Japan is working hard to raise the priority of business aviation, making major and regional airports easier for business jets to use.
ExecuJet FBOs First in Australia for IS-BAH
ExecuJet is the first fixed base operator in Australia to achieve the International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAH) Stage I accreditation. Both its Sydney and Melbourne FBOs have qualified for the distinction.
Pre-Owned Market Takes Off in Asia As Infrastructure Grows
Attitudes in Asia towards pre-owned aircraft have changed to the extent that for the first time more used aircraft entered Greater China last year than new ones.
ExecuJet Haite Expects EASA Certification Soon
Growth is the keyword at ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China, which carries out aircraft maintenance from a large purpose-built hangar at Tianjin Binhai International Airport.
Global 7000 Adds Range, Can Fly HK-NY
Bombardier sees a range increase that it has just added to its forthcoming Global 7000 business jet as particularly applicable to the Chinese market, enabling the big aircraft to fly non-stop from Hong Kong to New York.
Bell Set to Triple Fleet in China
Bell sees China as the brightest spot in its Asian universe as a recent burst of orders looks set to triple its in-country fleet to nearly 400 helicopters from 120 today.
The orders will launch a wave of investment in infrastructure as Bell develops in-country capabilities to support new customers, from completions and delivery through maintenance, repair and training.
Airbus Hails “Great” First Year for VIP Helicopters
Less than a year from its launch, Airbus's Corporate Helicopters brand is living up to the company's expectations. Despite 2017 being "a little bit depressed overall for business aviation in terms of volume of sales," the first year has been "a great success," says Frederic Lemos, ACH's global head.
Melbourne Jet Base Opening New FBO This Year
A new FBO facility that aims to become the gateway to Australasia will open soon in Melbourne later this year.
Jet Fuel Intl Says Americas are Key to Growth
Hong Kong-based Jet Fuel International, wants to fill your business jet. The Asia-regional contract jet fuel supplier most recently signed up the Air France—KLM Group for alternative fuel supply at Macau International Airport.
Fokker Wins World’s First ACJ319neo Completion
Fokker Techniek of the Netherlands will carry out the world’s first VIP completion of an Airbus ACJ319neo after its selection by long-term customer German charter operator K5 Aviation. Completion starts in May 2019, with delivery scheduled for the beginning of 2020.