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The Weekly of Business Aviation, October 17, 2016

VOL. 101 NO. 41 October 17, 2016

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Forecasts/Industry Data

Triumph Moving, Creating Center of Excellence

Oct 10, 2016

Triumph Group is relocating operations from Grandview, Missouri, to a newly-built facility in Edgerton, Kansas, to accommodate growth and new technology.

European BizAv Flights Positive In Third Quarter

Oct 10, 2016

The late summer boosted European business aviation activity, especially for flights involving business jet charters, according to WingX Advance’s Business Aviation Monitor.

OEMs/Suppliers

Embraer Third-Quarter Business Jet Deliveries Dip

Oct 14, 2016

Embraer delivered 25 business jets during this year’s third quarter, down 17% when compared to a year ago.

Intelligence

Aviation Actuator Systems Market On The Rise

Oct 18, 2016

The aviation actuator systems market is projected to grow to $1.09 billion by 2021 from $822.3 million in 2016, for a compound annual growth rate of 5.82%, according to ASDReports. The electrohydrostatic actuators segment will grow at the highest rate “due to its advantages such as energy savings, low investment costs, high power density and power capacity, fail-safe functionality, and easy integration into existing infrastructure,” the researchers said.

Programs

Citation Longitude Achieves First Flight

Oct 10, 2016

Cessna Aircraft’s Citation Longitude super-midsize jet made its first flight in Wichita on Oct. 8, the company’s latest and largest business jet to enter flight testing.

Airbus Begins Testing Multi-mission H175

Oct 13, 2016

Airbus Helicopters has begun flight testing of the public service derivative of the H175 twin-engine super-medium helicopter.

EASA Lifts H225 Grounding With Limitations

Oct 12, 2016

The European Aviation Safety Agency’s decision to lift its imposed grounding of the EC225/H225 helicopter will come as small comfort to Airbus Helicopters.

Pro Line Fusion King Airs Earn Brazilian Certification

Oct 11, 2016

Beechcraft Corp. has received certification for its King Air turboprop line of aircraft equipped with Pro Line Fusion avionics systems from Brazil’s Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil, the company said.

Poland Ends Negotiations On Airbus Helicopters Deal

Oct 05, 2016

Poland has scrapped a $3.5 billion deal to purchase 50 utility helicopters from Airbus after failing to reach agreements on the level of offset work to Polish industry.

Germany’s DLR Flies Hydrogen-Powered Four-Seater

Sep 30, 2016

The first four-seat aircraft powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has been flown by H2Fly, a consortium spun off from German aerospace center DRL.

Charters / Brokers

JetSuiteX Expands Private Jet Public Charter

Oct 07, 2016

JetSuiteX, a new public charter operator launched in April by parent company JetSuite, has introduced new service between Carlsbad and San Jose, California, starting Oct. 17.

Services

FlightSafety Launches Dassault Falcon 8X Training

Oct 11, 2016

FlightSafety International has begun pilot training for the Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft at its Paris Le Bourget Learning Center, the company said.

Regulatory/Legislative

Canadian Government Invests In New Aircraft Technologies

Oct 11, 2016

The Canadian government is investing up to $54 million in the next generation of aircraft technologies, the government announced.

Suppliers

CHC Secures $450 Million To Rebuild After Chapter 11

Oct 12, 2016

Offshore helicopter operator CHC has secured $450 million from investors to rebuild the company once it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

FAA OKs True Blue Power Lithium Battery

Oct 13, 2016

The FAA for the first time has granted approval for lithium ion battery use as a primary electrical power source, including engine start, True Blue Power said.

Services/FBOs

B Coleman Aviation Undergoing Multi-Phase Expansion

Oct 13, 2016

B. Coleman Aviation, located at Gary/Chicago International Airport, is undertaking a multi-phase expansion, which includes a 40,000-sq.-ft. hangar and a ground lease for 11 acres of aviation development opportunities.

Research/Development

International Flights Aim To Understand Europe’s Weather Problems

Sep 30, 2016

An international flight research effort is underway over the Atlantic Ocean from Sept. 19-Oct. 16 to help understand the influence of the jet stream on weather.

Business Aviation Briefs

JetSuiteX Launches Flash Sale

Oct 18, 2016

JetSuiteX, a public charter operator, has launched a flash sale for service from Los Angeles to San Jose, California and San Francisco East Bay to Las Vegas on schedule public charter flights. The sale began Oct. 11. The company is offering one-way fares that begin at $59. It includes free checked baggage and beverages, Wi-Fi and seat assignments. Tickets are subject to selling out. Purchases must be made by Oct. 29 for travel through Nov. 28. Departures are from private jet terminals. Clients do not pay a monthly subscription fee.

Constant Earns STC For ATG-8000 For Legacy 600/650

Oct 18, 2016

Constant Aviation has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for the installation of the ATG-8000 equipment package on the Embraer Legacy600 and 650. Gogo’s ATG-4 air-to-ground connectivity for business aviation provides Embraer aircraft with high-speed internet with Wi-Fi capabilities.

AOPA, Purdue To Offer High School Aviation Initiative

Oct 18, 2016

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Purdue University are partnering to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools in the U.S. The program will offer a four-year aviation study option. The high school initiative is part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program.

AirMed Earns Re-accreditation

Oct 18, 2016

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems has re-accredited AirMed International critical care transport operations through July 2019. AirMed has performed more than 20,000 missions in 50 states and more than 150 countries.

ExcelAire Adds Legacy 600 To Charter Fleet

Oct 18, 2016

ExcelAire, an aircraft management and charter company, has added an Embraer Legacy 600 business jet to its charter fleet as it expands its services. ExcelAire also operates its own authorized Embraer Service Center.

Chicago Jet Group Now SmartSky 4G Dealer

Oct 18, 2016

Chicago Jet Group has been named an authorized dealer for SmartSky 4G equipment sales and installation, the company said. It will install SmartSky equipment across a variety of business jet models using supplemental type certificate licenses obtained by SmartSky’s distribution partners. The SmartSky 4G network will reach nationwide coverage in 2017.

Frasca To Supply TBM 930 Training Device

Oct 18, 2016

Frasca International has received a contract to supply the TBM 930 Level 6 Flight Training Device (FTD) to Simcom Aviation Training. It will be the first device to simulate the TBM 930 aircraft and will feature the aircraft cockpit, RSI XT4 visual system, Garmin 3000 avionics, weather radar, synthetic vision, terrain awareness and traffic advisory system. It will be installed at Simcom’s Lee Vista Training Center in Orlando, Florida.

TerrAvion, PastureMap To Offer Hi-Res Imagery

Oct 18, 2016

TerrAvion, an aerial imagery provider, has partnered with PastureMap to offer high-resolution imagery in a grazing management platform to graziers and rangeland managers. Combined with TerrAvion imagery, ranchers can measure the effects of their management decisions, track the spread of weeks, monitor irrigation efficiency and other activities. TerrAvion and PastureMap work on iPhone, iPad, Android and the web.

Constant To Offer Gogo 4G Service

Oct 18, 2016

Constant Aviation will be one of the first Gogo dealers to develop Supplemental Type Certificates for Gogo’s scheduled launch of its 4G service in the first half of 2017, the company said. Constant will develop STCs for Embraer 145 Series Shuttle, Legacy 600/650, Gulfstream V and Phenom 300 aircraft. It also will partner for hardware sales and installations on other business jets.

Pemco Earns Certification For MRO Work On Columbian Aircraft

Oct 18, 2016

Pemco World Air Services has received operation certification from the Unidad Aministrava Especial de Aviacion Civil of Colombia, which allows the MRO to work on Colombian-registered aircraft. A number of operators have shown interest in Pemco achieving Columbian certification, the company said. It allows the company to expand its capabilities to South America.

AirBP Launches RocketRoute Fuel App

Oct 18, 2016

Air BP, an aviation fuel supplier, has launched a new way of buying fuel with the RocketRoute Fuel App, the company said. The development streamlines the fuel purchasing process for the international general aviation sector by giving operators online access to a global network of aviation fuel locations, convenient payment methods and the opportunity to offset carbon emissions through the system interface. It is the first time a fuel app will provide that capability, it said.

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim Breaks Ground On Second Hangar

Oct 18, 2016

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim in Dubai has begun construction of a major expansion of its facility at Dubai South, the company said. The new hangar will add 6,800 sqm. of covered space to its business aviation terminal, bringing the total area to 24,000 sqm. and the apron area to 13,000 sqm. The expansion more than doubles the hangar capacity and enables DC Aviation to add two single-aisle maintenance bays, an additional workshop and equipment storage. It also increases the number and size of aircraft to be accommodated.

Airworthiness Directives

Honeywell International Inc.

Oct 18, 2016

Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines [Docket No. FAA-2015-4866; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-33-AD; Amendment 39-18648; AD 2016-18-17] The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331 model turboprop engines and TSE331-3U model turboshaft engines. This AD was prompted by the discovery of cracks in a 2nd stage compressor impeller during a routine shop visit. This AD requires removal of the 2nd stage compressor impeller.

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

Oct 18, 2016

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2016-9144; Directorate Identifier 2016-SW-014-AD; Amendment 39-18667; AD 2016-20-01] The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Model 427 and Model 429 helicopters. This AD requires replacing certain engine and transmission oil check valves. This AD also prohibits installing the affected check valves on any helicopter. This AD is prompted by a report of several cracked or leaking check valves.

Appointments

Blackhawk Modifications

Oct 18, 2016

Lindsay Allmon has joined Blackhawk Modifications in Waco, Texas, as marketing coordinator. Allmon previously worked in the sales, marketing and public relations fields.

Aloft AeroArchitects

Oct 18, 2016

Oliver Dumont has joined Aloft AeroArchitects in Paris as head of sales in Europe and the Middle East.

Red Aviation

Oct 18, 2016

Josh Abelson has joined Red Aviation as CEO, replacing Ben Murray, who has served on Red Aviation’s board of directors since April 2015 and as interim CEO since March. Most recently, Abelson served as chief marketing officer at AeroTurbine.

Global Jet Capital

Oct 18, 2016

Graeme Shanks has been appointed sales director for Northern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa at Global Jet Capital, where he will coordinate and oversee business jet financing and leasing. Most recently, Shanks was vice president of sales and business aircraft finance at CIT.

Quest Aircraft Co.

Oct 18, 2016

Jason Eddy has been appointed chief operating officer at Quest Aircraft Co., where he will oversee quality assurance, manufacturing, finance and sales and marketing. Eddy joined Quest in 2009. In his latest role, he served as senior vice president of operations.

Jet Aviation

Oct 18, 2016

Shannon Adams has joined Jet Aviation St. Louis as regional sales representative for the Western Region of the U.S. and Canada. Mike Meglio has been appointed regional sales representative for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S. Adams joined Jet Aviation after serving as director of maintenance for Shotgun Ranch Aviation. Meglio joined Jet Aviation in 2008. He most recently worked in technical sales.

ExecuJet

Oct 18, 2016

Ettore Poggi has been appointed to group fixed base operation director of ExecuJet. Vince Goncalves, the current general manager of maintenance for ExecuJet South Africa, has been promoted to maintenance director of ExecuJet Africa. Poggi begins his new role Nov. 1 and will relocate to Dubai. Poggi, who joined ExecuJet in 2003, is currently vice president and maintenance director of ExecuJet Africa.

Astronics Corp.

Oct 18, 2016

Jeffry Frisby, Warren Johnson and Neil Kim have been appointed as independent directors of Astronics Corp.’s board of directors. The appointments expand the board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent. Frisby is the former president and CEO of Triumph Group. Johnson most recently served as president of Moog Aircraft Group. Kim formerly served as executive vice president of operations and central engineering of Broadcom Corp.

Jet East Aviation

Oct 18, 2016

Mike Harkins has joined Jet East Aviation as vice president of sales development. Harkins joins the company after five years with an OEM-authorized turbine engine repair and overhaul company and 15 years with a charter operator.

Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

Oct 18, 2016

Oct. 19-22—2015 Public Safety & Security Fall Conference, Arlington, Virginia, www.aci-na.org/event/5215 Oct. 26-28—Cargo Facts Aircraft Symposium 2015, Miami, Florida, http://cargofactssymposium.com/ Oct. 28-29—Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, http://www.aircraft-commerce.com/conferences/Bangkok_2015/Home.asp

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