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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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Aircraft

Dassault Takes Top of Market Up a Notch With Falcon 8X

It’s a little longer and, in many ways, much better than its wildly popular predecessor.
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Preowned Update: April 2017

AircraftPost founder notes market shift to North America, and resulting change in focus.
Aircraft

New Tianjin Service Center Shows Bombardier’s Belief In China

Bombardier’s new Global 7000 long range jet is expected to sell well in Asia.
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ABACE 2017 Is Key Indicator of Asian Bizav Fortunes

The ABACE show saw a dip last year in the wake of Chinese government austerity. Could things be getting back on track this year?
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Pauses T-45 Operations Over Oxygen System Issue

The three-day T-45C grounding comes as the Navy copes with increasing rates of physiological episodes in Hornets, Super Hornets and Growlers.
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Inaugural U.S. China GA Business Conference Held in Chino

The organizers of the first U.S. China GA Business Conference were pleased with the event's success and plan to hold it again next year.
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Ag Groups Air Fears About Rural Fallout From ATC Reform

The Alliance of Aviation Across America are concerned that rural areas would "stand to lose the most" under ATC reform proposals.
Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Signs New Agreement in Indonesia

Local partner PTDI – currently completing Cougars, Fennecs and Panthers – will be helped to develop support and MRO services.
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Training and Workforce

Western Michigan University To Offer Flight Training in Florida

Western Michigan University will offer programs at two facilities on the Florida Gulf Coast.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirement For Recorders on Light Aircraft

The proposal would apply to turbine aircraft weighing more than 4,960 lbs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Piaggio, Ruag Collaborate on Avanti Landing Gear Upgrade

The companies completed the installation of the Magnaghi landing gear system on a P180 Avanti II.
Airports

HKBAC Sees Many Improvements at HKIA

A year ago HKBAC was at the end of its tether trying to accommodate the huge demand from bizav at congested Chep Lap Kok.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Air Center Hands Over Completed ACJ320

Weight reduction adds range and reduces operating costs.