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The Weekly of Business Aviation, July 20, 2015

VOL. 100 NO. 28 July 20, 2015
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Associations

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AirVenture Oshkosh Expects To Draw 500,000 Attendees

Jul 16, 2015
AirVenture, billed as the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” runs July 20-July 26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Suppliers

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Yingling Aviation To Remanufacture Cessna 172s

Jul 17, 2015
Yingling Aviation wants to bring down the cost of flying. So the Wichita company plans to remanufacture and transform older Cessna 172s into “essentially a new aircraft,” Yingling CEO Lynn Nichols said.
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Sluggish Deliveries Force Piper To Cut Production, Workforce

Jul 17, 2015
Piper Aircraft plans to cut aircraft production and its workforce because of weak global demand, the company announced.
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Embraer Delivers 60 Aircraft In 2Q, Posts Record Order Backlog

Jul 16, 2015
Brazil-based Embraer delivered 60 aircraft during this year’s second quarter, including 27 commercial jets and 33 business jets, the company said.
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Precision Castparts To Purchase Composites Horizon

Jul 14, 2015
Precision Castparts Corp. has signed a deal to acquire Composites Horizon from American Industrial Partners, a move that gives Precision Castparts high-temperature composite capabilities.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol Orders First U.S.-Assembled Airbus AStar

Jul 14, 2015
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has ordered the first Airbus H125 AStar produced on the new final assembly line at Airbus Helicopters’ production facility in Columbus, Mississippi.

Intelligence

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Flight Management Systems Demand To Reach $912.2 Million By 2020

Jul 21, 2015
The market for flight management systems is expected to reach $912.2 million by 2020 from $601.36 million in 2014, a new report by MarketsandMarkets…

Regulatory/Legislative

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Third-class Medical Reform Top Issue For Many Pilots

Jul 08, 2015
A bill that would allow thousands of pilots to fly recreationally without having a third-class medical certificate is a major issue with the general aviation crowd, said Jack Pelton, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association and former CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co.
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Pelton says Part 23 Rewrite Is ‘Goodness’ But More Is Needed to Help Older Aircraft

Jul 21, 2015
WICHITA—Safety is a top priority for the aviation industry and a big issue when it comes to its sustainability and growth, says Jack Pelton, former…
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GAMA: EASA’s Move To Simplify Standard Changes To Improve Safety, Reduce Costs

Jul 13, 2015
The European Aviation Safety Agency’s move to simplify standard changes and repairs for general aviation aircraft was praised by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Services

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Yingling Aviation Receives OK To Service Baron, Bonanza Aircraft

Jul 14, 2015
Yingling Aviation, a longtime Cessna affiliate, has expanded its maintenance services to include Beechcraft piston propeller aircraft.
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Greenwich AeroGroup Acquires Airpro Aviation Systems

Jul 15, 2015
Greenwich AeroGroup has acquired Miami-based Airpro Aviation Systems, an FAA-certified repair station specializing in electronics, electrical and mechanical instruments, avionics and accessories.
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Victor Acquires YoungJets Charter Service

Jul 15, 2015
On-demand private jet charter company Victor has acquired YoungJets, a Santa Barbara, California-based private jet charter service provider.

Sounding Board

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Sounding Board: Five Minutes With Honda Aircraft CEO Michimasa Fujino

Jul 14, 2015
For Honda Aircraft founding president and CEO Michimasa Fujino, it’s been a long journey in the development of the HondaJet light business jet. Today, the company is preparing for first deliveries.

Technology

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Cross-Channel Electric Aircraft Flights Spur Controversy

Jul 13, 2015
Airbus’s electric-powered E-fan demonstrator has made a successful crossing of the English Channel, but its efforts were beaten by an enterprising French aviator.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Civil Helicopter Accidents Fall 28% In First Six Months Of 2015

Jul 14, 2015
The accident rate for civil helicopters dropped 28% in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period a year ago. The rate has been cut in half when compared to 2006, according to the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Explosion At Zodiac Aerospace Facility Injures Five

Jul 21, 2015
An explosion at Zodiac Aerospace’s facility July 14 in Newport, Washington, injured five people and lifted large pieces of machinery and an entire…
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True Blue Power Offers New Lithium Battery For Experimental Aircraft At AirVenture

Jul 21, 2015
True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument in Wichita, is highlighting its new TEX16 lithium-ion main ship battery designed specifically…
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Air Capital Interiors Receives FAA Repair Station Certificate

Jul 21, 2015
Air Capital Interiors in Wichita has received its FAA repair station certificate for maintenance, repair and refurbishment of aircraft interior…
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Bell Helicopter Adds New Products to Aeronautical Accessories Brand

Jul 21, 2015
Bell Helicopter’s Aeronautical and Accessories brand is now a distributor of the Bell 407GX Electronic Standby Attitude Indicator Installation kit, a…
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Private Charter Provider Set Jet To Begin Daily Flights From Los Angeles to NYC

Jul 21, 2015
Set Jet, a membership-based, private jet charter program, will begin daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles to New York City through Teterboro, New Jersey, and White Plains, New York. Set Jet will provide the flights on Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft configured with 25 VIP seats for $1,000 per month and $3,300 one way. Flights will feature five-star meal service, complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and premium snacks. It will also offer a private suite in the aft cabin from $15,000 and $25,000 one way, subject to demand and availability.
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Associated Air Center Gains Approval To Maintain Brazilian-Registered VIP Planes

Jul 21, 2015
Associated Air Center has obtained Agencia Nacional De Aviacao Civil 145 repair station certification from the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority…
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Banyan Air Service Expands Fort Lauderdale Maintenance Operations

Jul 21, 2015
Banyan Air Service has expanded its maintenance operations at its Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport location. It has added a second shift to provide extended maintenance services seven days a week. The new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It employs 44 maintenance technicians and support staff and is recruiting for additional positions.
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EagleMed, Med-Trans Corp. Merge

Jul 21, 2015
Air Medical Group Holdings is merging its EagleMed and Med-Trans Corp. air medical transport subsidiaries under the Med-Trans FAA 135 operation. The…
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FlightSafety Enhances Training For Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies

Jul 21, 2015
FlightSafety is building Level D qualified full-flight simulators for single-engine helicopters operated by law enforcement and other public safety…
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Bell Helicopter’ Singapore Service Center Receives Authority For Australian Bell 412s

Jul 21, 2015
Bell Helicopter’s Singapore Service Center has received approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia to perform maintenance and…
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Genesys Aerosystems Beginning Process To Earn STC For Autopilot System

Jul 21, 2015
Genesys Aerosystems is beginning the process to earn an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for the retrofit installation of the HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on Robinson R66 turbine helicopters. The system reduces single-pilot workload and provides “hands-off” control of the aircraft in all modes of flight.
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Ducommun Wins 737 MAX Contract

Jul 21, 2015
Ducommun has been awarded a contract from Spirit AeroSystems to produce titanium auxiliary power unit exhaust fairing assemblies for the Boeing 737…
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AMAC Aerospace Switzerland Completes First B747-8i In VVIP Configuration

Jul 21, 2015
AMAC Aerospace Switzerland has completed and returned to service its first B747-8i in a VVIP project configuration. It was a two-year project. The…
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Beringer Aero Receives STC For Diamond DA42 Wheel And Brake System

Jul 21, 2015
Beringer Aero of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has completed a three-wheel supplemental type certificate for the Diamond DA42 light twin aircraft. The wheel…

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Jul 21, 2015
KAMAN Model K-1200 helicopters. [Docket No. FAA-2014-0758 Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-062-AD Amendment 39-18202; AD 2015-14-04] – adopts a new…

Appointments

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Appointments

Jul 21, 2015
John Di Bert has joined Bombardier as senior vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Pierre Alary, who is retiring after 17 years with…

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Jul 21, 2015
Aug. 11-13—12th Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) , http://10times.com/labace-saopaulo Aug. 25—9th Asia…