Delayed! Why flying in China is hard

For those looking to avoid the hassles of commercial air travel in China, private jets don't present much of an alternative.

There are only a few hundred private aircraft in China. By way of comparison, around 225,000 planes are registered in the U.S. for general aviation use.

Analysts say this trend is about to change, especially as China produces more and more billionaires. Manufacturers including Cessna, Gulfstream and Bombardier are practically salivating at the market's potential.

Government regulation of the sector is still very tight, and more reforms will be needed to convince wealthy Chinese that private planes are a worthwhile investment.

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