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Avanti II gets new engines, more power
October 4, 2006, 11:27 AM
August 2005

Piaggio Aero Industries has confirmed that its new Avanti II model will replace the existing production model of its twin turboprop pusher aircraft from Serial Number 105 later this year.

Smaller Providers Climbing Most Strongly
October 4, 2006, 11:25 AM
August 2005

While the major fractionals–with the exception of CitationShares–experienced flat or negative growth, smaller providers have really climbed strongly.

The Jet-card Effect
October 4, 2006, 11:15 AM
August 2005

All of the major providers have jet-card programs: NetJets has Marquis, Flight Options has JetPass, CitationShares has Vector and Flexjet has Premier Fleet.

Industry searches for its footing
October 4, 2006, 11:12 AM
August 2005

Although it is approaching its 20th birthday, the fractional aircraft industry is still very much mired in adolescence.

Global Wings Extends Reach to China
October 4, 2006, 9:50 AM
August 2005

Two factors have brightened business prospects for Japanese executive charter operator Global Wings: joining Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate charter program and getting a Chinese operating partner.

Skyjet International expands in Asia
October 4, 2006, 9:47 AM
August 2005

The Asia-Pacific region is sharing in the rapid growth achieved by Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program.

Aircraft Management Grows in Asia
October 4, 2006, 9:45 AM
August 2005

Jet Aviation Business Jets’ charter and management network also extends into Asia.

Jet Aviation reports robust growth at Singapore facility
October 4, 2006, 9:43 AM
August 2005

Anyone who has studied the market for business aviation seriously in Asia accepts that its potential will take time to come to fruition, but that when it happens the scale of its growth should be substantial.

Asia’s bizav association elects new leaders
October 4, 2006, 9:36 AM
August 2005

The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) held its first general meeting since its resurrection at last summer’s regional forum in Hong Kong in preparation for this month’s Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE).

Asia’s business aviation fleet grows…slowly
October 4, 2006, 9:32 AM
August 2005

The impressive long-term economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region over the past few decades has not yet yielded a commensurate growth in business aviation.

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