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The recent economic slowdown in China has not boosted confidence that business aviation will get going properly in China and the wider region
Approximately 40 airplanes and helicopters will be on display at this year's ABACE. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Approximately 40 airplanes and helicopters will be on display at this year's ABACE. (Photo: David McIntosh)

This year’s Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) should provide important insight into the extent business aviation can pin its aspirations on emerging markets such as China. As it has in the past, the Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport will host the show, which takes place from April 12 to 14. The slowdown in the Chinese economy and uncertainty in its stock market have inevitably raised concerns about a possible softening in demand for business aircraft and services.