Content Archive: April 2016
Charter & Fractional
HK Bellawings To Manage First Falcon 8X Ordered in China
The aircraft will be the second Falcon to join the HK Bellawings fleet, with a Falcon 7X set to arrive in September.
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon Fleet in China Grows with New 7X Order
China is second largest market for Falcon 7X.
AsBAA Reflects on Successes at General Meeting
ABACE co-organiser held its annual gathering on Monday, April 11, the day before the 2016 show opened.
Charter & Fractional
Minsheng Signings Helping Young Operators Grow
Minsheng held a signing ceremony covering contracts with three operators.
Aircraft
China Helicopter Market Growth Still Positive
China has tremendous opportunities for grown in the helicopter segment.
Training and Workforce
Nexus Signs for China Training JV
Saudi-based trip planner has signed an MoU to start a training joint venture in China.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Boosts Leadership Team
Fast-growing aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital has appointed a CFO and a new head of sales for Asia.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Investments in Afghanistan Present a Muddled Picture
The Pentagon and the Drug Enforcement Administration spent $86 million over seven years to modify a counternarcotics plane that hasn't flown.
Aircraft
Brazil Launches New International Airshow in Rio From 2017
The first staging of the new biennial International Brazil Air Show will be held in Rio de Janeiro from March 29 to April 2, 2017.
Regulations and Government
EASA Chief Issues Safety Warning for Asia and Europe
Patrick Ky, executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency, says some aviation regulators may not have sufficient resources to enforce standards
