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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LABACE 2017
Aug 14, 2017 - 1:20 PM
LABACE Might Mark Upturn in Brazil Bizav
Organizers express tempered optimism.
People gathered in Embraer lounge
Aug 14, 2017 - 12:51 PM
FBOs are Jewels in Sorocaba's Crown
Two FBOs at Brazil's Sorocaba Airport provide traditional services for business jets visiting the São Paolo area.
Aug 14, 2017 - 12:31 PM
Bombardier Expands Approvals for Brazil Service Facility
MAGA Aviation is now factory authorized to work on Global Express and Global 5000 bizjets.
Aug 14, 2017 - 11:42 AM
Bombardier Lands First Learjet 75 Customer in Brazil
The Bombardier business jet fleet in Latin America currently includes more than 510 Learjets and some 175 Challengers and Globals.
Aug 14, 2017 - 10:38 AM
P&WC Names Rico Taxi Aéreo as Second Brazilian DMF
Rico, which is based in Manaus, Amazonas, will offer services for PT6A engines which power Cessna Caravan and Embraer Bandeirante aircraft.
Embraer's Legacy 650E
Aug 14, 2017 - 10:00 AM
Embraer Headlines LABACE with Legacy 650E
Brazilian airframer Embraer is determined to make a splash at its home airshow as it celebrates its 48th anniversary later this week.
Aug 14, 2017 - 8:46 AM
Minas Aeroclube Seeks New Markets at LABACE
The club provides private and commercial pilot and flight instructor and aerobatics courses.
Aug 14, 2017 - 6:50 AM
Museum Spotlights Embraer Designs
The Museu da Casa Brasileira exhibit highlights Brazilian aviation from 1709 through the present.
Sea bass papillote with red onions, black olives, sauteé moniác and chives.
Aug 13, 2017 - 12:53 PM
Marcia’s Catering Brings Fine Taste to LABACE
Show’s Brazil-based official caterer is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Baby Beef Rubaiyat, Avenida Brigadeiro, Faria Lima, 2954
Aug 13, 2017 - 8:15 AM
Step Outside the Bubble for a Local Taste
A number of tasty offerings are available not far from the LABACE venue.