LABACE Convention News 2014

Aug 14, 2014 - 3:57 PM
New Airports Promise to Catalyse Bizav Growth in Brazil
Airport development policy in Brazil threatens to push business aviation out of regional airports, as the country’s government favors airlines.

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Aug 13, 2014 - 1:54 PM
AgustaWestland Showcases Trio of Helicopters
AgustaWestland’s LABACE display features an AW109 Power, a Grand New and an AW169 mockup.
Aug 13, 2014 - 12:00 PM
Bombardier Is Well Represented In Static Display
The Canadian airframer has brought four aircraft to LABACE, including one making its first Brazilian appearance.
Aug 13, 2014 - 10:15 AM
Helibras “Blue Line” Status Will Streamline Support
Customers of Helibras will benefit from it having the new Blue Line clearance status as processing customs clearance will be reduce from 5 days down to 1.
Aug 13, 2014 - 12:40 AM
MAGnificent 429 On Display at LABACE Show
Italian-designed interior combines luxury and functionality
With a new five-blade Hartzell propeller leading the way, Daher-Socata’s TBM 900 is a winner. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Aug 13, 2014 - 12:20 AM
Algar Aviation Shows TBM 900 At LABACE
Winglets, a new tail-cone, a vertical tailfin strake and a five-blade composite propeller distinguish the TBM 900.
Aug 12, 2014 - 2:20 AM
Air Elite Network Inducts First Latin American FBO
Aerocardal in Santiago, Chile is named as the first FBO in South America to meet the World Fuel Service-backed group’s standards.
CIRRUS VISION SJ50
Aug 11, 2014 - 5:27 PM
Business aircraft buyers have plenty to choose from
Buying a business aircraft is a complicated process with numerous factors to consider.
Bell’s Model 505 Jet Ranger X
Aug 11, 2014 - 1:00 AM
Jet Ranger X Makes First Brazil Appearance
Heir apparent to the legacy JetRanger shows great promise in filling multiple roles
Aug 11, 2014 - 12:50 AM
Aviation Partners Gets ANAC Falcon 50 Winglet Approval
Brazil’s civil aviation authority validates the aftermarket manufacturer’s latest supplemental type certificate for Dassault aircraft.
Aug 13, 2014 - 2:45 PM
LABACE 2014 - Static
Bright lights; exciting nights. The static display at LABACE 2014 looks scintillating in the evening hours.

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Aug 13, 2014 - 2:45 PM
LABACE 2014 - Static
Bright lights; exciting nights. The static display at LABACE 2014 looks scintillating in the evening hours.
Aug 13, 2014 - 10:00 AM
LABACE 2014 - Opening Day
With Latin America becoming ever more important as a business aviation market, the annual LABACE show continues to expand its influence on the industry.
Aug 11, 2014 - 6:30 PM
LABACE 2014 - Set Up
This year's LABACE show in São Paulo, Brazil, sees a general aviation market that is growing, yet facing economic and political obstacles.

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Aug 13, 2014 - 1:30 AM
Broker Has High Hopes For Latin America, Despite Barriers
Jetcraft sees more transactions across Latin America, although the region is still far from user-friendly from the industry’s perspective.
Quest Aircraft expects its Kodiak turboprop single will perform well in a number of roles in Latin America, including meeting transportation needs for vacationing city-dwellers. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Aug 13, 2014 - 1:00 AM
Kodiak Answers Latin America’s Call For Versatility
Quest Aircraft do Brasil is the local distributor for the Kodiak aircraft.
Aug 13, 2014 - 12:40 AM
MAGnificent 429 On Display at LABACE Show
Italian-designed interior combines luxury and functionality
With a new five-blade Hartzell propeller leading the way, Daher-Socata’s TBM 900 is a winner. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Aug 13, 2014 - 12:20 AM
Algar Aviation Shows TBM 900 At LABACE
Winglets, a new tail-cone, a vertical tailfin strake and a five-blade composite propeller distinguish the TBM 900.
Aug 13, 2014 - 12:10 AM
Brazilian Garmin Users To Get Iridium Satcom Connections
Satcom Direct is to provide Iridium satellite communications service through Garmin’s Connext system.
Rockwell Collins Venue Cabin
Aug 12, 2014 - 6:20 PM
BJT Cabin Electronics Manufacturers 2014
A business aircraft cabin wouldn’t be complete without a full range of electronics.
Dassault Falcon Jet brought its flagship 7X (foreground) and 2000LXS/S models to LABACE, highlighting the airframer’s conviction that Latin America is an important market. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Aug 12, 2014 - 6:00 PM
Dassault Expands Support for Growing Latin American Market
Dassault sees continued growth of its fleet in Latin America and is expanding its maintenance facility in Sorocaba to support this.
Aug 12, 2014 - 2:00 PM
Phenom Leads Embraer’s Sales Charge
Despite a slow year in Brazil, Embraer believes its overall market share is growing again.
Aug 12, 2014 - 9:00 AM
UTP is Leading Source For Overhauled Engines
United Turbine Parts specializes in supplying overhauled PW100 and PT6 engines and components.
Celebrating ANAC certification of the Legacy 500 are (left to right) Embraer CEO Marco Túlio Pellegrini; Mauro Kern, Embraer executive v-p of technology and engineering; and ANAC officials Dino Ishikura and Marcelo Pacheco dos Guaranys. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Aug 12, 2014 - 8:00 AM
Approved Legacy 500 Set For Service Entry
Brazilian authorities have issued certification for Embraer’s Legacy 500 and the new midsized jet should enter service in September.