Aviation Special: Rising demand for corporate jets, but headwind remains

Business aviation is poised to climb to new heights in China as a combination of factors in the world's second-largest economy set the stage for more private aircraft in China, say industry insiders.

The number of business aircraft in China has risen from 109 in 2011 to more than 170 at the end of last year, said Jason Liao, CEO and chairman of China Business Aviation Group, a major business aircraft dealer in the country.

Liao expects another 100 to join the country's business fleet in 2013.