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Phantom 3500 Design Freeze Signals New Light Jet Frontier

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✈️ Sino Jet Takes Delivery of G700 ULR, Fleet Surpasses 40 Aircraft as Operator Sets Sights on Intercontinental Market

Sino Jet is formally integrating ultra-long-range operational capability into its core strategic portfolio. According to AIN reporting dated May 6, 2026, Sino Jet has completed delivery of one Gulfstream G700 ULR ultra-long-range business jet, bringing its fleet size beyond 40 aircraft. With a range of approximately 7,500 nautical miles, this marks a substantive transformation for an operator previously focused primarily on regional short- and medium-haul charter services, as it pivots toward intercontinental nonstop operations. Avi-Go data queried using "Sino Jet" and "华龙" as keywords for the period January through May 19, 2026 returned zero departure and arrival records. This data gap may stem from variations in how the operator name is stored in the system, and Sino Jet's actual operational activity level warrants further verification through tail number tracking.

Impact: The introduction of the G700 ULR positions Sino Jet to operate ultra-long-range nonstop routes such as Beijing to New York and Shanghai to London, placing it in direct competition with the intercontinental premium charter market previously dominated by large European and American operators. The company's 2025 revenue of 200 million USD, representing 20% year-over-year growth, also provides strong financial backing for continued fleet expansion and will exert competitive pressure on comparable Asia-Pacific operators.

Recommendation: Avi-Go users tracking Sino Jet's operational activity should immediately switch to tail number-based queries to avoid blind spots caused by operator name matching limitations. FBOs and ground service providers looking to establish a presence in the China-originating intercontinental charter segment are advised to proactively engage Sino Jet before Q3 2026 to secure cooperative frameworks addressing transoceanic route ground support requirements for the G700 ULR ahead of demand.

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