Opening ceremony brought together leading aviation officials from China’s CAAC, U.S. DOT and event co-sponsors. 

Biggest-ever ABACE Gets Off To Roaring Start in Shanghai

The FBO, again hosting ABACE, reports steady bizav traffic growth in 2014

Shanghai Hawker Pacific Showcases Full Service Facilities

ABACE Convention

ABACE Convention News 2015

News from the ABACE 2015 Convention

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Ian Sheppard

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

ABACE 2015 in Shanghai this week served to illustrate that bizav is still poised for massive growth in region.

Facing Austerity Woes, China Bizav Focuses on Value

Chad Trautvetter

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

One unidentified Chinese charter operator’s business is down 40- to 50 percent because of the situation.

‘Gray Market,’ Austerity Hobbling Air Charter Operators in China

Mark Phelps

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Europe’s largest business aviation expo set for May 19 to 22 in Geneva.

Business Aviation Awaits Next Month’s EBACE Show

Kerry Lynch

The company credits its largest aircraft tug for helping spur a 65-percent jump in sales.

Lektro Continues Growth with Embraer Approvals

Sparkle Roll and Aerion signed an agreement this week in Shanghai, at ABACE 2015.

Sparkle Roll To Sell Aerion AS2 Supersonic Bizjet in Greater China

James Wynbrandt

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Aeromed was recently named China’s “Air Ambulance Provider of the Year.”

Spectrum Aeromed Displays Pilatus PC-12NG Air Ambulance

Charles Alcock

Jet Aviation’s Basel facility will deliver a pair of VIP-configured Boeing 777s in 2018.

Jet Aviation to Complete Two 777s For Asian Owner

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Mayfair interior is inspired by new generation of London hotels.

AWD Launches Bespoke Narrow Cabin Interior with CBAJet

Curt Epstein

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

The Florida-based fuel provider will add new Asian languages to its customer service offerings.

World Fuel To Open in Shanghai

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.