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The Weekly of Business Aviation, September 25, 2017

VOL. 102 NO. 38 September 25, 2017
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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Business Jet Inventory Falls 5% In September

Sep 21, 2017
The number of used aircraft on the market declined 5% in all business jet categories in September compared to a year ago, according to a survey from Jefferies.

Suppliers

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GE Halting Corporate Jet Operations For Executives

Sep 20, 2017
General Electric will no longer operate its fleet of corporate jets in an effort to cut costs, the company has confirmed.
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Rockwell Collins To Distribute Inmarsat NextGen Broadband

Sep 21, 2017
Inmarsat signed a strategic agreement with Rockwell Collins for the global distribution of its next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety flight deck connectivity technology.
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Triumph Sells Metal Finishing Embee Unit

Sep 19, 2017
Embattled Triumph Group sold its aerospace metal finishing Embee Division to All Metals Processing of Orange County on Sept. 14 for an undisclosed amount.
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Continental Motors Moves Forward On New Headquarters

Sep 12, 2017
Continental Motors Group has signed a letter of intent with Stonemont Financial Group and Clayco to develop its new $25 million headquarters at the Mobile Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama.

Intelligence

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Sikorsky Targets EASA Certification For S-92 Weight Expansion By Year’s End

Sep 25, 2017
Sikorsky is targeting European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Transport Canada certification of its Gross Weight Expansion for the S-92 twin-engine heavy helicopter by the end of 2017.

Airlines

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Cape Air Firms Up Delivery Schedule For First P2012 Deliveries

Sep 21, 2017
Tecnam has concluded an agreement with Cape Air, a U.S. commuter airline, for the delivery schedule of its first 20 of 100 Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft.

Services

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Associated Air Center To Close As VVIP Market Slows

Sep 21, 2017
StandardAero said it will cease operations and close Associated Air Center (AAC), the company’s large-transport-category VIP completions center at its Dallas Love Field facilities.
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Bombardier Business Aircraft Adds Parts Depots

Sep 21, 2017
Bombardier Business Aircraft has recently opened parts depots in Miami and Tianjin, China, to expand parts availability around the world for its growing fleet of Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft, it said.

Programs

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Pilatus Orders Aluminum For 80 PC-24 Business Jets

Sep 21, 2017
Pilatus and aluminum semi-product supplier Constellium have signed a contract that will support production of the aircraft manufacturer’s backlog for the PC-24 business jet.
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First Two New K-Max For China

Sep 14, 2017
The world’s only dedicated single-seat, medium lift helicopter is back in production after a 10-year lapse, and the first two are going to China.
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USAF Lays Out Timeline For EC-X Compass Call ‘Re-Host’

Sep 25, 2017
The U.S. Air Force anticipates delivery of the first “cross-decked” EC-37B Compass Call airborne electronic attack aircraft from L3 Technologies in 2021.

In Washington

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FAA Extension Bill Goes to March 31

Sep 22, 2017
The FAA could be reauthorized through an extension of its current authority through March 31, according to language in a potential bill brewing in the House of Representatives.

Research/Development

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Spike Set To Fly Scaled Supersonic Bizjet Demo

Sep 21, 2017
Supersonic business jet developer Spike Aerospace is poised to begin flight tests of a scaled, proof-of-concept demonstrator.

Charters / Brokers

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Zetta Jet Files For Bankruptcy After Suit Against Ex-Director

Sep 20, 2017
Singapore-based Zetta Jet Pte. Ltd and its U.S. subsidiary, Zetta Jet USA, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Sept. 15.
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Victor Receives $10 Million Investment From BP Ventures

Sep 19, 2017
BP Ventures is investing $10 million in business-jet-charter-marketplace provider Victor, part of a broader $20 million in Series B investment into the company.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Avic Wins Orders For 26 Helicopters

Sep 18, 2017
Avic’s Changhe and Harbin helicopter companies signed deals for a total of 26 rotorcraft at the recent China Helicopter Exposition, including a breakthrough into the international police aviation market.
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Luxaviation Helicopters Acquires UK-based Starspeed

Sep 11, 2017
Luxaviation Helicopters, a division of Luxaviation Group, has acquired Starspeed, a UK-based helicopter management, charter and training company, in a move that more than doubles its size.

Regulatory/Legislative

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China Relaxes Pilot-Training Requirements

Sep 18, 2017
The CAAC has relaxed its famously tough physical requirements for entry into pilot training, potentially improving the availability of personnel who are always in short supply in China.
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More Than 40,000 Aircraft Have ADS-B So Far, GAMA Says

Sep 19, 2017
More than 40,000 U.S. general aviation aircraft have been equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment to meet the Jan. 1, 2020, mandate by the FAA, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association says.

Business

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Lightning Protection Provider Bought By Ducommun

Sep 13, 2017
Ducommun has completed the acquisition of the corporate parent of Lightning Diversion Systems, a provider of lightning protection systems across the aerospace and defense industry.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Ruohang To Buy 12 Bell 505s From Reignwood

Sep 25, 2017
Ruohang Group’s Lhasa Xueying General Aviation signed a contract at the China Helicopter Exposition with Reignwood Aviation for two Bell 505 JetRanger X and a purchase agreement option for 10 more.
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AVICopter Launches Flight Training and Experience Center

Sep 25, 2017
On Sept. 14, AVICopter’s Flight Training and Technology Experience Center was officially established.
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AVIC, CITIC Set Up MRO For Russian Helicopters

Sep 25, 2017
A center to maintain Russian-made helicopters will be set up in Tianjin under an agreement signed at the China Helicopter Exposition.
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Chongqing to Supply 15 Enstroms To Police

Sep 25, 2017
Chinese police forces signed agreements with Chongqing General Aviation Industry Group involving 15 Enstrom 408B turbine helicopters for law enforcement.
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Pittsburgh Institute Celebrates Expansion

Sep 25, 2017
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, based in Vienna, Ohio, celebrated the opening of its expanded facility Sept. 20.
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NBAA Announces Dates Of 2018 Forums

Sep 25, 2017
The National Business Aviation Association announced the 2018 dates for its regional forums.
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JetSuite Adds Legacy 650 Large Jet To Fleet

Sep 25, 2017
JetSuite has added a 13-seat Embraer Legacy 650 large cabin aircraft to its fleet of private jets.
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TrueNoord Receives Investment From Aberdeen To Help Grow Its Programs

Sep 25, 2017
TrueNoord, a regional aircraft lessor, has received an investment from Aberdeen Asset Management. Standard Life Aberdeen will be co-investing in the company.
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Bell Delivers Two Of Nine Bell 505 Jet Rangers To Eagle Copters South America

Sep 25, 2017
Bell Helicopter has begun deliveries of two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to Eagle Copters South America, based in Santiago, Chile.
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West Star Earns Service Center Status For Legacy Aircraft

Sep 25, 2017
West Star Aviation East Alton has received authorized service center status for all Embraer Legacy aircraft.
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Universal Avionics Earns EASA OK For UniLink UL-801 Upgrade For Challenger 600

Sep 25, 2017
Universal Avionics has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certification for its UniLink UL-801 aeronautical telecommunications network Baseline 1 upgrade.
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Eastman Aviation Marks 400 Hr. Of Operation On Turbo Oil 2197

Sep 25, 2017
Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 has achieved 400 million engine/accessory hours of successful operation.
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Wipaire Earns China OK For Floats On Twin Otter

Sep 25, 2017
Wipaire has received a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China for the installation of Wipline 13000 floats on the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter.
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Liberty Jet Adds Citation XL To Charter Fleet

Sep 25, 2017
Liberty Jet is adding a Citation XL medium-size business jet to its charter fleet in the Boston area to support growth in its business.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Sep 25, 2017
FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes.

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Sep 25, 2017
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Appointments

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Appointments

Sep 25, 2017
Jim Ziegler has been named vice chairman of Greenwich AeroGroup. Ralph Kunz will assume the newly created position of chief operating officer.

Calendar

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Sep 25, 2017
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