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The Weekly of Business Aviation, May 28, 2018

VOL. 103 NO. 22 May 28, 2018
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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Business Aviation In Europe On Cusp Of Upswing

May 22, 2018
After years of repeated washouts, the business aviation outlook seems rosier.
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EU Pilot Shortage Worsening, Study Says

May 24, 2018
A pilot shortage in Europe and around the world is worsening, but little collaboration has taken place to address the issue, a study says.
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Europe’s Bizav Fleet To Grow 3% Per Year, Forecast Says

May 22, 2018
Over the next decade, the European business aircraft fleet is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 3%.

Intelligence

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Bermuda Aircraft Registry Exceeds Growth Expectations

May 25, 2018
The Bermuda Aircraft Registry has grown 9% over the past year, surpassing a forecasted 3% growth.

Services

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Leaders To Roll Out Sustainable Jet Fuel Plan At EBACE

May 22, 2018
Industry and government leaders will introduce a plan to help advance the development and adoption of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel ahead of EBACE.

Associations

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NBAA Regional Forum Will Be Tent Event

May 24, 2018
The NBAA Regional Forum to be held in White Plains, New York, on June 21 will be a tent event.

Regulatory/Legislative

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BBA Aviation To Acquire Epic Fuels In $88 Million Deal

May 24, 2018
BBA Aviation, parent company of Signature Flight Support, plans to acquire Epic Aviation, which does business as Epic Fuels.
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FAA Nears Completion Of NextGen Ground Systems

May 28, 2018
The infrastructure piece of the FAA’s NextGen air traffic control (ATC) modernization is “nearly complete.”

Suppliers

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United Technologies Unveils U.S. Hiring, Investments

May 23, 2018
United Technologies has unveiled plans to fill 35,000 job positions and spend more than $15 billion in R&D and CapEx in the U.S. over the next five years.

Charters / Brokers

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JetSuite Is Launch Customer For Zunum’s Hybrid-Electric Regional

May 21, 2018
U.S. scheduled charter operator JetSuite is the launch customer for Zunum Aero’s hybrid-electric regional aircraft, which is scheduled for delivery beginning in 2022.
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Flexjet Adding Aircraft, Pilots As Business Grows

May 22, 2018
Fractional ownership provider Flexjet plans to increase its fleet by 14% and its flight crew ranks by 25% in 2018 to meet growing demand.

Safety

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Mexico Suspends Charter Operator Involved In Havana Accident

May 22, 2018
Mexican civil aviation authorities are conducting a special inspection of the charter operator at the center of the May 18 accident in Havana.

Services/FBOs

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Desert Jet Center Receives OK For Construction

May 22, 2018
After extended delays, Desert Jet Center in Thermal, California, has won its fight to move forward with construction of a new terminal facility, the FBO said.

Research/Development

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UK Supports Rolls-Royce Research Into Cooling, Icing

May 24, 2018
The UK government is providing £10.7 million ($14.3 million) in funding toward two research programs led by Rolls-Royce.

Airlines

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American Reports Strong Interest In Its New Pilot Academy

May 24, 2018
American Airlines has more than 2,000 applicants for its just-launched Cadet Academy pilot pipeline program, and plans to accept 200 candidates this year.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Nomad Aviation Adds Citation CJ2+ To Fleet

May 25, 2018
Nomad Aviation has added a Cessna Citation CJ2+ light jet to its charger fleet.
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Aviation Fabricators Earns EASA Nod For Stretcher Kits

May 25, 2018
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its STC-approved Cessna Citation 500, 501, 550, 551, 560 and s550 medical stretcher kit.
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West Star Aviation’s Conroe-North Houston Location Earns FAA Approval

May 25, 2018
West Star Aviation’s Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport location has received FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certification.
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Pilatus Delivers PC-24 To Ex-Nestle Group CEO

May 25, 2018
Pilatus has delivered a PC-24 Super Versatile Jet to businessman and pilot Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former chairman and CEO of the Nestle Group.

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May 25, 2018
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Appointments

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Appointments

May 25, 2018
Colleen Kelly has been appointed vice president of talent acquisition for Mente Group.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

May 25, 2018
May 30-31—ap&m Europe, Olympia London, UK, http://events.aviationweek.com/current/Public/Enter.aspx

Monthly Program Profile

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Monthly Program Profile: Falcon 900

May 28, 2018
View the Monthly Program Profile: Falcon 900 in PDF format.