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The Weekly of Business Aviation, February 11, 2019

VOL. 104 NO. 6 February 11, 2019
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Regulatory/Legislative

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Bill Introduced To Keep FAA Funded In Future Shutdowns

Feb 08, 2019
Two key U.S. lawmakers overseeing federal transportation policy have introduced a bill that would keep the FAA fully funded during any future lapse in appropriations.
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NTSB Calls On Part 135 Carriers To Improve Safety

Feb 04, 2019
Improving the safety of Part 135 air carrier operations by holding them to the same requirements that apply to airlines is one of the NTSB’s top safety priorities.
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Rolls-Royce Moving Engine Design Authorization To Germany

Jan 31, 2019
EASA has approved a Rolls-Royce request to transfer design authorization from Britain to Germany as a precaution against a possible no-deal Brexit.

Associations

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The Need For Pilots, Mechanics Is Immediate, NBAA Says

Feb 07, 2019
With the battle against ATC privatization over, the NBAA is turning its attention to the industry’s pressing shortage of pilots, mechanics and other professions.

Intelligence

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Bombardier Wins Global 7500 EASA Approval; Closes Wing Deal

Feb 12, 2019
Bombardier has completed its acquisition of the Global 7500 wing program from Triumph Group.

Suppliers

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Triumph May Divest E2, G280 Work, Cut 600 More Jobs

Feb 07, 2019
Triumph Group is rushing toward the potential climax of its three-year restructuring, the major aerostructures provider’s chief executive indicated Feb. 7.
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Honeywell Bullish On Aerospace Despite Issues

Feb 01, 2019
“We’re very confident about our aero outlook for 2019,” Honeywell Chairman and CEO Darius Adamczyk said Feb. 1.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Boeing Invests in Supersonic Aircraft Developer Aerion

Feb 05, 2019
Boeing has made a “significant investment” in supersonic business-jet developer Aerion to accelerate development of its Mach 1.4 AS2. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Boeing will provide engineering, manufacturing and flight test resources, as well as “strategic vertical content,” to bring the 12-passenger AS2 to market, the company says in a statement.
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Boeing/Embraer Teaming Would Aid Embraer Exec Jet Division

Feb 07, 2019
A potential partnership between Embraer and Boeing would, if OK'd, benefit Embraer’s executive jet division, which would become Embraer’s largest division.
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Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

Feb 05, 2019
Diamond Aircraft Group plans to double aircraft production and increase its staff at its facilities in Austria and Canada in 2019 as demand increases.

Sounding Board

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Sounding Board: Brad Nolen, Bombardier Aerospace VP Of Marketing And Strategy

Feb 06, 2019
Brad Nolen joined Bombardier in 2002 as a product strategy analyst after serving at Safran Landing Systems and Goodrich Aerospace as a structural engineering consultant.

Operations

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Honeywell To Close Wichita Operations

Feb 08, 2019
Honeywell Aerospace is closing its longtime office at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport and moving repair and overhaul operations to Olathe, Kansas.
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FBI Confiscates Six Drones Around Super Bowl Stadium

Feb 01, 2019
Photos posted on Twitter show bureau officials posing with a DJI Phantom on a table, while another small quadcopter is shown in a plastic bag.

Charters/Brokers

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Jet Edge Receives $11.9 Million Award

Feb 04, 2019
A judge has awarded Jet Edge International an $11.9 million verdict against an ex-employee for breach of contract and duty of loyalty.
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VistaJet Posts Record 2018

Feb 04, 2019
Malta-based VistaJet posted a record 2018, with a 25% increase in global flights, a 46% jump in North American flights and a 31% climb in program membership.

Programs

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Leonardo Begins Building AW609 Production Aircraft

Feb 04, 2019
Leonardo has quietly started batch assembly of production-standard AW609 commercial tiltrotors.
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Sikorsky Secures Rare Oil-And-Gas S-92 Order

Jan 30, 2019
Sikorsky has secured an order for its S-92 heavy commercial helicopter for use by a Mexican oil-and-gas operator in spite of the ongoing slump in demand.
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Joby Reveals S4 eVTOL Performance, Flight Control Details

Jan 31, 2019
Secretive startup Joby Aviation says its S4 five-seat eVTOL air taxi will be capable of flying at 200 mph and operate at noise levels 100 times quieter than a helicopter.
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TriFan 600 Scaled Demo Poised For Flight Tests

Jan 30, 2019
XTI Aircraft is completing ground runs and system checkouts of a 65%-scale proof-of-concept prototype of its TriFan 600 ducted-fan VTOL business aircraft.

Airports

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Orlando-Melbourne Airport Seeks Developer For Fly-In Hotel

Jan 31, 2019
Orlando-Melbourne International Airport officials in Melbourne, Florida, are seeking developers to build an upscale hotel with airfield access.

Safety

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TSB Canada Recommends Taxiway Fixes At Toronto Pearson

Feb 04, 2019
A Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) analysis of runway incursions at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) led the board to recommend reconfiguring part of the airfield and put a spotlight on how inconsistent airport-design standards can present risks for flight crews.

Business Aviation Briefs

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SmartSky Networks Closes $104M In Funding

Feb 12, 2019
SmartSky Networks, an inflight internet provider, has closed a $104 million round of funding, bringing total funding to nearly $350 million to date.
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Garmin G1000 NXi Earns Approval For Citation Mustang

Feb 12, 2019
Garmin International’s G1000 NXi flight deck upgrade has been certified for the Citation Mustang light jet.
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JetSuiteX First To Offer SmartSky NetWorks Service, Company Says

Feb 12, 2019
JetSuiteX will become the first carrier to offer SmartSky Networks’ inflight internet service.
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Sino Jet Receives IS-BAO Stage III Standard

Feb 12, 2019
Sino Jet has received the IS-BAO stage III safety standard from the International Business Aviation Council.
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Radiant Technology Develops Universal Airspeed Indicator

Feb 12, 2019
Radiant Technology’s Universal Airspeed Indicator is available for experimental, light sport and ultralight aircraft, the Wichita company said.
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XOJet Grows Revenue, Market In 2018

Feb 12, 2019
XOJet has grown revenue 8% and increased revenue from its charter brokerage 17%.
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Collins, Stellar Labs Developing Flight Operation System For Bizav

Feb 12, 2019
Collins Aerospace and Stellar Labs are jointly developing a next-generation flight operation system for business aviation flight operations.
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Blue Heron Aviation Now AvFuel Member

Feb 12, 2019
Avfuel has added Blue Heron Aviation in the Turks and Caicos Islands to its network of independent FBOs.
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Airbus Helicopters, Airbus Canada Celebrate Anniversaries

Feb 12, 2019
Airbus Helicopters North America is celebrating its 50th year of sales and support, while Airbus Canada is marking its 35th anniversary.
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JetWorx Receives FAA Approval For Embraer 135, G450 Aircraft

Feb 12, 2019
JetWorx has received FAA approval for new capabilities.
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Latitude 33 Aviation Adds Citation Latitudes To Fleet

Feb 12, 2019
Latitude 33 Aviation has added two new Citation Latitude midsize aircraft to its charter fleet.
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JetLoan Capital Ends 2018 With 70 Closed Transactions

Feb 12, 2019
JetLoan Capital completed 2018 with 70 closed transactions and more than $100 million in funded loans on small, midsize and large business jets.
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FAI rent-a-jet AG Adds Seventh Global Express

Feb 12, 2019
German-based FAI rent-a-jet AG has added its seventh Bombardier Global Express to the company’s fleet.
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Piper Extends M600 Warranty

Feb 12, 2019
Piper Aircraft has increased the warranty on M600 aircraft from five years/1,000 flight hr. to five years/1,500 flight hr.
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Jettly Opens NYC Office

Feb 12, 2019
Jettly has opened headquarters in New York City.
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AEROCOR Receives Approval For Eclipse Training Programs

Feb 12, 2019
AEROCOR has received FAA approval for its Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 initial and recurrent training programs.

Appointments

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Appointments

Feb 12, 2019
David Dyche has been promoted to assistant manager of FlightSafety International’s Learning Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Feb 12, 2019
Feb. 12-14—NBAA 2019 Leadership Conference, Fairmont Austin, Austin, Texas, https://nbaa.org/events/2019-leadership-conference/