The Cessna Citation Latitude might be late in arriving China—it is already certified in 43 countries and has been the most-delivered jet in its midsize category for the last two years —but now it’s here, making its ABACE debut with an order for two from a Chinese customer.
Shanghai is China’s fastest-growing center for business aviation activity, with combined movements at its Hongqiao and Pudong airports setting a record of more than 6,500 in 2017, up 8.3% from the year before.
Asia’s largest aircraft charter and management company, Deer Jet, has rolled out three new products aimed at encouraging new charter clients and rewarding loyal customers with perks and benefits.
Gulfstream is unlikely to lose many sales because of proposed Chinese import tariffs, even if the taxes are indeed implemented, says a consultancy that closely watches the Asian business aircraft market.
The tale of two markets continues for business aviation in Asia Pacific, with a thriving pre-owned market (both buying and selling) but a stable to flat picture for nearly all new aircraft manufacturers except for an ebullient Gulfstream, according to Hong Kong business aviation consultants Asian Sky Group.
SHANGHAI—Customer interest in Gulfstream aircraft at China’s annual business aviation show appears unaffected by threatened import tariffs, says President Mark Burns.
Prescott, Arizona city officials are backing a bid from Boutique Airlines to replace air service lost at Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC) when Great Lakes ended its operations last month.
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.
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.
Universal Aviation Singapore, based at Seletar Airport, has earned accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling program.
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.
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.
