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Aware that the Rugby World Cup and 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Japan are looming, AsBAA has renewed its MoU with the JBAA.

The last day of ABACE is traditionally dedicated to careers and the “next generation”.

Hong Kong-based Phenix Jet says it is the only operator in Asia with three G650s that can be chartered.

The acquisition of the Porto Allegre facility in Brazil by Flightparts has allowed it to create a duplicate facility in China.

The sale is the first for a G650 to a company based in Liaoning Province, China.

According to Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre, slot headaches are easing with six new daily guaranteed business aviation slots at Hong Kong's airport.

AsBAA is hoping to have a series of annual safety days around the Asia-Pacific region, run by its growing number of local chapters.

The Asian Business Aviation Association has broadened its representation further across the region from its Hong Kong beginnings.

Business aircraft represent the ultimate business tools for Asia Pacific businesses wishing to expand and prosper.

Gama Aviation says it has advantage in region given its wider worldwide presence, as it adds new sales agents and seeks partners.

Broker has found a key role selling used aircraft where clients have replacement aircraft coming in, particularly new aircraft from the OEMs.

French operator with several African subsidiaries has joined European airline association, is offering its regional aircraft for charter/lease.

BBC Wales has continued to investigate Sala crash, assisted by BACA, which wants more action from the CAA to deter illegal charter.

Piccard said historic achievement, peobably the last great aviation achievement of the 20th Century, seems like "only yesterday."

Despite flight sharing proving controversial, Wingly believes it can persuade industry that its users are complying with regulations.

Top topics at the BBGA’s annual conference included airport access, illegal charter and Brexit uncertainties.

Blackpool, UK-based HeliSpeed is broadening out to offer training, with skills shortages a common theme.

TAG Farnborough Reflects On Another Great Year as it Tops AIN’s FBO Survey For 12th Consecutive Year.

The organization will be five years old this year and has already formed the bedrock for solid safety advances in the sector.

The UK flag carrier will phase out its 747-400 fleet in favor of GE-powered 777Xs by 2024.

Charter association welcomes conviction of pilot of illegal charter flight which crashed following departure when 426 lbs overweight.

The UK regional airline has struggled to find direction for years but new owners will give it access to Heathrow Airport.

Operating for a year now, OJets sees itself as a hawk whose wings can envelope the globe out of Asia.

Start-up company’s Y6S eVTOL can already turn on its fans and rotate the rotor shrouds. Funding for a flying prototype is “almost finalized.”

UK's aircraft manufacturer is keen to grow its upgrades and modifications business, while new aircraft manufacturing continues at a low level.

Swiss operator says London City approval opens up new charter opportunities.

The Franco-Italian airframer sees a bright future for turboprops, as it finalizes STOL and pure freighter variants.

Data-led approach offers instantaneous risk assessment in flight planning tool.

CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.

Located in Johannesburg, Fireblade is one of Africa’s most prestigious FBOs and offers onward charter throughout Africa.