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Aviation Groups Urge Congress To Fund Contract Towers in FY2015

$149 million was allocated for the contract tower program in Fiscal Year 2014.
Rotorcraft

Xinjiang Tianyun General Aviation Opts for Bell 407GX

Chinese company will use the helicopter for sightseeing tours, executive transport and agriculture support.
Aircraft

New Zealand’s Super Seasprite Takes Wing

The refurbished Super Seasprites are expected to serve with the Royal New Zealand Navy through at least 2030.
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Aircraft

Japanese Stealth Demonstrator To Fly This Year

“Shinshin” future fighter demonstrator is a few months behind schedule but set to be revealed–then fly–this year.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Finishes ADS-B Ground Network

Installation of this radio network clears the way for air traffic controllers to begin using ADS-B to separate equipped aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare’s Customer Base Soared 37% in 2013

Fractional expects this year to be even better based on its first-quarter growth during what is normally the company’s slowest season of the year.
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Charter & Fractional

India’s Invision Defers Phenom 100/300s as Plan Changes

Company is evaluating other aircraft for the new services it intends to operate within the state of Maharashtra in the west of India.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Quotes Grow in China

Requests for charter flight price quotes have been growing in China by more than 20 percent annually.
Aircraft

F-35 Will Make International Debut in UK This Summer

The UK is a first-tier partner on the aircraft, which it views as a major boost to British combat air power.
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Training and Workforce

U.S. Academy Helps China Fill Its Huge Pilot Training Gap

Rigorous screening and an emphasis on English language are proving valuable in preparing China's next generation of airline pilots.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Names Freesky In China Service Role

Freesky Aviation, which also offers aircraft charter and management services, introduced the first Avanti II twin turboprop to China in 2012.
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Rotorcraft

Avion Pacific Turns 21, Sells 16 Helis

Avion Pacific sold 16 helicopters last year and plans to add new services to continue growing.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Launches Japan’s First Full Flight Helicopter Simulator

The EC135 P2+ simulator has received level-C certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
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Aircraft

Vulcanair Delivers First P68 Observer 2 In China

Vulcanair delivered the first P68 Observer 2 in China on March 17, just 12 days after the high-wing piston twin received CAAC approval.
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Maintenance and Modifications

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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-12 Highlights Race-team Transports

Pilatus brought its PC-12 painted in Sauber F1 race team colors to ABACE, a few days before this weekend’s Grand Prix in Shanghai.
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Aircraft

China Buying Into World GA Market, Says Rand

Acquisition of, and partnerships with, Western aircraft manufacturers ease the nation’s entry into the aviation market.
Aircraft

Embraer Posts Strong First Quarter Delivery Totals

Embraer delivered 20 business jets during the first three months of 2014.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Is Ready for GX Aviation High-speed Satcom

Satcom Direct is preparing for the 2015 launch of Inmarsat’s GX Aviation high-speed satcom system.
FBOs

Jetex Opens New Handling Facility In Manila

The flight support company’s new operation in Manila will provide support to clients throughout the Philippines.
Rotorcraft

Japan National Police Agency Orders Another AW139

The Japanese police are replacing ageing Bell 412s with the AgustaWestland AW139.
Avionics

Satcom1 and Emteq Activate Advanced Router Software

Satcom1 announced activation of its AvioIP advanced router software on an Emteq eConnect airborne router installed on a Bombardier Global Express.
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters puts Explorer on static display in ABACE debut

Company plans to open Shanghai office this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

PATS Highlights Two New VVIP BBJ Completion Projects At ABACE

Recent delivery to Indonesian Government is company’s 15th completion.
Rotorcraft

Chinese HAI Could Be Formed At Zhuhai show

Easing regulations and further opening of the airspace is helping helicopter sales grow by an average of 20 percent per year in China.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets China Filling Manager Ranks as Launch Nears

Plans call to initially provide charter-management services.
Regulations and Government

Groups Work To Ease Bizav Ops in Asia-Pacific

Core principles could boost business aviation prospects in the Asia-Pacific region.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Fleet in China Grows Unabated

Easing regulations and further opening of the airspace is helping helicopter sales grow by an average of 20 percent per year in China.
Charter & Fractional

Minsheng Business Aviation Selects FlightSafety for Training

Deal is for pilot, maintenance technician, flight attendant and dispatcher training for Beijing Capital Airlines and Shanghai Deer Jet.