“ABACE appears to have met or exceeded everyone’s expectations,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The industry continues to see opportunities in the region, as illustrated in part by the introduction of two aircraft models displayed for the first time in China. We were also pleased with the strong support for general aviation shown by government leaders here. Clearly, there continues to be enormous potential for business aviation in China, and across Asia.”

Jet Aviation has signed three new aircraft management agreements in Asia in the past six months. These include a Global 6000 and two Gulfstream G650, all of which are based in Hong Kong. The company currently manages 33 aircraft in Asia.

Hong Kong business aviation consulting company Asian Sky Group (ASG) has just completed the successful delivery of a pre-owned Gulfstream G550 from the US to a China-based client.

From the moment of initial interest in purchasing an aircraft to the final delivery and entry into service, ASG provided all the necessary services and assistance to the client to ensure a successful transaction. This included locating the most suitable aircraft available through extensive market analysis and research, utilizing ASG’s in-house counsel for all legal and contractual matters, aircraft inspections, and finally, closing and delivery.

Supported by the British Business and General Aviation Association, The ‘Time to Rethink Business Aviation’ evening event, (18:00 and 20:00 hrs), will examine the current challenges in the industry, including the lack of clarity over changing political landscapes; the need to remain attractive as an employment sector; being at the forefront in environmental improvement and securing access to key airports.  It will also consider how the industry can overcome barriers to growth.

ASD Avia Consulting is pleased to announce that it has worked with the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) to successfully complete the IS-BAH (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling) accreditation for Execujet´s Brussels Fixed Base Operation.

“Our Asia-Pacific fleet grew by 25 aircraft in 2016 and is now well over 300,” said Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream Product Support. “Strong customer response to our aircraft over the past several years in the region, especially Greater China, has resulted in us building a significant support presence there, which we enhance and supplement whenever possible. As always, we are committed to providing our customers first-class support throughout their Gulfstream ownership experience.”

Locally owned and based Aviation Management Services (Cayman) Ltd. (AMS) announced today that it has completed the reaccreditation of William Mermelstein to conduct Conformity audits for organizations wishing to gain or maintain there is-BAO registration.

“As a support spoke to Jet Aviation’s major Maintenance and Completions Center in Basel, our facility in Vienna provides much-needed maintenance support to aircraft owners and operators in Eastern Europe, where approximately 10 percent of all N-registered aircraft in EMEA and Asia are based or operating,” says Hakan Tin, managing director of Jet Aviation’s MRO and FBO facility in Vienna.

Clay Lacy Aviation has added ADS-B Out to its FANS 1/A+ STC for Gulfstream GIV, GIV-SP and GV business jets. This STC complies with the January 1, 2020 mandates for ADS-B Out and FANS 1/A+.

Pentastar Aviation has been issued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST04188CH for certification of compatibility of wireless data technologies on Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G350/G450) series aircraft. Award of this STC allows operators to approve the use of Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) onboard aircraft with wireless networks or Wi-Fi hot spots for their passengers.

Geneva Airpark's covered parking activities for business jets and associated range of services once again registered an increase in 2016, despite a slowdown in traffic generated by business aviation that has been going on for several years at Geneva Airport.

Exclusive Air, a charter brokerage company based in Nashua, NH, serving the Northeast U.S. and worldwide, announced today the celebration of 25 years providing clients with personalized aircraft charter services.

The first jointly hosted African Business Aviation Association Regional Symposium and Nigerian Business Aviation Conference highlighted the need for regional stakeholders to collaborate to make real change happen. At the end of the two-day event, held at the Eko Hotel Lagos, 24 and 25 March, Segun Demuren CEO of local organisers EAN Aviation, pledged to form and launch a new Nigerian business aviation organisation within 90 days. Work has already begun on forming the administration and board of the AfBAA Nigeria Chapter which will be launched by July.

NBAA creates a resource with information you need to plan a flight to Cuba.

Gainjet is pleased to announce the launch of Medevac service

Short Hills Aviation Services is the proud recipient of the NJAA Excellence in Business Aviation Award!

TAG Farnborough Airport is the UK’s only dedicated business aviation airport and a key gateway to London. The airport offers bespoke services and state-of-the-art facilities, and continues to set new standards in the business aviation market.

With the need to authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before Sept. 30 of this year, a host of general aviation association leaders joined together to send letters to House and Senate transportation leaders underscoring “real and long-standing concerns” regarding a concept being pushed by some big airlines regarding air traffic control (ATC).

"The Challenger 604 that we installed the FANS in was the first one ever delivered to a customer back in 1995 and is the oldest one still flying,” said Blake Hogge, senior manager, Avionics Sales, at Jet Aviation in St. Louis.

Executive Fliteways is proud to have been one of the first FAR Part 135 companies to accept the challenge of attaining IAS registry. The ACSF audit process enabled us to develop an inclusive, cohesive and comprehensive Safety Management System that has been embraced by our employees and appreciated by our clients. The process of maintaining IAS registry helps us to maintain our focus on safety and the quality of the services that we provide the public.

As the client’s advisor, ASG will assist in overseeing the entire completion project, providing coordination between the aircraft owner and the completion manager, design house and outfitting facility. This oversight will be provided from start to finish of the project and include contract negotiations, design, green aircraft delivery, engineering, certification, manufacturing, procurement, the installation phases of the cabin monuments, final inspection and completed delivery.