The company initially will provide management services for the aircraft in its charter fleet - including maintenance, crewing, catering and storage - under the brand Executive Jet Management China, sharing in the “Executive Jet” brand legacy, with plans to expand into private aircraft management in the near future. Executive Jet Management is a brand that NetJets operates in the U.S. and EU. The addition of an operation in China further expands its global footprint.

“Our NetJets China partnership has been working closely with Chinese authorities to secure its operating certificate since 2012, and we are very pleased that the Chinese government has granted us this approval,” said NetJets Chairman and CEO Jordan Hansell. “NetJets Business Aviation Limited and its Executive Jet Management China services will help foster the continued growth of the global NetJets business model and satisfy a growing demand for private aviation services. Over time, customers in China will enjoy similar services to those NetJets provides globally, and will conform to NetJets” leading-edge standards for safety and service.”

NetJets Business Aviation Limited, Hawker 800's at facility in Zhuhai

“NetJets Business Aviation Limited has in place now its principal staff, established the necessary internal structures and processes for safe flight operations, and has formed relationships with key vendors, said NetJets China Vice Chairman Eric Wong. “Additionally, a U.S. registered aircraft, a Bombardier Global 5000, is under management with NetJets China (Hong Kong) Limited, a sister company of NetJets Business Aviation Limited.”

“We have been talking with potential customers over the last several years and have found great interest in the services we plan to offer,” said Hansell. “We are confident that we are launching the right business model in China now with our partners and will be well positioned to grow our partnership’s business as the market grows.”