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Avionics

Nextant Throttles Up Production of 604XT AutoPower Kits

Nextant Aero is ramping up production of its Safe Flight AutoPower system kits to meet demand for this option on its 604XT Pro Line Fusion flight deck.
Avionics

Transport Canada, FAA OK Learjet 45 NextGen Upgrade

Skyservice Business Aviation has received STC approval from Transport Canada and the AA for its Learjet 45 ‘NextGen and Beyond’ avionics upgrade package.
Airlines

Jet Airways Suspends Operations

Mounting debt with no sign of relief places the company's future in dire straits.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Rebrands MSP Aero

Two years after acquiring the Minnesota-based repair station, West Star has turned it into its newest satellite facility, serving the upper midwest.

Malaysia To Take Back Control of Airspace

New air traffic control center in Kuala Lumpur targets next year for beginning operations
FBOs

Costa Rican Airport To Add Genav Terminal

Universal Aviation is part of a consortium that was chosen to establish and manage a new general aviation facility at Juan Santamaria International Airport
Rotorcraft

Lockheed's PDAS Sensor Suite Flown Aboard Bell V-280

The Lockheed Martin PDAS sensor system has been successfully flown in the Bell V-280
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Standalone Long-haul Low-cost Carrier Model Remains Challenging: ICF

The newest generation Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies do create opportunities for the segment
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Deliveries Soar in First Quarter

Parent company's chief tells analysts Longitude deliveries won't begin until third quarter.
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Aircraft

USAF Sends F-35s for First Combat Ops; RAF Set To Follow

Nearly three years after achieving IOC, the USAF's F-35As have been dispatched to the Middle East for the first operational deployment
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Skyplan Rolls Out Aurora 2.0 For Chinese Market

Flight-planning provider Skyplan hopes to garner 30 percent market share.
Charter & Fractional

Phenix Jet Sees Charter Growth Led by G650s

Hong Kong-based Phenix Jet says it is the only operator in Asia with three G650s that can be chartered.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flightparts Sets Up Bizav Engine MRO in China

The acquisition of the Porto Allegre facility in Brazil by Flightparts has allowed it to create a duplicate facility in China.

Apex Air Signs Partnership with Ctrip

Apex Air gets access to China's largest online travel agent after signing an agreement with Ctrip.
Airports

Airport Access Continues as Key Asia-Pacific Issue

The panel session at the ABACE show highlighted issues affecting business aircraft travel to Asia-Pacific airports.

China Abuzz with eVTOL Action

China could still be ahead of the rest of the world in urban air mobility solutions.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Sells G650 to Jiachen Group

The sale is the first for a G650 to a company based in Liaoning Province, China.
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Charter & Fractional

ASG IDs Sino Jet as ‘Fastest-growing’ China Operator

Sino Jet plans to grow its business jet fleet even further through 2020.
Training and Workforce

Red Diamond Signs Two Agreements At ABACE

The two agreements will spur Beechcraft growth in China.
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New Charter Company Sonic Air Gets Aruba AOC

Sonic Air will start operation with a single 787-8 BBJ.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

UAS and Honeywell Sign Connectivity Deal with Hongkong Jet

LinkEvolution agreement signed with Hongkong Jet.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Hopes To Deliver Vision Jet in China This Year

The availability of jet fuel should make the Vision Jet popular in China.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Conklin & de Decker Adds APAC Cost Data

The Asia-Pacific cost data add-on will help Conklin & de Decker subscribers understand operating costs for business aircraft in the region.
Airports

Japan Business Aviation Grows Amid Welcoming Atmosphere

Airports in Japan are being encouraged to open the door to more business aircraft travelers.
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Aircraft

Opportunities Abound for Embraer in Asia-Pacific

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has seen some success with deliveries of business jets and commercial aircraft in China.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Signs Connectivity Agreements with Charter Operators

Honeywell is seeing growing interest in its connectivity services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier, Flying Colours Retie Knot at Seletar

A new five-year deal signed at ABACE 2019 will lead to further investment in growth at the Bombardier facility in Singapore.
Charter & Fractional

China Operator Adds Midsize Jets

Emper General Aviation's new Citation Latitudes are based in Shenzhen and Shanghai.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Helicopter Operations, Southeast Asia Boosts JSSI in APAC

The helicopter focus is new for JSSI, and is attracting interest in from China, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Bombardier Global 7500

The airplane more than delivers on speed and range promises, while offering a comfortable environment for pilots and crew.
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