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The Weekly of Business Aviation, June 19, 2017

VOL. 102 NO. 24 June 19, 2017
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Associations

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Business Aviation On Display At Paris Air Show

Jun 13, 2017
The Paris Air Show continues to pull in major exhibitors from the business aviation industry. This year’s show is expected to host a record 2,300 exhibitors in six main halls.
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AfBAA Selects ExecutJet’s Lanseria FBO For Conference

Jun 14, 2017
The African Business Aviation Association has selected ExecuJet and South Africa’s Lanseria International Airport facility as its first venue for the AfBAC Expo.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Growth In European Bizav Activity Resumes In May

Jun 12, 2017
Business aviation departures in Europe rose 3.3% from a year ago in May and 17% from April activity, according to WingX Advance Business Aviation Monitor.

Intelligence

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Report: A&D Industry Supports 2.4 Million U.S. Jobs

Jun 20, 2017
The aerospace and defense industry supported 2.4 million U.S. jobs and generated $872 billion in sales and a record $146 billion in exports in 2016.

Services

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TAG Aviation Signs Deal With Satcom Direct

Jun 12, 2017
TAG Aviation has signed an agreement with Satcom Direct to provide connectivity services and technology across Tag’s UK fleet.
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GE Aviation Acquires British Robotics Specialist

Jun 13, 2017
GE Aviation has bolstered its services division by acquiring OC Robotics, a UK-headquartered designer and manufacturer of commercial snake-arm robots and software specifically for confined and hazardous environments.
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Ahead Of Launch, Al-Burhan Works With Ideagen

Jun 12, 2017
The Iraqi helicopter firm will implement Ideagen’s Q-Pulse software as the company expands its operations to include scheduled commercial flights, using narrowbody aircraft, to regional and European destinations.

Suppliers

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Oft-Overlooked Supply Chain Player Poised For Growth

Jun 15, 2017
Valence Surface Technologies, a U.S-based special metal processing company focused on the aerospace industry, performs significant work for the business aircraft industry.
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Nexcelle Spools Up For Global 7000

Jun 15, 2017
Nexcelle will ship necelles and thrust-reversers for GE's Passport engine later this year.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Lufthansa Places Order For Cirrus Trainers

Jun 13, 2017
The aircraft will be used to train pilots for Lufthansa, its airline partners and the German Luftwaffe.

Programs

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First Production Citation Longitude Rolls Off Line

Jun 13, 2017
Textron Aviation has rolled out its first production Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet.
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Interest Expressed In AW609 By U.S. Army

Jun 06, 2017
Leonardo says it has entered exploratory discussions with the U.S. Army to investigate potential missions for its AW609 commercial tiltrotor.
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New Sigint Aircraft Arrives In South Korea

Jun 14, 2017
The South Korean Air Force has received and begun operating at least one signals intelligence (sigint) aircraft based on a Dassault Falcon 2000 business jet.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Tighter Rules For Foreign Helicopter Pilots In Malaysia

Jun 16, 2017
Requirements have been tightened for foreign helicopter pilots flying commercially in Malaysia.

Business Aviation Briefs

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IASCO Flight Training To Add Tecnam P2006 Aircraft To Fleet

Jun 20, 2017
IASCO Flight Training (IFT) has placed an order for four Tecnam P2006T multi-engine aircraft to supplement the two it currently has in service.
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Airtext, 3S Engineering Sign STC Agreement On SMS Messaging System

Jun 20, 2017
Airtext, a subsidiary of Send Solutions, and 3S Engineering of Wichita, a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corp., are working on an approved model list for a range of Part 23 and Part 25 registered aircraft.
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PWI Wins PMA Approval For LED Reading Light

Jun 20, 2017
PWI in Wichita has received PMA approval for its new 1495 LED replacement reading light for aircraft.
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Business Aviation Traffic Rises At London Biggin Hill Airport

Jun 20, 2017
London Biggin Hill Airport reports a significant increase in business aircraft movements since it extended its opening hours May 1.
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RUAG Completes Dassault Falcon 7X C-check

Jun 20, 2017
RUAG has completed its first C-check on a Dassault Falcon 7X, the company reports.
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Advent Aircraft’s Anti-Skid Braking System Wins Global Orders

Jun 20, 2017
Advent Aircraft Systems, based in Tulsa, has taken orders from customers in Australia, Canada and Norway for its eABS anti-skid braking system.
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Waypoint Partners, Swartz Aviation Group Form Partnership

Jun 20, 2017
Waypoint Partners and Swartz Aviation Group have signed a partnership to serve as one another’s preferred provider on aircraft sales, technical consulting and operational consulting services.
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Jet Aviation Opens FBO At Hanscom Field

Jun 20, 2017
Jet Aviation has opened its new hangar and fixed base operation at Hanscom Field in Boston/Bedford.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Jun 20, 2017
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E airplanes.

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Jun 20, 2017
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Appointments

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Appointments

Jun 20, 2017
Greg Schmidt has been elected president and chief of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Jun 20, 2017
June 27-29—Chinese International Business Aviation Show, Beijing·China, Flight Inspection Center of CAAC, http://10times.com/cibas