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The Weekly of Business Aviation, January 22, 2018

VOL. 103 NO. 4 January 22, 2018
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In Washington

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How Would A Government Shutdown Impact Business Aviation?

Jan 19, 2018
A government shutdown would furlough nearly 18,000 FAA employees, delay deliveries of new aircraft and halt the sale of used aircraft, the DOT says.

Programs

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Gulfstream Delivers Last G450

Jan 19, 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered its final G450 business jet as its new G500 approaches certification.

Intelligence

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Special Mission Aircraft Market To Reach $11 Billion In 2018

Jan 23, 2018
The special mission aircraft market is expected to reach $10.94 billion in 2018, according to a report by Visiongain.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Business Jet Brokers Expect Better 2018, Survey Says

Jan 16, 2018
Business jet brokers are looking forward to a better 2018.

Suppliers

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GKN Rejects Takeover, Splits Off Aerospace Unit

Jan 12, 2018
UK investment and turnaround company Melrose Industries proposed a stock-based acquisition that GKN found wanting.
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Embraer Business Jet Deliveries Decline In 2017

Jan 17, 2018
Embraer delivered 109 executive jets, including 72 light and 37 large jets, during 2017, down from 117 deliveries in 2016.
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Rolls-Royce Mulls Spinning Off Marine Business

Jan 17, 2018
British Engineering and aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is considering spinning off its money losing Commercial Marine business.
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More Than Meets The Eye In Boeing-Embraer Tie-up

Jan 19, 2018
Analysts and others are recognizing reasons why Boeing may want to team up with Embraer.
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UK Targets Countermeasures Firm In Corruption Probe

Jan 19, 2018
Britain’s Serious Fraud Office is probing countermeasures and defense electronics firm Chemring over allegations of corruption and the use of intermediaries.

Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Wants Input On Improving MRO Guidance

Jan 18, 2018
The FAA is establishing a working group to review all repair station guidance.

Safety Training

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Unexpected Vibrations To Blame For Bell 525 Inflight Breakup: NTSB

Jan 17, 2018
Unexpected severe vibrations generated during OEI flight trials of Bell’s 525 helicopter caused the fatal crash of the first prototype, the NTSB has concluded.

Business

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Will GE Aviation Leave Corporate Nest?

Jan 16, 2018
GE Chairman and CEO John Flannery says he is reconsidering how to structure the industrial giant.
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Astronics Gains On Raised Revenue Guidance

Jan 12, 2018
Shares of specialty aerospace and defense electronics provider Astronics skyrocketed as much as 17% in price by midday Jan. 12 after the company raised its sales outlook.

Associations

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Canadian Bizav Convention To Address Labor Shortages

Jan 16, 2018
Labor market shortages facing the business aviation industry will be addressed during a June Canadian Business Aviation Association convention and exhibit.

Safety

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Canada TSB: Unstable Approach Led To 2016 Fatal Crash

Jan 12, 2018
The safety board says an unstable approach by the pilot led to the March 29, 2016, crash of a privately operated Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 twin-engine turboprop that killed all seven occupants.

Charters / Brokers

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VistaJet Forecasts Record-setting 2018

Jan 19, 2018
VistaJet, a provider of business aircraft services, turned in the strongest year in its history in 2017.

Air Traffic Management

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Civil-Military ATC Center Open At Schiphol-East

Jan 12, 2018
Following years of preparation, civil and military air traffic controllers are working “shoulder to shoulder” at Schiphol-East, the oldest part of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Dutch government announced.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Falcon Aviation To Expand After Contract With Kuwait Oil

Jan 23, 2018
Falcon Aviation and Leonardo Helicopters have partnered for a new helicopter offshore and onshore contract for the Kuwait Oil Co.
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Kannad ELT Retrofit Available To Replace Ameri-King ELT

Jan 23, 2018
Orolia has introduced a new Kannad emergency locator transmitter retrofit pack to replace Ameri-King ELT’s affected by a recent FAA airworthiness directive (Docket No. FAA-2016-6673).
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Private Jet Card Comparisons Add Corporate Gift, Affiliate Programs

Jan 23, 2018
Private Jet Card Comparisons, a buyer’s guide to private membership card programs, has launched Corporate Gift and Affiliate Subscription programs.
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NATA Launches Supplemental Safety Training Program

Jan 23, 2018
The National Air Transportation Association has launched a supplemental safety training program.
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GAMA Accepting Scholarship Applications

Jan 23, 2018
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association is now accepting scholarship applications from high school students for the Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award.
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Radiant Technology Develops ‘Precision Altimeter’ App

Jan 23, 2018
Radiant Technology, a subsidiary of Belite Co., has developed its first IOS App for the iPhone and iPad, called the “Precision Altimeter.”
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‘The Impossible Flight’ To Air Jan. 31 On PBS

Jan 23, 2018
PBS’ NOVA will air the premier of a 2-hr. documentary called The Impossible Flight.
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Global Aerospace Adds Assistance Program

Jan 23, 2018
Global Aerospace, an aerospace insurance company, has introduced a new Aircraft Breakdown Assistance program for policyholders of U.S. light aircraft.
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Elliott Completes Ground Testing Of Excel, XLS ADS-B Equipment

Jan 23, 2018
Elliott Aviation has completed FAA ground testing and flight testing of its new ADS-B equipment for the Citation Excel and XLS airframes.
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BendixKing Earns FAA Approval For AeroVue Flight Deck for King Air B200

Jan 23, 2018
BendixKing, a division of Honeywell, has received FAA certification for its AeroVue integrated flight deck for King Air B200 aircraft.
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West Star To Offer Top Flight Paint Protection

Jan 23, 2018
West Star Aviation will offer Top Flight Supplies (TFS) Titanium Paint Protection, part of a two-part process that prolongs the length of an aircraft paint job, it said.

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Jan 23, 2018
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Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness

Jan 23, 2018
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22-53 for Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B3 helicopters.

Appointments

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Appointments

Jan 23, 2018
Ashley Bowen Cook has been named vice chair of the Wichita Aero Club’s executive committee. Bowen Cook is vice president of the Greteman Group.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Jan 23, 2018
Jan. 24, 2018—NBAA Regional Forum, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), West Palm Beach, Florida, www.nbaa.org