The Week In Business Aviation - Nov. 22
November 22, 2019
Leonardo, Falcon Plan Expo 2020 Mobility Center
Leonardo Helicopters and the UAE’s Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) have revealed their vision for a multi-modal transport air terminal that could service the Dubai Expo 2020.
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Middle Eastern VIP Market Beckons for Bell 525
Bell is hoping its new Model 525 Relentless super-medium, twin-engine helicopter can crack open the VIP market in the Middle East currently dominated by competitors such as Leonardo and Sikorsky.
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UK Government Backs Hybrid-electric Islander Project
The UK government is to provide 50% of the cost of a 30-month, £18 million ($23.3 million) demonstrator project to convert the nine-passenger Britten-Normal Islander to hybrid-electric propulsion for short-range flights such as interisland routes.
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Lawmakers Object To Air Marshals Using Counter-Drone Systems
U.S. House lawmakers in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) derided an “irresponsible proposal” to have federal air marshals operate counter-drone systems near airports.
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Lessor Palma Signs MOU For 20 Dash 8-400s
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, emerging as a surprise star of the Dubai Airshow, landed a tentative agreement from Dubai-based Palma Holding Ltd. for 20 Dash 8-400s on Nov. 18, adding to a three-aircraft firm order unveiled on the eve of the show.
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Airbus Seeks Up To 10% Fuel Burn Savings By Aircraft Flying Together
Airbus believes aircraft following another one can reach up to 10% in fuel burn reduction by taking advantage of wake updraft.
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Marubeni Proposes G550 For Japan Coast Guard
Marubeni Aerospace is bidding to supply a Gulfstream G550 to the Japan Coast Guard, which has two GVs for maritime patrol but needs a third aircraft to guarantee availability.
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FAA Expands GE CF34 Fuel System Checks
Operators of the GE Aviation CF34-8C-powered fleet, made up of larger Bombardier CRJs, face expanded inspections of engine fuel control system components following the FAA’s mandate of GE recommendations that target reducing in-service fire risk.
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Jet Aviation Opens Van Nuys FBO, Adds Aircraft, Services
Jet Aviation has added 36 aircraft to its management fleet, deicing services to its Zurich facility, and opened a new FBO and hangar at Van Nuys Airport in California.
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Aerospace Hub Aims to Dominate Dubai Bizjet Market
Business aviation is on the up in Dubai – and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub is at the heart of the increase.
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Beechcraft King Air 350 Gets New Nose Option
Textron Aviation has developed a new utility nose option for the Beechcraft King Air 350 to give the aircraft more capabilities.
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Russian Helicopters To Build Light Helo In Italy
Russian Helicopters is to build its new VRT500 single-engine light helicopter in Italy. The move, detailed by the company’s general manager for technology, Alexander Okhonko, at the Dubai Airshow here on Nov. 18, appears to be a radical departure for an OEM that has traditionally built its helicopters domestically.
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