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SmartSky Completes Equity Funding for ATG Network

The SmartSky 4G LTE airborne connectivity system is expected to go live later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Opens Bizjet Service Center in Tianjin, China

The new 95,766 sq. ft. service center will strengthen Bombardier's customer support network in China.
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FBOs

Mexican Handler Gets First IS-BAH Certification

The company completed its audit late last year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Names Sales Leader For China and North Asia

Leasing expert Violet Kwek is joining Global Jet Capital as sales director for Greater China and North Asia.
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Accidents

Accidents: April 2017

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Regulations and Government

AsBAA Gradually Growing in Influence and Effectiveness

The Asian Business Aviation Association starts to make its mark and has shown that it can get things done to help the interests of business aviation.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Ready For China Growth

Textron believes its deep group knowledge and presence in the Chinese market mean it is poised to benefit from country’s investment drive.
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Charter & Fractional

Avinode Expands Capability of Paynode Charter Payment System

Swedish charter booking software company recognised “huge” potential in Asia.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

The Inside Choice For Your Jet

Business jets cabins showcase sophisticated technology and unparalleled craftsmanship, and often are made to reflect cultural preferences.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Celebrates 50 Years, 21 with Asian base

Jet Aviation is building on its presence in Asia through its existing facilities in Singapore and Hong Kong, and now has Macau on tap.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct to Grow Asia Pacific Presence

Satcom pioneer comes to ABACE after a busy year of innovation and acquisition.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Boosts Sales In Asia And Reveals Future Technology

China’s Reignwood Aviation will soon be the world’s largest fleet operator of the new Bell 505 helicopter
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Aircraft

Embraer Ready for China Business Aviation Growth

Embraer Executive Jets is poised for a market it believes has massive potential as government infrastructure plans proceed apace.
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Charter & Fractional

Ambitious Nomad to Base Aircraft in Singapore

Swiss operator is keen to grow its managed fleet and expand in Europe and beyond, having been Russia specialist to date.
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Airports

London City Jet Center Reveals Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
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FBOs

Farnborough Airport Is In Prime Position For Access to London

The UK airport is on track to become one of the world’s first carbon-neutral airports.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Prepares First 'Advance' Engine Core for Testing

Manufacturer’s future civil gas turbines will adopt gearboxes for the first time, allowing it to use larger, slower fans and hotter, faster turbines
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Associated Air Center Hands Over Completed ACJ320

Weight reduction adds range and reduces operating costs.
Airports

HKBAC Sees Many Improvements at HKIA

A year ago HKBAC was at the end of its tether trying to accommodate the huge demand from bizav at congested Chep Lap Kok.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Piaggio, Ruag Collaborate on Avanti Landing Gear Upgrade

The companies completed the installation of the Magnaghi landing gear system on a P180 Avanti II.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirement For Recorders on Light Aircraft

The proposal would apply to turbine aircraft weighing more than 4,960 lbs.
Training and Workforce

Western Michigan University To Offer Flight Training in Florida

Western Michigan University will offer programs at two facilities on the Florida Gulf Coast.
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Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters Signs New Agreement in Indonesia

Local partner PTDI – currently completing Cougars, Fennecs and Panthers – will be helped to develop support and MRO services.
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Aircraft

U.S. Navy Pauses T-45 Operations Over Oxygen System Issue

The three-day T-45C grounding comes as the Navy copes with increasing rates of physiological episodes in Hornets, Super Hornets and Growlers.
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Rotorcraft

Era Group Goes Beyond Offshore Oil & Gas With Its Helicopter Business

Era Group Goes Beyond Offshore Oil & Gas With Its Helicopter Business
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Maintenance and Modifications

Torqued: Aviation Maintenance Skills Competition Enters 10th Year

The competition showcases the skills, professionalism and integrity of maintenance providers that keeps aviation as safe as it is today.
Fuel

Fuel Prices on Slow Burn

As business aviation activity increases, fuel prices should remain stable in 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Industry Study Details Best Paint Practices

Even more interesting than watching paint dry is learning how to preserve and protect it on the aircraft.
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Airports

ADS-B at Kuala Lumpur To Boost Landings, FIR Restructuring

New ATC center scheduled for completion in third quarter of 2019
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Avionics

Boeing, Honeywell, NASA Flight-test Interval Management

Flight-tests of time-based interval management in Moses Lake, Washington, could lead to reduced spacing and improved airport capacity.