service. Additionally, 

Boeing has six BBJs and one Boeing 787 served for charter; 

Dassault Falcon has six Falcon 7Xs available for charter. Over 70% 

of the charter fleet are large and long-range aircraft, reflecting the 

preference of charter users in Mainland China. 

of the total business jet charter fleet. Still, most charter operators 

only operate one to two aircraft. The majority of the charter fleet 

entered service within the past 10 years, while the average age of 

the charter fleet is nine years. 

Deer Jet, with 19 aircraft available for charter, ranks as the top 

charter operator on the market. BAA operates six charter aircraft, 

while new charter operator – Jiangsu Jet, operates five charter 

aircraft. The top 10 operators in Mainland China account for 64% 


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AUSTRALIA 

The Australian business jet charter market is the second largest in the Asia- 

Pacific region, next only to Mainland China, with 65, of its nearly 200 business 

jets available for charter. The demand for charter is primarily for travel within 

the country, with 43% of the charter fleet belonging to the light sized category. Cessna and 

Bombardier are the top charter jet OEMs and have a charter fleet of 32 and 14 aircraft, respectively. 

Tourism, one of the major industries in Australia, is the main driving force for the rise in the charter market. 

The untamed and unspoiled wilderness proves to be the major tourist attractions in the region. However, 

climate change and global warming are already and will continue having an adverse effect on these attractions. 

The shortening of the seasons and rise in temperatures of ocean waters are having a detrimental effect on ski and 

coastal tourism, which ultimately reduces the number of tourists and therein the demand for tourist-charter. 


IAI 2 (3%) 




Hawker 3 (5%) 



46+25+11+8+4+3+3+G 

65 

Bombardier 14 (21%) Cessna 32 (49%) 

Mid-Size 10 (15%) 

Large 11 (17%) 

42+17+17+15+9+G 

65 

Light 28 (43%) 



7 

7 

6 

5 

4 

4 

4 

Australian 

Corporate 

Jet Centres 

Flight Options 

Revesco 

Aviation 

Global Jet 

International 

ExecuJet 

Falcon Air 

Maxem 

Aviation 

Challenger 

600 (1) 


XRS (1) 

Global 

Express (1) 


Challenger 

604 (1) 

Falcon 20F-5 (2) 

Citation II/SII/ 

Bravo (2) 

Citation 

Ultra (1) 

Citation 

Mustang (4) 

Hawker 

400A (1) 

Falcon 50 (1) 

Citation VII (1) 

Falcon 900C (1) 

Challenger 

604 (1) 




XRS (1) Challenger 604 (1) 

Hawker 

800XPI (1) 

Global 

6000 (1) 

Falcon 

2000 (1) 

Hawker 

850XP (1) 

Citation Encore+ (1) 

Citation 

I/SP (1) 

Citation III/ 

VI/VII (2) 

Falcon 

50 (1) 

Citation 

Bravo (1) 

Citation 

Sovereign (1) 

Citation 

Ultra (1) 

4 

Citation SII (2) 

Machjet Int’l 

4 

3 

3 


2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

JetCity 

Corporate 

Aircraft Charter 

Edwards Aviation 

Australia 

Southern Cross Jets 

Shortstop Jet Charter 

Avcair 

Executive Airlines 

Oberon Aviation Services 

Airmed Australia 

Aus West Airlines (2010) 

Inflight ER 

Air Gold Coast 

Light Jets Australia 

Learjet 

45 (2) Citation X (1) 


Citation 

525 (1) 

Citation 

VII (1) 

Citation 525 (1) 

TOTAL 

14 

Citation 

Ultra (1) 

Citation 

CJ2 (1) 


G-IV (1) 


AUSTRALIA 


LONG- 

RANGE 


1 

1 

1 Global 6000 

1 

1 Global Express 

1 

LARGE 


2 

1 

2 Challenger 600/601 

1 1 

2 Falcon 900C 

1 

1 

1 Legacy 600 

1 

1 G-IV/IV-SP 

1 


1 

1 G450 

1 

MID-SIZE 

2 Falcon 20F-5 

1 

1 

2 Citation Sovereign 

1 

1 

2 Falcon 50 

1 

1 

1 Learjet 60 

1 


1 

1 Citation X 

1 

1 Hawker 800/XPI 

1 

LIGHT 

9 Citation II/SII/Bravo 

2 1 2 

1 1 

2 

4 Citation III/VI/VII 

1 

1 1 

1 

3 Citation Ultra/V 

3 

2 Citation CJ2/+ 

1 

1 

2 Learjet 40/45 

1 

1 

2 Westwind 1/2 

1 1 

1 Citation I/SP 

1 

1 Learjet 35 

1 

1 Phenom 300 

1 

1 Citation Encore+ 

1 

1 Hawker 400A 

1 

1 Learjet 31 

1 

VERY 

LIGHT 

5 Citation Mustang 

1 3 1 

4 Citation 525/CJ1 

1 

2 

1 

3 Phenom 100 

1 

2 

Year of Manufacture 

1975 1985 

1995 2005 2015 


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59 

INDIA 

With a total of 59 business jets, of its total 140, dedicated for charter, India 

is home to the third largest charter fleet in the Asia-Pacific region. Around 

60% of the fleet is comprised of large and medium sized aircraft. Dassault 

and Cessna are the top charter jet OEMs in the country and have a charter fleet of 16 and 13 

aircraft, respectively. The largest operator in the region is Club One Air with eight jets. 

The UHNWI population has grown to 2,920 and is expected to continue growing at an exponential rate for 

the foreseeable future. With a growing count of UHNWIs, India shows a strong potential for growth in the 

charter market. The benefits of a dependable, quick, easy-to-order, on demand charter service is a welcomed 

privilege for many upper class wealthy individuals in India. 




Airbus 1 (2%) 


Corp. Airliner 2 (3%) 


Hawker 10 (17%) 

27+22+19+17+10+3+2+G 

59 


Bombardier 11 (19%) Cessna 13 (22%) 


Mid-Size 11 (19%) 

Light 13 (22%) 

41+22+19+8+7+3+G 

59 

Large 24 (41%) 


8 

7 

4 

3 

3 

Club One Air 

Reliance Commercial 

Dealers Ltd. 

Air One Aviation 

Religare Aviation 

Air Charter Service 

Falcon 900EX 

EASy (2) 

Legacy 650 (2) 

Falcon 2000 (2) 

Citation 

Excel (2) 

Falcon 2000 (4) 

Global 

Express (1) 

Lineage 1000 (1) 

Falcon 7X (1) 

Falcon 

2000LX (1) 

ERJ-135ER (1) 

Citation XLS (1) 



XRS (1) 

Citation 

Excel (1) 

ACJ319 (1) 

CRJ100(1) 

Global 

6000 (1) 


2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

VRL Logistics 

Taj Air 

Privilege Airways 

Forum 1 Aviation 

Titan Aviation 

GMR Aviation 

Zest Aviation 

Empire Aviation Group 

Simm Samm Airways 

Punj Lloyd 

Futura Travels 

EIH 

Bajaj Auto 

U.Y. Aviation 

Grasim Industries 

Raymond 

Int’l Air Charter Operations 

Span Air 

Coromandal Travels 

Taneja Aerospace & Aviation 

Abhijeet Projects 

Turbo Aviation 

Pinnacle Air 

Airmid Aviation Services Private 

Dove Airlines Private 

IRM 

Jupiter Aviation Services 

TOTAL 

34 


INDIA 


CORP. AIRLINER 

1 Lineage 1000 

1 

1 ACJ319 

1 

LONG-RANGE 

1 Global Express 

1 

1 Falcon 7X 

1 


1 

1 Global 5000 

1 

1 Global 6000 

1 

LARGE 


2 2 2 1 2 

4 Falcon 2000LX 

1 

3 

3 Legacy 650 

1 

2 


2 


1 

1 


1 

1 

1 CRJ100 

1 

1 ERJ-135ER 

1 

MID-SIZE 


2 

1 

2 Challenger 300/350 

1 

1 

2 Hawker 800/XP/XPI 

1 

1 

1 G150 

1 


1 

1 G200 

1 

1 Hawker 750 

1 

LIGHT 

5 Citation CJ2/+ 

1 

1 

2 

1 

5 Citation Excel/XLS/+ 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 Citation II/SII/Bravo 

2 

1 Premier I/IA 

1 

VERY LIGHT 

2 Premier I/IA 

1 

1 

1 Citation Mustang 

1 

1 Phenom 100 

Year of 

Manufacture 

1995 2000 

2005 2010 2015 

1 

However, even though the UHNWI population is growing year-onyear, 

the charter fleet operated locally in the region is not following 

the same trend. The local charter fleet has seen a reduction of 

one aircraft, from a total of 60, since 2016. The strict regulatory 

environment surrounding the charter market which prevents any 

foreign entity from making investments in the business aviation 

charter market proves to be a major obstacle to the growth of the 

charter market. 


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13 

PHILIPPINES 

The charter market in the Philippines is moving slowly due to operational 

limitations in Manila and an announcement of possibly moving general aviation 

out of the city’s largest international airport — Ninoy Aquino International Airport. 

Alternative solutions are being put together via Clark airport and with helicopter transfer. 

With a total of 48 business jets in the country, 13 are utilized in the charter sector, representing 

4% of the Asia-Pacific charter fleet. Up from 10 jets in 2016, the island country has recorded a 30% 

fleet increase. 



Cessna 1 (8%) 

Large 2 (15%) 

IAI 1 (8%) 


54+15+15+8+8+G 

13 

Hawker 2 (15%) Bombardier 7 (54%) 

Mid-Size 4 (31%) 

54+31+15+G 

13 

Light 7 (54%) 


6 

Asian Aerospace 


G150 (1) 

G-IV (1) 


3 

Challenger Aero Air 

Hawker 800/XP (2) 

1 

1 

Lionair 

Aviation Concepts 

TOTAL 

2 


2 

World Aviation Corporation 

Learjet 

40 (1) 

Citation XLS+ (1) 

Bombardier had the most aircraft in the Philippines, with seven 

(54%), while Hawker and Gulfstream followed with two jets each. 

The light jet was the most popular size group, with the remaining 

being mid-size and large aircraft. The average age of the country’s 

charter fleet is 20 years. 

of the country’s charter fleet, consisting of mainly Learjet 31 

aircraft, which is also the most popular aircraft used for charter 

in the country. Challenger Aero is the second largest operator, 

with three aircraft. 

There are five charter operators in the Philippines. The largest 

operator, Asian Aerospace, expanded its fleet by two aircraft 

between 2016 and 2018, from four to six jets. It operates 46% 


SINGAPORE 

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13 

Singapore is one of the most important business aviation hubs in the Asia Pacific; 

it is also home to 13 charter jets and seven charter operators. With the new terminal 

currently under construction, Seletar Airport is looking to strengthen its position as the 

main base for business jets in Singapore. 

There has been a lot of foreign investments into the city-state. Quite a few international corporations 

have their offices based in Singapore; it is also a popular location for global events and business meetings. 

This makes the country a frequent destination for business trips, one of the many reasons for its thriving 

business jet charter industry. 




Light 2 (15%) Large 1 (8%) 


61+31+8+G 

13 



50+28+17+5+G 

13 



5 

Pacific Flight Services 

G150 (2) 



3 

OJets 


Global 6000 (2) 


G550 (1) 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Prime Jet 

Avcair 

Seletar Jet 

MyJet Asia 

Orient Global Aviation 

TOTAL 

5 

Pacific Flight Services continues to be the largest charter operator 

in Singapore with five jets based locally. It offers jet charter, aircraft 

management, as well as flight training. With three jets available 

for charter, the second largest operator is now OJets, a new player 

in the market, replacing the vacancy that was left behind by Zetta 

Jet’s cease of operation. 

Despite the 11 deductions in Singapore’s overall business jet fleet 

in 2017, the total size of its charter fleet has not seen any change 

since 2016. This is mainly due to the maturity of the country’s 

charter market, and the stable demand for charter service. 

The most popular aircraft size category in Singapore’s charter 

market is long-range, with a total of six (46%) jets on its fleet. There 

are four mid-size jets, two light jets and one large jet. Bombardier 

is the most popular OEM (61%), followed by Gulfstream (31%). The 

average age of this fleet is 11 years, three years younger than the 

region’s average. 


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13 

THAILAND 

In recent years, increasing efforts and resources have been allocated to the 

aviation industry to support its development and demand from the tourism 

segment in Thailand. Further local development plans have been adopted to 

support this growth. For example, the construction of the new Betong Airport, serving the 

southern province of Yala, has just begun. The new airport will eventually facilitate the economic 

development and security in the far south of the country. 

Out of the Thailand’s 37 business jets in 2018, 13 of them serve the charter industry, representing 4% of the 

Asia-Pacific charter fleet. Despite Thailand’s decrease in charter fleet size, from 16 jets to 13, the country still has 

one of the largest fleets for charter among the Southeast Asian countries. 




Hawker 4 (31%) 

Long-Range 2 (15%) Very Light 1 (8%) 

Cessna 4 (31%) 

31+31+31+7+G 

13 


Light 3 (23%) 

54+23+15+8+G 

13 



5 

2 

MJets 

Siam Land Flying 

Company 

G200 (1) 

Hawker 

850XP (1) 


HAWKER 

800 (1) 

G-V (1) 

Citation 

Bravo (1) 

Citation X (1) 


1 VIPJets 

1 Kannithi Aviation 

1 Air Alsie A/S 

4 

1 H.S. Aviation 

TOTAL 

2 

Advance Aviation 

G200 (2) 

Aircraft from four OEMs — Hawker, Gulfstream, Cessna and 

Dassault — make up the entire charter fleet in Thailand, with the 

previous three having four each and the latter with one. Mid-size 

jets are the most popular in the country, making up 54% of the 

market. The Gulfstream 200 is the most favorable model, with a 

23% market share. The charter fleet in Thailand has an average 

age of 14 years, which is relatively young compared to the entire 

Asia-Pacific fleet. 

Seven companies operate a charter aircraft, as of summer 2018, 

four of which only operate one aircraft for charter. MJets had the 

largest fleet, with five aircraft, although the operator’s fleet dropped 

by one aircraft from 2016 to 2018. Siam Land Flying Company and 

Advance Aviation each operate two jets for charter, and both had 

the same fleet size from 2016. 


JAPAN 

20+80+G 

13 

Japan offers 13 business jets for charter, one more than the summer 

2016, accounting for 24% of the total business jet fleet in Japan. The overall 

business jet fleet, however, has not changed. Corporate and long-range jets make 

up 62% of the market. Four light jets and one mid-size jet fulfill the domestic traveling needs 

for private individuals and corporations in the country. Consequently, Cessna is the most popular 

OEM for jet charter. 

Although there is little change in the total number of fleet for charter based in the country, a new operator emerged 

in the market. Phenix Jet has, in recent years, become the largest charter operator in Japan, offering domestic flights, 

as well as international flights. It has five jets for charter, including those that are not based in Japan, all of them are longrange 

jets. Shizuoka Air, which is also called Fuji Dream Aviation, operates two jets, with its main base at Shizuoka Airport. 

Shizuoka Air caters exclusively to the domestic market. Jet Aviation operates two jets. Nakanihon Air also operates two aircraft. 



Airbus 1 (8%) 



38+38+16+8+G 

13 

Cessna 5 (38%) 

Light 4 (31%) 

54+31+8+7+G 

Corp. Airliner 1 (8%) Mid-Size 1 (7%) 

13 



5 

Phenix Jet 

G650/ER (3) 

Andrew Svoboda – Phenix Jet 

2 

Shizuoka Air 

Citation CJ2+ (2) 

Global 6000 (2) 

HOW HAS THE CHARTER MARKET EVOLVED IN 

JAPAN OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS? 

2 

2 

Jet Aviation 

Nakanihon Air 

G650 (1) 

ACJ318 (1) 

Citation V (2) 

The Japan Charter market continues to grow and increase 

in demand. Phenix Jet is seeing more and more requests 

for charter services, especially long haul flights. The market 

is evolving amongst all key sectors of private, corporate and 

government entities that demonstrate an increased need for 

charter services. 

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES THE 

MARKET FACES? 


1 

1 

Avjet Corporation 

Aero Asahi 

TOTAL 

2 

Providing enough charter available aircraft to service the 

growing demand is one of the biggest challenges. Phenix Jet 

has, in recent years, become the largest charter operator in 

Japan, offering international flights with multiple safety audit 

ratings which represent highest standards of safety and high 

quality of hospitality services. Phenix Jet has five jets for 

charter, including those that are not based in Japan, all of them 

are ultra-long range jets. 

CONTACT: charter@phenixjet.com 


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MALAYSIA 

Malaysia’s continued economic growth has pushed the country closer to 

reaching high-income status. However, its wage levels have not increased 

proportionally compared to its economic growth rate. This lag has created a 

challenge for various industries, including business aviation. 

Still, within the charter market, operators have capitalized on increasingly popular medical tourism sought 

out by inbound tourists. Malaysia has positioned itself as a preferred destination for a variety of medical 

treatments, a unique market charter operators have the opportunity to explore. 

Despite having an increase in overall business jet fleet size, Malaysia’s charter fleet contracted by three aircraft between 

2016 and 2017, to 12 jets; a 20% decrease. The Malaysian market represents 4% of the total Asia-Pacific charter fleet. 






50+25+17+8+G 

12 

IAI 6 (50%) 

Large 3 (25%) 

50+25+17+8+G 

Long-Range 2 (17%) Mid-Size 1 (8%) 

12 

Light 6 (50%) 


6 

Executive Jet Asia 

Westwind 1/2 (6) 


2 

TAG Aviation 

Global 

Express XRS (1) 

1 FlyJet 

1 Air Alsie A/S 

1 Berjaya Air 

4 

1 Global Air Charters 

TOTAL 

G450 (1) 

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has the largest market share in 

Malaysia’s charter market, with six aircraft taking up 50% of the 

country’s market share. Bombardier followed with three aircraft, 

representing 25% of the market. 

As of June 2018, there were seven business jet charter operators 

in Malaysia. Executive Jet Asia (EJA) was the largest operator, 

holding a fleet of six Westwind aircraft. TAG Aviation ranked 

second, in terms of fleet size, with a two aircraft fleet. 

Among all size categories, light jet dominated the Malaysian 

market with six aircraft (50%), while large jet has three aircraft 

(25%) on the market. Additionally, Malaysia has the oldest charter 

fleet among the Southeast Asian countries, with an average age 

of 25 years. 


HONG KONG 

& MACAU 

27+73+G 

11 

The business jet fleet available for charter in the Hong Kong and Macau markets decreased 

to 11, accounting for 7% of the region’s total 149 business jets. The market scale has remained 

relatively stable, with a mere 3% decrease of the charter fleet. 

The majority of aircraft used for charter in this region are made up of the Bombardier Global series (5, 46%). 

There are also three Gulfstream aircraft (27%) providing charter service. Dassault Falcon, Airbus, and Boeing each 

make up 9% of the market share. 

The charter market in Hong Kong and Macau is dominated by large-sized and long-range aircraft. Hongkong Jet, Global Jet 

Concept and Tag Aviation are the top three charter operators in the region, each with two aircraft available for charter. 



Airbus 1 (9%) 

Boeing 1 (9%) 


50+25+9+8+8+G 

11 


Gulfstream 3 (27%) Large 3 (27%) 

55+27+18+G 

Corp. Airliner 2 (18%) Long-Range 6 (55%) 

11 


2 

2 

2 

Hongkong Jet 

Global Jet Concept 

TAG Aviation 

G300 (1) 

Global 

5000 (1) 

Global 

5000 (1) 

BBJ (1) 

ACJ319 (1) 

G450 (1) 

Carmen Chan – Asian Sky Group 

HOW HAS THE CHARTER MARKET EVOLVED IN HONG 

KONG OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS? 

We have seen a steady growth in the charter market in Hong 

Kong. The younger generation of HNW and UHNWIs has 

started to use more charter flights for personal and business 

use. Still, the preference for long range and large cabin aircraft 

continues to be a dominant trend. 


1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

Empire Aviation Group 

Jet Aviation 

White Wind 

Lily Jet 

Macau Jet Int’l 

TOTAL 

5 

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES THE 

CHARTER MARKET FACES? 

The industry is still under the constraints of insufficient time 

slot issues at the Hong Kong airport, which seriously hinders 

the development of the industry. 

Additionally, there has been an emergence of Part 91 aircraft 

owners in Hong Kong and China who also provide charter 

services. Because potential charterers can often not identify 

the difference between Part 91 (private) operations and the 

more strict and regulated Part 135 (charter) operations, clients 

will go for the operation with the lower pricing. This causes 

unnecessary competition and is a situation that needs to be 

rectified by the government. 

CONTACT: charter@asianskygroup.com 


OTHER MARKETS 

22+78+G 

10 

INDONESIA 

24+76+G 

4 

NEW ZEALAND 

17+83+G 

4 

Insufficient infrastructure and restrictive regulations have 

acted as a headwind to business aviation development in 

Indonesia, although the country has gradually relaxed its 

restrictions towards foreign-registered aircraft in recent years. 

As of June 2018, there were 10 business jets operating 

for charter in Indonesia, accounting for 3% of the charter 

fleet in the region. Decreasing from 13 aircraft in 2016, 

the Indonesian charter fleet contraction was due to a fleet 

reduction by the largest charter operator in the country, 

Premiair. Premiair reduced its charter fleet from five 

aircraft to two within a two-year time frame. 

Embraer had the largest market representation in the 

charter market, with a 50% share. Hawker aircraft follows, 

with a 30% market share. Large aircraft are the most 

favorable aircraft size in Indonesia, making up 60% of 

the fleet, while mid-size and corporate airliner shared the 

remaining market. The Legacy 600 and Hawker XP were 

the top two models; each had three aircraft in the country. 

In addition, Indonesia has the youngest charter fleet in the 

region, with an average age of 10 years. 

TAIWAN 

16+84+G 

3 

New Zealand currently has four jets available for charter; 

one more than what was available in summer 2016. 

The charter fleet accounts for 24% of the country’s total 

business jet fleet, which stands at 17. There are only 

two local operators, Skyline Aviation and Pacific Jets, 

operating three and one aircraft, respectively. 

Skyline Aviation, the country’s largest charter operator, 

operates a Nextant 400XTi (seating capacity of seven), 

Citation Mustang (seating capacity of four) and a 

Sovereign (seating capacity nine), all of which are typically 

for domestic use and for travel to Australia. Skyline 

Aviation has been operating in New Zealand for over 30 

years. Pacific Jets operates a Falcon 2000LX, which has a 

range of 4,000NM and a seating capacity of 10, in addition 

to two pilots and a flight attendant. This company has 

been in operation since 2003. 

SOUTH KOREA 

The Taiwan charter market has stayed stable with four 

business jets available for charter, accounting for 17% of 

its total 24 business jets in Taiwan. Similar to the other 

markets in the Greater China region, the charter market in 

Taiwan is also dominated by large and long-range aircraft. 

The average age of the charter fleet in Taiwan is 11 years, 

slightly older than that of Mainland China. 

Executive Aviation Taiwan is the biggest local charter 

operator with one Bombardier Global 5000, one Embraer 

Legacy 600 and one Hawker 400XP. This operator also has 

the capability to provide charter service for medical use. 

Win Air also has one Gulfstream G550 available for charter. 

South Korea’s charter industry experienced a late 

start, compared to the rest of the region. Enthusiasm 

did not grow for jet charter until a little over a decade 

ago. Individuals and corporations who require frequent 

travels have, in the past, preferred their own aircraft. 

However, as huge conglomerates cut costs, and as the 

popularity of charter spreads, the demand for such a 

service has increased. 

Currently, South Korea’s flagship airline carrier, Korean Air, is 

the largest and the only operator in South Korea, with three 

jets for charter. Those include one BBJ, a Global Express 

XRS and a Gulfstream G650ER, all of which cater to longrange 

international flights, reaching all of Asia from Seoul. 



AIRBUS 

3+3+3 

1 1 1 

MOST POPULAR 

ACJ319 

AVERAGE AGE OF FLEET 

10 

BOEING 

21+3+3+3 

1 

7 

MOST POPULAR 

BBJ 


9 

1 1 

India 

Macau 

Japan 


South Korea 

Hong Kong 

Indonesia 

ACJ318 1 1 

ACJ319 1 1 2 

Total 1 1 1 3 

787-8 1 1 

BBJ 6 1 1 1 9 

Total 7 1 1 1 10 

BOMBARDIER 

MOST POPULAR 



13 

81+42+33+24+21+18+9+6+3+3 

27 

14 

11 

8 7 6 

3 2 1 1 


Australia 

India 

Singapore 

Philippines 

Hong Kong 

Malaysia 

Japan 

Taiwan 

South Korea 

Challenger 300/350 4 2 1 1 8 

Challenger 600/601 2 1 1 4 

Challenger 604 1 3 2 6 

Challenger 605 6 2 8 

Challenger 650 1 1 

Challenger 850 11 11 

CRJ100/200 2 1 3 

Global 5000 1 1 1 4 1 8 

Global 6000 1 1 2 1 2 7 

Global Express 1 1 2 

Global Express XRS 1 2 1 1 1 6 

Learjet 31 1 4 5 

Learjet 35 1 1 2 

Learjet 40/45 2 1 1 4 

Learjet 60/XR 1 1 2 4 

Total 27 14 11 8 7 5 3 2 1 1 79 

SUMMER 2018 CHARTER REPORT | 

39


CESSNA 

MOST POPULAR 



17 

96+39+15+12+6+6+3+3+3 

32 

13 

5 

4 

2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

Australia 

India 

Japan 

Thailand 

New Zealand 

New Caledonia 

Philippines 


PNG 

Citation 525/CJ1 4 4 

Citation CJ2/+ 2 5 2 1 10 

Citation CJ3 1 1 2 

Citation CJ4 1 1 

Citation Encore+ 1 1 

Citation Excel/XLS/+ 5 1 1 7 

Citation I/SP 1 1 

Citation II/SII/Bravo 9 2 1 12 

Citation III/VI/VII 4 4 

Citation Mustang 5 1 1 1 8 

Citation Sovereign 2 1 1 4 

Citation Ultra/V 3 2 5 

Citation X 1 1 2 

Total 32 13 5 4 2 2 1 1 1 61 

DASSAULT 

MOST POPULAR 


48+24+21+3+3+3+3+3 

16 


14 

8 

7 

1 1 

1 

1 

1 

India 


Australia 

New Zealand 

Malaysia 

Thailand 

Bangladesh 

Macau 

Falcon 2000/EX EASy 9 1 1 11 

Falcon 2000LX 4 1 1 6 

Falcon 20F-5 2 2 

Falcon 50 2 2 

Falcon 7X 1 6 1 1 1 10 

Falcon 900C 2 2 

Falcon 900EX EASy 2 2 

Falcon 900LX 1 1 

Total 16 8 7 1 1 1 1 1 36 



EMBRAER 

MOST POPULAR 

Legacy 650 


7 

24+18+15+15+3+3 

8 

HAWKER 

MOST POPULAR 

Hawker 800/XP/XPI 


14 

30+18+12+9+9+6+3 

3 

10 

6 5 5 

6 

1 

4 

1 3 2 1 


India 

Australia 

Indonesia 

Taiwan 

Singapore 

India 


Thailand 

Indonesia 


Japan 

Singapore 

Thailand 

Hong Kong 

Philippines 

India 

Australia 

Malaysia 

South Korea 

Indonesia 

Taiwan 

Australia 

Philippines 

Taiwan 

ERJ-135ER 1 1 

Legacy 600 1 3 1 1 6 

Legacy 650 7 3 2 12 

Lineage 1000 1 1 

Phenom 100 1 3 4 

Phenom 300 1 1 2 

Total 8 6 5 5 1 1 26 

Hawker 400A 1 1 

Hawker 400XP 1 1 

Hawker 750 1 1 

Hawker 800/XP/XPI 2 5 2 1 2 12 

Hawker 850XP 3 1 1 5 

Hawker 900XP 1 1 3 5 

Premier I/IA 3 1 4 

Total 10 6 4 3 3 2 1 29 

GULFSTREAM 

MOST POPULAR 

G450 & G550 


10 

90+15+12+12+9+6+6+6+6+3+3+3 

30 

5 

4 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 

G150 2 1 1 4 

G200 3 3 1 7 

G280 1 1 

G300 1 1 

G450 13 1 1 2 17 

G550 13 2 1 1 17 

G650/ER 5 1 6 

G-IV/IV-SP 1 1 1 3 

G-V 1 1 

Total 30 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 57 

SUMMER 2018 CHARTER REPORT | 

41

CHARTER MOBILE APPS 

Mobile phones have become an essential part of our 

everyday life and mobile apps have made it increasingly 

easy to conduct all sorts of business from the 

convenience of a handheld device. Booking a charter flight is no 

different. The industry has caught onto this craze, understanding 

the ease and efficiency an app can bring. Still, the availability of 

charter apps is limited and many stop just short of providing a 

truly mobile experience. Typically, users can expect to see three 

different types of mobile apps when looking to book a charter. 

The first type was developed by charter brokers and is the 

category most available charter apps fall into. To book a charter 

through these apps charter requirements are needed, including 

expected departure and arrival time, date and airport, as well as 

passenger number and aircraft size category. These apps will 

then perform a search and list out several different flight plans 

with estimated costs and aircraft model. Upon selection, the app 

will provide an online form for the client to fill out and customer 

service staff will get back to the client with confirmation and a final 

service quotation. An example of this app is UK-based broker, Air 

Charter Service, which has regional offices available for booking in 

the Asia Pacific. 

Air Charter 

Service 

(ACS) 

The second type of charter app is offered directly by charter 

operators, who are looking to fill empty leg flights. Typically, no 

login is required to view the flights. Clients simply fill out their 

charter requirements and, like booking a commercial flight, seats 

capacity can be viewed. Users of this kind of charter app tend to 

be more random, making it difficult for the operator to maintain 

this client base. India-based operator JetSetGo offers this service 

through its JetSteals app. 

Deer Jet 

The third type of charter mobile app, also launched by charter 

operators, is quite different from the previously mentioned one. 

These mobile apps only allow its member to login, which means 

you need to join its charter membership program first. Customers 

are required to pay an initiation fee to be a member of their charter 

program. Clients then have access to the mobile app and can book 

a charter flight and pay instantly. In the US, on-demand charter 

company Skyjet offers this service through its mobile app, allowing 

users to book and pay in an instant. Japan-based company 

SkyTrek, which offers small aircraft charter service, offers a similar 

service — book and pay through an app. Still, the Asia-Pacific 

region has yet to see a mobile app offering booking and payment 

options for business jet charter. 

While the aim for charter mobile apps is to simplify the booking 

process and save charter customer’s time, this kind of mobile 

service is much more common in the U.S. and Europe, where 

charter regulations are more relaxed. In the Asia Pacific, where 

the industry is still evolving and regulations are more tight, mobile 

charter apps have a way to go. Still, charter apps in Mainland 

China stood out as being more developed than in the rest of the 

region; contributing to its fast-growing charter industry in the 

region. India, known for its fast-growing IT industry, is also notable 

for its availability of charter apps. 

Ananjets 


JET CHARTER MEMBERSHIPS 

Loyal customers are a vital part of any business, and charter 

businesses are no different. Membership programs, or 

jet cards, are a good way to help operators both attract 

potential clients and keep loyal clients. While charter membership 

programs in Asia Pacific aren’t as popular as in North America 

and Europe, there are a growing number of operators and brokers 

offering membership schemes, with the promise of flexibility and a 

stress-free flying experience. 

Hourly rate tend to be the most considered factor when choosing 

a program, but the increasing demand for membership programs 

means the schemes have become more complex. Standard 

membership schemes often include an initiation and/or annual 

fee, incremental hourly packages, a level of guarantee on aircraft 

availability and VIP perks. 

Charter operators with large-scale operations typically have a 

digital booking platform, through a mobile app or booking website, 

making it easy for members to access flight information. In the 

US, JetSmarter operates in this fashion. Upon a one-time initiation 

fee and an annual membership fee, members of JetSmarter have 

discounted access to empty legs, as well as on-demand chartered 

private or shared flights. The company’s online booking system 

and app are heavily marketed and make it easy to schedule 

flights. JetSmarter recently made its model even more accessible, 

introducing on-demand charter flights to non-members through 

a pay-as-you-go option. Similarly, in Japan, Sky Trek is making a 

name for itself after launching the country’s first membershipbased 

small aircraft charter service. Initiation and annual fees are 

required, then providing members access to a fleet of turboprop 

aircraft. Sky Trek’s mobile app allows its members to book 

charters, airline tickets and even hotel rooms. 

In the Asia-Pacific region, operators are moving toward more 

accessible and attractive membership models. China-based 

operator Deer Jet, which launched its membership program in 

2015, is the biggest charter operators in the region and offers three 

different membership card programs: Youxiang Card, Aoxiang 

Card and Changyou Card. 

With the Youxiang Card and Aoxiang Card, members are offered 

30 and 50 charter flight hours (including ferry), respectively, on a 

Gulfstream G550. The G550 can be switched to a Falcon 7X, G450, 

G650 or Boeing BBJ, with different hourly rates. 

The Youxiang Card is valid for 12 months, while the Aoxiang Card 

is valid for 18 months. Along with a longer period of validity, the 

Aoxiang Card also includes two expedited flight applications, five 

allowances for VVIP-level flight control service at any airport in 

Mainland China and pick-up service eight times. The Youxiang 

Card also includes the above services at no cost, with limited 

service times. For both Card holders, Deer Jet also prepares a 

toiletries package for long distance, overnight flights. 

The more premium membership program offered through Deer 

Jet is the Changyou Card. This program requires clients to 

pay 10,000,000 RMB (approx. US$1.54 million) as an advance 

payment. When clients request a charter, charges will be 

deducted from the advance payment. Under this program, 

members can choose five different aircraft models (G450, G550, 

G650, BBJ1 and BBJ2), with different hourly rates. This program 

is valid for 12 months. 

Beijing and Hong Kong-based charter operator Sino Jet, which 

set up its operations in 2011, operates a fleet of four aircraft. The 

company offers three types of membership programs, based on 

hourly increments of 100 hours, 200 hours, and 400 hours. 

In addition to charter operators answering the demand for 

membership schemes, so are brokers, who are finding more 

ways to maintain a loyal customer base. Global charter broker Air 

Charter Service offers clients a pre-paid membership card program, 

the Empyrean Card. Unlike fixed membership programs launched 

by charter operators in the market, Air Charter Service has taken a 

more bespoke approach, designing membership programs based 

on individual client needs. With the tailor-made card program, 

clients are free to choose the flight hours and validation period 

based on their specific need. 

As the charter market in the Asia Pacific becomes more active, 

operators and brokers are expected to offer more diversified and 

tailored membership models. 

Air Charter Service 

Deer Jet 

Sino Jet 

Hong Kong 

www.aircharter.com.hk 

China 

www.deerjet.com/charter 

Hong Kong 

www.sinojet.org 


POPULAR MODELS 

FOR CHARTER 



Corporate Airliner — Airbus ACJ318 

EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

INTERIOR 

CROSS SECTION 

70.1 ft 

7.4 ft 

12.1 ft 

RANGE FROM HONG KONG 

NOTE: The range map displayed used the following assumptions: 85% probability average annual NOAA 10-years historical winds, ISA flight conditions, NBAA IFR fuel reserves, 

typical passenger and crew loads. 



Corporate Airliner — Boeing BBJ 

(C) 2018 Conklin & de Decker Associates 

EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

INTERIOR 

CROSS SECTION 

79.2 ft 

7.1 ft 

11.5 ft 


NOTE: The range map displayed used the following assumptions: 85% probability average annual NOAA 10-years historical 

winds, ISA flight conditions, NBAA IFR fuel reserves, typical passenger and crew loads. 



Long-Range — Bombardier Global 6000 


EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

INTERIOR 

48.4 ft 

CROSS SECTION 

6.3 ft 

8.1 ft 






Long-Range — Gulfstream G550 


EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

INTERIOR 

50.1 ft 


CROSS SECTION 

6.2 ft 



7.3 ft 



Long-Range — Falcon 7X 


EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

INTERIOR 

39.1 ft 


CROSS SECTION 

6.2 ft 



7.7 ft 



Large — Gulfstream G450 

EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

INTERIOR 

45.1 ft 


CROSS SECTION 

6.2 ft 



7.7 ft 



Large — Challenger 850 

EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

INTERIOR 

48.3 ft 


CROSS SECTION 

6.1 ft 



8.2 ft 



Large — Falcon 2000 

EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

31.0 ft 

INTERIOR 


CROSS SECTION 

6.2 ft 

7.7 ft 





Mid-Size — Hawker 850XP 

EXTERIOR 

FLOOR PLAN 

21.3 ft 

INTERIOR 


CROSS SECTION 

5.8 ft 



SOURCES: OEM, Aviapages 

6.0 ft

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