Business Aviation

India suggests changing certain Russian Ka-226T helicopter components to Indian ones

India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) suggested replacing certain Russian components of Ka-226T light multipurpose helicopter by parts made in India, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Russian corporation Rostec Dmitry Shugaev told TASS on Tuesday.

"The Indian partner represented by HAL delivered a prop

Business aviation spend over $305bn on equipment maintenance annually

It has been revealed that business aviation comprising of private and charter jet operators spend at least $305 billion on maintenance of their equipment annually outside the country.

Commercial Aircraft Parts Supplier Up for Sale

Airline spare parts provider Avtec is now up for sale.

Gulfstream Delivers First G650ER into China

Gulfstream Aerospace has handed over a G650ER to Minsheng Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. (MSFL), marking the first factory-direct delivery of the ultra-long-range jet in mainland China. Minsheng’s aircraft is U.S.

SkyQuest KODIAK Sales Announces the Sale of Quest KODIAK 100 Aircraft

Winston-Salem, NC – Monday, March 14, 2016 – SkyQuest International, LLC doing business as SkyQuest KODIAK Sales US, LLC has sold one (1) 2012 Quest KODIAK 100 Aircraft to Grupo DMI of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Weaker international sales drive Boeing and Airbus to India’s growing aviation market

Boeing and Airbus expect Indian airlines to order up to 1,740 jets over the next 20 years, as aircraft manufacturers eye one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets to offset any weaker sales elsewhere. Boeing said on Thursday falling fuel prices, increasing numbers of Indians wealthy enough to travel by air and impro

Rockwell Collins sees tough year for business jet market

Abu Dhabi: Rockwell Collins Inc is forecasting a double digit decline in its corporate jet business this fiscal as uncertainty in China, Russia and Brazil weighs on buyer confidence. The business jet market has struggled to rebound since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and concerns over a slowdown in China and depressed Russ

Business jet makers cite challenges with Indian infrastructure

Business jet manufacturers made a strong showing at this year’s India Aviation show in Hyderabad, although their representatives agreed that infrastructure is putting a brake on the sector’s growth in the subcontinent. Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream and Embraer all had a notable presence at this year’s show, with aircraft

Advanced Technology Services launches business jet parts division

Illinois-based Advanced Technology Services (ATS) is launching a maintenance-related business aimed at the corporate jet market, while also preparing to open a Federal Aviation Administration-certified repair station. The company, which already provides maintenance-related services to a variety of industries, now overhauls an

Airbus upgrades aircraft sale forecast for India

With Indian aviation market registering healthy growth in 2015 and expected to become world's leading emerging market over next 20 years, Airbus has upgraded aircraft sale forecast for India by 300 aircraft. According to Airbus' latest global market forecast for 2015-2034, India will require over 1,600 new passenger and freig