- CAAC to Issue Financial Support Policies on General Aviation, Cargo Transport[Apr. 07, 2012]
It is learnt from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) that, in order to serve the development of the aviation industry, the CAAC financial support policies on general aviation, cargo transport, energy saving & emission reduction, technological innovation, sustainable security as well as airworthiness accreditation capability-building will be unveiled soon.
- Australia: Salisbury Council Welcomes Revised Parafield Airport Master Plan[Mar. 26, 2012]
Salisbury Council says it is ready to work with Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) on growth of Parafield Airport.
- Eurocopter Takes the Lead at ABACE 2012[Mar. 27, 2012]
Eurocopter will exhibit in the 2012 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) held in Shanghai from March 27-29, with two of its most popular helicopter models for business aviation on display - one AS350 B3 Ecureuil on static display and one mock-up of its light twin-engine EC135 at Stand No. P616.
- Growing GE Aviation's Business & General Aviation in China[Mar. 27, 2012]
GE is expanding its presence in the business and general aviation industry in China.
- Cessna and AVIC Join Forces to Develop General and Business Aviation in China[Mar. 23, 2012]
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are signing two strategic agreements to jointly develop general and business aviation in the People's Republic of China. The agreements together pave the way for a range of business jets, utility single-engine turboprops and single-engine piston aircraft to be manufactured and certified in China.
- Service Center Launched for Private Jets[Mar. 21, 2012]
The mainland's first fixed-base operator service for private jets was launched in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, last week, which insiders called a breakthrough in the second year of China's reform of airspace management.
- Chinese Private Jet Dealer's Sales Take Off[Mar. 19, 2012]
The impressive sales of a south China private jet dealer just four days into the company's existence have reaffirmed the growing appetite of the country's super-rich for luxury air travel despite strict government restrictions in the sector.
- Eurocopter to Expand Production in Germany: CEO[Mar. 17, 2012]
Eurocopter, the world's largest maker of helicopters for civilian use, plans to expand its production in Germany, German weekly magazine Wirtschafts Woche reported, citing Chief Executive Lutz Bertling.
- Xiamen Airport Starts Official Running of RNP System[Mar. 14, 2012]
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport has started the official operation of its RNP (Required Navigation Performance) system from March 8th. Airlines with relevant qualifications can fly RNP landing or departure from the airport, reports Xiamen Daily.
- China to Conduct Low-Altitude Airspace Reform Nationalwide by 2015[Mar. 13, 2012]
China has selected the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi and Hubei as trial areas for low-altitude airspace reform, which will be expanded to other regions of the country in the future, though it is unclear when Beijing will be on the list.