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London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.

The Asian Business Aviation Association starts to make its mark and has shown that it can get things done to help the interests of business aviation.

Textron believes its deep group knowledge and presence in the Chinese market mean it is poised to benefit from country’s investment drive.

Swedish charter booking software company recognised “huge” potential in Asia.

Jet Aviation is building on its presence in Asia through its existing facilities in Singapore and Hong Kong, and now has Macau on tap.

Satcom pioneer comes to ABACE after a busy year of innovation and acquisition.

Event in Shanghai will allow industry to gauge state of Chinese business aviation market and see country’s commitment to it.

The company started the center last year “in response to an increasing demand for business-oriented and VIP flight training.

Nine aviation associations in Europe have issued a joint statement backing the EU and reiterating its huge benefits for aviation.

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.

The extended hours are part of a larger growth plan, that includes a new hotel and training college, to lure traffic.

EASA's new Part-SPO rules take effect from April 21 but there appears to be confusion as to which operators these apply to.

Bell Helicopter has opened its first training center outside the U.S. and will start by offering Bell 429 type ratings in a TRU simulator.

A large repossession contract and a raft of transactions helped Monaco-based Avinco to have a decent 2016 despite general economic malaise.

The Pulselite system has received an amended STC so that it now can be installed on 67 Airbus helicopter types and variants.

New airliner sales fell in 2016 but the overall backlog of almost 6,900 aircraft is strong.

The European Regions Airline Association predicted that its 53 member carriers are set to report "better than expected" results for 2016.

Bell Helicopter has opened its first training center outside the U.S. and will start by offering Bell 429 type ratings in a TRU simulator.

JetEight’s initial focus will be on Europe and will use “small private jets from lower-traffic terminals,” but also VIP terminals at major airports.

Association will hold Country Round Tables to engage with and educate regulators on the nuances of business aviation vis-à-vis air transport.

Gama Aviation intends to open a major new facility in Sharjah in mid-2018.

The U.S. Pavilion here at MEBAA 2016 includes the small- and medium- sized companies from the 60-or-so U.S. companies at the show.

Athens-based operator is looking for more aircraft management opportunities, but is looking for larger jets, quality customers.

460 exhibitors from 50 countries have booked to attend, while there will be around 50 aircraft on the static display and an estimated 9,000 visitors.

The African Business Aviation Association continues to grow its influence but faces many challenges if the industry is to meet its potential.

Following Air BP taking a stake, the flight planning platform/app company sees a broad marketplace strategy as the secret to winning pilot users.

The BBA Aviation company has acquired the rights to a King Air ADS-B STC from FreeFlight, allowing the companies to develop it in partnership.

Luminated cockpit controls are being supplied to Cessna by Esterline Control & Communication Systems.

Wireless charging allows for less cluttered business aircraft cabins, according to Pentastar and its partner Cobalt Aerospace.

Farnborough-based GAMA Aviation has grown substantially in recent years but believes its global, full-service offering is unique.