Foreign aviation industry manufacturers remain optimistic of steady growth in the Chinese market over the next decade, according to some of the world's biggest players who have gathered this week for the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

According to the latest forecast by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, China will need over 6,020 new planes worth $870 million over the next 20 years.

But for many at the show, the business or executive jet market was the focus of attention.