
China civil helicopter fleet continued to grow strongly in 2014 at a high rate of 34% - the highest growth rate in all of the Asia Pacific region – rising from 436 in year-end 2013 to 583 at year-end 2014 (Source from Asian Sky Group, a Hong Kong based business aviation consulting group).
With the closing of the national low-altitude airspace management reform conference held by National Air Traffic Committee, China has conducted 12 pilot projects in 12 cities such as Shenyang, Guangzhou and Hainan for below 100 meters airspace management reform, and plan to promote in the nationwide in 2015. If opened as planned, as significant part of strategic emerging industries, the general aviation industy could drive the market size of more than one trillion RMB, and bring ten years golden period for the whole industry chain. As the representative of the general aviation industry, china's civil helicopter will also usher in explosive growth in the near future.
However, we cannot neglect the challenges in front of this unprecedented opportunity. CAAC has previously said that by 2035, China requires about 500000 civil aviation pilots to meet the needs of the market, but now we only have a few thousand pilots, which reflects a huge gap in the cultivation of pilots. AVIC has created AC series for civil helicopter market, which also be an important weapon in competing with international mainstream helicopter OEMs. While china civil helicopter market was still at an early stage, users might increase their demand for the seriation and personalization of products. Offshore, SAR& EMS, Aerial Tours, Power Line£¬the rise of the general aviation contribute to the Hhelicopter's multi mission operations. Whether could seize the opportunity, is the common concern of the whole industry chain.
Based on the success of past events, the 2nd China Civil Helicopter Summit will be gathering 500 industry professionals representing relevant government officials£¬helicopter OEMs, offshore operators, police force, SAR operators, local tourism management committee, financing providers and leading helicopter industry solution providers together, discussing topics of China general aviation environment and civil helicopter market regulation update; The diversified development of civil helicopter's multi mission operations; Talents introduction and training of civil helicopters and civil helicopter manufacturing industry under the opening of the low-altitude policy.
In this unique occasion, you can capitalize on the fast expanding helicopter opportunities in China, strengthen your leadership branding, gain visibility and increase market awareness, demonstrate your product value proposition and develop partnerships with key prospects.
- 500+ High Profile Attendees
- 50+ Senior Speakers
- 100+ Helicopter Operators
- 10+ Helicopter OEMs
- 100+ 1-on-1 Meeting
- 4 Events and 1 Platform