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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Aug 12, 2017 - 7:54 PM
Airbus Testing São Paulo Per-seat Helicopter Service
The Voom helicopter service in São Paulo helps travelers bypass endlessly congested roadways.
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.
Sikorsky S-92
Aug 12, 2017 - 2:49 PM
New Helo Programs Provide Boost for JSSI in Latin America
JSSI is introducting its new Sikorsky S-76 and S-92 programs to the Latin America market.
Aug 12, 2017 - 11:18 AM
Vulcanair Targets Brazil Market with P68R Twin
The twin-engine P68R has many uses for operations in Brazil, from flight training to efficient transport.
Aug 12, 2017 - 10:49 AM
World Fuel Opens Trip Support Office in Mexico
Office can now provide flight planning and trip support to Mexican operators flying internationally and all operators flying into Mexico and Latin America.
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Aug 12, 2017 - 10:28 AM
Bell Sees Latin American Rebound
Seeds planted years ago are starting to bear fruit.
Aug 12, 2017 - 9:42 AM
Textron Emphasizing Execution Across Product Lines
Latin American market presence expanding for both fixed-wing, rotorcraft
Aug 12, 2017 - 9:29 AM
Phoenix East Aviation Has Deep Roots in Brazil
Airlines are facing a "tsunami of retirements" that could mean many opportunities for new pilots learning to fly at Phoenix East Aviation.
Stephane Leroy
Aug 12, 2017 - 9:16 AM
Bombardier Sees Improvement in Local Market
The Canadian airframer has observed an uptick in business aviation activity and interest in some long dormant countries.