Matt Thurber

The Shanghai-based company has been working on the M2 design for the past six years and expects to fly it in three months.

Hong Kong-based Metrojet will use Rockwell Collins ArincDirect for international trip support services.

VistaJet owns all of its airplanes and believes there are big opportunities for expansion of the China charter market.

Senior editor Matt Thurber has been flying with the Stratus 2S to get at feel for what it is like to fly with ADS-B in capability.

The iPreFlight iPad app includes runway analysis and weight-and-balance calculations, optimizing business jet payload capability.

Gogo’s satcom and IFE services are available for deployment worldwide.

The manufacturer’s newest service center is the Bombardier Tianjin Aviation Services Co., scheduled to open later this year.

Gulfstream’s market share in China is now more than 65 percent for large-cabin business jets.

Aviation Partners recommends early planning if you want its winglets on your BBJ–ready to save significant amounts of fuel.

After the purchase of Asia Jet by Hongkong Jet, the two companies will still be run as separate entities.

Gulfstream is making good progress with certification work for the G500 and G600.

The move by Icon Aircraft to control numerous aspects of ownership of its A5 amphibious airplane seems heavy handed to many industry watchers.

VistaJet’s 60-airplane business jet charter fleet averages less than two years old.

The Kansas City company offers a fresh way to fly a business aircraft fractional-share.

CRS Jet Spares saw its Asia business grow 13 percent in 2015 compared to 2014.

The training company newest installation in Asia is a Sikorsky S-76C+/C++ Level D-qualified full-flight simulator.

The annual Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association conference will tackle the pilot and mechanic shortage and other critical issues.

Live testing of departure clearances took place in Louisville, Ky., using a FANS-equipped Citation VII owned by Universal Avionics.

WingX's new geo-referencing feature for departure procedures and STARs will be available on iOS devices in the second quarter.

The new iFDR Panel Mounts are designed for better viewing of iPhones and iPads in the cockpit environment.

The new public charter service flies regularly scheduled trips between Burbank and Concord and Concord and Las Vegas.

The MyGoFlight iPad Rail Mount kit fits nearly any type of sun shade rail system used in turboprops and jets.

Garmin's new G5 standby instrument can also service as a standalone autopilot solution, while the GMA 245/245R audio panels offer "superior" sound.

Avidyne's new synthetic vision features can be displayed on IFD navigators and via Wi-Fi on iPads using its new IFD100 app.

There will always be disputes about whether simulators or airplanes are better for upset training, but each one offers benefits.

NavWorx ADS600-B transceiver can take advantage of GPS capability of Garmin GNS/GTN navigators and save owners money during installation.

The SmartSky air-to-ground network is expected to begin service in the fourth quarter of 2016, with full U.S. coverage in mid-2017.

AirMap allows airport operators to view unmanned aircraft system flight notices submitted by drone operators.

Smartphones with the Wi-Fi calling feature can use their same number for airborne satcom calling and texting.

Gulfstream's new FANS upgrade for the GIV-SP also enables pilots to use digital departure clearances at many airports.