Key facts
- China's private business jet market is stabilizing this year.
- The number of private jets sold in China has decreased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mainland China lost a net six jets in 2025, following a net decrease of 21 in 2024.
- Demand for private aviation has shifted, with tech and automotive sectors maintaining interest while real estate has pulled back.
The market for private business jets in China is showing signs of stabilizing this year, following a period of significant sales and an exodus of aircraft since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Alud Davies, director of business operations and analytics at Hong Kong-based Asian Sky Group, the number of aircraft that needed to be sold has largely been sold, indicating that the market is finding a more even footing.
Last year, China saw a net decrease of 21 private jets, a contraction that outpaced other Asian markets. This year, the net loss has reduced to six, with a few new jet deliveries currently pending. Davies stated that companies stable enough to continue ownership are likely to do so.