Chengdu Fixed Base Operator has commenced operations, signifying a significant development for business aviation and the low-altitude economy in the Southwest region.

This launch not only marks a new chapter in the aviation industry of Southwest China, but also highlights Chengdu’s forward-looking strategy in pioneering the “business aviation + low-altitude economy” integrated model.

Sichuan Huahui Business Aviation Services, established through a partnership between Sichuan Airport Group Aviation Ground Services and Sino Jet (Beijing), serves as the exclusive authorised operator of Chengdu FBO (fixed base operator), which will serve as a regional hub for business aviation and a new benchmark for low-altitude economic development.

Business jets have become the preferred mode of travel for entrepreneurs and elite individuals. Chengdu FBO, located at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, spans 5,500-sqm with 20 dedicated parking spots and offers comprehensive, one-stop services for business jets. Passengers from business jets and high-end commercial travelers can seamlessly transfer to eVTOL and other low-altitude aircraft at Chengdu FBO, significantly enhancing travel efficiency.

The low-altitude economy, centred around various low-altitude flight activities, including private helicopters and the application of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles, is driving aviation tourism, regional passenger transport, and general aviation services.

Currently, mainstream business jets in the market are jet-powered aircraft designed for long-distance missions between airports, with specific requirements for airports and runways. In contrast, low-altitude aircraft, represented by eVTOLs (below), feature low requirements for take-off and landing sites, zero carbon emissions, high performance, and safety. They efficiently complement business jets, offering seamless connections and providing door-to-door travel solutions for business jet customers.

Apart from offering business jet clients more convenient and high-quality services, the model also injects new vitality into urban transportation in the Southwest region and beyond, presenting new solutions to increasingly severe urban traffic congestion issues.

Data from the Civil Aviation Administration of China shows that there were 689 general aviation companies in China, with 3,173 registered general aviation aircraft and 451 general aviation airports as of the end of 2023. By the end of 2023, there were approximately 2,000 drone design and manufacturing units in China, nearly 20,000 operating companies, and 1.267 million registered drones domestically.

According to De Yongheng, general manager of Sichuan Huahui Business Aviation Services, Chengdu’s geographical location and efficient transportation network have laid a solid foundation for Chengdu to become a regional aviation hub.

In addition, the diversified comprehensive services of Chengdu FBO include art exhibitions and upscale dining, meeting the refined lifestyle needs of business jet users and creating a unique high-end living space.

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