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The Weekly of Business Aviation, December 3, 2018

VOL. 103 NO. 48 December 03, 2018
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Suppliers

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UTC Closes Rockwell Collins Deal; Will Divest Non-Aero Companies

Nov 28, 2018
Newly infused with Rockwell Collins, United Technologies announced late Nov. 26 it will spin off non-aerospace business units Carrier and Otis.
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Piaggio Aero Placed Into Administration

Nov 23, 2018
The company has been struggling for several years after a downturn in the executive aviation market.

Intelligence

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Used Business Jet Sales Rise In October

Dec 04, 2018
Used business jet sales rose in October with the sale of 51 aircraft, compared to 41 in September.

Services/FBOs

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Preparing For Brexit, BBA Aviation Says

Nov 28, 2018
BBA Aviation is studying the potential impact of Brexit to the company and its customers and supply chains.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Worldwide Avionics Sales On Track For Record Year, AEA Says

Nov 26, 2018
Worldwide sales of business and general aviation avionics rose 15.5% in the first nine months of 2018 compared to a year ago, AEA says.
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Governors Voice Support For Business Aviation

Nov 29, 2018
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state governors recently described general aviation as a major contributor to the economy and issued proclamations to that effect.

Services

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Largest Helo Lessor Waypoint Seeks Bankruptcy

Nov 26, 2018
The largest independent global helicopter leasing company, Waypoint Leasing, on Nov. 25 sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York.
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Bombardier Adds Mobile Trucks, Line Maintenance Station

Nov 26, 2018
Bombardier has expanded its services and support network with five Mobile Response Team trucks in the U.S. and a line maintenance station at Le Bourget Airport near Paris.
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Duncan Resumes TDR-94/TDR/94D Mods For ADS-B Compliance

Nov 26, 2018
Duncan Aviation has resumed modifications of the Rockwell Collins TDR-94/TDR-94D transponders at its Lincoln, Nebraska, facility.
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Nextant Earns STC For 604XT Pro Fusion Upgrade

Nov 26, 2018
Nextant Aerospace has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the 604XT Pro Line Fusion flight deck.
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Terra Drone Buys Dutch UAV Services Provider Skeye

Nov 26, 2018
Japanese commercial UAV company Terra Drone said Nov. 26 it has bought drone services company Skeye of The Netherlands.
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Alerion Aviation Introduces Aircraft Owner Portal

Nov 26, 2018
Alerion Aviation has launched a new aircraft owner portal.

Programs

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Kopter Flies Third Prototype SH09 Light Turbine Helicopter

Nov 28, 2018
Switzerland’s Kopter Group has begun flying the improved third prototype of its SH09 light single-turbine helicopter.
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Dassault To Study Maritime Falcon 2000

Nov 13, 2018
Dassault Aviation has been awarded a contract to carry out detailed study work for a future maritime surveillance aircraft based on its Falcon 2000 LXS bizjet.

Regulatory/Legislative

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European ATC Gears Up For Increased Use Of Datalink

Nov 21, 2018
Inmarsat has signed agreements with five major air navigation service providers (ANSPs) in support of Iris, a European program aimed at increasing the use of datalink to support controller-pilot communications and improved trajectory management.

Research/Development

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No AI In Cockpit Anytime Soon, Onera, Thales Say

Nov 26, 2018
The kind of AI tech that has made spectacular progress in the consumer world is thus far unsuited to air transport safety standards—and consequently cockpit electronics—French aerospace research center Onera and avionics manufacturer Thales say.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Gogo's Avance L5 Receives Approval For Gulfstream Aircraft

Dec 04, 2018
Gogo Business Aviation’s Avance L5 system has received certification for use on Gulfstream airframes.
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Air Plains Services Named Aspen Avionics Dealer

Dec 04, 2018
Air Plains Services, based in Wellington, Kansas, has been named an Aspen Avionics dealer for general aviation aircraft.
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Satcom Direct Appointed Jet ConneX Resell

Dec 04, 2018
Satcom Direct, based in Melbourne, Florida, has been appointed a Level 1 Value Added Reseller for Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX inflight connectivity services.
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JetWash Opens Office At London Biggin Hil

Dec 04, 2018
JetWash, which offers valet services for business jets, is opening an office at London Biggin Hill airport’s new Terminal Hangar 2.
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FAA Opens New Atlanta Flight Operations Facility

Dec 04, 2018
The FAA has opened its new Atlanta Flight Operations Facility at Cobb County International Airport in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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Desert Jet Adds Third CJ3 To Charter Fleet

Dec 04, 2018
Desert Jet has added a third seven-passenger Citation CJ3 business jet to its charter fleet.
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Air Law Firm Opens Shannon, Ireland, Office

Dec 04, 2018
The Air Law Firm, based in London, has opened an office in Shannon, Ireland, at the Shannon Airport.
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Oriens Partners With Oysterair To Offer PC-12 Training

Dec 04, 2018
Oriens Aviation is offering Pilatus PC-12 pilot training courses at its London Biggin Hill facility in a partnership with Oysterair.
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Florida Man Convicted Of Operating Commercial Aircraft Without Valid License

Dec 04, 2018
A Florida Man, Christopher Woods, has been convicted of operating a commercial aircraft without a valid pilot’s license, according to the Department of Transportation.
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Garmin Expected To Soon Receive G5000 Flight Deck Upgrade Approvals

Dec 04, 2018
Garmin International expects to receive certification in late 2018 or early 2019 for the G5000 avionics flight deck upgrade, according to Duncan Aviation.
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Greenpoint Completes Second V-VIP 787-7 Completion

Dec 04, 2018
Greenpoint Technologies has delivered its second V-VIP 787-8 interior completion to a customer, who declined to be identified.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Dec 04, 2018
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Zodiac Seats France 536 Series Cabin Attendant Seats.

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Dec 04, 2018
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Appointments

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Appointments

Dec 04, 2018
Owen McClave has been named senior vice president of engine services for SR Technics.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Dec 04, 2018
Feb. 10-12, 2019—AirCargo 2019 Conference, Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, https://airportscouncil.org/conference/aircargo-2019-conference/

Program Profile

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Program Profile: Airbus H135

Dec 04, 2018
View the Program Profile: Airbus H135 in PDF format.