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The Weekly of Business Aviation, December 11, 2017

VOL. 102 NO. 49 December 11, 2017
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Programs

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Pilatus PC-24 Earns FAA, EASA Certifications

Dec 08, 2017
Pilatus has received FAA and EASA type certifications for its PC-24 twin-engine business jet, the company’s first business jet, the Swiss company announced.
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Global Aviation Technologies Will Upgrade 19 USAF Learjets

Dec 07, 2017
Global Aviation Technologies will update 19 C-21A jets, the military designation for the Learjet 35A, for the U.S. Air Force.
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Bombardier Reaches Challenger Delivery Milestones

Dec 06, 2017
The company has surpassed 200 deliveries of its Challenger 350 super-midsize aircraft and has made more than 50 deliveries of its Challenger 650 large-cabin aircraft.
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Pipistrel To Construct Electric Aircraft In China

Dec 04, 2017
Slovenia’s Pipistrel Aircraft has created a Chinese company to produce the Alpha Electro and Panthera electric-powered light aircraft.

Services

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SmartSky High-Speed Bizjet Network Available In Mid-2018

Dec 05, 2017
SmartSky’s new 4G LTE-based network goes live for business jet owners in mid-2018 to provide access to high-speed internet and data.

Intelligence

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NATA Seeks Retention Of Two Provisions In Final Tax Reform Bill

Dec 11, 2017
The National Air Transportation Association is urging the House and Senate to retain a provision included in the House tax bill providing for the immediate expensing of new and used equipment.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Senators Introduce Legislation Reauthorizing NTSB

Dec 07, 2017
The board requested $105.2 million for the current fiscal year, a level equal to the funding Congress appropriated for the NTSB in fiscal 2016.

Suppliers

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Spirit AeroSystems To Invest $1 Billion, Add 1,000 Jobs In Wichita

Dec 06, 2017
Spirit AeroSystems plans to add 1,000 jobs and invest $1 billion over the next five years at its Wichita headquarters.
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Triumph To Combine Components, Aerostructures Groups

Dec 05, 2017
Triumph Group said Dec. 4 it will combine its Aerospace Structures and Precision Components groups into one business unit come Jan. 1, 2018.

Labor

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NetJets, Mechanics Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

Dec 05, 2017
NetJets and Teamsters Local 284 in Columbus, Ohio, have officially concluded labor contract negotiations that began in 2012, and have reached a tentative agreement, the union said Dec. 1.

Training

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RAA Asks FAA For More Training Pathways For Part 121 First Officers

Dec 06, 2017
The Regional Airline Association has urged the FAA to approve additional safety enhancing, structured training pathways for Part 121 airline first officers.

In Washington

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Republican Tax Changes Maybe Not All Rosy For A&D

Dec 04, 2017
Some analysts suspect U.S. defense budgets may be set up for a squeeze play by the early 2020s, while business aviation could feel an effect right away--good or bad.

Charters / Brokers

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Jet Aviation Marks 50th Anniversary

Dec 01, 2017
Jet Aviation, which began business in Switzerland in 1967, is celebrating half a century in business.
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Jet Aviation Marks 50th Anniversary

Jan 08, 2018
Jet Aviation, which began business in Switzerland in 1967, is celebrating half a century in business.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Dec 11, 2017
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes.

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Dec 11, 2017
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Business Aviation Briefs

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Med-Trans Moves To New Denton, Texas, Headquarters

Dec 11, 2017
Med-Trans Corp. has moved its headquarters and 70 employees from Lewisville, Texas, to new facilities at the Denton Enterprise Airport in Texas.
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Embraer Selects Authorized Service Center In Argentina

Dec 11, 2017
Embraer has selected Aero Baires as its first authorized service center for executive jets in Argentina.
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Garmin Earns G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Approvals

Dec 11, 2017
Garmin has received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of additional G5 electronic flight instrument capabilities.
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Jet Aviation’s Moscow Site Earns Additional Maintenance Approvals

Dec 11, 2017
Jet Aviation’s maintenance facility at Moscow Vnukovo has received Federal Air Transport Agency approval in Russia for Federal Aviation Rules 285 (FAP-285), confirming adherence to all Russian civil aviation laws.
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Nomad Aviation Adds Legacy 650 To Fleet

Dec 11, 2017
Nomad Aviation, based in Zurich, Switzerland, has added an Embraer Legacy 650 to its aircraft management fleet under a Management Support Agreement.
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FlightSafety Adds PT6A Engine Course For Pilots

Dec 11, 2017
FlightSafety International has introduced a new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine series pilot familiarization course designed for agricultural aircraft operators.
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Satcom Direct Adds Cyber Security Course

Dec 11, 2017
Satcom Direct, based in Melbourne, Florida, has launched a new certified cybersecurity course called CyberSAFE (Securing Assets for End Users).
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West Star Adds 24-Month Check Capability For Legacy 450/500 Airframes

Dec 11, 2017
West Star Aviation has acquired RAM Air Turbine tooling required to perform 24-month checks on Legacy 450/500 airframes.
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Paramount Business Jets Redesigns Website For Easier Bookings

Dec 11, 2017
Paramount Business Jets, based in Leesburg, Virginia, has launched a newly designed website with faster response speeds for desktop computers and mobile devices.
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FAA Brings Back Administrator’s Fact Book

Dec 11, 2017
The FAA has reintroduced its Administrator’s Fact Book, which includes tables, graphics and information about the FAA and air transportation.

Appointments

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Appointments

Dec 11, 2017
Don Rogers has joined the board of directors and board of trustees of the Kansas Aviation Museum.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Dec 11, 2017
Dec. 11-14—CAMX, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, https://www.thecamx.org/