China anticipates record-high air passenger trips in 2024
China is anticipated to achieve unprecedented levels of air passenger travel in 2024, as stated by Song Zhiyong, the head of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
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China is anticipated to hit an unprecedented level of air passenger journeys in 2024, as stated by Song Zhiyong, the leader of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
While addressing attendees at the Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety 2024 (AP-SAS 2024), which commenced this Tuesday in Beijing, Song mentioned that air passenger numbers in China could soar to 700 million this year.
Song highlighted during his speech that, in the initial half of the year, China witnessed significant increases across various metrics in its civil aviation sector compared to 2019, with total transport turnover climbing by 11.9%, passenger numbers by 9%, and volumes of cargo and mail by 18.7%.
Song also pointed out that for 19 years straight, China has maintained its position as the second-largest in the world in terms of civil aviation transportation, contributing more than 20% to worldwide aviation growth.
Currently, China's civil aviation fleet includes 4,335 transport aircraft and 262 airports, which altogether have the capacity to handle 1.6 billion passengers, Song elaborated.
He further mentioned that the annual flight hours for unmanned aerial vehicles now span tens of millions, and the registration of new drones is escalating at a rate of 100,000 every month.
The CAAC hosted AP-SAS 2024 in collaboration with the Flight Safety Foundation and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, focusing on addressing safety-related challenges and promoting aviation safety enhancements.
This year’s summit, under the theme "Shaping Safety Excellence: A Human-Focused Approach," provides an essential forum for aviation leaders and experts to exchange knowledge and insights on enhancing safety in the aviation industry. Launched in 2023, AP-SAS serves as a critical platform for these discussions.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
While addressing attendees at the Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety 2024 (AP-SAS 2024), which commenced this Tuesday in Beijing, Song mentioned that air passenger numbers in China could soar to 700 million this year.
Song highlighted during his speech that, in the initial half of the year, China witnessed significant increases across various metrics in its civil aviation sector compared to 2019, with total transport turnover climbing by 11.9%, passenger numbers by 9%, and volumes of cargo and mail by 18.7%.
Song also pointed out that for 19 years straight, China has maintained its position as the second-largest in the world in terms of civil aviation transportation, contributing more than 20% to worldwide aviation growth.
Currently, China's civil aviation fleet includes 4,335 transport aircraft and 262 airports, which altogether have the capacity to handle 1.6 billion passengers, Song elaborated.
He further mentioned that the annual flight hours for unmanned aerial vehicles now span tens of millions, and the registration of new drones is escalating at a rate of 100,000 every month.
The CAAC hosted AP-SAS 2024 in collaboration with the Flight Safety Foundation and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, focusing on addressing safety-related challenges and promoting aviation safety enhancements.
This year’s summit, under the theme "Shaping Safety Excellence: A Human-Focused Approach," provides an essential forum for aviation leaders and experts to exchange knowledge and insights on enhancing safety in the aviation industry. Launched in 2023, AP-SAS serves as a critical platform for these discussions.
Camille Lefevre for TROIB News
