While business aviation grows in Asia, infrastructure lags
The prospects for business aviation in Asia are bright indeed, especially in the fast-developing economies of China and India, but huge improvements are ne

The prospects for business aviation in Asia are bright indeed, especially in the fast-developing economies of China and India, but huge improvements are needed in the regulatory regimes there, as well as in airport and airways infrastructures, according to regional experts.

“We cover 20 countries, all with different aviation and business regulations and tax codes,” said Chuck Woods, chairman of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA). “We have 45 corporate members and have been making some progress through our regulatory affairs committee, but major hurdles remain in the fee and tax structures–and some of the lead times are unbelievable.”