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Textron Aviation Adds to Asia-Pac Efforts

Growing sales in the Asia-Pacific region are resulting in an expansion of Textron Aviation service and sales teams.
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Charter & Fractional

Embraer Lands KC-390 Interest for Leasing Deals

Embraer has received a Letter of Interest for six KC-390 transports, to be acquired by a company that aims to lease them out to air arms.
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Aircraft

Orolia, AFIKLM Team Up On A320 ELT Retrofit

Companies seeking STC for Kannad ELT-DT installations.
Aircraft

Bombardier ‘Gratified’ Justice Served in C Series Dumping Case

Canadian OEM is seeing enthusiasm for its airplane growing in the Asia-Pacific, with its C Series now in operation with Korean Air.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Expands MRO Team

Lanny Schindelmeiser to lead Hong Kong-based charter management company's maintenance team
Avionics

Thales Grabs Airbus Asia-Pacific Avionics Work

Seven-year deal will send components to Thales's Singapore shop
Rotorcraft

ASG Offers Preview Copies of Copter Report

Hong Kong-based firm also showcases recent regional infrastructure and China GA reports, and spotlights marketing services.
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Aircraft

EASA Awards Airbus Helicopters Single Production Approval

Single production organization approval will simplify production and certification processes, company says.
Aircraft

BOC Aviation Delivers its 250th Boeing Aircraft

Boeing's largest lessor-customer has delivered its 250th 737-800, to a Chinese airline.
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Engines

Eagle Services Lands Role as Asia's First GP7200 Overhaul Shop

Singapore-based engine shop is fourth in GP7200 overhaul network.
Aircraft

Thai Gripen Debuts at Singapore Airshow

Thai Gripen shows its mettle in its impressive aerial display.
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Rotorcraft

New Bell 412 Sale to Philippines 'Cancelled'

Human rights issue threatens supply of Bell's latest Huey derivative, the 412EPI with digital cockpit,
Aircraft

The Singapore Debutante's Ball

A spectrum of military, civil and business aircraft on static display are making their first Singapore Airshow appearances
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Training and Workforce

Maritime Operations Drive Increasing Regional Training Needs

Canadia's CAE has a number of high-profile programs in the Asia-Pacific region, including a new training center in Brunei.
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Aircraft

Sukhoi Shows Off "Saberlets" on Superjet 100

New wingtip devices are designed to cut fuel burn by as much as 3 percent.
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Aircraft

Boeing Inks 747-8F Order, Sees Strong Cargo Market

The conversion of an option for 14 747 freighters into a firm order by UPS, pushes, Boeing's cargo carrier backlog to more than 100.
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Aircraft

Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales

Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.
Avionics

Esterline's Helicopter Demonstrator Makes Singapore Debut

Unit incorporates company's extensive range of core avionics solutions; helicopter simulator transportable dome also on display
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Sees Asian Sales Success

Indonesian buyer opts for Falcon 8X as Dassault reports increasing interest in Falcons again in China.
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ATC

Honeywell Views Sea of Opportunities in Asia

SmartPath GBAS is one area of Honeywell’s business which has experienced increased success.
Airlines

Study Ranks Trans-Pacific Airline Fuel Efficiency

Hainan Airlines and ANA were found to be the most fuel efficient in terms of transporting passengers.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Fontainebleau Aviation

A sister to the landmark Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel, the FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is a gateway to South Florida's good life.
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Engines

Rolls Runs New Lean-burn Combustor

Rolls is focussing on refining next-gen lean-burn combustor as it eyes closer engine-airframe integration, and electrification.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation's New Hangar at Seletar Open for Business

Facility, whose grand opening is tonight, brings the Swiss company's total hangar space in Singapore to more than 11,000 square meters.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Haite Becomes Dassault Service Center

Based at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), ExecuJet Chinese facility can now perform maintenance and AOG support for the Falcon 7x and 8x.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 on Final Approach for Certification

G500 certification is expected by the end of the first quarter, with G600 service entry to follow later this year.
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FBOs

Minneapolis FBOs Score with Super Bowl LII Visitors

Pre-game planning was in the form of safely coordinating the arrival and departure of nearly 1,000 business/general aviation aircraft in just two days.
Airports

Draft AC Reflects Changes to IFR Approaches

New AC also incorporates information pertaining to international all-weather operations (AWO) criteria harmonization between the FAA and EASA.
Airports

Revised AC on PAPIs is Mandatory for Some

Circular replaces its 2011 predecessor and applies to both two- and four-light PAPI installations.

U.S. Bizav Flights Top 3 Million for 1st Time in Decade

The Argus 2017 Business Aircraft Activity Review reports that business aviation flights in the U.S. and Canada increased 3.9 percent.