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Business Aircraft Flying Continues Slow Climb

Business aircraft flying continued its positive streak so far this year, with activity climbing 1.1 percent year-over-year in March.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets China Set To Launch Mid-year

NetJets is preparing to launch its NetJets China business in the middle of this year, by which time it expects to receive Chinese government approval.

Pilatus Revenues Exceed $1 Billion for First Time

For the first time in its 75-year history, Pilatus Aircraft exceeded $1 billion in revenues last year.

FlightSafety To Offer Legacy 650 Training at Paris Learning Center

Early next year, FlightSafety International will provide Embraer Legacy 650 training at its learning center at Paris Le Bourget Airport.

Gama Opens Representative Office in Middle East

GAMA announced the opening of a representative office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region this week.

Cessna Marks Delivery of 100th Grand Caravan EX

Abu Dhabi customer takes delivery of Cessna Aircraft’s 100th Grand Caravan EX.

U.S. Grants Philippines Category 1 Safety Rating

A Category 1 rating means that Filipino carriers can expand and add new service into the U.S.
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ICAO Group Spearheads Quest for Rules and Policy Changes in India

A civil aviation authority with financial and administrative autonomy would allow it to be more effective in the development of general aviation.
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Joy Jets Adds Phenom to Charter Roster

The Brazilian manufacturer has provided an instructor for the Phenom 300 to line-fly the aircraft with Joy Jets captains for the first 100 hours.
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Seaplanes Lift Mumbai’s Jetset Above the Congestion

Mehair, which has invested $3.2 million in the new service, expects its passengers to include wealthy business people and tourists.
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Israel Receives First C-130J Shimshon

The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules will operate with the 103 Squadron of Israel's Air and Space Force.
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Frustrated Indian Business Aviation Sector Seeks Post-Election Boost

The Indian bizav community hopes a change in political leadership will yield changes to a regulatory environment that has stifled industry growth.
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Flight Support Experts Back Up Operators Across Asia

There are plenty of challenges for business aviation operators in Asia, but expert help is available.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopters Cleared for Takeoff in China as Fleet Grows

The Hong Kong-based company’s projection for 2014 growth is 20 percent again, based on actual orders placed for helicopters in the region.
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Training and Workforce

Business Aviation Training Needs on the Upswing

Supplying training for pilots and the technicians who will service the aircraft remains one of the industry’s more profound challenges.
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Aircraft

Indonesia Is Key Emerging Market in Asia, Manufacturers Say

In 2012, the country’s economy grew at its fastest pace in more than a decade, which makes it fertile ground for business aviation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Prepares To Open Beijing MRO Base

Swiss company ExecuJet now has a worldwide presence and is expanding fast in Asia.
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Rotorcraft

Avicopter and Airbus Launch Joint Helicopter Production

First deliveries of the EC175 are planned for this year, but customers won’t receive the AC352 until 2017 at the earliest.

Jet Aviation Set to Open Expanded FBO in Singapore

Jet Aviation is due to complete construction of 79-foot-high second hangar at Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park by the end of this month.
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Even Experts Struggle To Solve the Mysteries of Chinese Business Aviation

The sector remains temptingly elusive for the big manufacturers, and has yet to deliver the huge prizes promised a few short years ago.
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EU Grants Safety Blacklist Reprieves in Africa and Asia

The EU's safety "blacklist" no longer bans airlines from Swaziland from flying into Europe.
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Aircraft

Navy's 'Unfunded' Order Would Extend EA-18G Growler Line

Current plans call for Boeing to deliver the final EA-18Gs in 2016, but the 22 Growlers the Navy requested would extend that through 2017.
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India Wants Long-endurance Awacs

Air Force issues RFP for aircraft outfitted for airborne warning and control system role.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Realigns Product Support Organization

Gulfstream Aerospace realigned its product support organization to “enhance the customer experience” and position the division for growth.
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Japan’s Narita Airport Is China’s Ideal Gateway To the U.S.

Premier Gate business aviation terminal represents one step in a detailed plan by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau to promote business aviation.
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Aircraft

Airbus Pushes for Standardization in A350 Interiors

Airbus says fewer customization options will aid in production efficiency and help boost aftermarket values.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Air Services Adds Hydrostatic Services

Constant Aviation Rotable Exchange add $4.5 million in parts.