Talks with the Zhuhai municipal government, Chinese government, Zhuhai Airport Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority China (CAAC) resulted in temporary International China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ) services at Zhuhai Airport for non-scheduled business aviation movements, the Asian Business Aviation Associatin (AsBAA) announced today. Following the approval late last month, China’s National Port Administration Office opened a temporary customs port on January 1. The approval is renewable on a six-month basis.
During the “approval period” from January 1 to June 30, crewmembers of foreign business aviation flights can enter and exit China via the temporary business aviation port at Zhuhai Airport. AsBAA said the addition of a customs port for business aircraft operators at Zhuhai is “very encouraging.”
In addition, Zhuhai Airport officials also approved operations of smaller general/business aviation aircraft, including turboprops and rotorcraft, that are not welcomed at nearby major international hubs such as Hong Kong, Macau or Shenzhen due to capacity. “Zhuhai will now accept these aircraft for arrival and departure to regional domestic airports or smaller international airports in the region for the first time,” AsBAA said.