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Flying Colours Corp. renews Seletar interiors contract with Bombardier

Flying Colours Corp. is attending this year’s ABACE –  Booth A639 – having confirmed renewal of its agreement with Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Service Centre at Seletar Airport to provide interior services at the OEM’s Singapor...

ExecuJet is growing in Asia Pacific and boosts heavy maintenance capabilities in China

Meeting ExecuJet team at ABACE you will find out about at least two important things. First of all - a record year in Asia Pacific. Let's see in In details: fleet additions - three Bombardier Global Expresses, two Challenger and one Gulfstream aircraft added to ExecuJet’s A...


Metrojet strengthens capabilities and expertise

Good news for Isle of Man-registered aircraft owners from Metrojet Limited! It's Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in The Philippines – Metrojet Engineering Clark –  is now able to work on and return to service Isle of Man-registered aircraft. “Metrojet has commenced the building of a new state-of-the-art hangar in Clark to accommodate the growing...

Possibilities at APERTUS are sky high with two new World-class jets

For the first time in China, two brand-new Citation Latitude business jets are now available. It represents next step in fulfilling APERTUS Aviation vision of taking private jet travel to new heights. The collaborationsees APERTUS, which provides high-level charter management services in Asia, working in synergy with Emper in offering a world-class and consistent experience to...

Hongkong Jet, UAS and Honeywell partnership deal at ABACE 2019

Already the the opening day of ABACE 2019 makes you quite busy by reading and discovering latest news and announcements! So here it comes, a partnership deal to be formalised at a signingceremony on the opening day of ABACE 2019 on Tuesday April 16that 2 pm - on UAS booth A123. UAS International Trip Support and Honeywell are joining forces to provide global connecti...

It is showtime for ABACE 2019

It's Showtime for ABACE 2019! Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is hosting 2019 edition of the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition. Are you ready for latest products, services, equipment and announcements in business aviation for Asia? Jus to remind you, ABACE is held each year in partnership with the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) and co-hoste...

Increased Schedule of Education Sessions at ABACE 2019

There is one very important thing to remeber in case you want to get better in what you do... To learn, to find out about new things, improve your knowledges... The upcoming ABACE2019 promises to experience “the most robust education session agenda we’ve ever presented,” according to Brian Koester, NBAA senior manager, flight operations and regulations. “We have...

What you can expect from Click Aviation Network at ABACE 2019

Do you know Click Aviation Network? Back in 2015 the urpose of initiating a connectivity revolution within the aviation industry.Who? A simple answer - Aiham Bader, who had observed a significant deficiency in strong connections among aviation players and other participants. This time, they have something new before ABACE 2019! Our participation in ABACE2019 marks Click&r...

Latest from Daher at AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show

So, what are latest news and updates from daher participation atAERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show ths year? First of all, TBM 940 got a warm welcome for its public debut. And second great news - the sale of a TBM 910 very fast turboprop aircraft in the Model Year 2019 version to a European customer. Let's start by TBM 940! This ninth evolution of the TBM product line is...

World’s Largest and Longest-Range Business Jet debuts in China

First time, first public appearance in China during ABACE 2019... World’s Largest and Longest-Range Business Jet... Yes, that's right - Bombardier Global 7500 will be at the airshow, first time since it entered service! “We are thrilled to have the game-changing Global 7500 aircraft on display at ABACE,” said Khader Mattar, Vice President of Sales for the Mi...

Discover Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro at the Aero Friedrichshafen

For the 4th consecutive year, Sonaca Aircraft will be present at the Aero Friedrichshafen European general aviation exhibition (Germany) to present the glass cockpit version of the Sonaca 200: The "Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro". To ensure the security and longevity of its aircraft, Sonaca Aircraft has chosen to use proven technologies only from certified manufacturers: Rotax engine (Austria...

Welcome The Latest version of Daher “Me & My TBM” application with an enhanced experience for pilots

Welcome the third version of the “Me & My TBM” app! The feedback for users is provided during every phase of a TBM’s flight, from key parameters of the engine and other systems to a full range of statistics accessible wherever the aircraft goes. Enhancements include information updates on aircraft status (fuel, the addition of oil and its consumption, and ba...

New possibilities for aviation companies with Leon Sales

You will agree that every company looks for the way to be more efficient, cost effective, optimized operations. So here is one more solution to find out more about. Meet Leon Software, a provider of management software for the aviation business has released a new version of its flagship product, including a wide range of features designed for increasing an efficiency of sales teams. Leon S...

Dassault Large-Cabin Falcon Line is approaching ABACE 2019

Every business aviation professional should be ready for the final approach of Dassault Falcon Line for ABACE 2019! There are things to see, to learn, to find out and to participate in! Dassault Aviation will showcase its advanced Falcon 8X ultra-long-range trijet at ABACE, also featuring the 8X's popular Falcon 7X sibling. Today, China represent nearly 80% of the 50-p...

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AERO 2027 (April 14–17) saw the formal announcement of Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe by show organisers The Air Charter Association and Business Air News, made during ACE26 at Lo...