Private Jets a Status Symbol in China

Wealthy business people in China believe that private jets are a status symbol, and the country has seen a rise in sales of large-class business jets that can travel great distances. Despite the growth of the business jet market in China, the use of private jets is still complicated by the fact that the military controls the airspace, so securing flight clearance is not as easy as it is in the United States.

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