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Maintenance and Modifications

Flightparts Sets Up Bizav Engine MRO in China

The acquisition of the Porto Allegre facility in Brazil by Flightparts has allowed it to create a duplicate facility in China.

Apex Air Signs Partnership with Ctrip

Apex Air gets access to China's largest online travel agent after signing an agreement with Ctrip.
Airports

Airport Access Continues as Key Asia-Pacific Issue

The panel session at the ABACE show highlighted issues affecting business aircraft travel to Asia-Pacific airports.

China Abuzz with eVTOL Action

China could still be ahead of the rest of the world in urban air mobility solutions.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Sells G650 to Jiachen Group

The sale is the first for a G650 to a company based in Liaoning Province, China.
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Charter & Fractional

ASG IDs Sino Jet as ‘Fastest-growing’ China Operator

Sino Jet plans to grow its business jet fleet even further through 2020.
Training and Workforce

Red Diamond Signs Two Agreements At ABACE

The two agreements will spur Beechcraft growth in China.
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New Charter Company Sonic Air Gets Aruba AOC

Sonic Air will start operation with a single 787-8 BBJ.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

UAS and Honeywell Sign Connectivity Deal with Hongkong Jet

LinkEvolution agreement signed with Hongkong Jet.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Hopes To Deliver Vision Jet in China This Year

The availability of jet fuel should make the Vision Jet popular in China.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Conklin & de Decker Adds APAC Cost Data

The Asia-Pacific cost data add-on will help Conklin & de Decker subscribers understand operating costs for business aircraft in the region.
Airports

Japan Business Aviation Grows Amid Welcoming Atmosphere

Airports in Japan are being encouraged to open the door to more business aircraft travelers.
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Aircraft

Opportunities Abound for Embraer in Asia-Pacific

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has seen some success with deliveries of business jets and commercial aircraft in China.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Signs Connectivity Agreements with Charter Operators

Honeywell is seeing growing interest in its connectivity services in the Asia-Pacific region.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier, Flying Colours Retie Knot at Seletar

A new five-year deal signed at ABACE 2019 will lead to further investment in growth at the Bombardier facility in Singapore.
Charter & Fractional

China Operator Adds Midsize Jets

Emper General Aviation's new Citation Latitudes are based in Shenzhen and Shanghai.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Helicopter Operations, Southeast Asia Boosts JSSI in APAC

The helicopter focus is new for JSSI, and is attracting interest in from China, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Bombardier Global 7500

The airplane more than delivers on speed and range promises, while offering a comfortable environment for pilots and crew.
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FBOs

UAS and Honeywell Collaborate on Connectivity Solution

Dubai-based UAS is joining forces with Honeywell to provide better connectivity and services to Hongkong Jet.
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Charter & Fractional

HK Bellawings Firms Up Order for Four Global 7500s

Five-year old Bellawings wants to build on its solid financial results as it reaches a fleet of 25 aircraft.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

StandardAero Gains First Embraer SmartSky STC

The certification process for SmartSky air-to-ground connectivity is accelerating as the network nears service entry.
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Displays New Common Launcher at Army Confab

MD says Systima common launch tube will give new 969 helicopter more bite
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FBOs

Million Air White Plains' Weaver Dies At 66

Bill Weaver spent more than four decades in the aviation industry.
Accidents

Three Die in Sabreliner Crash

Two pilots and a passenger were killed when their Rockwell Sabreliner 265 crashed about 20 minutes after taking off from Oxford-University Airport.
Sustainability and Environment

Aviation Groups Lobby for Biodiesel Incentive Extension

Extension of the biodiesel fuel tax incentive will sustain and grow nascent sustainable alternative jet fuel production, aviation groups say.
Regulations and Government

EBAA Calls for Bizav Inclusivity in European Framework

Access to airports and airspace remain significant hurdles for the industry.
Airports

HKBAC: Bizav Slot Trial Extended into 2020

According to Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre, slot headaches are easing with six new daily guaranteed business aviation slots at Hong Kong's airport.
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Regulations and Government

AsBAA Launching New Singapore Event

Called "AsBAA Takes Off 2019", the new event's aim is to promote business aviation to the local community.
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ABACE 2019 Opens In Shanghai

Keynote speakers at ABACE 2019 called for greater partnerships as China business aviation grows.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Flies Closer To Bankruptcy

Bristow Group hires noted bankruptcy firms, delays interest payments and financial reports