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FBOs

Jet Aviation's Third Seletar Hangar on Track for Completion

The new structure will bring the location's aircraft storage to more than 120,000 sq ft.
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Avionics

First Egnos-aided Approach Lands in Germany

The first "passenger aircraft" to fly a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) approach in Germany was a NetJets Phenom 300.
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Regulations and Government

Aruba Aircraft Registry Sees Increased Asia Interest

With several customers in the region, the P4 registry is making its first trip to ABACE.
Charter & Fractional

Start-up Amber Aviation To Provide Bizjet Management Services

The company is planning to offer an array of tailored services, including a fly-sharing program.

Down-Route Adds Singapore Office

The web-based hotel and expense management system provider makes its first foray into Asia.

Skyplan Opens New Office in Tokyo

Indian company has a strategic plan to expand throughout the Asia Pacific region.
ATC

Pathway for Transfer of Chinese Airspace in the Works

New regulations that will facilitate the transfer of airspace from military to civilian control are anticipated by year-end.
FBOs

WingsOverAsia Signs Pact with Air BP, RocketRoute

WOA and RocketRoute will highlight their services, while Air BP will support the effort with technical sessions.
Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Expands Global Fleet

The Singapore-based charter operator, the world’s first operator of Ka-band-equipped Global 6000s, has added another to its fleet.
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FBOs

World Fuel Expands FlyBuys Rewards Program in Asia Pacific

Hawker Pacific and Deer Jet become newest Air Elite Diamond Service locations and will participate in FlyBuys.

AsBAA, Avic Join Forces To Promote Bizav in China

AsBAA and Avic are signing a four-year cooperative agreement during AsBAA Discovery, student careers day.
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Aircraft

Flat LAAD Show Reflects Brazil's Economic and Political Woes

The Latin American Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) event was affected by the region’s economic problems.
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FBOs

Ross Long Beach FBO Cleared For Washington DCA Access

DCA Gateway approval is granted by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration.
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Delivers Smooth Ride In Test Flight

The anti-vibration system makes the light single feel like a large single or light twin.
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Rotorcraft

China's Hubei Tongcheng Orders Pair of Bell 505s

Chinese operator will use helicopters for crop spraying.
Aircraft

Major Pieces of Airbus BelugaXL Hit the Road

Three fuselage panels arrive in Toulouse following five-night trek from Spain
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA, Pentagon Prohibit Drone Flights Over U.S. Military Sites

The FAA action to prevent drone flights over 133 military facilities is the first time it has instituded drone-specific airspace restrictions.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saudi Arabia Buying and Building Chinese Armed Drones

Big new deals follow previous imports by the Kingdom; other countries also buying Chinese UCAVs to avoid Western export restrictions.
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Charter & Fractional

Metrojet Brings In Industry Vets as Leadership Transitions

Gary Dolski will head up the aircraft charter and management business, while Alden Zhang will steer the development of an AOC in Shanghai.
Charter & Fractional

China's Minsheng Enters U.S. Leasing Market with Jet Edge

Jet Edge is leasing three Embraer Legacy 650s from Minsheng.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Its First Chinese HEMS Helicopter

Operator Reignwood Aviation accepted the Bell 429, which was equipped with a CAAC validated med-evac interior by United Rotorcraft
Aircraft

Oxai Aircraft Nearing First Flight for M2 Amphibian

The all-composite amphibious Oxai M2 Skywave is preparing for first flight and certification this year.
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WingX Advance Outlines Asia Bizav Statistics

The most popular city-pair in China was Beijing Capital Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Sunny Skies Greet ABACE Showgoers

This year’s ABACE show welcomed visitors from all over the world, with 40 percent of exhibitors based in Asia.
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FBOs

Million Air and CJet Look To Beijing FBO Expansion

Little more than a year into the partnership, Million Air Beijing looks ahead to a new FBO at the capital’s eventual second airport.
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HK Bellawings Announces Operational Agreements

Hong Kong-based aircraft management provider has forged agreements with several industry leaders to strengthen its fleet operational support capabilities.
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Aircraft

One Aviation’s Eclipse Lands in China

With local partner Jinggong, One Aviation president Alan Klapmeier has high hopes for the China market.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Beijing’s Bizjet Workload Surging

The joint venture between Air China and Lufthansa is enjoying growth in business jet maintenance and modifications.
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Aircraft

Honeywell Outlook Upbeat on China Prospects

Honeywell’s business jet and helicopter market surveys show a slow market that should rebound in the next few years.
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Aircraft

Argus: North American Bizjet Flights Increased In March

Part 135 flights involving large jets surged by 22.5 percent in the month, leading the increases across all categories.
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