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The Weekly of Business Aviation, November 14, 2016

VOL. 101 NO. 45 November 14, 2016
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In Washington

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Trump Win Brings Change, Uncertainty

Nov 09, 2016
The Western aerospace & defense sector is likely to be in shock for months to come as it tries to figure out what a Trump administration means.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Is Gulfstream G400 New Business Jet In The Works?

Nov 09, 2016
Gulfstream Aerospace appears to be developing a business jet to fill the niche between the $24 million G280 and the $44 million G500, Cowen and Co. analyst Cai von Rumohr said in a Nov. 9 note to investors, citing industry sources.
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Spirit AeroSystems Seeking To Expand Programs

Nov 11, 2016
Spirit AeroSystems is looking at ways to grow its core aerostructures business, which could include business jet, regional jet, military and space programs, the company’s top executive said during a speech at a Wichita Aero Club luncheon here Nov. 10.
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Textron Aviation Continues Job Cuts

Nov 10, 2016
Layoffs continue at Textron Aviation. The company cut an undisclosed number of employees at its Cessna Aircraft facility on Nov. 10 as it continues to reduce costs.

Intelligence

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Seeker Aviation Appoints Former Eclipse EVP As President

Nov 14, 2016
Ed Lundeen has been appointed president of Seeker Aircraft and managing director of Seabird Aviation Australia.

Suppliers

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Bombardier’s Financials Show Turnaround Momentum

Nov 10, 2016
Bombardier has raised its expectations for profitability and cash performance in 2016, as third-quarter results show the Canadian company’s turnaround plan is gaining momentum.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Third-Quarter Business Jet Deliveries, Billings Fall

Nov 10, 2016
During the first nine months of this year, general aviation manufacturers delivered 1,504 aircraft, down 3.5% from the same time in 2015.
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Jetcraft Cuts Forecast, But Is Optimistic

Nov 02, 2016
A new forecast by Jetcraft predicts deliveries of 7,879 business jets representing $248 billion in revenue years through 2025.
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Avionics Sales Continue 2016 Decline

Nov 09, 2016
Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales declined 6.2% during the first nine months of this year when compared to the same period in 2015.
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Asia-Pacific Facing ‘Dire Pilot Shortage’

Nov 07, 2016
With the aviation industry facing a pilot shortage, Hong Kong-based aviation consulting firm Asian Sky Group (ASG) has warned that the Asia-Pacific region will be one of the hardest hit.
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General Aviation 3rd Quarter and Year-To-Date 2016 Deliveries

Nov 14, 2016
View the General Aviation 3rd Quarter and Year-To-Date 2016 Deliveries chart in PDF format.

Programs

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Avic Chengdu Aims At 8,050 Km Range For Proposed Bizjet

Nov 07, 2016
ZHUHAI, China—Avic’s Chengdu fighter works is aiming for a range of 8,050 km (5,000 mi.) for a proposed business jet.
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Safran Reveals Revised Silvercrest Test Plan

Nov 03, 2016
Bolstered by the selection of its Silvercrest mid-thrust turbofan for Cessna’s newly launched Hemisphere business jet, Safran Aircraft Engines has detailed a revised development schedule incorporating improvements made to counter problems uncovered in early tests.
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Unmanned Teamwork

Nov 14, 2016
Lockheed Martin and a cast of supporting companies held what the company said was a first-of-its-kind public demonstration of multiple unmanned aircraft systems.

Charters / Brokers

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Jet Edge, JetSmarter Sign $200 Million Ridesharing Deal

Nov 08, 2016
Jet Edge International, a private jet management and charter operator, will enter into a multiyear, $200 million supplier agreement with JetSmarter, a ridesharing and charter partner.

Technology

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Biofuels Finding Aviation Market Routes

Nov 10, 2016
Air BP is to buy 50 million gal. of sustainable jet fuel annually for 10 years as part of a $30 million investment by energy company BP in biofuels producer Fulcrum BioEnergy.

Business

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Helicopter Operator Erickson Files For Chapter 11

Nov 10, 2016
U.S. helicopter operator Erickson has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the volatility currently hurting the helicopter market.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Bell Helicopter Grows Customer Support Network In China

Nov 14, 2016
Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited in Zhenjiang City, Jingsu Province, has been named Bell’s newest authorized customer service facility.
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Embraer Chooses Safe Flight Automatic Throttle System For Legacy 650E

Nov 14, 2016
Embraer has selected Safe Flight Instrument Corp.’s Automatic Throttle System as standard equipment on Legacy 650E aircraft.
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CAE Unveils New Training Agreements

Nov 14, 2016
TAG Aviation Holdings, as well as an undisclosed large fleet operator in Europe, have selected CAE as their training partner for the provision of multiple programs.
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UAS Operators May Apply For Argus Rating

Nov 14, 2016
Argus has released its international standard for unmanned aircraft operations together with its commercial operator unmanned program.
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Jet Edge Earns IS-BAO Rating

Nov 14, 2016
Jet Edge International has completed the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 audit.
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UND Takes Delivery Of First Of 100 New Pipers

Nov 14, 2016
The University of North Dakota has taken delivery of the first of 100 new Piper Aircraft trainers for its John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences.
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Safe Flight Partners With Nextant On G90XT Throttle Quadrant

Nov 14, 2016
Safe Flight Instrument Corp. has partnered with Nextant to develop a modified throttle quadrant for the G90XT.
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West Star To Overhaul Embraer Phenom 100, 300 Landing Gear

Nov 14, 2016
West Star Aviation has signed a contract with Embraer to perform 96-month landing gear overhauls on Embraer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Nov 14, 2016
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1, 1A, 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1B2, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines.

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Nov 14, 2016
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Appointments

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Appointments

Nov 14, 2016
​Dan Brennan has been appointed senior vice president of human resources for Bombardier.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Nov 14, 2016
Nov. 14-16—IASS 2016 — 69th annual International Air Safety Summit, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, https://flightsafety.org/events/