Business Aviation News – Q1 2025

Asian Sky Group – Business Jet Fleet Report YE 2024

There were 1,156 business jets based in the Asia-Pacific region at the end of 2024, which represented a 1.2% year-on-year increase. It was a year of consolidation for the business aviation market in the region, as the industry continued its recovery from the global pandemic. However, there were some very notable differences in fleet changes across the region.

Despite a net reduction of 21 aircraft, more than any other country in the region, mainland China still accounted for the largest fleet of business jets in Asia-Pacific. There were 249 jets based in mainland China at the end of 2024, down from 270 at the end of 2023. While this may indicate a significant reduction in demand, there were in fact 12 additions to the mainland China fleet during 2024, which included six new deliveries.

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HKBAC adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

The Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) announced that its clients will be able to request Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), effective May 1, 2025.

The HKBAC will supply a five percent blend of SAF across Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The commitment to SAF demonstrates HKBAC’s dedication to environmental responsibility in reducing the carbon footprint of business aviation in the region, making it the second company in Asia to adopt such measures.

In addition, HKBAC is also further enhancing its services with the major USD 50 million expansion of its terminal at HKIA, which is expected to be fully completed by early 2026.

MJets Appoints New CCO and COO to Spearhead Asian Expansion

MJets, a leading private aviation company in Asia, has appointed two key executives to its leadership team. Khun Chayanin Sukkhasantikul has been named Chief Commercial Officer, and Philippe Leysen has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.

Sukkhasantikul will be responsible for leading MJets’ commercial strategy, customer engagement, and regional expansion. His primary focus will be maximizing revenue across all business units by driving profitability through growth, enhancing customer value, and identifying strategic market opportunities.

Leysen will oversee MJets’ entire operational infrastructure. This includes ensuring airworthiness, managing flight operations, overseeing maintenance, and handling ground operations. He will focus on driving service excellence, ensuring operational precision, and promoting seamless integration across all business units.

Jingjia General Aviation Introduces Cessna Citation M2 for Global Operations

Jingjia General Aviation has launched its overseas aircraft operation business with the introduction of a Cessna Citation M2, aimed at enhancing the private flight market. Committed to high-quality aviation services, the company expects the introduction of the Cessna Citation M2 to meet customer demands for more private flight services.

Jingjia emphasizes safety, efficiency, and comfort in its operations, aiming to improve the private aviation experience. With extensive expertise in general aviation, the company plans to innovate and grow in the private flight and flying club sectors, ensuring continued development in the industry and for future high-performance aircraft for private flights.

ExecuJet Haite Completes First Jet Maintenance at Daxing Base

ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services has completed its first airframe heavy maintenance check at its new facility at Beijing Daxing International Airport.

The 2C-level maintenance check was performed on a Gulfstream G550 operated by Aladdin Business Jet, which serves both domestic and international routes. The inspection involved 198 routine maintenance tasks and 94 non-routine specialized tasks, adhering to strict safety standards.

Aladdin’s representative praised ExecuJet’s advanced infrastructure and maintenance services, emphasizing plans to leverage Daxing Airport’s status as a global hub for business aviation. Notably, clients with aircraft based in Beijing and surrounding regions can now access international-standard heavy maintenance services without aircraft repositioning.

Metrojet Engineering Clark Becomes The First Southeast Asia Starlink Dealer

Metrojet Engineering Clark (MEC) has become the first authorized dealer for SpaceX’s Starlink in Southeast Asia.

The agreement means MEC can now sell and install the Starlink Satellite system for business aviation users. Developed by SpaceX, Starlink delivers high-speed internet access through a network of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This global coverage delivers connectivity anywhere in the world, with download speeds ranging from 40-220 Mbps and upload speeds of 8-25 Mbps. This means that speeds are sufficient to support inflight video conferencing, streaming, and online gaming.

Japan Certifies ExecuJet Malaysia for Dassault Falcon Maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a Dassault Aviation company has been granted certification by The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to perform line and heavy maintenance on Japan-registered Falcon 2000EX aircraft.

This marks JCAB’s first approval of ExecuJet as an overseas maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organization. The Falcon 2000EX is favored in Japan for its range and capability to access short runways. Ivan Lim, Regional VP Asia, ExecuJet MRO Services, noted significant potential in Japan’s business jet market, prompting ExecuJet to seek JCAB approval due to growing demand.

The company is certified by 15 other regulators, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, US FAA, and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

ExecuJet Haite Completes First Jet Maintenance at Daxing Base

ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services has completed its first airframe heavy maintenance check at its new facility at Beijing Daxing International Airport.

The 2C-level maintenance check was performed on a Gulfstream G550 operated by Aladdin Business Jet, which serves both domestic and international routes. The inspection involved 198 routine maintenance tasks and 94 non-routine specialized tasks, adhering to strict safety standards.

Aladdin’s representative praised ExecuJet’s advanced infrastructure and maintenance services, emphasizing plans to leverage Daxing Airport’s status as a global hub for business aviation. Notably, clients with aircraft based in Beijing and surrounding regions can now access international-standard heavy maintenance services without aircraft repositioning.