The civil aviation flying time for agriculture and forestry in China is on a steady upward trajectory, with forecasts showing an increase from 73.36 thousand hours in 2024 to 81.84 thousand hours in 2028. The data predicts a consistent annual growth, marking a promising trend for the sector, which showed significant expansion from 2023's actual figures, although exact figures for 2023 are not provided in this dataset.
- 2025: 75.55 thousand hours (+2.99% YoY)
- 2026: 77.69 thousand hours (+2.84% YoY)
- 2027: 79.79 thousand hours (+2.71% YoY)
- 2028: 81.84 thousand hours (+2.57% YoY)
Key future trends to watch for include advancements in aviation technology, increased investment in sustainable practices, and policy changes that could further enhance flying efficiency and productivity in agriculture and forestry. Such developments could transform the capacity and impact of this sector significantly over the coming years.