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Avfuel Adds ACI Jet to FBO Network

Orange County's ACI Jet joins Avfuel's network of 650 FBOs through North America and Europe.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Names Sales Leader For China and North Asia

Leasing expert Violet Kwek is joining Global Jet Capital as sales director for Greater China and North Asia.
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FBOs

Mexican Handler Gets First IS-BAH Certification

The company completed its audit late last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Opens Bizjet Service Center in Tianjin, China

The new 95,766 sq. ft. service center will strengthen Bombardier's customer support network in China.
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Avionics

SmartSky Completes Equity Funding for ATG Network

The SmartSky 4G LTE airborne connectivity system is expected to go live later this year.

Sporty's Enhances Takeoff App with New Features, More Content

Newly added features include a widget for quick access to the latest stories and 3D touch shortcuts.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Austria’s F.List To Open New Montreal Interiors Facility

Interior parts supplier to invest $20 million in new veneer production capacity.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

CFlex Charger Keeps Pax Connected

The company's chargers let passengers use their own electronics in the cabins of older aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

G550 Gets Facelift at Duncan Aviation

The cabin interior modification gives the 12-year old jet a modern feel.
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Aircraft

Dassault Takes Top of Market Up a Notch With Falcon 8X

It’s a little longer and, in many ways, much better than its wildly popular predecessor.
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Preowned Update: April 2017

AircraftPost founder notes market shift to North America, and resulting change in focus.
Aircraft

New Tianjin Service Center Shows Bombardier’s Belief In China

Bombardier’s new Global 7000 long range jet is expected to sell well in Asia.
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ABACE 2017 Is Key Indicator of Asian Bizav Fortunes

The ABACE show saw a dip last year in the wake of Chinese government austerity. Could things be getting back on track this year?
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Pauses T-45 Operations Over Oxygen System Issue

The three-day T-45C grounding comes as the Navy copes with increasing rates of physiological episodes in Hornets, Super Hornets and Growlers.
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Inaugural U.S. China GA Business Conference Held in Chino

The organizers of the first U.S. China GA Business Conference were pleased with the event's success and plan to hold it again next year.
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Ag Groups Air Fears About Rural Fallout From ATC Reform

The Alliance of Aviation Across America are concerned that rural areas would "stand to lose the most" under ATC reform proposals.
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Signs New Agreement in Indonesia

Local partner PTDI – currently completing Cougars, Fennecs and Panthers – will be helped to develop support and MRO services.
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Training and Workforce

Western Michigan University To Offer Flight Training in Florida

Western Michigan University will offer programs at two facilities on the Florida Gulf Coast.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirement For Recorders on Light Aircraft

The proposal would apply to turbine aircraft weighing more than 4,960 lbs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Piaggio, Ruag Collaborate on Avanti Landing Gear Upgrade

The companies completed the installation of the Magnaghi landing gear system on a P180 Avanti II.
Airports

HKBAC Sees Many Improvements at HKIA

A year ago HKBAC was at the end of its tether trying to accommodate the huge demand from bizav at congested Chep Lap Kok.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Air Center Hands Over Completed ACJ320

Weight reduction adds range and reduces operating costs.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Prepares First 'Advance' Engine Core for Testing

Manufacturer’s future civil gas turbines will adopt gearboxes for the first time, allowing it to use larger, slower fans and hotter, faster turbines
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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Boosts Sales In Asia And Reveals Future Technology

China’s Reignwood Aviation will soon be the world’s largest fleet operator of the new Bell 505 helicopter
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Aircraft

Embraer Ready for China Business Aviation Growth

Embraer Executive Jets is poised for a market it believes has massive potential as government infrastructure plans proceed apace.
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Charter & Fractional

Ambitious Nomad to Base Aircraft in Singapore

Swiss operator is keen to grow its managed fleet and expand in Europe and beyond, having been Russia specialist to date.
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Airports

London City Jet Center Reveals Broker Incentive Scheme

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

Farnborough Airport Is In Prime Position For Access to London

The UK airport is on track to become one of the world’s first carbon-neutral airports.
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Regulations and Government

AsBAA Gradually Growing in Influence and Effectiveness

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.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Ready For China Growth

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