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Argus Names Strategic Asian Partner

U.S. safety audit provider Argus names an Asian affiliate
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Deer Jet Launches Equity Fund To Increase Investment in Aviation

Investors will become “VIPs” of all of Deer Jet’s tourist offerings, which include hotels, golf, yachts and aviation services.
Safety

Indian Bizav Community Accuses Government Of Safety Slur

India’s Business Aircraft Operators Association says aviation officials are trying to deflect blame for the country’s recent safety downgrade.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance In China Starts To Take Shape

Many sources of financing and leasing aircraft are now available in China but hurdles remain to market growth.

Skyplan, Oriental Sky Make First Joint Appearance At ABACE

Agreement signed at Dubai Air Show put into practice back in China
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Adds Retrofits Through Bombardier Agreement

Operators Of Bombardier Jets based in the Asia-Pacific region can now obtain many more Honeywell upgrades at Bombardier’s Singapore service center.

India Approves SchedAero Online Flight Logs

Avinode subsidiary’s system enables operators to plan and manage entire flights.
Training and Workforce

Frasca Highlights Simulator Sales In China At ABACE

Citation CJ1+ Level D simulator set for delivery to Nanshan Jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Showcases Steam Shower, Oxy System At ABACE

The compact units can be installed in any aircraft type during initial fitting or as retrofit
Aircraft

Selex ES Advances Gripen Systems

The BriteCloud digital radio frequency memory jamming decoy is an option on the Gripen.
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Weaker Yuan Hurting Chinese Airlines

A weakening Chinese yuan has made purchases of foreign products and services more expensive for the country's airlines.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Expands Interior Services

The new facility is outfitted to support upholstery, wood and veneer finishing and carpeting.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gal Aerospace Acquires AeroQuest

Interior component manufacturer AeroQuest is now part of Gal Aerospace.
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Completes PC-12 Garmin Avionics STC

G600 provides a modernization path for the Legacy PC-12.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Enhances Asia-Pacific Customer Support

The Asia Customer Support Contact Center supports operators with people who speak Mandarin and Chinese.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Plans Overhaul Facility in Puerto Rico

Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico will be based at Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Reinforces Customer Service in China

French airframer nearly tripling the number of spares available in China.
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center Receives Boeing 737 Wi-Fi STC Approval

The Satcom Direct Router can manage multiple systems both in the air and on the ground.
Maintenance and Modifications

Greenwich Aerogroup Names LiveAero Satcom Dealers

Firm expands dealer network for satcom systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

RBR Maintenance Names Bo Slajar as Hawker Crew Chief

New crew chief brings 20 years of experience to RBR maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications

VAS Aero Services Promotes Tommy Hughes To Chief Commercial Officer

Former sales and marketing exec takes new role.

ABACE Quickly Becomes Preeminent Asian Bizav Show

Shanghai show has attracted a record-breaking 187 exhibitors and 38 static-display aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets China Filling Manager Ranks as Launch Nears

Plans call to initially provide charter-management services.
Regulations and Government

Groups Work To Ease Bizav Ops in Asia-Pacific

Core principles could boost business aviation prospects in the Asia-Pacific region.

‘Distractions’ and ‘Game Changers’ Drive Bizjet Values

World events can affect business jet values.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Fleet in China Grows Unabated

Easing regulations and further opening of the airspace is helping helicopter sales grow by an average of 20 percent per year in China.
Charter & Fractional

Minsheng Business Aviation Selects FlightSafety for Training

Deal is for pilot, maintenance technician, flight attendant and dispatcher training for Beijing Capital Airlines and Shanghai Deer Jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Introduces Two New Aircraft Cabin Systems

Systems can be installed in a midsize or larger business jet during cabin outfitting or as a retrofit.
Maintenance and Modifications

Piaggio Names Freesky as Authorized Service Center in Mainland China

Freesky Aviation, which also offers aircraft charter and management services, introduced the first Avanti II twin turboprop to China in 2012.
Rotorcraft

Japan National Police Agency Orders Another AW139

The Japanese police force is replacing an aging Bell 412 with the AgustaWestland AW139.