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The Weekly of Business Aviation, December 4, 2017

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Programs

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Textron Launches New SkyCourier Turboprop With Cargo, Pax Versions

Nov 28, 2017
Textron Aviation has launched a new twin-engine, utility turboprop called the Cessna SkyCourier 408, with entry-into-service scheduled for 2020.
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Airbus Stops Production Of H120

Dec 01, 2017
Airbus has revealed it has ended serial production of the H120 single-engine light helicopter.

Charters / Brokers

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Zetta Jet Closes Business, Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Dec 01, 2017
Zetta Jet ceased operations Nov. 30 and filed a motion for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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PrivateFly Buys Bird Dog Jet, Expands U.S. Presence

Nov 28, 2017
PrivateFly is expanding its U.S. operations with the acquisition of Bird Dog Jet in Reno, Nevada, as it seeks additional opportunities to grow.
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Executive Flight Now Offers 10-Seat Global Service

Dec 01, 2017
Executive Flight Services has received FAA certification and has the capability to manage and fly Part 135 aircraft with 10 seats or more.

Intelligence

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North American Bizjet Operations Continue Rise

Dec 05, 2017
Business jet operations in North America rose 3.8% in October, in line with September results and slightly above the year-to-date average of 3.5%.

Research/Development

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Optis Opens Virtual Reality Lab Within WSU’s 3D Center

Nov 25, 2017
Optis has opened a virtual reality lab within Wichita State University’s 3DExperience Center to enhance design processes for the aviation and aerospace industry.
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Geely Takeover Speeds Up Terrafugia eVTOL Plans

Nov 25, 2017
Chinese carmaker Zhehjiang Geely Holding Group, the owner of Volvo and Lotus, has completed its acquisition of roadable-aircraft developer Terrafugia.

Services

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Desert Jet’s Battle With Calif. County Takes Another Turn

Nov 30, 2017
Desert Jet Center signed a lease to build a new FBO operation at a California regional airport. But construction has turned into battle after battle.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Florida Demand For Mid-To-Large Bizjets To Total 30 Per Year, Lender Predicts

Nov 27, 2017
About 30 medium and large business jets valued at $1.5 billion are expected to be delivered to owners in Florida each year between now and 2025, according to Global Jet Capital.

Suppliers

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Wesco Aircraft Turnaround Plan Still In Works: CEO

Nov 29, 2017
They were warned, but shareholders of aerospace supply chain management provider Wesco Aircraft still shaved almost 4% off the company’s stock price Nov. 29.

Services/FBO

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Jet Edge Growth Continues With Headquarters Move

Dec 01, 2017
Large-cabin jet management specialist Jet Edge International is relocating its corporate headquarters to a new facility at the north end of Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles.

Safety

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Study: Navigation Lights Influence Bird Strikes

Nov 21, 2017
The authors found statistically significant evidence that birds hit the left side of aircraft more often than the right.
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UAS More Dangerous Than Birds, FAA Collision Study Says

Nov 28, 2017
Drone collisions with aircraft will cause more impact damage than a bird strike of equivalent size and speed, concludes a study conducted for the FAA.
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Fatal Accident Inquiry To Re-examine Clutha Helo Crash

Nov 29, 2017
Scottish prosecutors will hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the November 2013 Clutha helicopter crash in Glasgow, Scotland, that killed 10 people.

Business Aviation Briefs

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B. Coleman Aviation Opens New Hangar

Dec 05, 2017
B. Coleman Aviation has completed construction of its 40,000-sq.-ft. hangar at Gary/Chicago Airport located 25 mi. from Chicago.
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Surf Air Relocates To London City Airport, Adds Scheduled Flights

Dec 05, 2017
Surf Air, an “all-you-can-fly” membership airline, is relocating its London service to London City Airport from London Luton Airport.
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51 North Group Adds Falcon 900 To EAS Fleet

Dec 05, 2017
The 51 North Group, based at Farnborough Airport, has added a Falcon 900 business jet to its Executive Aviation Services (EAS) fleet.
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King Aerospace Earns Quality Certification

Dec 05, 2017
King Aerospace Commercial Corp., based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, has obtained AS9110 Rev. C certification for its FAA repair station following a series of independent audits.
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C&L Aerospace Adds Dornier 328 Parts To Inventory

Dec 05, 2017
C&L Aerospace, based in Bangor, Maine, has added about 1,800 line items from a Dornier 328 teardown to its regional aircraft parts inventory.
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Flamingo Air To Offer Drone Training In Japan

Dec 05, 2017
Flamingo Air in Cincinnati is establishing agreements with partner companies in Japan to offer drone training and maintenance and repair courses in the country.
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Quiet Technology Aerospace Earns Additional STC

Dec 05, 2017
Quiet Technology Aerospace has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its fourth airframe specific carbon-fiber engine inlet replacement barrel.
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AOPA Offers 2018 Bahamas, Caribbean Guides

Dec 05, 2017
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released its 2018 Bahamas and Caribbean guides for 2018.
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RBR Maintenance Acquires Hawker 125 For Parts

Dec 05, 2017
RBR Maintenance, a FAR 145 Repair Station in Dallas, has acquired a Hawker 125-800A for its parts.
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CemAir Of South Africa Orders Two Bombardier Q400s

Dec 05, 2017
CemAir of South Africa has signed an order for two new Bombardier Q400 aircraft valued at about $66 million.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Dec 05, 2017
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-500 airplanes and Model ATR72-212A airplanes.

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Dec 05, 2017
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Appointments

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Appointments

Dec 05, 2017
Hernan Rincon has been selected president of Latin American Air Transportation Association’s Executive Committee.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Dec 05, 2017
Dec. 7-8—The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, https://www.thecamx.org/

Monthly Program Profile

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Monthly Program Profile: Dassault Falcon 8X

Dec 05, 2017
View the Monthly Program Profile: Dassault Falcon 8X chart in PDF format.