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Charter & Fractional

NetJets China Hires ‘Key’ Employees As Launch Nears

Arrangements are also being finalized to position two unspecified NetJets aircraft in China to support its charter business.
Rotorcraft

Aerochine Aviation Sees Double-digit Growth of Helicopters in China

“The liberation of low airspace 1,000 meters and below has fueled domestic development,” said Diana Chou, managing director of Aerochine.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Targets China For Its Expansion

Global charter management company also grows line maintenance business and its FBO network

Cessna Citation Latitude Program Flies Right Along

In-development business jet has already achieved its full performance envelope is on schedule for certification in 2015.
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Jet Aviation Adds Trio of Gulfstreams To Managed Fleet

As announced at ABACE 2014, the two G450s and a new G550 will be based in Hong Kong.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emteq Casts New Light On Private Aircraft Cabins

New lighting and cabin management system technology are providing more affordable options for upgrading private aircraft cabins.
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Charter & Fractional

Avinode Seeks To Bridge China Data Gap

Lack of charter stats, activity impacts business aviation forecasting ability
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Luxury VIP Cabins Increasing In Popularity

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Aircraft

Avjet Negotiates First Purchase of Boeing’s BBJ Max

The BBJ Max 8 is planned to have a range of more than 6,300 nm, in large part due to itsnew CFMLeap engines.
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China Business Aviation Group and JetNet Sign Strategic Alliance

A strategic Alliance between CBA and JetNet will help improve JetNet’s aviation database.
Rotorcraft

China Gives Approval For Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter

Yunnan Jingcheng Group will be the first company in China to take delivery of an S-76D, scheduled for delivery this month.

ABACE 2014 Opening Session Highlights Need To Maintain Bizav Growth In China

Officials from Asia and the U.S. address efforts to promote its expansion
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Regulations and Government

Chinese Bizav Market Shares Synergy With Cayman Islands Registry

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands considers ABACE an opportunity to connect with aircraft owners, operators and key decision-makers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux Wins New BBJ Work While Showcasing An ACJ

Business aviation service group Comlux is equally comfortable supporting the rival ACJ and BBJ airliner-size business jets.
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Aircraft

Avic Becomes Nextant Sales Rep For Greater China

Nextant Aerospace is currently developing the G90XT, a modified King Air 90 twin turboprop with new GE H80 engines and Garmin G1000 avionics.
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Helicopter Crashes on Albuquerque Hospital Roof

The crash of an emergency medical helicopter in Albuquerque is under investigation.
ATC

Germany's DFS Drives ATM Efficiency Using Technology

DFS controllers manage 10,000 flights in German airspace each day, and about three million movements annually.
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Helicopter Safety Team Reports Safety Improvements

General trends from the IHST show an improving U.S. helicopter safety picture.
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Turbine Bizav Accidents, Fatalities Drop in First Quarter

The first three months of 2014 showed a decline in turbine-powered aircraft accidents.

European Commission Begins Crafting Rules on Drones

Europe would like to lead the world in managing unmanned aircraft operations.

Addison Airport To Improve Hazardous Weather Forecasts

Dallas-area Addison Airport is becoming a test site for new weather forecasting technology.

ICAO Calls 2013 Global Safety Trend ‘Very Positive’

Airline safety was even better last year than in 2012, according to ICAO.

Philippines’ Safety Rating Upgraded

A safety upgrade by FAA means the Philippines may soon begin offering new service to the U.S.

Hageland Suffers Second Caravan Crash in Five Months

The company’s turboprop was on a training flight at the time it crashed.

Airline Fires Pilots after They Flew Off Course

First Air said incident aircraft had different flight management system from the rest of the fleet

ICAO Updates Disruptive Passenger Protocols

Member states are looking to strengthen measures against disruptive airline passengers.

NBAA Doubles Down on Shanghai Hongqiao for ABACE Show

NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority signed a deal at ABACE to keep the Asian business aviation show at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport until at least 2021.
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