Content Archive: April 2016
Maintenance and Modifications
RBR To Install LoPresti Lighting on Business Aircraft
Dallas shop will focus on Hawker, Citation, Gulfstream and King Air installations
Aircraft
Boeing Faces 'Challenging Road' to Delivering KC-46A Tanker
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force have revised the KC-46A program schedule to extend developmental flight testing, compress deliveries.
Airlines
Airlines Touch Down at Sun ’n’ Fun To Expand Pilot Workforce
Several U.S. airlines exhibited at the Sun n Fun show, looking to tap the general aviation community for prospective new pilots.
Training and Workforce
Korea’s First Dedicated FBO Set To Open
Korea Airport Corp and Avjet Asia are planning to open an FBO at Seoul Gimpo International Airport in May.
Aircraft
Bombardier Preparing for Further Growth in China
The manufacturer’s newest service center is the Bombardier Tianjin Aviation Services Co., scheduled to open later this year.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Still Growing Strong in China
Gulfstream’s market share in China is now more than 65 percent for large-cabin business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Radical Winglets Save Serious Money
Aviation Partners recommends early planning if you want its winglets on your BBJ–ready to save significant amounts of fuel.
Aircraft
Boeing Announces Three BBJ Max Orders in Asia Pacific
With 21 BBJs in service in Greater China, Boeing expands its Asia Pacific outreach.
Aircraft
Utility Aircraft Role Expansion Drives China Growth for Textron
Textron’s Caravan and King Air turboprops are selling well in China.
FBOs
After Record Year, Shanghai Hawker Pacific Looks To Expand
ABACE host facility will more than double its hangar capacity over the next year.