Content Archive: April 2014
In Just Two Years, ABACE Becomes Preeminent Asian Bizav Show
ABACE 2014 has attracted a record-breaking 187 exhibitors and 38 static-display aircraft.
Bizav Associations Reveal Strategy For Success
A meeting at ABACE 2014 outlined how new Core Principles for Business Aviation could boost business aviation prospects in the Asia Pacific region.
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.
Aircraft
Dassault Plans Bigger Falcon Family
Strong Falcon Sales In China Are Due To Large Investments In Product Support.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Minsheng Financial Adds To Its OEM Order Book
Minsheng Financial Leasing confirmed yesterday that it had placed big orders with both Gulfstream and Bombardier in the fourth quarter of last year.
Aircraft
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.
Minsheng Affirms $3B Blockbuster Bizjet Order
Deal covers 60 super-midsize and large-cabin Gulfstreams and 10 Bombardier Challenger 350s.
