Chen Chuanren
Asia Correspondent

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Training and Workforce

Flight Training Resources Targets Market Expansion

The facility is looking for business beyond its launch customer.
Rotorcraft

Marines AH-1Z Gets Boost from F-35B Pairing

The AH-1Z Viper is being used in combination with F-35Bs on attack missions, a teaming that will be enhanced by a forthcoming datalink upgrade
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Aircraft

China Shows Supersonic UAV, Bombers, and SAMs

Among the debutants at the October 1 parade in Beijing were the much-anticipated supersonic UAV and the latest missile-carrying version of the H-6.
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Charter & Fractional

JAL's JALBA Business Jet Joint Venture Begins Ops

JALBA is offering three types of charter flights: domestic within Japan, connection charter flights, and international charter flights.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Congress Approves Thai AH-6i FMS

Thailand has been approved to receive the light attack helicopter, which is sought to provide special forces support.
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Rotorcraft

KAI Flies Unmanned Light Helicopter

Korea's NI-600VT is based on the Rotorway A600 with a KAI-developed autonomous systems.
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FBOs

China Tests New Jet-fuel Payment Process

The Beijing Business Aviation Association and Chinese business jet operators are currently trialing a real-time aviation fuel settlement system.
Charter & Fractional

Metrojet China GM Chen Elected to AsBAA Board

Michael Chen, the general manager of Metrojet’s China air operator certificate, has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) board.
Maintenance and Modifications

Subic Bay Opens New Bizjet MRO Facility

Philippines’ Aviation Concepts Technical Services recently opened its new 18,000-sq-m hangar at Subic Bay International Airport.
Rotorcraft

Bell Hopeful of Philippines Deal as APAC Region Seeks More Attack Helicopters

Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirements
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Safety

AsBAA Concludes First Hong Kong Safety Day

The Asian Business Aviation Association organized its first safety day in Hong Kong last week at TAG Aviation Asia’s Flight Training Resources center.
Airports

JetSolution Attains ISO Nod, Tackles Airport Closure

JetSolution Aviation Group was able to navigate the challenging period when the Hong Kong International Airport was disrupted by pre-democracy protesters.
FBOs

Wings Over Asia Continues To Pioneer GA in Singapore

Singapore’s Wings Over Asia is furthering its ambition to be the leading general aviation provider in Southeast Asia and aims to make flying accessible.

Metrojet China Leader Elected to AsBAA Board

Metrojet China general manager Michael Chen has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association board of governors for a two-year term.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia Gets Chinese Nod

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia was granted the CAAR-145 certification this week by China for the Gulfstream GIV and Bombardier Challengers and Globals.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Helicopters Opens Malaysian Completions Center

Airbus Helicopters opened its new regional completion and delivery center (CDC) in Subang, Malaysia, as it streamlines its services in Asia.
Rotorcraft

Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform
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Korean Fighters Fire Warning Shots at Russian A-50

The airspace incursion by the AEW aircraft led Korean aircraft to fire their first shots while engaged on air defense interception duties.
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China Deepens Business Aviation Talks with U.S. Reps

Despite ongoing trade tensions between China and the U.S., the bizav communities of the two countries are in deep discussions to bring the sector forward.
Aircraft

Singapore Ends KC-135 Operations, AI-powered Inspection Advances

The end of the Boeing KC-135R in Singaporean service signals that the A330 MRTT is ready to take on operational missions.
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AsBAA Static Event ‘Takes Off’ in Singapore

The event, first announced in April, served to introduce business aviation to local children as a career option.
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Avion Pacific’s Wu Zhendong Appointed AsBAA Chairman

The board of directors includes five leaders.
Safety

AsBAA Concludes Singapore Safety Day, Plans More Events

The program has evolved over the last several years and the association is planning to extend it to new markets.

KAI Secures Thai T-50 Upgrades

The Royal Thai Air Force is upgrading its T-50TH fleet to an enhanced standard to take over the role carried out by the aging L-39 Albatros
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Aircraft

Philippines Considering Surplus P-3C Orions

An acquisition of just one Orion would significantly boost maritime patrol capability in a region of growing tension.
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Charter & Fractional

From Business to Pets: L’Voyage’s Journey

The market is changing, with passengers traveling for leisure activities as well as business, and charter broker L'Voyage aims to fill that niche as well.
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Charter & Fractional

JAL Business Aviation Aims To Launch in 1H19

The new JV between Japan Airlines and Marubeni will serve the business aviation market with various services.
Rotorcraft

KAI Maintains Hopes for Surion Sales

KAI has hopes that Indonesia will be the first export customer for the KUH-1 utility transport helicopter
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Embraer X, Airbus Lay Out eVTOL Design Considerations

Embraer X and Airbus gave an overview of the design considerations for their respective eVTOL designs earlier this month at Rotorcraft Asia in Singapore.
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Red Diamond Appointed Sales Agent for Gama Aviation

Red Diamond will promote Gama Aviation's aircraft management, charter, and other services in China.