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Sino Jet Launches new Guangzhou Operation Following Government’s 88 billion Investment into Greater Bay Area, China

On 14th June 2018, Sino Jet Ltd., a leading business and general aviation (BA/GA) operator, part of the Sino Jet Group, held a VIP launch event to signify the opening of its new Guangzhou base. This is the newest office to be opened by the growing operator and adds to its existing bases in Beij...

A-Group CCO Sergey Ryzhov- new face in business aviation

As I always say, the best way to discover different companies is to meet key people and to talk with them in the “human” way. Numbers, statistics, official position and speech, it is just perfect and of course necessary. What fascinates me is the capability to explain the industry in a v...


Gogo AVANCE L5 Flying on 200th Business Jet

It took just 12 weeks for Gogo Business Aviation, the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, to reach its second major milestone for Gogo AVANCETM L5 with the 200thaircraft taking flight with the new system on board.   To date, more than 400 AVANCE L5 systems have been shipped with hundreds of additional systems on bac...

Honeywell and FlightAware to enhance flight tracking for users of GoDirect flight and cabin services

Honeywell is joining forces with the world's largest flight tracking data company, FlightAware, to bring a new level of advanced flight tracking support to operations control centers and business jet owners. This partnership will provide customers of Honeywell's GoDirect® Flight Services with access to more real-time information — including aircraft speed, altitude, pos...

Air BP invests in growth of Australian network

Bundaberg and Busselton airports join the Air BP network taking the number of airports the company provides refuelling services at in Australia to 76. Air BP starts supply of Jet A-1 to Cloncurry airport, complementing the existing supply of Avgas. New locations reinforce Air BP’s ongoing commitment to deliver the most comprehensive fuelling network in Australia. Air BP, the inte...

AsBAA Deepens Cooperation with Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore at Annual Safety Day

AsBAA, the Asian region’s non-profit representative association for business aviation held a Safety Day in which it hosted the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and industry experts to speak on topics affecting safety in the business and general aviation industry in Asia (BA/GA). The Safety Day was held on day one of Singapore Business Aviation Week 2018, a growing programme of...

2018 edition of Dubai HeliShow gears up with over 60 exhibitors and visitors from more than 30 countries

The 2018 edition of the Dubai HeliShow is all geared up for its run from November 6 to 8 at the Royal Pavilion, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai. The show is expected to be participated in by over 60 exhibitors and visitors coming from more than 30 countri...

Air BP renews contract at UK’s Blackbushe Airport

Air BP has renewed its contract at Blackbushe Airport in Surrey to supply Jet A-1 and Avgas The contract renewal reinforces Air BP’s commitment to general aviation in the UK Air BP customers will benefit from continued safe and efficient aviation fuel operations and the ability to use their Sterling Cards to pay for fuel Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and servic...

Daher announces the development of a new TBM configuration for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions

Daher today announced a new configuration of its TBM 910 and TBM 930 high-speed single-turboprop aircraft as efficient and capable platforms for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The enhanced ISR capability for Daher’s in-production TBM family aircraft was announced at Eurosatory 2018, the international defense and security show being held June 11-15 at the Par...

An emerging answer to emergency transport in Asia

Helicopter emergency medical services are gaining momentum around the world, particularly in Asia, where a mix of airspace regulations, infrastructure, and funding created barriers to the sector’s growth. Several breakthroughs are opening the door to this critical industry. Suffer an accident, get hurt while far from home . . . we all want our route to emergency care to be fast. In A...

Bell delivers first three Bell 505 helicopters to China

Bell Helicopter delivered the first three Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters destined for the Chinese market during a ceremony held at Bell’s facility in Mirabel, Canada. These are the first three aircraft of 110 ordered in 2017 by Reignwood International Investment Group Company Ltd, launch operator and exclusive authorized reseller in China for the 505. This first delivery follows the...

Honda Aircraft Company expands sales to Japan

Honda Aircraft Company announced that it has expanded sales to Japanwith the appointment of Marubeni Aerospace as HondaJet Japan. HondaJet Japan will provide sales, service, and maintenance of aircraft in the region. In May 2018, the application for JCAB type certification was submitted and the first aircraft is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2019. Honda has c...

RUAG achieves Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter MRO approvals with reassembly capabilities

RUAG Aviation is named as one of the first helicopter services providers in Europe to earn OEM approvals for MRO on the new Bell Helicopter 505 (JRX). RUAG also holds reassembly capabilities. Fully qualified during the first Bell 505 technical courses at the Bell Helicopter Training Academy, the RUAG team provides these new services at their helicopters support facility in Sion. A Bell Author...

London Oxford Airport scoops ‘Best Business Aviation Airport’ accolade for second time at prestigious Sapphire Pegasus Awards

London Oxford Airport scoops ‘Best Business Aviation Airport’ accolade for second time at prestigious Sapphire PegasusAwards The London Oxford Airport and Oxfordjet FBO team was in celebratory mood at the third annual European Sapphire Pegasus awards held during the EBACE convention in Geneva when they were awarded the accolade of ‘Best Business Aviati...

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UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters operated by Helicopter Alliance played a vital role in combating wildfires across Central and Southern Europe during the aerial firefighting season that has now concluded....