- General Aviation Airports to Boom in East China[Apr. 25, 2011]
More airports specializing in general aviation will be built in East China to meet growing demand for private jets and small business planes, with the first possibly located in Shanghai's Fengxian district, according to the China General Aviation Association (CGAA).
- 3 News Briefings on 2011 Civil Aviation & Media Communications Forum[Apr. 22, 2011]
2011 Civil Aviation & Media Communications Forum, hosted by CARNOC.com (Civil Aviation Resource Net of China), is to release three News Briefings today.
- China's AVIC International Completes U.S. Acquisition Deal[Apr. 21, 2011]
China's AVIC International Holding Corporation announced on Wednesday that it has consummated the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. and Teledyne Mattituck Services, Inc. from their parent company Teledyne Technologies Incorporated.
- S. Korea to Allow Carter flight from North: Report[Apr. 21, 2011]
South Korea is expected to give former US President Jimmy Carter rare approval to fly directly to Seoul after visiting the North Korean capital Pyongyang next week, a report said Thursday.
- Aircraft Manufacturers Eye Chinese Opportunities[Apr. 14, 2011]
Encouraged by China's promise of a gradual opening of its low-altitude airspace, jet manufacturers have started to shift their focus to China's general aviation market, which is expected to grow 10-fold in the next five years.
- China to Introduce 1,000 General Aviation Aircraft During the 12th Five-year Plan Period[Apr. 12, 2011]
China's civil aviation regulator declares to accelerate the development of general aviation sector during the country's 12th Five-year Plan Period. China is expected to introduce another 1,000 general aviation aircraft and establish 3 to 5 key general aviation enterprises by 2015.
- Pilot Killed in Helicopter Crash[Apr. 12, 2011]
A Sabah Air helicopter crashed in the town square, killing its pilot, after flying Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his entourage here.
- Chapman Freeborn Targets China's Soaring Corporate Sector[Apr. 06, 2011]
The world's largest aircraft charter broker Chapman Freeborn has announced a major drive to open up the international private jet market for China's thriving corporate sector.
- US Eyes New Air Services Talks with China in August[Mar. 31, 2011]
The US, which on Wednesday commemorated the signing of its 100th open skies air services accord, is eyeing agreements with countries that have yet to sign such pacts, most notably China, Mexico, Russia and the Dominican Republic, according to a State Dept. official.
- China Buying U.S. Aviation Firms[Mar. 22, 2011]
In the past year, China has been "snapping up" U.S. general aviation companies, including a recent deal to buy cash-strapped Cirrus Aircraft, an aviation consultant noted in a recent report.