The skies over China are about to get busier than ever! Civil Aviation Administration head Song Zhiyong announced at the AP-SAS 2024 summit in Beijing that air passenger trips could hit 700 million this year – smashing records like a viral TikTok dance challenge. 🌏
🛫 By the Numbers
2024 passenger trips up 9% vs 2019
1.6 billion total passenger capacity nationwide
4,335 commercial aircraft in service
262 airports across the country
But it's not just planes making waves – drone activity is skyrocketing too 🚁. Monthly drone registrations are jumping by 100,000, with annual flight hours clocking in the millions!
🌏 Asia-Pacific Safety Focus
At the aviation safety summit themed 'Shaping Safety Excellence,' experts from China, Singapore, and global organizations discussed keeping up with growth while maintaining security. With China now contributing over 20% of global aviation expansion, this collaboration could shape travel trends worldwide.
As Song noted: 'Our sector isn\'t just recovering – it\'s redefining what\'s possible.' 🚀 Whether you\'re a frequent flyer or an aviation geek, 2024 is shaping up to be China\'s biggest year yet in the skies.
