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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Falcon 8X
Aug 11, 2017 - 6:48 PM
Falcon 8X Fleet Grows To Four Aircraft in Brazil
Brazil and Mexico have been bright spots in the Latin American market.
airport, private jets
Aug 11, 2017 - 5:33 PM
Capacity Increases at Brazil's Airports
Despite a temporary slowdown in growth, the nation is investing in infrastructure for when the economy improves.
Aug 10, 2017 - 1:17 PM
Embraer Counters Flat Market Demand With Focus On Value
OEM seeking differentiation through product, service enhancements.
Aug 10, 2017 - 12:32 PM
Foley: Bizav Market Has Bottomed Out in Latin America
Data from Amstat indicates that fleet of private aircraft in the region grew by 1 percent over the 12 months ending June 30.
Aug 10, 2017 - 7:59 AM
SD Offers Brazil Connectivity and Training
Satcom Direct is celebrating 20 years in which it has played a central role in revolutionising cabin connectivity for business aircraft.
Aug 10, 2017 - 7:30 AM
São Paulo Privatizes Five GA Airports
The contract covers airport improvements.
Brazilian Ballooning Championships
Aug 9, 2017 - 7:16 PM
Varied Groups Support Brazil Aviation
A number of organizations represent the industry's varied, and sometimes conflicting, interests.
Banyan Air Services is home to some 150 turbine-powered aircraft.
Aug 9, 2017 - 3:04 PM
Banyan Sees Ups and Downs in Region
The Florida-based aviation services company has become well-known as a maintenance provider to Latin American business aircraft operators.
Aug 9, 2017 - 12:14 PM
TruAtlantic Gets Pair of Learjet STCs from ANAC
Granted to TruAtlantic Manufacturing, the STCs cover new fairings on the Lear 60 and disabling the thrust reversers on the Lear 35/36.
Aug 8, 2017 - 9:40 AM
Prosecutors Push Back against Annex 13
Safety, not punishment, is the key to investigations, the industry contends.
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