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All Signs of Success at ABACE 2018

Thousands of industry-savvy attendees underscored the maturation of the industry in the region.
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Aircraft

ABACE Panels Hear of Airport Access, Finance Challenges

Ample funds are available to underwrite aircraft purchases, but restrictions and high fees remain a problem in the China region.
Accidents

Failed Southwest CFM56 Shows Signs of Metal Fatigue

Airline promises to quicken pace of inspections following fatal incident involving Boeing 737-700
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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Expands EASA OK for Caravan Engine Upgrade

Blackhawk's EASA approval expansion for the XP140 Engine+ Upgrade includes the Aero Acoustics Kit and the MT 5-Blade composite propeller.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Inks Mx Deals with Papillon, Rainier Heli

The contracts permit a seven-year MRO agreement that supports 16 Arriel 2D engines for Papillon and Rainier with several more to be added this year.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Suspends Citation Hemisphere Program

The company said it needs to address engine issues before moving forward.
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Aircraft

Biz Aircraft Deliveries, Sales Soar at Textron Aviation

The division delivered 36 business jets and 29 turboprops in the quarter, compared with 35 jets and 20 turboprops in the first three months of 2017.
Accidents

NTSB: CJ4 Pilot Didn't Make Unicom Call before Collision

Two witnesses "heard the Cessna 150 pilot on Runway 15 Unicom frequency.”
Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Aviation Opens Mx Facility in Connecticut

The 65,000 sq. ft.-facility can complete light line maintenance for engine and airframe, avionics troubleshooting and repairs, and more.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ameco Unveils New Dreamliner Cabin Concept

Beijing-based MRO puts ABACE focus on biz av completions and refurbishments
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Aircraft

Asia Welcomes Growing Number of Business Aircraft

But the growth is not spread out evenly in the the region according to the most recent ASG report.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Touts New Hong Kong Office

Company highlights “agnostic” high-speed cabin connectivity solutions at its display.
Aircraft

Russia To Fund Commercial Aircraft Presence in Africa

Russian Export Center signs partnership deal with Afreximbank to support aircraft purchases with $20 billion
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Rotorcraft

New Zealand Gets First Bell Jet Ranger X

Bell also appoints China Southern Airlines General Aviation as authorized maintenance center.
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Aircraft

G500 Sets Speed Records En Route to Service Entry

Gulfstream's G500 is set for FAA certification this year. The company also announces extending service hours at its Beijing service center.
Aircraft

SHP Expands Parking at Pudong

Five additional high-density spots completed just in time for ABACE.
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Charter & Fractional

OJets Unveils Customer Strategy

OJets's charter and block hour services with its owned fleet will complement the company's Elit'Avia management business.
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Charter & Fractional

Metrojet Plans Broader Regional Presence

Metrojet pioneered business aviation in Hong Kong but is now developing in Singapore and the Philippines, with a new hangar planned.
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Regulations and Government

Bolen: Asian Market Maturing, But Challenges Remain

The ABACE exhibitors are reflecting the growth of the industry in the industry, but challenges exist in infrastructure, policies, and workforce.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Expands Mx Support in Beijing, Opens AOG Center

It will add a second shift and hire approximately 10 maintenance technicians and inspectors in Beijing.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Beijing Capital Helicopter Gets HAI-APS Recognition

Beijing Capital Helicopter is the first helicopter operator in China to receive the recognition.
Aircraft

Fokker Techniek Tapped for First ACJ319neo VIP Completion

Project, for long-term customer K5-Aviation, to commence in May, 2019 for delivery in early 2020
Aircraft

Textron Aviation China Reps Order 52 Skyhawks

The aircraft will help build up China’s trainer fleets as well as expand on operations in the country.
Rotorcraft

Honeywell forecasts robust rotor growth in China

Annual global helicopter report sees one in five China operators buying a new rotorcraft in the next five years.
Regulations and Government

CAAC Forum Celebrates General Aviation Progress in China

The 2018 ABACE show is a gathering place for aviation-focused people and companies.
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Aircraft

HK Bellawings Unveils New Brand Image

A corporate identity video and new cabin attendant uniforms illustrate Hong Kong company's "determination to fly into new heights."
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Avion Pacific Partners with AirFinance

The companies aim to make it easier to obtain financing for aircraft purchases in China.
Aircraft

Indian Defense Show Highlights Domestic Ambition

The DefExpo event was a showcase for the country’s “Make In India” policy.
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ATC

ATC Strike in Addis Ababa Disrupts Ethiopian Flights

Operations return to normal following emergency talks
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Wins EASA STC for Boeing Bizliner Ka-Band

Jet Aviation recently received one of the first EASA STCs for Ka-Band system integration on a Boeing 747-400 at its Basel facility.