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ICAO Secretary General to Keynote ABACE Show

Dr. Fang Liu will speak at opening session
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Celebrates Record 2015

VistaJet’s 60-airplane business jet charter fleet averages less than two years old.
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FBOs

Korea’s First FBO Set to Open Soon in Seoul

Korean Airport Corp. has partnered with Avjet Asia to build an FBO at Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

LHT To Unveil VIP Cabin Concepts for A350 XWB

Lufthansa Technik is set to reveal its VIP cabin concepts for the Airbus A350 XWB and new narrowbodies
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Aircraft

B-52 Arrives in Qatar; Supports Campaign Against Islamic State

The heavy bomber will be based in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for the first time since 1991.
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FBOs

Metrojet Celebrates Two Decades of Service

Peninsula Hotels Group subsidiary was a “pioneer” in Hong Kong business aviation
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FBOs

GAMA Aviation Shaping Strategy for Asia-Pac Region

Having announced a 50:50 JV with Hutchison Whampoa a year ago, GAMA Aviation has been exploring the possibilities and is formulating first steps.
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FBOs

Hawker Pacific’s Bizav Service Network Spans Asia Pacific

Traffic is growing at all its FBOs across the region, but most strongly in Shanghai

HKBAC Still Struggling to Cope with Demand

Despite adding hangars and increasing apron space significantly over the years, Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre is still crowded most of the time.
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Aircraft

Japan Raises the Profile of its Business Aviation Sector

Japan has much to offer business aviation, with several business-aviation friendly airports with the requisite facilities for aircraft and VIP passengers.
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Engines

Rolls Looks To Boost Engine Support In China

The engine maker is set to add 10 more authorized service centers around the world this year.
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Aircraft

Honeywell: Demand Slowing for Bizjets, Helos in China

Business jet and helicopter markets in China have cooled due a slowing economy and an anti-luxury backlash.
Regulations and Government

World Military Spending Inches Up; Top Spenders Trade Places

Saudi Arabia overtook Russia as the third largest spender on military activities and equipment in 2015, following the U.S. and China.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Debuts Final Interior for Vision Jet

What makes this interior different is its flexibility.
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FBOs

Florida's Stuart Jet Center Goes Green

The Witham Field facility is seeking to limit its environmental footprint.
Airlines

RACCA 2016 Conference Arrives in Scottsdale April 26-28

The annual Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association conference will tackle the pilot and mechanic shortage and other critical issues.
Regulations and Government

FAA Public Meeting To Address Upcoming Part 23 Changes

FAA will take into account comments from meeting as it works on a final Part 23 rule.
FBOs

Castle & Cooke Now Offers Three U.S. Entry Points

Making its fifth appearance at ABACE, the U.S. service provider seeks to add to its Asian clientele.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Celebrates 65th Anniversary, Expands Asia Footprint

The training company newest installation in Asia is a Sikorsky S-76C+/C++ Level D-qualified full-flight simulator.
Regulations and Government

AsBAA Hits New Heights

The Asian Business Aviation Association bolsters its ranks as it looks to improve the industry in the region.
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Aircraft

First G650 Delivery in China Confirms Continued Demand

Minsheng Financial Leasing Co. Ltd recently took delivery of the first G650 in China.
FBOs

Jet Aviation’s Singapore Hub Proves a Strong Foundation in Asian Market

Jet Aviation’s Asia Pacific headquarters at Singapore’s Seletar Airport is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

CRS Jet Spares Fills Legacy Jet Support Niche

CRS Jet Spares saw its Asia business grow 13 percent in 2015 compared to 2014.
Aircraft

Cayman Islands Court Chinese Jet Owners

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands will be available at ABACE for those interested in registering their aircrafts in the region.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Continues Growth Path

The Kansas City company offers a fresh way to fly a business aircraft fractional-share.
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Charter & Fractional

Indonesian Operator Commits To 30 Bell 505s

The new light single helicopters will be used by PT Whitesky for air-taxi operations throughout Indonesia and its more than 14,000 islands.
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Extends Flat-rate Overhaul Pricing to PT6A Engines

The new flat-rate pricing will include rate caps that avoid surprises for operators if additional replacement parts are required.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Begins Debate on FAA Bill

The Senate must wade through a number of potential amendments, including those surrounding security and taxes.
Engines

Airbus, Siemens To Cooperate on Hybrid Electric Propulsion

Project aimed at demonstrating feasibility of various systems by 2020
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SocialFlight Rolls Out Version 5 of Its App on May 1

New features include a flight destinations section, points of interest for pilots and an aircraft of the day feature.