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The Weekly of Business Aviation, September 29, 2014

VOL. 99 NO. 13 September 29, 2014
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Intelligence

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Intelligence: APEC Transportation Working Group Conducting Study

Sep 29, 2014
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Working Group is undertaking a study to develop data on business aircraft, operations and available infrastructure. The working group agreed to the study during a recent meeting in Hong Kong as it looks to take steps to foster the industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The National Business Aviation Association is encouraged by the move, saying it further demonstrates the committee’s commitment to business aviation.

Associations

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Bob Hoover To Receive Wright Trophy

Sep 29, 2014
The National Aeronautic Association is presenting the 2014 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, one of the highest honors in aviation and aerospace, to…

Research/Development

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Explorer Launches ‘Flying Classroom’ World Tour With Hawker 400XP

Sep 29, 2014
National Geographic explorer Barrington Irving last week launched a three-continent tour using a Hawker 400XP that will serve as a “Flying Classroom…

Appointments

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Appointments

Sep 29, 2014
JEFF KREIDE was appointed vice president, final-phase engineering for Gulfstream Aerospace. Kreide will steer final-phase engineering activities in…

Business Aviation Briefs

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Business Aviation Briefs: Garmin Wins OK For AOA System For GA Aircraft

Sep 29, 2014
Garmin has received approval for its angle of attack (AOA) system for a range of general aviation aircraft. Garmin has begun shipment of the systems,…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Nextant Expands 400XTi Sales In New Zealand, Russia

Sep 29, 2014
Nextant continues to expand its international reach with the 400XTi with new sales to customers in New Zealand and Russia. The sale to a New Zealand…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Bell Helicopter Receives More Orders for 505 Jet Ranger X

Sep 29, 2014
Bell Helicopter has received another round of orders for its new 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter, announcing commitments for 14 of the aircraft. Bell…
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Business Aviation Briefs: NATA Expands Safety 1st Program

Sep 29, 2014
The National Air Transportation Association has expanded its Safety 1st Program offerings to include RA Check and Self-Fueling & Ramp Safety…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Bristow Accepts First Sikorsky S-92 Helo For U.K. Search And Rescue

Sep 29, 2014
Bristow has accepted the first of 11 Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to be used on an 11-year U.K. government search and rescue contract. The first S-92…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Aspen Avionics Wins FAA OK For Trials Of ESV System

Sep 29, 2014
Aspen Avionics received FAA approval for trials of its Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) system. Aspen is providing free 10-hour trials of ESV to…
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Business Aviation Briefs: GA Groups Hope To Block Bill Allowing Missouri Airport To Close

Sep 29, 2014
Four general aviation groups are hoping to thwart legislation introduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) to enable St. Clair Municipal Airport …

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Sep 29, 2014
APEX Model R3000/160 airplanes [Docket No. FAA-2014-0647; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-027-AD; Amendment 39-17967; AD 2014-18-03] – Supersedes an…

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Sep 29, 2014
Upcoming Events Oct. 4-7—ACI-NA 2015 Annual Conference & Exhibition, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Long Beach, California, www.aci…

Regulatory/Legislative

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DOT IG Stirs Questions Over ADS-B Mandate

Sep 29, 2014
A critical Department of Transportation Inspector General report on ADS-B is drawing mixed reaction from industry, showing a divide among…
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FAA Approves UAV Use For Moviemaking

Sep 29, 2014
The FAA has granted six aerial photo and video operators permission to use small unmanned aircraft (UAVs) for filming on closed sets through a…
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Europe Focuses On Improving GA Regs

Sep 29, 2014
European leaders are stressing their commitment to improving regulations to foster growth in the general aviation industry, as well as facilitating…

Programs

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Airbus To Help Aerion Design Supersonic Design Jet

Sep 29, 2014
Airbus is to help startup Aerion with the design, manufacture and certification of a supersonic business jet, aiming for availability of the $100…
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Embraer Nears FAA Certification For Legacy 500

Sep 29, 2014
Embraer is anticipating FAA certification of its new Legacy 500 midsize aircraft within days and expects to make the first delivery to a U.S…
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First Super Tucano Accepted Into U.S. Air Force

Sep 29, 2014
After years of bitter competitions, Embraer has finally established a U.S. foothold for production of defense systems stateside with the rollout of…

Operations

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NetJets Cleared To Launch Charter Operations In China

Sep 29, 2014
NetJets is to begin providing charter services in China following receipt of an air operator’s certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of…

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