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Boeing Announces Three BBJ Max Orders in Asia Pacific

With 21 BBJs in service in Greater China, Boeing expands its Asia Pacific outreach.
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Aircraft

Utility Aircraft Role Expansion Drives China Growth for Textron

Textron’s Caravan and King Air turboprops are selling well in China.
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FBOs

After Record Year, Shanghai Hawker Pacific Looks To Expand

ABACE host facility will more than double its hangar capacity over the next year.
Charter & Fractional

Hongkong Jet To Acquire Asia Jet

After the purchase of Asia Jet by Hongkong Jet, the two companies will still be run as separate entities.
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Fuel

World Fuel Expands Partnership with Deer Jet

Under new agreement, World Fuel will provide bizav support solutions for Deer Jet’s five FBOs and handling subsidiary Honor Aviation.
Fuel

Reignwood Takes Delivery of First Twin Otter in China; Orders 49 More

Over the next 12 months, Reignwood will establish a Twin Otter completions and service facility, as well as a pilot training center, in Zhuhai.
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Aircraft

Safety Group Baines Simmons Will Support M Registry

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry, which is purely for privately operated aircraft, is now the sixth largest in the world.
Aircraft

India Is Out, But Russia Continues Developing Il-214 Transport

The first prototype of the Il-214 medium transport should be completed 'around 2020,' according to the Ilyushin design house.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Might Take to the Sky Late This Year

Gulfstream is making good progress with certification work for the G500 and G600.
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Safety

Fewer MU-2 Accidents Since Special Training Required

Improved training seems to have resulted in an improved accident rate for the MU-2.
Engines

GE Begins Ground Testing First Full GE9X Development Engine

Compared to other engine programs, the GE9X first engine to test milestone happened earlier in the development process, GE Aviation said.
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Safety

AIN Blog: Icon's Liability-limiting Purchase Agreement

The move by Icon Aircraft to control numerous aspects of ownership of its A5 amphibious airplane seems heavy handed to many industry watchers.
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Aircraft

Veteran Boeing B-52 Bomber Joins the Fight Against ISIS

Veteran Boeing B-52 Bomber Joins the Fight Against ISIS
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

LHT To Unveil VIP Cabin Concepts for A350 XWB

Lufthansa Technik is set to reveal its VIP cabin concepts for the Airbus A350 XWB and new narrowbodies
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Celebrates Record 2015

VistaJet’s 60-airplane business jet charter fleet averages less than two years old.
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FBOs

Korea’s First FBO Set to Open Soon in Seoul

Korean Airport Corp. has partnered with Avjet Asia to build an FBO at Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport.
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Aircraft

Japan Raises the Profile of its Business Aviation Sector

Japan has much to offer business aviation, with several business-aviation friendly airports with the requisite facilities for aircraft and VIP passengers.
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Engines

Rolls Looks To Boost Engine Support In China

The engine maker is set to add 10 more authorized service centers around the world this year.
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FBOs

Hawker Pacific’s Bizav Service Network Spans Asia Pacific

Traffic is growing at all its FBOs across the region, but most strongly in Shanghai
FBOs

GAMA Aviation Shaping Strategy for Asia-Pac Region

Having announced a 50:50 JV with Hutchison Whampoa a year ago, GAMA Aviation has been exploring the possibilities and is formulating first steps.
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FBOs

Metrojet Celebrates Two Decades of Service

Peninsula Hotels Group subsidiary was a “pioneer” in Hong Kong business aviation
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Aircraft

B-52 Arrives in Qatar; Supports Campaign Against Islamic State

The heavy bomber will be based in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for the first time since 1991.
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Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Continues Growth Path

The Kansas City company offers a fresh way to fly a business aircraft fractional-share.
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Maintenance and Modifications

CRS Jet Spares Fills Legacy Jet Support Niche

CRS Jet Spares saw its Asia business grow 13 percent in 2015 compared to 2014.
Aircraft

Cayman Islands Court Chinese Jet Owners

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands will be available at ABACE for those interested in registering their aircrafts in the region.
FBOs

Jet Aviation’s Singapore Hub Proves a Strong Foundation in Asian Market

Jet Aviation’s Asia Pacific headquarters at Singapore’s Seletar Airport is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Aircraft

First G650 Delivery in China Confirms Continued Demand

Minsheng Financial Leasing Co. Ltd recently took delivery of the first G650 in China.
Regulations and Government

AsBAA Hits New Heights

The Asian Business Aviation Association bolsters its ranks as it looks to improve the industry in the region.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Celebrates 65th Anniversary, Expands Asia Footprint

The training company newest installation in Asia is a Sikorsky S-76C+/C++ Level D-qualified full-flight simulator.
FBOs

Castle & Cooke Now Offers Three U.S. Entry Points

Making its fifth appearance at ABACE, the U.S. service provider seeks to add to its Asian clientele.
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