LABACE Convention News 2017

João Moutinho, CEO of Vulcanair Brazil
Aug 16, 2017 - 10:57 AM
Vulcanair Brazil Prepares for P68 Assembly
Local dealer for Italy's Vulcanair says customers prefer to pick their aircraft up new from a factory rather than ferry them to South America.

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Aug 16, 2017 - 2:10 PM
Confidence High Despite Rain at LABACE
Aviation in Latin America is looking up. WIth a presidential election next year in Brazil, perhaps LABACE 2018 will see brisk sales activity.
Aug 15, 2017 - 5:12 PM
HondaJet Gets Brazlian Nod
In 2015, Honda Aircraft appointed Lider Aviacão as its exclusive dealer to provide sales, service and support for customers in Brazil.
Setting its sights beyond Brazil’s borders, Pilatus has found success with sales of its PC-12 turboprop single. Its PC-24 jet promises to be even more popular once it’s certified.
Aug 15, 2017 - 3:06 PM
Pilatus Sales Buck Trend in Latin America
Swiss manufacturer's agent for the Latin American region, Synerjet, has achieved considerable success with the PC-12 and PC-24.
Falcon 900 winglets
Aug 15, 2017 - 1:24 PM
Brazil Approves API's Falcon 900 Blended Winglets
Aviation Partners, Inc. has specilized in the design of advanced winglets to reduce drag and increase range
Denali rendering
Aug 15, 2017 - 12:13 PM
Cessna's Denali Is On its Way
Textron expects to fly its Cessna Denali prototype next year, an aircraft that marries 21st century aircraft design technology with an all-new powerplant
BBJ Max family
Aug 15, 2017 - 11:56 AM
MAX 7 Could Be Leading BBJ Model
Boeing Buisness Jets has sold 250 airliner-derived aircraft into the VIP/corporate market, and hopes its new BBJ MAX 7 will build on the company's success
The Kodiak’s optional cargo pod holds 750 pounds (340 kg) and costs less than two knots of airspeed. Oversize tires are also available.
Aug 15, 2017 - 10:45 AM
Kodiak Focuses on Key Markets
Kodiak Aircraft do Brasil became the local sales representative for the single-engine Kodiak in April, and is securing interest from many operators.
MAGA bus
Aug 14, 2017 - 3:43 PM
MAGA Bus is Brazil's First Mobile Bombardier Service Facility
MAGA Aviation has just completed a large servicing vehicle based which can service Bombardier AOG situations.
Aug 12, 2017 - 7:11 PM
New Products Help Gulfstream Weather Demand Dip
Full-year deliveries expected to match last year’s total, executives say.
The parapublic market is looking up for Leonardo in the region. The State of Rio Grande do Sul operates this AW119Kx, the first to use that model for the role.
Aug 12, 2017 - 4:44 PM
Leonardo Banks On New Model Appeal in South America
Orders from military, parapublic and civil operators boost the company's confidence in the region.

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BBJ Max family
Aug 15, 2017 - 11:56 AM
MAX 7 Could Be Leading BBJ Model
Boeing Buisness Jets has sold 250 airliner-derived aircraft into the VIP/corporate market, and hopes its new BBJ MAX 7 will build on the company's success
Aug 15, 2017 - 11:32 AM
MedAire/Aerosafety Receive Medical Kit Approval in Brazil
Gaining approval for kits is not straight forward and they have previously had to be provided from the U.S.
Amac’s BBJ Interior
Aug 15, 2017 - 11:24 AM
Cabin Comforts in the Spotlight
OEMs and MROs display the latest in interior design stylings and upgrade options.
The Kodiak’s optional cargo pod holds 750 pounds (340 kg) and costs less than two knots of airspeed. Oversize tires are also available.
Aug 15, 2017 - 10:45 AM
Kodiak Focuses on Key Markets
Kodiak Aircraft do Brasil became the local sales representative for the single-engine Kodiak in April, and is securing interest from many operators.
Well established in Latin America with close to 700 jets in service, Bombardier Business Jets has delivered its first Challenger 350 in Argentina.
Aug 15, 2017 - 10:20 AM
Bombardier Ships First CL350 for Argentinian Customer
The 350 is an upgraded Challenger 300 with a new wing, more powerful Honeywell HTF7350 engines, larger windows and redesigned interior.
The Rockwell Collins fiberoptic Venue cabin management system provides cutting edge connectivity and displays. It is currently installed in more than 1,000 business jets.
Aug 15, 2017 - 9:25 AM
Rockwell Collins Showcases Cabin Technology
Avionics and communications giant Rockwell Collins is displaying a range of its business aircraft solutions at LABACE, including its CASP service plans
Aug 15, 2017 (All day)
LABACE 2017 Day 1
Don’t blink, or this A109 Power might be sold before you have a chance to see it. Gualter Helicopters has already sold two of five rotorcraft it planned to display.
Aug 14, 2017 - 4:56 PM
Gualter Helicopters Aims To Sell 30 Rotorcraft Per Year
Gaulter sells two helis en route to LABACE and believes things are looking up, at last.
MAGA bus
Aug 14, 2017 - 3:43 PM
MAGA Bus is Brazil's First Mobile Bombardier Service Facility
MAGA Aviation has just completed a large servicing vehicle based which can service Bombardier AOG situations.
Aug 14, 2017 - 2:18 PM
P&WC Expands Oil Analysis Technology Coverage
The debris-monitoring technology, introduced earlier this year on the PW306A engine, is now offered for the PW617 and many models in the PT6A series.