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Ameco ACJ interior inspired by Silk Road

Joint venture aims to boost the stability and reliability of electrical power distribution in China.

The completion of an ACJ319 for a Chinese customer is Amac’s first contract in Asia.

The order for 120 WZ16/Ardiden 3C turboshaft engines will power the Avic AC352 helicopter, the Chinese version of the EC175.

FSI is providing all courseware and training engines for the program, which initially includes training on the PT6A and PW100 series engines.

Avicus provides worldwide charter brokering, creation of customized international travel programs, aircraft sales and leasing and aviation consulting.

JetNet is at ABACE 2014 demonstrating the latest capabilities of its database tool and continues to lead the way in analyzing the market, including Asia.

The merged company forms the industry’s largest global service network of company-owned, authorized and mobile service solutions.

Nextant Aerospace has expanded its marketing reach with the appointment of Sydney-based Nextant Pacific as its dealer in the Asia Pacific region.

Construction of the new FBO started in February next to the Gimpo international terminal, and the plan is for it to open in October 2015.

With its ACJ319 on display at ABACE, Airbus hopes to lure Asian customers looking for a large VIP cabin.

There is a shortage of professional staff and pilots to meet the needs of the business aviation market.

Castle & Cooke has seen a steady increase in traffic from China, and says participation at the annual ABACE show has been instrumental in that rise.

Aircraft broker Jetcraft is positioned to exploit opportunities for business and private aviation in Greater China.

The company unveiled plans for two new variants of existing aircraft, the 225e and the AS322 C1e.

Gulfstream Aerospace prepares to add support capability for its G650 and G280 in China’s first factory-owned service center for business aircraft.

Chinese customers apparently considering used BBJs, as three of the six BBJs entering service in the country last year were preowned.

The 505 is designed to “be price competitive” with the $839,000 Robinson R66, a helicopter that has reinvigorated the light single market.

China Star Aero will use the new helicopter as part of the so-called “Beautiful China” tourism campaign.

AgustaWestland recently introduced the new Trekker version of its AW109 helicopter with skid landing gear.

The first production conforming Cirrus Vision SF50 very light jet, “C-Zero” (C0), made its maiden flight in March from Duluth International Airport.

VistaJet expects to have its operation in China up and running by yearend if its local air operators certificate is approved by early fourth quarter.

Standards will cover safety, security, privacy, data protection, insurance and liability

The Bombardier Learjet 85 completed its maiden flight on April 9, marking the beginning of the all-composite midsize jet’s flight-test program.

Some 200 companies will be exhibiting at the three-day Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition next week at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

India’s Business Aircraft Operators Association said aviation officials are trying to deflect blame for the country’s recent aviation safety downgrade.

Business aircraft flying continued its positive streak so far this year, with activity climbing 1.1 percent year-over-year in March.

NetJets is preparing to launch its NetJets China business in the middle of this year, by which time it expects to receive Chinese government approval.