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Maintenance and Modifications

UTP Promises Greater Value From Engine Overhauls

Universal Turbine Parts sells parts for PW100 and PT6 engines, as well as offering complete overhauls.
Aircraft

Three Contractors Advance for Air Force JSTARS Replacement

The service awarded pre-engineering and manufacturing development contracts to Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman.
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Aircraft

Latitude Leads Textron Trio Making Latin American Debuts

The Citation Latitude and CJ3+ jets are appearing at LABACE for the first time, along with a Pro Line Fusion-equipped King Air 250.
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Regulations and Government

Expert Commission Advises Brazil’s Congress on New Air Law

Brazil’s Senate has appointed a committee of specialists to propose an updated legal code governing the aviation sector in the country.
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Aircraft

Nextant Appoints Brazil’s Japi Aeronaves As Service Center

The São Paulo-based facility will provide maintenance for the Nextant 400XTi and GT90XT.
Airlines

Global Pax Traffic Extends Gains while Freight Volumes Slump

Middle East leads growth in both sectors
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AAC Takes 90th Head-of-state Completion Project

Delivery of the ACJ to the Middle Eastern customer is scheduled for September 2016.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

PAC Completes Seating Project for Boeing 747-8s

The four aircraft required more than 460 seats.
Aircraft

Algar Shows Off High-Performance Turboprops

Algar Aviation is exclusive Brazilian sales representative for the Daher TBM900 and the Piaggio Avanti II.
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Regulations and Government

Olympics Set to Be Lost Opportunity For Business Aviation

LABACE organizer insists the show will be strong despite Brazil’s economic troubles.
Aircraft

Citation M2 Approved for High-elevation Airports

Now capable of operating at airports as high as 14,000 feet above sea level, Cessna’s light jet is well positioned for the Latin American market.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Sees More Growth, Including Brazil

The Latin American market, and that of Brazil in particular, has played its part in Gulfstream’s recent strong performance
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Aircraft

Flight Demo: Searey Elite Amphibian

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey amphibian highlighted the versatility and pure fun of this type of aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

B. Coleman MRO-PBI Wins DGAC OK for Maintenance

The approval allows the company to provide maintenance services for Mexico-registered aircraft.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Launches NextGen Resource

The company's aim is to provide a go-to resource for information about the NextGen initiatives.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

The Global 7000 Business Jet: Bombardier’s Home in the Sky

The Global 7000 Business Jet: Bombardier’s Home in the Sky
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters promotes H145 light twin

With upgraded engines and avionics, new version targets oil-and-gas applications
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FBOs

World Fuel Services Keeps Latin American Bizav on ‘Full’

World Fuel Services has innovated to make the fuel supply process more user-friendly for operators.
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Regulations and Government

LABACE Organizer ABAG Busy with Show and Wider Role

Show organizer ABAG has been working to satisfy exhibitors who previously complained about visitor quality and few business prospects.
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Aircraft

650ER Makes LABACE Debut

Gulfstream sees larger in-region fleet, broader aircraft family and bolstered customer support as driving greater market penetration.
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Aircraft

Dassault’s Latest Falcons Gather Momentum

French manufacturer believes its new aircraft are set for solid sales in South and Central America.
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Aircraft

Latitude Prepping for Brazil Certification

The Citation Latitude is making its first LABACE appearance and is on track for Brazilian certification in early 2016.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Benefits from PC-12’s Success in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer sees excellent potential for future sales of the PC-12NG and the new PC-24 inLatin America.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland sees Latin America in “positive climb.”

The European helicopter manufacturer believes its prospects are good, including for the AW609 tiltrotor.
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Aircraft

Global Jet Capital Offers Wider Finance Options

New business aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital was launched in 2014 with an initial $2 billion fund.
Training and Workforce

Helibras Tuning H225 Simulator in Rio

Airbus subsidiary Helibras has finished construction of its Training and Simulator Center in Rio de Janeiro.
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Aircraft

HondaJet Launches Brazilian Sales Effort

Líder Aviação to serve as sales agent for HondaJet
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bell 429’s Luxury Cabin Interior Unveiled

Mecaer has developed a stylish cabin that is quiet and high-tech.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Brings a Trio of Jets to LABACE

Bombardier has yet to resolve the future of its new Learjet 85 model and the timetable for the Global 7000/8000 products.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct enhances cabin, cockpit communications

The U.S. communications provider offers equipment to make the most of satellite connectivity.
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