Wednesday, March 19, 2025
During the Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo 2025, Asian Sky Group presented the Business Jet Fleet Report for the year-end 2024, revealing that the Asia-Pacific region’s business jet fleet had grown to 1,156 aircraft by the close of 2024. This represented a modest 1.2% increase, reversing a three-year decline. However, the Greater China market continued to struggle, seeing its fleet contract for the fourth consecutive year. The fleet decreased by 6.23% compared to the previous year, with the mainland market alone experiencing a reduction of 21 aircraft, which became the main factor in the regional decline.
Amid the ongoing transformations in the industry, Sino Jet has maintained its leadership position with a fleet of 41 aircraft, securing its place as the top business jet operator in the Asia-Pacific for the sixth consecutive year. Notably, it remains the sole Chinese operator in the top five with a robust fleet performance. Recent data shows that Sino Jet has bolstered its fleet by adding several new business jets, enhancing its overall fleet structure. Presently, over 95% of its fleet comprises large business jets, including more than 20 Gulfstream G650 aircraft, making it the world’s largest G650 fleet.
As a comprehensive operator that covers aviation asset management, charter operations, ground services, business jet terminals, and luxury travel, Sino Jet has carved out a competitive edge in the business aviation sector. This success is driven by five key strategic pillars: safety management, airworthiness certifications, digital intelligence systems, global networks, and service ecosystems.
Safety Management System Driving a Decade of IS-BAO Safety Excellence
Sino Jet was the first company in mainland China to earn the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage III certification in 2018, the highest level of accreditation. Following successful re-evaluations in 2021 and 2024, it has maintained a decade of consistent safety qualifications. This achievement reflects the company’s strict adherence to the International Business Aviation Council’s Safety Management System (SMS) standards, ensuring a rigorous, standardized, and sustainable safety framework that supports long-term operational success.
Global Airworthiness Certification Matrix Enabling Cross-Jurisdictional Operations
Sino Jet holds dual Air Operator’s Certificates (AOCs) from both the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the Cayman Islands, allowing it to operate under a “domestic + international” charter model. This certification enables Sino Jet to deliver global operational capabilities, offering aircraft management services across nine major business jet registries, including China, the United States, Cayman Islands, and San Marino. The company operates a diverse fleet featuring leading models from manufacturers such as Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, ACJ, and BBJ. Its extensive range of operational and maintenance licenses, combined with its ability to perform comprehensive aircraft inspections, highlights Sino Jet’s deep expertise in business jet management.
Digital Intelligence Operations Revolutionizing Aviation Asset Management
As a national high-tech enterprise, Sino Jet is revolutionizing the business jet service experience through digital transformation. By developing a state-of-the-art intelligent service system, the company offers its clients a highly efficient, transparent, and reassuring experience.
The digital customer service system guarantees precise responses to client needs, providing round-the-clock, seamless, one-stop interaction. The operational system leverages advanced technologies to meticulously oversee each flight’s safety and punctuality. Meanwhile, the digital maintenance management system enables comprehensive, life-cycle management of aircraft, ensuring asset preservation and allowing for efficient transactions. With a fully integrated business and financial system, Sino Jet tracks all expenses in a transparent, traceable manner, reinforcing the quality and trust of its premium services. These innovations streamline the traditionally complex management of business jets, offering clients a smooth and hassle-free travel experience, allowing them to focus on their core activities while enjoying exceptional travel comfort.
Global Operational Network Delivering Tailored Service Capabilities
Guided by its “Accompanying Strategy,” Sino Jet strives to provide seamless global aviation services with the promise that “Where the customer is, the service is there.” Its strong global presence spans more than 20 key cities worldwide, including major domestic hubs like Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, along with international cities in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. This extensive network not only showcases Sino Jet’s agility in responding to customer needs but also its ability to effectively allocate global resources to offer customized aviation solutions around the clock. This approach truly exemplifies the brand’s commitment to “Global Access, Borderless Service.”
Comprehensive Service Ecosystem Enhancing the Entire Travel Chain
Sino Jet has expanded its service offerings beyond aviation to build a comprehensive luxury travel ecosystem. It has established its own aviation ground support company and strategically invested in four major FBOs in Chengdu, Nanchang, Guangzhou, and Macao, creating a unified “Sky Corridor – Ground Hub – Asset Port” service matrix that ensures a seamless connection between air and ground operations.
In addition, Sino Jet’s luxury travel services incorporate top-tier global resources to create innovative travel products like the “Business Jet and Super Yacht” and “Business Jet and Self-Drive Adventure.” These services not only meet the diverse and personalized needs of clients but also significantly enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty, completing a full-service value loop from aviation to luxury travel experiences.
The head of Sino Jet emphasized, “Our commitment is to become the most trusted business aviation expert; we must fulfill our customers’ needs for efficient and convenient travel while maximizing the preservation of their aircraft assets”. He further stated, “We are redefining the industry’s service benchmark by constructing a technology-driven, globally responsive, and full-industry-chain-empowered business system”.
While many industry players continue to rely on traditional business models, Sino Jet is already pioneering the future of transportation. By leveraging its extensive knowledge of aircraft operations, resources, and its dedicated business jet terminal, alongside its strategic partnership with a leading eVTOL manufacturer, Sino Jet is creating a dynamic “Business Aviation + Low-Altitude Economy” travel ecosystem. This cutting-edge approach is designed to address the “last 100 kilometers” of business jet travel, offering a seamless, high-quality, door-to-door travel experience for its clients.
Looking forward, Sino Jet will stay attuned to evolving industry trends and market shifts, constantly refining its strategy and business model with a global and forward-looking perspective. The company is committed to establishing itself as a global frontrunner in the business aviation sector. By continually embracing technological advancements, improving services, and expanding its ecosystem, Sino Jet aims to break through the industry’s constraints, delivering greater value to its customers and unlocking new growth opportunities in the business aviation sector.
