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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Asia Pacific Bizjet Fleet is Growing Older

Research from Global Jet Capital shows that 10 percent of business jets in the Asian Pacific are now at least 20 years old.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Bejing Upgrades Completions and Service Capabilities

Following its addition of Air China Technics, the MRO provider can work on bizliners at a new hangar, equipped with full workshop facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Names JetCity as Asia Pacific Dealer

U.S. manufacturer taps Australian firm for business jet support in Asia Pacific.
FBOs

Trip Planners Advise Flexibility, Preparation For China Travel

Regulations continue to evolve as Chinese authorities grapple with exponential business aviation growth.
Charter & Fractional

Asia Charter Demand Still Rising, But With Fluctuations

Online charter marketplace Avinode tracks requests for charter bookings.
Regulations and Government

Jet Aviation Can Certify Canadian Aircraft in Asia

Canadian-registered aircraft can now be certified by Jet Aviation Hong Kong.
Aircraft

First China Guimbal G2 On ABACE Static Display

The Guimbal Cabri G2 on display at ABACE belongs to X-Square Aviation, which plans to open a helicopter flight school.
Airlines

Airlines Touch Down at Sun ’n’ Fun To Expand Pilot Workforce

Several U.S. airlines exhibited at the Sun n Fun show, looking to tap the general aviation community for prospective new pilots.
Aircraft

Boeing Faces 'Challenging Road' to Delivering KC-46A Tanker

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force have revised the KC-46A program schedule to extend developmental flight testing, compress deliveries.
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Maintenance and Modifications

RBR To Install LoPresti Lighting on Business Aircraft

Dallas shop will focus on Hawker, Citation, Gulfstream and King Air installations
Avionics

Product Review: Stratus 2S

Senior editor Matt Thurber has been flying with the Stratus 2S to get at feel for what it is like to fly with ADS-B in capability.
Aircraft

Despite March Dip, WingX Shows European Traffic Up in 1Q

Even though European bizav departures fell 4.1 percent in March, numbers overall for 1Q16 were up 2.2 percent over the same period last year.
Rotorcraft

Gulf Feds Accused of Taking Rig Helo Fuel

Several congressmen believe a division of the Interior Department has been taking fuel stores to which it has no legal right.
Aircraft

Argus Numbers Show U.S. Bizav Traffic Still on the Rise

March was better than February; and 2016 is better than 2015
Cabin Interior and Electronics

First Class Gets Upgraded

Airbus Corporate Jet Center offers a "super first class" interior
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Launches Completion App

Customers can keep an eye on completions–in real time.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aeroloft Hands Over BBJ Completion

The project is the company's 16th completion of a BBJ for a head-of-state customer.
Aircraft

Horizon Air To Acquire 30 Embraer E175s in Largest Fleet Order

The 76-seat jet and Horizon's current fleet of Bombardier Q400 turboprops will operate alongside each other 'for the foreseeable future.'
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Charter & Fractional

BAA Takes a Stake in NetJets China

Upon the transaction’s approval, the China Minsheng Investment subsidiary will acquire 25 percent of the joint venture.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Completes Heavy Base Maintenance on Boeing 737-800

The project was completed at Amac Aerospace’s Basel facility in Switzerland.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Wipaire Site Approved To Install Blackhawk Engine Mod

The engine upgrade is popular with operators fo the float-equipped model.

Sapphire Pegasus Bizav Award Winners Announced

The new Sapphire Pegasus Business Aviation Awards honor 13 categories for excellence in the business aviation industry.
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Rotorcraft

Garmin Adds GTN650/750 Helicopter Features

Available for new and existing customers, features include WireAware, FastFind and simplified frequency entry
Maintenance and Modifications

Flightstar Expands Interior Fabrication Shop

The Illinois company is anticipating increased demand for interior services.
Maintenance and Modifications

NATA Award Recognizes Pentastar for Maintenance

Award recognizes employer's commitment to technician training.
Charter & Fractional

Metrojet Forms Mainland Charter Management JV

Hong Kong-based business jet operator and maintenance provider partnered with Shanghai Junhua Property Co. to enhance its presence in mainland China.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

One-third of Asia Pacific Bizjet Fleet Is Midsize or Larger

Overall, 37 percent of the region’s fleet of business aircraft are in the midsize to large-cabin categories.
Regulations and Government

Leaders Highlight Role of ABACE in Industry Growth

CAAC official calls general aviation important pillar of civil aviation.
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Regulations and Government

ICAO’s Liu Vows To Raise Awareness of Business Aviation

Liu, in one of her first major address before the business aviation community, stresses the industry needs a voice at the table.
Rotorcraft

Chinese Firm Signs Deal for 25 AW119Kx Helicopters

Sino-US, a subsidiary of Zenisun Group, signed off on the deal for 25 EMS-equipped AW119Kxs.
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