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ASIAN SKY GROUP CHARTER REPORT SUMMARY - SUMMER 2016

Core Content Overview

The Asian Sky Group (ASG) Charter Report provides an in-depth analysis of the business jet charter market in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the current state, fleet composition, and future potential of the industry. ASG, based in Hong Kong, is a leading business aviation consulting firm that offers a range of services including private aviation consulting, market research, and fleet management. It is supported by SEACOR Holdings Inc. and Avion Pacific Limited, which provide financial and operational backing respectively.

The report outlines that the charter market is still in its early stages and has not yet reached the maturity level seen in other regions. It emphasizes the importance of charter in supporting both new aircraft purchases and the operation of fractional ownership programs, as well as serving as a flexible option for existing aircraft owners.

Key Market Insights

• Charter Fleet Size: There are 264 charter business jets in the Asia-Pacific region, representing 23% of the total regional fleet.
• Dedicated Charter Aircraft: Only about half of the 264 aircraft are dedicated to charter, with the rest typically being owner-operated.
• Leading OEMs:
  • Bombardier is the leading OEM in the region with 28% of the charter fleet.
  • Gulfstream follows with 22%, and Hawker with 18%.
• Preferred Aircraft Categories:
  • Large cabin aircraft are the most preferred category, making up 30% of the charter fleet.
  • Long-range aircraft are also popular, with Gulfstream and Bombardier dominating in China.

Regional Fleet Breakdown

• India: 60 aircraft, with mid-size and light category aircraft making up 50% of the fleet.
• China: 57 aircraft, dominated by large cabin and long-range aircraft (74%), with Gulfstream and Bombardier comprising 39% and 33% of the fleet respectively.
• Australia: 55 aircraft, with mid-size and light category aircraft making up 55% of the market.
• Other Countries: Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Macau have smaller but growing charter fleets.

Popular Aircraft Models

• Large Cabin: Legacy 600 & 650 (18 aircraft), Gulfstream G550 (15), Hawker 800 (12), Gulfstream G450 (11), Challenger 604 & 850 (10).
• Long Range: Global Express XRS, Global 6000, G650, Global 5000, Global Express, GV, Falcon 7X.
• Mid-Size: Hawker 800A/B/XP/XPI (12), Challenger 300 (9), G200 (9), Hawker 850XP (9), Hawker 900XP (7), Citation Sovereign (4), Citation X/+ (2), G100/G150 (1), Hawker 1000B (1), Hawker 750 (1), Learjet 60/XR (1), Falcon 50/EX (1), Challenger 350 (1).
• Light: Citation S/II/Bravo/II/SP (10), Citation III/VI/VII (6), Citation CJ2/+ (6), Citation Excel/XLS/+ (5), Citation Ultra/V (4), Westwind 2 (4), Hawker 400/A/XP (3), Citation 500/I/SP (3), Learjet 35/A (2), Learjet 45/XR (2), Learjet 36/A (2), Citation Encore+ (1), Citation CJ4 (1), Citation CJ3 (1), Phenom 300 (1), Learjet 31 (1).
• Very Light: Citation Mustang (6), Citation CJ1+/M2 (3), Premier I/IA (2), Phenom 100 (2).

Challenges in the Charter Market

• Infrastructure and Regulations: The Asia-Pacific region faces challenges related to infrastructure, airspace management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Aviation Professionals: There is a shortage of qualified aviation professionals, including pilots, maintenance engineers, and dispatchers.
• Charter Tools: Most charter apps in the region lack advanced features such as live fleet updates and online booking, relying on basic messaging services.

Conclusion

The Charter Report by Asian Sky Group serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the current state and future potential of the business jet charter industry in the Asia-Pacific region. It outlines the importance of charter in the business aviation ecosystem, identifies key market trends, and highlights the challenges that need to be addressed for the industry to grow and mature. The report also provides valuable insights into the fleet composition and preferred aircraft models across different countries in the region.

Contact Information

• Address: Suite 3905, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road Admiralty, Hong Kong
• Telephone: +852 2235 9222
• Facsimile: +852 2528 2766
• Email: info@asianskygroup.com

Acknowledgments

Asian Sky Group thanks its contributors, including charter operators, JETNET LLC, Universal Weather & Aviation, and WealthX, for providing the data necessary to produce this report.