The 253 Flights of Business Aircraft in Shanghai in April Marks a 7 year Record High

According to statistics from the Shanghai Border Inspection Station, this April there were 253 business flights in Shanghai's two airports, showing an increase of nearly 29.1% compared with the same period last year. It also marked the highest monthly record in the past seven years.

The 95 flights originating in the U.S. ranked first, followed by 48 flights from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The reasons for this sharp increase in April include the Formula One Grand Prix held in Shanghai, in which some of the fans and racers chose to take business aircraft to Shanghai; secondly, this year’s ABACE was held in Shanghai, attracting 182 business aircraft manufacturers and wholesalers coming to exhibit their companies.