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Safety Standdown to Take Place at NTSB Training Center

Washington-area safety day will feature former NTSB official Greg Feith.

Two Aboard Australian Helicopter Injured in Crash

Two people aboard Australian helicopter escape with minor injuries.

Embry-Riddle Worldwide To Host UAS Workshop

Experienced UAS faculty members will conduct workshop.

Air Dolomiti Thrives as Lufthansa’s Link to Italy

Italian regional airline Air Dolomite has survived the ravages of an economic crisis and stiff competition from low-fare carriers.
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Training and Workforce

U.S. Academy Helps China Fill Its Huge Pilot Training Gap

Rigorous screening and an emphasis on English language are proving valuable in preparing China's next generation of airline pilots.
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Aircraft

F-35 Will Make International Debut in UK This Summer

The UK is a first-tier partner on the aircraft, which it views as a major boost to British combat air power.
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J.P. Morgan: Used Bizjet Prices Show Gains

The pre-owned business jet market showed a 1.9 percent rise, only the second sequential increase since early 2013.
Regulations and Government

FAA Finishes ADS-B Ground Network

Installation of this radio network clears the way for air traffic controllers to begin using ADS-B to separate equipped aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare’s Customer Base Soared 37% in 2013

Fractional expects this year to be even better based on its first-quarter growth during what is normally the company’s slowest season of the year.
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Deer Jet To Open More FBOs in China

Deer Jet is set to get bigger, with more FBOs and aircraft in China planned.
Charter & Fractional

India’s Invision Defers Phenom 100/300s as Plan Changes

Company is evaluating other aircraft for the new services it intends to operate within the state of Maharashtra in the west of India.

Embraer Posts Strong First Quarter Delivery Totals

Embraer delivered 20 business jets during the first three months of 2014.

Jetex Opens Manila FBO

The Dubai-based group will provide support services for private jet operators in Manila.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Quotes Grow in China

Requests for charter flight price quotes have been growing in China by more than 20 percent annually.

UAS To Open China Regional Office Next Year

Expansion mirrors growing economic ties between the two fastest growing business jet markets, China and Africa.
Aircraft

Japanese Stealth Demonstrator To Fly This Year

“Shinshin” future fighter demonstrator is a few months behind schedule but set to be revealed–then fly–this year.
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Aircraft

New Zealand’s Super Seasprite Takes Wing

The refurbished Super Seasprites are expected to serve with the Royal New Zealand Navy through at least 2030.
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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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