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The Weekly of Business Aviation, September 19, 2016

VOL. 101 NO. 37 September 19, 2016
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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Biz Jet Deliveries To Dip Before Rebounding, Forecast Says

Sep 15, 2016
Business jet deliveries are expected to fall in the 650 to 660 range each year for the next three years before turning upward, according to a just-released forecast by JetNet iQ Managing Director Rolland Vincent.
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NBAA Survey: Flight Department Average Salaries Up In 2016

Aug 28, 2016
The National Business Aviation Association’s annual compensation survey of members shows all 16 Part 91 flight department positions enjoyed an increase in average salaries in 2016.
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Industry Faces Paradox Of Wanting, Fearing Retirements

Sep 19, 2016
While industry retirements are of concern, so too is low attrition, especially as Silicon Valley muscles into A&D’s wheelhouse.

Programs

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Air Force One Successor Proposals Sought

Sep 20, 2016
The world’s most exclusive executive transport is getting a replacement. While it’s technically a military aircraft, Air Force One sports the perks that you’d find on the largest corporate aircraft —a private bedroom, office and high-end galley among them.

Services

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Bizjet Financers See Recovery Underway

Sep 16, 2016
Global Jet Capital research reveals that “90% of business aviation professionals around the world believe the U.S. market is currently attractive for finance companies.”
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Blackhawk Offers King Air 350 Engine Upgrade

Sep 13, 2016
Blackhawk Modifications has announced details of its new engine upgrade for the King Air 350.
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Northern Ireland To Get Air Ambulance

Sep 19, 2016
British helicopter provider Babcock Mission Critical Services Onshore has been chosen as the operator of Northern Ireland’s future air ambulance helicopters.
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FAI Asset Management Begins Hangar Construction

Sep 14, 2016
FAI Asset Management GmbH, a subsidiary of FAI Aviation Group, has broken ground on a third hangar at Albrecht Durer Airport in Nuremberg, Germany, the company said.

Services/FBOs

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RAI Jets Opens New Hangar

Sep 14, 2016
RAI Jets, a private jet charter company, has opened a new 30,000-sq.-ft. aircraft hangar at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport in Michigan.

Safety

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Drones Key Topic At 20th Annual Safety Standdown

Sep 13, 2016
Drones may be the most disruptive technology to hit aviation since the jet engine, says Andy Nureddin, Bombardier Business Aircraft vice president and general manager.

OEMs/Suppliers

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HawkerXPR Program Moves Forward

Sep 15, 2016
After a protracted development program, the Hawker 400XPR has received FAA approval.
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New COO Appointed By Rolls-Royce

Sep 12, 2016
Simon Kirby, currently the CEO of the UK’s High Speed 2 (HS2) railway network project, will join Rolls-Royce in the coming months, the company announced Sept. 10.

Suppliers

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‘Boom Beam’ Lights Way For Avanti

Sep 13, 2016
LoPresti Aviation and Greenpoint Aerospace have announced STC OK of LoPresti’s Boom Beam High Intensity Discharge light technology for the Piaggio Avanti P.180.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Countries Back ICAO Carbon-Offsetting Plan

Sep 19, 2016
Participation by countries in a carbon-offsetting scheme being developed to help aviation achieve carbon-neutral growth will be voluntary initially, a proposal expected to go before the ICAO Assembly said.

Charters / Brokers

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Jet Edge To Add 21 Jets To Charter Fleet In 2016

Sep 13, 2016
Jet Edge has reached a milestone with 50 business jets in its managed aircraft fleet, the company said.

Research/Development

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Canadian Company Testing Engine Core Ice Sensor

Sep 20, 2016
A solid-state sensor designed to warn pilots of the danger of high-altitude engine-core icing is in development by a Canadian company and is attracting interest from aircraft and engine manufacturers.

Airlines

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France’s Twin Jet, Hex'Air To Merge

Sep 12, 2016
French regional airlines Twin Jet and Hex'Air plan to merge and to operate a fleet of 12 Beech 1900D turboprops to serve destinations in France, Germany and Italy.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Rockwell FANS 1/A For Falcon 2000 Jets Earns Approval

Sep 20, 2016
Rockwell Collins’ Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A product for Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft that have been upgraded with Pro Line 21 avionics is now certified ...
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Bombardier Marks More than 75 Global 120-Month Inspections

Sep 20, 2016
Bombardier Business Aircraft’s service center network has completed more than 75 120-month heavy inspections on ...
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Comlux Retrofits First Airbus ACJ319 Corporate Jet With Sharklets

Sep 20, 2016
Comlux, The Aviation Group, has become the first to retrofit an Airbus corporate jet ...
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AirMed Earns European Re-Accreditation

Sep 20, 2016
AirMed International’s medical transport services have been re-accredited by the ...
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Constant Aviation Expands Mexican Airframe Capabilities

Sep 20, 2016
Constant Aviation Las Vegas has renewed its Mexican authorization and expanded its airframe capabilities.
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European Aviation School Chooses Tecnam For Training Aircraft

Sep 20, 2016
European Aviation School Barcelona, a flight training school for professional pilots and cabin crew, has selected Tecnam as its exclusive supplier of ...
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Quest Kodiak Earns Certification By Chile Authorities

Sep 20, 2016
Quest Aircraft Co. has received type certification for the Kodiak aircraft from the ...
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GAMA Praises FAA ADS-B Rebate

Sep 20, 2016
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association applauded the FAA’s efforts in launching a rebate program for ...
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Meridian Launches FBO At Hayward Executive

Sep 20, 2016
Meridian, based at Teterboro Airport, New Jersey, has selected Epic as its branded fuel supplier to supply its ...

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Sep 20, 2016
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive. This AD requires a one-time replacement of the actuator end cap fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) door, and ...

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Sep 20, 2016
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Appointments

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Appointments

Sep 20, 2016
Jay Vidlak has been promoted to executive vice president at Jet Linx Aviation.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Sep 20, 2016
Sept. 21—The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Conference, Qatar, http://mebaa.com/events/view/55