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Angel Jet Network Brings Charitable Medical Service to Asia Pacific

New organization patterned on U.S.-based Corporate Angel Network to provide transport to underprivileged patients.

Cirrus Lands Deals from China for 68 Aircraft

Cirrus holds signing ceremonies for two contracts, including a 60-aircraft deal to repeat customer Sun Yingui.

JetNet Survey Sees Bizav Optimism Rising in 1Q 2015

60 percent of the global bizav community now feel the industry is past the low-point of its recent downturn.

Piper Launches New M600 and M350 Models

The M600 will deliver more range, while the M350 has improved avionics.

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Cessna highlights deliveries of the first China-built XLS+

Citation X+, Sovereign+ set for CAAC certification this year

Airbus Introduces ‘Summit’ To Asia

Interior designed to push price of VIP widebody down below $200 million and reach customer sooner.

Bombardier Showcases Challengers and Global Jets

OEM touts both executive and air ambulance interiors on the heels of deal with Swiss aeromed service Rega.

Cessna Expands Chinese Presence with Charter Venture, Part 145 Approvals

Cessna’s newest joint venture secures business license and hopes to launch operations in 2016.

ASG: Asia Pacific Bizjet Fleet Grew 15 Percent in 2014

Asian Sky Group closely monitors activity in the region’s business aviation market, and has shown where particular OEMs have proved most popular

Boeing Evaluates Passenger/Cargo Combi BBJ

Boeing testing the market for a split passenger/cargo configuration in growing VIP product line.

Gama Aviation Set To Start China Managed Fleet

Gama is expanding rapidly but JV with Hutchinson Whampoa is key to its Asia Pacific strategy

Embraer Legacy 500 Makes China Debut

Brazilian OEM also showcases Legacy 650 and Lineage 1000E on static display.

GIFAS Confirms Tough Times for Rotorcraft Sector

French industry group reported that the past three years have been difficult for the rotorcraft sector and its suppliers.

Quest Plans Kodiak Ramp-up In Asian Sales Push

Having been acquired by a Japanese company, Quest Aircraft has a new reason to be interested in Asia.

Dassault Notices Signs Of Maturing Market

Chinese customers are making more sensible choices, says the French airframer

Operation Inherent Resolve Makes Uncertain Progress

Islamic State forces lose some ground in Iraq but still control large areas. Syrian situation unclear.

MRJ’s First Flight Delayed Until ‘September or October’

Setback not expected to affect delivery schedule

India Confirms Order for 36 Dassault Rafale Fighters

After three years of negotiations, the Indian government tells Dassault it wants the Rafales to be delivered rapidly.

AIN Blog: LIving in the Age of Airplanes

Film sets out to "reignite people’s wonder for one of the most extraordinary aspects of the modern world.”

Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Enters Russian Service

Russian MoD is also funding a version for naval operations.

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