VistaJet takes off among younger travelers

Younger customers and more executives from technology firms on the Chinese mainland are using private aviation services, according to Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of VistaJet, the world's first full ownership private jet company.

Flohr said younger customers including millennials are joining VistaJet, many of whom already have a good knowledge and understanding of private aviation.

Traditionally, its jets have been used by executives in the oil, mining, energy and real estate industries, according to Flohr, but now more at technology, financial services and education executives are coming on board.