2021 China General Aviation Report
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ASTRO AIR<br />
Interview with JJ Chen, Founder,<br />
President, and CEO<br />
Astro Air won “<strong>2021</strong>’s most innovative enterprise” award at the 10 th <strong>China</strong> Finance Summit. As a high-profile general<br />
aviation (GA) company in mainland <strong>China</strong>, Astro Air’s main business includes aircraft management, business charter<br />
services, aircraft sales, infrastructure construction and operation, medical transportation, and aviation training. To<br />
better understand Astro Air’s success in general aviation and low-altitude flights, Asian Sky Media interviewed JJ Chen,<br />
Founder, President and CEO of Astro Air. The interview helped us understand more about Astro Air’s operational strategies<br />
and the advantages as well as related businesses in the low-altitude sector.<br />
What is Astro Air's development history and<br />
operational philosophy?<br />
Astro Air started preparations in 2011 and was established in<br />
2012. The headquarters are located in Shenzhen Qianhai Free<br />
Trade Zone and the main operations are based in Shenzhen Baoan<br />
International Airport. Astro Air also set up branches in Beijing<br />
Capital International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International<br />
Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Guangzhou<br />
Baiyun International Airport, and Hong Kong International Airport.<br />
With complementary advantages of “domestic + overseas” dual<br />
platforms, Astro Air can provide one-stop solutions for charter<br />
clients and business jet clients with aircraft registered domestically<br />
and overseas.<br />
What maintenance qualifications has Astro<br />
Air acquired in mainland <strong>China</strong>?<br />
Astro Air’s maintenance and engineering department obtained<br />
a maintenance and maintenance engineering management<br />
qualification from the Civil <strong>Aviation</strong> Administration of <strong>China</strong><br />
(CAAC), Federal <strong>Aviation</strong> Administration (FAA), Civil <strong>Aviation</strong><br />
Authority of the Cayman Islands (VPC), Civil <strong>Aviation</strong> Authority of<br />
San Marino (T7) and Civil <strong>Aviation</strong> Authority of Isle of Man (M).<br />
These qualifications lay a secure foundation of operations for<br />
aircraft inside and outside <strong>China</strong>. After years of development,<br />
Astro Air has established a powerful maintenance technical team.<br />
The team members are all experienced and used to work in a<br />
variety of famous aviation companies. They hold maintenance<br />
licenses from the CAAC as well as FAA A&P licenses. They also<br />
have abundant experience in technical management, base<br />
maintenance, airline, and emergency external aid, aircraft delivery<br />
as well as troubleshooting.<br />
In addition, Astro Air can provide assurances regarding operation<br />
and maintenance for mainstream models of various business jet<br />
OEMs such as Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, and Hawker. The<br />
company’s maintenance network expands from Shenzhen to the<br />
whole country, establishing a 7*24-hour global AOG emergency<br />
support capability to manage possible aircraft failures at any time.<br />
How many aircraft has Astro Air added this<br />
year? What qualifications does Astro Air have<br />
as a general aviation company that operates<br />
both business jets and helicopters?<br />
Astro Air had a net increase of three business jet management<br />
aircraft during the first half of <strong>2021</strong>, namely one Bombardier<br />
22 | CHINA GA REPORT <strong>2021</strong>
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