Core Insights - The research conducted by the Aviation Economics and Improvement Research Institute (AIR) indicates that Shanghai is the biggest winner in the civil aviation sector, while Macau shows the fastest growth [1] - The study categorizes airports in mainland China and Hong Kong and Macau into large, medium, and small airports based on passenger and cargo throughput, with Jiangsu province surprisingly ranking first in civil aviation cities [2] - The overall GDP of civil aviation cities in China is projected to reach 110 trillion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 6.0%, surpassing the national average [2] - The GDP of civil aviation districts is expected to total 14.21 trillion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 7.0%, also exceeding the national average [3] - The passenger throughput, cargo throughput, and takeoff and landing frequencies at airports are expected to increase by approximately 16%, 19%, and 10% respectively in 2024 [4] - There is significant room for improvement in China's civil aviation sector compared to global standards, as exemplified by the economic performance of New York City and its airports [5][6] Summary by Category Civil Aviation Provinces - In 2024, there are 265 transport airports across China, including Hong Kong and Macau, with Jiangsu leading in GDP contribution despite having only seven airports [2] - The GDP of Jiangsu's civil aviation cities totals 12.69 trillion yuan, followed by Guangdong and Shandong [2] Civil Aviation Cities - The GDP of civil aviation cities in China is projected to be 110 trillion yuan in 2024, with Shanghai leading among large cities at 5.39 trillion yuan [2] - Macau's GDP growth rate is the highest among all civil aviation cities at 8.8% [2] Civil Aviation Districts - The GDP of civil aviation districts is expected to reach 14.21 trillion yuan in 2024, with Shanghai's Pudong New Area leading at 1.775 trillion yuan [3] - Macau's airport area shows a GDP growth rate of 9%, the highest among medium civil aviation districts [3] Civil Aviation Airports - Major airports are expected to see significant increases in throughput, with Macau airport showing remarkable growth rates of 48% in passenger throughput and 69% in cargo throughput [4] - Shanghai Pudong Airport ranks first in passenger throughput and takeoff and landing frequencies among large airports [4]