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Despite hopes of an uptick, most believe that international charter flights have remained unremarkable. But business has been much stronger for domestic flights in China and business aviation leaders see encouraging signs for the rest of Asia once the pandemic eases.
When the pandemic began, the industry experienced an influx of hype on air charter inquiries and activity. “People thought business aircraft charter would likely increase because of Covid-19, but unfortunately that’s just not true,” said Denzil White, Hong Kong-based Metrojet managing director of aircraft management and charter. “When you examine it and look at the details, we are an industry governed by Covid. It is not over, and we are now seeing an uptick in mutations. Whether it’s owner or charter
Metrojet welcomes 10th Gulftsream G650ER
Yves Le Marquand
16th April 2021, 1:50
Metrojet has welcomed its 10th Gulfstream G650ER making the firm the largest single fleet operator of the aircraft in Hong Kong. MD , Aircraft Management and Charter, Denzil White said Metrojet expects Asian business aviation to begin recovery later this year and the fleet addition is in line with that.
“We are optimistic that the Asia business jet environment will start to recover later this year, in line with the reduction of quarantine requirements,” said White.
“We congratulate and thank our professional team for delivering this beautiful aircraft from Savannah to Hong Kong, safely and on time during the very challenging circumstances of a global pandemic.”