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Avjet Negotiates First Purchase of Boeing’s BBJ Max

The BBJ Max 8 is planned to have a range of more than 6,300 nm, in large part due to itsnew CFMLeap engines.

Dassault Plans Bigger Falcon Family

Strong Falcon Sales In China Are Due To Large Investments In Product Support.

Textron AirLand Scorpion Logs 50 Flight-Test Hours

The prototype has flown to 30,000 feet and at 120 to 310 knots calibrated airspeed, with a maximum airspeed tested of 430 ktas.

JetNet Shows Asia The Power Of Data

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.

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Airbus Simplifies Luxury Jet Buying With “Elegance”

Airbus Launches New ACJ319 Derivative Aimed at Simplifying the Buying Process

Nextant Pacific Preps for Growing 400XTi and G90XT Sales

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

Embraer Executive Jets Looks To Grow in China

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

Airbus Showcases Airliner-Size Business Jet

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

Cirrus Steps Up Flight Tests for Vision SF50 Jet

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

Pre-owned Aircraft Trade Now Spans Asia Pacific Region

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

Charter & Fractional

Navy's 'Unfunded' Order Would Extend EA-18G Growler Line

Current plans call for Boeing to deliver the final EA-18Gs in 2016, but the 22 Growlers the Navy requested would extend that through 2017.

Indonesia Is Key Emerging Market in Asia, Manufacturers Say

In 2012, the country’s economy grew at its fastest pace in more than a decade, which makes it fertile ground for business aviation.

Airbus Pushes for Standardization in A350 Interiors

Airbus says fewer customization options will aid in production efficiency and help boost aftermarket values.

In The Works: Mallard Aircraft Turbine Mallard

In The Works: Embraer Legacy 450/500

U.S. Deputy Program Manager Outlines F-35 Fixes

Modified bulkheads will address cracking issues in early production versions of the Joint Strike Fighter.

New LCC a Product of Chinese Reform

A new private low-fare carrier in China plans to launch operations in August.

Bulgaria Reacts To Stepped-up Russian Surveillance Flights

Between March 1 and 26 Russian aircraft approached Bulgaria on nine occasions, flying without flight plans and requiring investigation.

Navy Equips MH-60s With New 'Smart' Launcher

The digital launcher will let the Seahawk carry a variety of weapons and engage a larger set of threats.

Asiana Critical of Boeing 777’s Autothrottle Design

Asiana partly attributes the July 6, 2013 accident involving one of its Boeing 777-200ERs to the airplane's autopilot design.

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