- Business Jet Industry Looks to 2012 for Growth[Oct. 08, 2011]
The business jet industry is expecting 2012 to mark its first year of growth in deliveries since the financial downturn, but more pain could still be ahead for the low end of the segment that has been hardest hit.
- Dassault CEO Sees No Business Jet Pickup Yet[Sep. 05, 2011]
The head of Dassault Aviation said there was still no notable pickup in the business jet market, although the second-hand market had thawed slightly.
- Hawker Beechcraft's Regional Headquarters in Beijing Actively Develops North Asia Market[Aug. 23, 2011]
In order to maintain a leading position and further develop the North Asia market, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), a world-leading manufacturer of business, special mission, light attack and trainer aircraft, today announced the establishment of its new regional headquarters office in Beijing for the North Asia region, which covers mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Furthermore, it has increased its investment in the fast-growing Chinese market by adding local employees and strengthening its sales and marketing network in region.
- China's Deer Jet to Separate from Beijing Capital Airlines[Aug. 17, 2011]
HNA Group sets to hive off Beijing Capital Airlines's business aviation service, as domestic business aviation market is booming.
- China's Deer Jet Wins ARGUS Platinum Rating[Aug. 17, 2011]
China's largest business jet operator Deer Jet was awarded ARGUS Platinum Rating certificate on Tuesday, the highest recognition of the global business aviation industry for an airline's operational performance.
- BBA Aviation Sees H2 Growth Despite Global Fears[Aug. 05, 2011]
British aircraft services firm BBA Aviation Plc shrugged off global growth fears and expects a continued recovery in its markets on the back of increased flying activity helping second half.
- Embraer, China Minsheng Ink Deal for 20 Jets[Jul. 19, 2011]
Brazil's Embraer signed an agreement on Tuesday to sell as many as 20 executive jets to China Minsheng Banking Co., marking what may be the first deal for planes from its factory in China.
- Boeing Business Jets Marks Anniversary with Delivery to Deer Jet Airlines[Jul. 15, 2011]
Boeing today marked the 15th anniversary of Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) with the delivery of a BBJ to Deer Jet Airlines of Beijing. This is the third of four BBJs for the airline.
- Malaysia Carrier AirAsia Closing in on Japan Budget Airline Deal: Official[Jul. 16, 2011]
Southeast Asia's largest budget carrier AirAsia said Friday it was close to a landmark deal that will see it partner with Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) to launch a new low-cost airline. "We are almost there," a senior AirAsia official told AFP.
- Cessna in Talks with China's AVIC[Jul. 12, 2011]
Cessna, the leading light and mid-size business jet manufacturer, is in talks with Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to jointly develop the mainland market, as it bets an increasing number of buyers will see private jets as more than a high-altitude sports car.