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The Weekly of Business Aviation, September 17, 2018

VOL. 103 NO. 38 September 17, 2018
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Safety/Training

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Ex-Refugee, Round-the-World Pilot Brings Message

Sep 14, 2018
Shaesta Waiz, founder of Dreams Soar, was born in an Afghan refugee camp.
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Argus Launches Data-driven Pilot Training Program

Sep 12, 2018
Argus International has announced the launch of its Second in Command (SIC) Gateway Program, a data-driven approach to pilot training to enhance safety and performance.

Suppliers

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ST Engineering To Buy U.S. Nacelle Maker MRA Systems

Sep 14, 2018
Aerospace giant Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) has struck a deal to acquire U.S.-based nacelle manufacturer MRA Systems from General Electric.

Intelligence

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NATA Names New President

Sep 14, 2018
Gary Dempsey has been named president of the National Air Transportation Association, succeeding Martin (Marty) Hiller, who assumed the role in 2016.

Charters / Brokers

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First Global 7500 Test Aircraft To Retire As Certification Nears

Sep 11, 2018
Bombardier Aircraft’s first Global 7500 flight test vehicle, dubbed The Performer, has officially completed flight testing and will be retired as the flight test program winds down, the company said.
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CB SkyShare Selects Coleman Jet As Fleet Operator

Sep 11, 2018
CB SkyShare, a business jet share provider in the Western U.S., has selected Coleman Jet as the operator of its U.S.-based fleet.

Training

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Promotion Of Aviation Careers A Mission, Panel Says

Sep 13, 2018
Growing up, Roxanne Howell, vice president of Textron Aviation’s North American Service Centers, had no idea the breadth of career choices and opportunities available in the aviation industry.

Services/FBOs

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Mente Group Adds Talent Management Division

Sep 11, 2018
Mente Group has added a new talent management division to address shortages of pilots, mechanics and other personnel in business aviation.

Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Official Outlines ‘Most Significant Challenge’ To UAS Integration

Sep 11, 2018
An official from the FAA told U.S. lawmakers the so-called “Special Rule for Model Aircraft” remains the “most significant challenge’ to integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the national airspace system (NAS).

OEMs/Suppliers

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EASA Certifies King Air Pro Line Fusion Avionics Upgrade

Sep 11, 2018
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for Pro Line II-equipped King Air B200 and B300 series turboprops, the avionics manufacturer announced on Sept. 10.

Research/Development

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JETcopter Unveils Enclosed Rotor VTOL Air Taxi Concept

Sep 11, 2018
JETcopter, the European-based developer of a proposed novel vertical-takeoff and landing (VTOL) urban air taxi concept, is seeking additional international engineering and production partners as it begins assembly of a full-scale mockup which will be displayed next April at AERO 2019 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
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British eVTOL Starts Flight Tests

Sep 11, 2018
A British entrant into the fledgling urban air mobility business has lifted the veil on its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air vehicle.

Programs

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Russian Agricultural Aircraft Wins Certificate, Gains Customer

Sep 11, 2018
Russia’s new-generation agricultural aircraft, the all-composite T-500, has secured its first order, for 10 aircraft, from Russian operator RusAvia.
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India Develops Two-Seater Aircraft For 2019 Launch

Sep 10, 2018
India’s state-run National Aerospace Laboratories has linked up with New Delhi-based Mesco Aerospace Ltd. to develop a two-seater aircraft—New Generation Hansa or HANSA-NG—to help ease pilot training and surveillance.

Charters/Brokers

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Flexjet Sales Rise In First Half 2018

Sep 14, 2018
Flexjet posted a 17% increase in fractional and lease sales during the first half of 2018 compared to a year ago, the company said, while new business expanded 76%.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Sheltair To Open First FBO West Of Mississippi

Sep 14, 2018
Sheltair Aviation has entered into a long-term lease agreement with Jefferson County, Colorado, to build and operate a full-service fixed-base operation and hangar complex at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
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Switchblade Flying Car Receives 800th Reservation

Sep 14, 2018
Samson Sky, maker of the Switchblade flying car, has received its 800th reservation for the flying sports car, it reports.
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Wipaire Earns Approval To Increase Grand Caravan’s Gross Weight

Sep 14, 2018
Wipaire has received FAA approval to increase the Cessna Grand Caravan’s gross weight to 9,187 lbs. on Wipair’s Wipline 8750 floats.
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Nextant Earns Approval For Gogo Avance L5 For Phenom 300s

Sep 14, 2018
Nextant Aerospace has received a new Supplemental Type Certificate for the installation of Gogo Avance L5 on Embraer Phenom 300 business jets.
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Satcom Direct New Provider Of Iridium Cetus Products

Sep 14, 2018
Satcom Direct is the newest manufacturer and service provider for Iridium Cetus aviation products and will provide the service direct to the business aviation community, Iridium Communications said.
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Gulfstream Delivers Special Mission G550 To Navy

Sep 14, 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered a special mission G550 aircraft to the U.S. Navy.
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Signature Completes Las Vegas FBO Renovation

Sep 14, 2018
Signature Flight Support has completed the renovation of its Las Vegas fixed base operation at McCarran International Airport.

Airworthiness Directives

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AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

Sep 14, 2018
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS [Docket No. FAA-2018-0613; Product Identifier 2018-SW-041-AD; Amendment 39-19391; AD 2018-18-12]

Appointments

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Appointments

Sep 14, 2018
Cameron Gowans has been named base president of Jet Linx Chicago. Most recently, Gowans served as vice president of sales and marketing with JetSuite.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Sep 14, 2018
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events. (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.)