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Aircraft

Cirrus To Ramp Up SF50 Production

The airframer expects to receive the production certificate by the end of June.
FBOs

SHPBASC Sees Best Year Ever in 2016

Business at the Shanghai FBO has been on an upward trajectory since iits 2010 debut.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jaslyn Chan is JSSI’s New Asia President

Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) has appointed Jaslyn Chan as its new president of JSSI Asia.
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ABACE Reflects Evolving Bizav in China

“In the U.S., business aviation grew from bottom up. In China it is growing from top down,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

NBAA's Bolen Notes 'Rapid Growth' of Asia Bizav Show

This year’s event features more than 170 exhibitors, 40 percent of which are Asian companies—“the highest number ever.”
Charter & Fractional

Asian Sky Group Jet Fleet Report Reflects New Chinese Bizav Focus

Hong Kong-based consulting firm is growing rapidly in publishing, data, analysis and provision of services to facilitate aircraft transactions.
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Training and Workforce

JetSolution Launches JetCrew Training and Placement Service

JetSolution’s new JetCrew service is one of the company’s three core divisions.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Soars in Asia

Business has jumped 40 percent annually over the past three years, while the company handled 50 interior projects last.
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Charter & Fractional

Global Jet Capital Sees Increased Interest in Asia

Company forecasts up to 90 midsize-to-large cabin business jet deliveries to the Asia Pacific region each year for the next decade.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Gets CAAC Okay for A319 MRO, Showcases Interior

The A319 approval covers both line and heavy maintenance services on Chinese B-registered Airbus A319 aircraft.

European Bizav Traffic Soars 8% in March

All fleet categories—business jets, turboprops and pistons —experienced increased activity last month versus a year ago.

Jeppesen Creates One-Stop Flight Op Solution

Boeing company is adding BoldIQ module as it completes a major project to bring its offerings together in “Jeppesen Operator.”
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FBOs

Castle & Cooke FBOs See Rise in Asian Traffic

With FBOs in Honolulu, Van Nuys, and the Seattle area, the company offers three direct U.S. entry ports.
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Accidents

Fatalities Drop but Total Bizav Accidents Increase

Turbine business airplane accidents worldwide claimed the lives of fewer people in the first quarter—16 compared to 25 in the same period last year.
Charter & Fractional

Comlux Signs Completions Deals In China, Seeks Partner

Comlux Aviation is seeking to forge a partnership with a Chinese business aircraft operator.
Aircraft

Russia To Ramp-Up Production of Sukhoi Su-34

As the twinjet strike aircraft begins replacing Su-24s, new precision-guided weapons are being added
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Aircraft

HondaJet Makes Chinese Debut at ABACE Show

Honda claims its long-awaited new light jet is a cut above its more traditional competitors.
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FBOs

Sky Services Offers Gateway to Italy For Asian Operators

The newest addition to Sky Services's FBO network is at Siena in the Tuscany region of Italy.

People In Aviation

Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft

G550 Order and G650 Approval Boost Gulfstream Hopes In China

The Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center is to use a Gulfstream G550 aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Grows Rapidly In Trans-Pacific Charter Market

Zetta Jet's all-Bombardier fleet includes Global 5000s and 6000s, as well as the Challenger 605.

Avfuel Adds ACI Jet to FBO Network

Orange County's ACI Jet joins Avfuel's network of 650 FBOs through North America and Europe.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Names Sales Leader For China and North Asia

Leasing expert Violet Kwek is joining Global Jet Capital as sales director for Greater China and North Asia.
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FBOs

Mexican Handler Gets First IS-BAH Certification

The company completed its audit late last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Opens Bizjet Service Center in Tianjin, China

The new 95,766 sq. ft. service center will strengthen Bombardier's customer support network in China.
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Avionics

SmartSky Completes Equity Funding for ATG Network

The SmartSky 4G LTE airborne connectivity system is expected to go live later this year.

Sporty's Enhances Takeoff App with New Features, More Content

Newly added features include a widget for quick access to the latest stories and 3D touch shortcuts.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Austria’s F.List To Open New Montreal Interiors Facility

Interior parts supplier to invest $20 million in new veneer production capacity.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

CFlex Charger Keeps Pax Connected

The company's chargers let passengers use their own electronics in the cabins of older aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

G550 Gets Facelift at Duncan Aviation

The cabin interior modification gives the 12-year old jet a modern feel.
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