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The Weekly of Business Aviation, November 28, 2016

VOL. 101 NO. 47 November 28, 2016
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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U.S. BizJet, Turboprop Accidents Decline In 2016

Nov 23, 2016
Business turbine accidents fell by six to 27 during the first nine months of 2016, while fatal accidents and fatalities are down by three each.
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U.S. Registered Business Jet And Turboprop Accident/Incidents

Nov 28, 2016
View the U.S. Registered Business Jet And Turboprop Accident/Incidents chart in PDF format.
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Midsize BizJet Market Has Room For one-two New Jets, Analyst Says

Nov 21, 2016
The mid-to-intermediate size business jet market offers a $50 billion opportunity over the next decade, Jefferies analyst Howard Rubel says.

Intelligence

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Election Could Aid Business Jet Sales, Analyst Says

Nov 28, 2016
In the business jet market, Cessna Aircraft could be the leading beneficiary of a Donald Trump presidency, J.P. Morgan.

Programs

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Global 7000 Test Aircraft Transfers To Wichita

Nov 22, 2016
Bombardier’s Global 7000 flight test aircraft has been successfully transferred from the company’s Toronto facility to the Bombardier Flight Testing Center in Wichita.
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Hawker 400XPR Program Moves Forward

Nov 02, 2016
After a protracted development program, the Hawker 400XPR—a Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP upgraded variously or separately with new engines, avionics and winglets—has received FAA approval.
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Second Citation Longitude Makes First Flight

Nov 21, 2016
The second Citation Longitude flight test aircraft has completed its first flight.
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Fourth Of Five MRJ Prototypes Makes First Flight

Nov 23, 2016
Mitsubishi Aircraft now has four of five MRJ prototypes in operation following the initial flight test on Nov. 22 of the aircraft designated FTA-3.
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Leonardo AW169 Gains MTOW Increase

Nov 23, 2016
Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s AW169 intermediate twin-engine helicopter has been granted a 200-kg. (441-lb.) increase in maximum gross weight by the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Correction

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Correction

Nov 28, 2016
A chart on business aircraft activity in North America that ran in the Nov. 21 edition of The Weekly should have been labeled as comparing October 2016 to October 2015 activity.

Research/Development

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‘Baby Boom’ Supersonic Demo Unveiled

Nov 15, 2016
Dubbed “Baby Boom,” the delta wing aircraft is a one-third scale demonstrator for a small supersonic airliner which Boom Technologies aims to certificate for commercial service by 2023.
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Flirtey, Dominos Launch Pizza Drone Delivery Trials

Nov 16, 2016
Drone delivery startup Flirtey has begun the first commercial trials of autonomous pizza delivery, flying to customers’ homes from a Domino’s Pizza store in Whangaparaoa, north of Auckland, New Zealand.

Charters / Brokers

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Jetcraft Had Its Best Year Ever

Nov 02, 2016
While reducing its forecast for the years ahead, Jetcraft, a leading broker and deal-management company with more than 50 years’ experience in the market, is having its best year ever.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Cessna Selects Five Universities For 2017 Top Hawk Program

Nov 22, 2016
Cessna Aircraft, a division of Textron Aviation, has selected partners for its 2017 Top Hawk program.

Safety

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Controllers, ADS-B Cited In Midair Collisions Report

Nov 15, 2016
The NTSB determined that air traffic controllers failed to safely separate aircraft involved in two fatal 2015 midair collisions—one, near Charleston, South Carolina, involved an Air Force F-16.

Regulatory/Legislative

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NextGen’s Costs, Schedules, Benefits Remain Uncertain

Nov 22, 2016
To meet its goals for the Next Generation Air Transportation System, the FAA has identified six “transformational” programs to provide a platform for new capabilities.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Bombardier’s Singapore Service Center Earns Icon Of Aviation Award

Nov 28, 2016
Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Singapore Service Center was awarded the Asia Business Aviation Association’s Icons of Aviation Award by the Asia Business Aviation Association.
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K-State offers UAS Commercial Pilot Training Course

Nov 28, 2016
Kansas State University is offering a five-day training course for UAS commercial pilot training focusing on FAA guidelines proficiency, flight safety and development of standard operating procedures.
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TAG Aviation Completes 120-Month Global Express Inspection

Nov 28, 2016
TAG Aviation Maintenance Services Europe has completed its first 120-month inspection on a Global Express aircraft.
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CenTex Earns FAA Approval

Nov 28, 2016
CenTex Aerospace has received approval for a Halo 275 conversion for King Air 200 and 250 series aircraft.
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On Air Dining Purchases Emily’s Inflight Food Services

Nov 28, 2016
On Air Dining has acquired Emily’s Inflight Food Services, a UK catering company for private and business aviation.
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Luxavation Belgium Adds Hangar

Nov 28, 2016
Luxaviation Belgium has added a new 413,000-sq.-ft. hangar at Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport in Belgium.
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West Star Earns STC On Falcon 2000 Baggage Modification

Nov 28, 2016
West Star Aviation has been granted approval on its Falcon 2000 baggage modification Supplemental Type Certificate.
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AOPA Upgrades Flight Planner

Nov 28, 2016
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s flight planner is now Garmin friendly.
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ExcelAire Adds Gulfstream V To Fleet

Nov 28, 2016
ExcelAire, based in Ronkonkoma, New York, has added a new 19-seat Gulfstream V to its private jet fleet with seating for up to 19 passengers.
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Constant Aviation Earns FAA Approval On Legacy 600/650 FANS Equipment

Nov 28, 2016
Constant Aviation has received FAA approval for its Legacy 600/650 Future Air Navigation Systems equipment.
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Flying Colours Delivers Two CRJ200 Conversions To Resorts World

Nov 28, 2016
Flying Colours Corp., has delivered two CRJ200 aircraft conversions to Resorts World of Malaysia.
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StrataJet Partners With Million Air

Nov 28, 2016
Stratajet, an automated private jet booking platform based in Santa Monica, California, has partnered with Million Air.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Nov 28, 2016
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters AD No. 2016-24-51. This Emergency Airworthiness Directive is being sent to owners and operators of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-92A helicopters.

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Nov 28, 2016
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Appointments

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Appointments

Nov 28, 2016
Dennis Muilenburg was elected 2017 chairman of the board of the Aerospace Industries Association.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Nov 28, 2016
Dec. 6-8—The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association - MEBAA Show Convention and Exhibition, DWC, Airshow Site, Dubai, http://mebaa.com/events/view/54