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The Weekly of Business Aviation, April 23, 2018

VOL. 103 NO. 17 April 23, 2018
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Programs

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HondaJet Production Rate Overtakes Rivals

Apr 20, 2018
Production at Honda Aircraft has overtaken the company’s closest competitors in the light business jet market, with steep rises in output still scheduled.
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Textron Aviation Suspends Citation Hemisphere Program

Apr 18, 2018
Textron Aviation has suspended its Citation Hemisphere large-cabin business jet program due to troubles with Safran’s Silvercrest engine.
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With Newly Extended Range, Global 7000 Can Fly HK-NY

Apr 16, 2018
Bombardier sees a range increment that it has just added to its forthcoming Global 7000 business jet as particularly applicable to the Chinese market.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Used Business Jets Pour Into China

Apr 17, 2018
For the first time, Chinese buyers imported more used business jets than new ones last year.
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European Business Aviation Activity Declines In March

Apr 18, 2018
The number of business aviation departures in Europe declined 3.6% in March compared to the same time a year ago.
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China Market Interest Holds, Despite Trade Threat—Gulfstream

Apr 18, 2018
SHANGHAI—Customer interest in Gulfstream aircraft at China’s annual business aviation show appears unaffected by threatened import tariffs, says President Mark Burns.
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Forecast Of Business Jets In The Asia Pacific Region

Apr 24, 2018
View the Forecast Of Business Jets In The Asia Pacific Region chart in PDF format.

Intelligence

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Used Business Jet Inventories For Sale Down 13% In April

Apr 24, 2018
The number of used business jets available for sale declined 13% year-over-year in April.

In Washington

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House Unveils Bipartisan Five-Year FAA Bill

Apr 18, 2018
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership introduced a five-year FAA reauthorization bill April 13.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Textron Aviation Deliveries Escalate In Q1

Apr 18, 2018
Textron Aviation deliveries of business jets and turboprops rose during the first quarter of 2018 compared to a year ago as the market improves.
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Embraer Business Jet Deliveries Slip In 1Q

Apr 18, 2018
Embraer delivered 11 business jets during the first quarter of 2018, including eight light jets and three large jets, the company said April 16.
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Textron Aviation Unveils Orders For 52 Skyhawks

Apr 17, 2018
Textron Aviation has received orders for 52 Cessna 172 Skyhawks from two Cessna-authorized sales and service representatives in China.
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Possible Chinese Tariffs Not Likely To Hurt Gulfstream Much

Apr 16, 2018
Gulfstream is unlikely to lose many sales because of proposed Chinese import tariffs, even if the taxes are indeed implemented, a consultancy says.
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New Gulfstream Pair Close To Certification

Apr 17, 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace expects to win type certificates for two new business jet types – the G500 and G600 – and put both into service in 2018.
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Canada Supports Bell’s Air Taxi Development

Apr 19, 2018
Canada will support the development of tech for optionally piloted helos, autonomous aerial logistics and urban air taxis led by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada.

Suppliers

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Air Partner CFO Exits Amid Earnings Restatement

Apr 13, 2018
Air Partner’s chief financial officer, Neil Morris, has resigned immediately, the company announced March 13.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Beijing To Lift Foreign Ownership Restrictions

Apr 17, 2018
Beijing has decided to lift restrictions on the proportion of foreign ownership in aircraft manufacturing companies this year.

Services

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Fokker Techniek Wins First ACJ319neo Completion

Apr 18, 2018
Fokker Techniek has signed with a long-term customer to do “the first-ever” ACJ319neo VIP green completion.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Flexjet Introduces Corporate Solutions To Aid Flight Departments

Apr 24, 2018
Flexjet has launched a new division called Corporate Solutions to help flight departments increase efficiency and control costs.
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OJets Acquires Slovenia-based Elit’ Avia

Apr 24, 2018
OJets has acquired Elit’ Avia, a business aircraft management, charter and services provider based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Daher Selects Garmin G3000 For TBM 930 Turboprops

Apr 24, 2018
Daher announced it will introduce the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck for the TBM 930 turboprop.
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Geneva Airport Grows In 2017

Apr 24, 2018
Geneva Airpark recorded a 20% increase in its daily annual turnover in 2017.
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Nomad Aviation Adds G450 To Charter Fleet

Apr 24, 2018
Nomad Aviation, based in Switzerland, has added a Gulfstream G450 to its aircraft management and charter fleet.
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Gulfstream Extends Hours At Beijing Service Center

Apr 24, 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. is extending its hours of operations at its company-owned service center in Beijing.
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Flyt Introduces Digital Helicopter Booking Service

Apr 24, 2018
Flyt has launched a digital helicopter booking service to allow customers to view quotes from multiple UK helicopter operators and to book online.
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Satcom Direct Opens Hong Kong Office

Apr 24, 2018
Satcom Direct, a business aviation connectivity, software and hardware provider, celebrated the opening of its new Asia-Pacific office on April 10.
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Honda Aircraft Expands China Operations

Apr 24, 2018
Honda Aircraft will expand its China operations at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
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Bombardier Singapore Service Center Completes Internet Installation On Global 6000

Apr 24, 2018
Bombardier’s Singapore Service Center at Seletar Airport in Singapore has completed its first Ka-band high-speed internet installation on a Global 6000 aircraft.
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Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 650 To Swiss Air Rescue Rega

Apr 24, 2018
Bombardier has delivered the first of three Challenger 650 aircraft converted into an air ambulance to Swiss Air Rescue Rega.
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Airbus Helicopters Delivers H145 To San Diego Gas & Electric

Apr 24, 2018
Airbus Helicopters has delivered a new Airbus H145 to San Diego Gas & Electric in Southern California.
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Clay Lacy Aviation Opens Oxford, Connecticut, Maintenance Facility

Apr 24, 2018
Clay Lacy Aviation has opened a 65,000-sq.-ft. aircraft maintenance facility at Waterbury Oxford Airport in Oxford, Connecticut.
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Daher Launches ‘Me & My TBM’ App

Apr 24, 2018
Daher introduced a “Me & My TBM” smartphone app for TBM owners and operators on April 18.
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Deer Jet Wins FAA Repair Recognition

Apr 24, 2018
Deer Jet has been awarded Overseas Repair Station recognition by the FAA, allowing it to perform maintenance on N-registered aircraft at its facilities in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
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Ameco Wins Sino Jet Maintenance Business

Apr 24, 2018
Ameco, China’s largest aircraft maintenance company, will look after the 30-strong fleet of Sino Jet under an MoU signed at Abace April 18.
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JetEx Joins Wright Electric On Electric Bizjets

Apr 24, 2018
The Jetex Global FBO Network is charged up over electric aircraft.
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Deer Jet Seeking To Build FBO In Chengu

Apr 24, 2018
China’s Deer Jet has identified Chengdu for expansion.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Apr 24, 2018
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Embraer S.A. models Embraer EMB500 Legacy 500 and EMB-505 Phenom 300 airplanes.

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Apr 24, 2018
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Appointments

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Appointments

Apr 24, 2018
Nelson Krahenbuhl Salgado has been named executive vice president of finance and investor relations for Embraer on an interim basis.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Apr 24, 2018
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