China's general aviation industry has flourished in the past 23 years: a total of 690 companies and a total of 1.371 million flight hours
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News from the Civil Aviation Resources Network on June 3, 2024: On May 31, the Civil Aviation Administration of China released the "Statistical Bulletin on the Development of the Civil Aviation Industry in 2023", which covers transportation aviation, general aviation, transportation efficiency and economic benefits, aviation safety and service quality, and education. Twelve aspects including scientific and technological innovation show the development of China's civil aviation in 2023. In 2023, my country's civil aviation industry has experienced an extraordinary year. The increase in the number of general airports, the growth in flight hours, and the expansion of service areas all indicate that the general aviation industry is booming.
1. Number of general aviation companies: Steady growth, uneven regional distribution
By the end of 2023, the number of traditional general aviation companies in my country that have obtained general aviation operating licenses has reached 690. A net increase of 29 companies compared with the end of the previous year. Among them, there are 133 in North China, 49 in Northeast China, 187 in East China, 157 in Central and South China, 107 in Southwest, 32 in Northwest and 25 in Xinjiang. This number represents a significant increase compared to previous years, reflecting the vitality and potential of the general aviation market. These enterprises cover many fields from flight training, aerial tours to agricultural and forestry spraying, etc., injecting new vitality into my country's aviation industry. However, from the perspective of regional distribution, the development of general aviation enterprises is uneven. East China ranks first with 187, while the northwest region has only 32, and Xinjiang has only 25. This uneven distribution not only reflects the differences in economic development levels and industrial structures among various regions, but also reminds us that in future development, we need to pay more attention to coordinated regional development and promote the balanced development of the general aviation industry nationwide.
2. The number of general-purpose airports is growing steadily and their layout is becoming increasingly perfect.
According to statistics, as of the end of 2023, the number of registered and managed general airports across the country has reached 449, including 163 Class A general airports. The growth of this data not only demonstrates the acceleration of my country's general aviation infrastructure construction, but also reflects the increasingly important role of general aviation in economic and social development. The increase in general airports not only provides more convenience for general aviation flight activities, but also injects new vitality into local economic development.
3. Fleet size: continues to expand, with a large proportion of aircraft used for teaching and training
By the end of 2023, the total number of registered general aviation aircraft in my country reached 3,303, of which aircraft used for teaching and training accounted for a considerable proportion, reaching 1,398. This data shows that with the rapid development of the general aviation industry, the fleet size is also constantly expanding, and the demand for aircraft for teaching and training is particularly strong. This also reflects the importance and investment that my country's general aviation industry attaches to talent training.
4. The number of flight hours has increased significantly, and the activity of general aviation has increased.
What is even more striking is that last year, general aviation across the country completed a total of 1.371 million flight hours, an increase of 12.4% over the previous year. The growth of this number reflects the increasing activity and market demand of the general aviation industry. Among them, the growth in the number of passenger-carrying and human-carrying flight hours was particularly significant, with an increase of 55.1% and 34.7% respectively over the previous year. This shows that the application of general aviation in tourism, short-distance transportation and other fields is constantly expanding, providing the people with more convenient and diverse travel options.
5. The growth of non-operating flight operations is stable, and the industry's service areas are expanding.
It is worth noting that the number of non-operating flight hours also increased by 11.2%, reaching 501,000 hours. The growth of this data reflects that the application of general aviation in agriculture, forestry, environmental protection and other fields is gradually deepening, providing strong support for the development of related industries. The application of general aviation in these fields can not only improve operating efficiency and quality, but also reduce labor costs and environmental impact, which has important economic and social value.
6. Civilian unmanned aviation is booming
By the end of 2023, the number of general aviation companies that have obtained general aviation operating licenses and used civil drones has reached 19,825, a significant increase compared with previous years. This fully illustrates the widespread recognition and rapid popularization of drone technology in commercial applications. More and more companies see the huge potential of drones in aerial photography, logistics, agriculture, rescue and other fields, and actively participate in this field. emerging industries are developing.
The growth in the number of registered drone owners and the number of registered drones is also eye-catching. There are 929,000 registered users and 1.267 million registered drones. This huge number not only reflects the prosperity of the drone market, but also reflects the regulatory authorities' great emphasis on drone flight safety. By standardizing the registration system, the use of drones can be effectively tracked and managed, and safety risks caused by illegal flights or improper operations can be reduced. At the same time, the growth in the number of valid drone operator licenses is also worthy of attention. The 194,400 valid licenses mean that more and more professionals are qualified to legally operate drones, which is of great significance to improving the professional level and safety of the entire industry. UAV control requires certain skills and experience, and the increase in professionals will help improve the standardization and accuracy of flight operations. In terms of flight hours, the cumulative flight hours of drones in 2023 reached 23.11 million hours. The growth of this data not only reflects the increase in the frequency of drone use, but also reflects the widespread application and important role of drones in aerial photography, agriculture, logistics, rescue and other fields.
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