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Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Expands Global Fleet

The Singapore-based charter operator, the world’s first operator of Ka-band-equipped Global 6000s, has added another to its fleet.
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FBOs

World Fuel Expands FlyBuys Rewards Program in Asia Pacific

Hawker Pacific and Deer Jet become newest Air Elite Diamond Service locations and will participate in FlyBuys.

AsBAA, Avic Join Forces To Promote Bizav in China

AsBAA and Avic are signing a four-year cooperative agreement during AsBAA Discovery, student careers day.
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Aircraft

Flat LAAD Show Reflects Brazil's Economic and Political Woes

The Latin American Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) event was affected by the region’s economic problems.
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FBOs

Ross Long Beach FBO Cleared For Washington DCA Access

DCA Gateway approval is granted by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Delivers Smooth Ride In Test Flight

The anti-vibration system makes the light single feel like a large single or light twin.
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Rotorcraft

China's Hubei Tongcheng Orders Pair of Bell 505s

Chinese operator will use helicopters for crop spraying.
Aircraft

Major Pieces of Airbus BelugaXL Hit the Road

Three fuselage panels arrive in Toulouse following five-night trek from Spain
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA, Pentagon Prohibit Drone Flights Over U.S. Military Sites

The FAA action to prevent drone flights over 133 military facilities is the first time it has instituded drone-specific airspace restrictions.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saudi Arabia Buying and Building Chinese Armed Drones

Big new deals follow previous imports by the Kingdom; other countries also buying Chinese UCAVs to avoid Western export restrictions.
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Charter & Fractional

Metrojet Brings In Industry Vets as Leadership Transitions

Gary Dolski will head up the aircraft charter and management business, while Alden Zhang will steer the development of an AOC in Shanghai.
Charter & Fractional

China's Minsheng Enters U.S. Leasing Market with Jet Edge

Jet Edge is leasing three Embraer Legacy 650s from Minsheng.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Its First Chinese HEMS Helicopter

Operator Reignwood Aviation accepted the Bell 429, which was equipped with a CAAC validated med-evac interior by United Rotorcraft
Aircraft

Oxai Aircraft Nearing First Flight for M2 Amphibian

The all-composite amphibious Oxai M2 Skywave is preparing for first flight and certification this year.
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WingX Advance Outlines Asia Bizav Statistics

The most popular city-pair in China was Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Sunny Skies Greet ABACE Showgoers

This year’s ABACE show welcomed visitors from all over the world, with 40 percent of exhibitors based in Asia.
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FBOs

Million Air and CJet Look To Beijing FBO Expansion

Little more than a year into the partnership, Million Air Beijing looks ahead to a new FBO at the capital’s eventual second airport.
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HK Bellawings Announces Operational Agreements

Hong Kong-based aircraft management provider has forged agreements with several industry leaders to strengthen its fleet operational support capabilities.
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Aircraft

One Aviation’s Eclipse Lands in China

With local partner Jinggong, One Aviation president Alan Klapmeier has high hopes for the China market.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Beijing’s Bizjet Workload Surging

The joint venture between Air China and Lufthansa is enjoying growth in business jet maintenance and modifications.
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Aircraft

Honeywell Outlook Upbeat on China Prospects

Honeywell’s business jet and helicopter market surveys show a slow market that should rebound in the next few years.
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Aircraft

Argus: North American Bizjet Flights Increased In March

Part 135 flights involving large jets surged by 22.5 percent in the month, leading the increases across all categories.
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Charter & Fractional

SZ United Jet Launches Online Charter Portal

Portal provides access to 200 business jets and 500 helicopters within Greater China, as well as some 7,000 business worldwide.
Aircraft

Cirrus Building China GA Infrastructure

There are now 100 Cirrus SR-series piston singles operating in China.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream’s China Market Share Continues To Climb

There are 185 Gulfstreams in Greater China, including 110 in mainland China.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Strikes Accord for Broadband Services in China

The agreement provides a foundation to give ArincDirect customers in mainland China access to a full suite of Rockwell Collins services.
Aircraft

China Is BBJ Territory, Says New Boeing Boss Laxton

The BBJ fleet in China has surged by 190 percent in Greater China.
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FBOs

Air Elite FBO Network Tops 70 Members

The World Fuel Services-sponsored FBO group was founded in 2011 from the remains of the former Avitat network.
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Avionics

IS&S Earns FAA STC for PC-12 NextGen Flight Deck

The Innovative Solutions & Support NextGen Flight Deck is now FAA STC approved for installation in the Pilatus PC-12.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GoDirect Can Make Bizav More Cost Effective, Says Honeywell

The GoDirect applications from Honeywell help operators make better use of data on aircraft.