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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Appoints Regional Sales Director

Christophe Chicandard is the new regional sales director for the Asia Pacific.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tianjin Maintenance Grows in Beijing’s Shadow

Traffic flocking to the ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services MRO facility is growing as Beijing Capital Airport gets more congested.
FBOs

Air Elite FBO Network Expands to Cyprus

Skylink Services in Cyprus joins the growing network.
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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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

Fewer MU-2 Accidents Since Special Training Required

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

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

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

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

Gulfstream Still Growing Strong in China

Gulfstream’s market share in China is now more than 65 percent for large-cabin business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Radical Winglets Save Serious Money

Aviation Partners recommends early planning if you want its winglets on your BBJ–ready to save significant amounts of fuel.
Aircraft

Bombardier Preparing for Further Growth in China

The manufacturer’s newest service center is the Bombardier Tianjin Aviation Services Co., scheduled to open later this year.
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Training and Workforce

Korea’s First Dedicated FBO Set To Open

Korea Airport Corp and Avjet Asia are planning to open an FBO at Seoul Gimpo International Airport in May.
Aircraft

Airbus Logs First Asian ACJ319neo Sale

Unnamed buyer is upgrading from a large-cabin business jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Sparkle Roll Set to Receive Converted CRJ 200s

The first of eight redesigned aircraft from Flying Colours will be delivered to China before the end of April.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Team Seeks To Pare Fatal Accidents by 20 Percent

The industry-government partnership is targeting a reduction to 0.61 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours by 2019.
Rotorcraft

French Offshore Operator Proceeds with Fleet Renewal

Active in Asia, Africa and Latin America, Héli-Union sees decline in oil-and-gas activity but bets on new aircraft to meet oil firms’ requirements.
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Regulations and Government

Switzerland To Host European Business Aviation Forum

Bizav leaders will meet in Bern, Switzerland

CAN Names New Executive Director

Gina Russo brings a background in steering charitable organizations involved in cancer patient assistance.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Vision Supports Global IFE Service

Gogo’s satcom and IFE services are available for deployment worldwide.
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The Ultimate In Cabin Luxury, Beauty And Functionality

ABACE showcases the world’s leading aircraft interior design specialists.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aeria Looks to Bring Interior Skills Closer to Asian Clients

In partnership with parent company ST Aero of Singapore, Aeria Luxury Interiors is offering cabin interior refurbishment services
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Safety

Aircraft Performance Group’s iPreFlight App Ideal for China Operators

The iPreFlight iPad app includes runway analysis and weight-and-balance calculations, optimizing business jet payload capability.
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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