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Magazine Issue

Business & Commercial Aviation, October 2019

VOL. 115 NO. 10 September 24, 2019

Viewpoint

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Seat Surrender, Having Time To Do It Right

Sep 19, 2019
In accepting To Do’s, the best of intentions can lead to big trouble.

Operators Survey

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Dassault Falcon 8X: A Trijet Honed To Perfection

Sep 19, 2019
Falcon 8X operators are virtually unanimous in saying that the Dassault flagship is a substantial improvement over the smaller Falcon 7X.
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The Next 500-Kt. Race Is ON

Sep 19, 2019
The latest Dassault trijet, the Falcon 8X, is building ever stronger brand loyalty, an important asset for the planemaker's future.

Safety

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Reclaiming Situational Awareness

Sep 09, 2019
Circumventing academic annexation and putting SA to practical use.

Operations

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How To Prevent Flutter And Other Aeroelastic Modes

Sep 12, 2019
Prevention of flutter and other aeroelastic modes requires proper maintenance, preflight attention and immediate reactions if it occurs in flight
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Why There Are Inboard And Outboard Ailerons

Sep 12, 2019
The aeroelastic behavior of long, thin swept wings prompted engineers to incorporate inboard and outboard ailerons on such airfoils.
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Aviation Pioneers Wrestled Aeroelasticity

Sep 12, 2019
Orville and Wilbur Wright made beneficial use of aeroelastic effects for roll control of their Flyer by using wing warping.

International Operations

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Eurocontrol, Business Aviation & More, Part 1

Sep 19, 2019
Eurocontrol, which coordinates air traffic control among 41 members plus Israel and Morocco, is grappling with staffing and airspace capacity issues .
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Eurocontrol Provides Emissions-Trading Documentation Support

Sep 19, 2019
“Environmental sustainability is a key issue on the political agenda in Europe,” Eurocontrol Director General Eamonn Brennan reminds non-European operators.
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Droning On In Europe

Sep 19, 2019
Just as the FAA is struggling to integrate unmanned aerial systems (UASes, or drones) into U.S. airspace, so are aviation authorities in Europe.
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How Eurocontrol Manages The Disruption From Drones

Sep 19, 2019
Eurocontrol has a multi-domain group supporting the integration of drones and cooperating with all the stakeholders in Europe and other continents.

Pilot Report

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Pilot Report: HondaJet Elite

Sep 19, 2019
The second-generation HondaJet Elite speaks reams about the long-term commitment of Michimasa Fujino, founding president and CEO of Honda Aircraft to perfecting his pioneering light jet.

Cause & Circumstance

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Into The Wild: Animal Encounters Unexpected But Not All That Uncommon

Sep 19, 2019
There, at the bottom of the AirNav.com “Airport” page under “Additional Remarks” was this: “WATCH FOR HORSES OR BIG GAME ANIMALS ON RY.”
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Overtime Assist: Check For Tower Hours

Sep 19, 2019
Look at the remote airports you may frequent. If the plate has statements such as “Tower Hours” or “After tower closed, activate lights on CTAF,” be wary.
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Kernel Cushion: Transitioning From Total Power Loss

Sep 19, 2019
The absolute critical phase of flight after a total power loss is the transition from powered climb to unpowered glide.
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Accidents In Brief: Selected Accidents And Incidents

Sep 19, 2019
Selected accidents and incidents, July 2019. The NTSB information is preliminary.

Point of Law

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Bad Behavior In Back: If You See Something, What’s Required?

Sep 05, 2019
The nondisclosure agreement does not allow you to sit silent in a deposition or on the witness stand if you are asked about criminal behavior in the plane.

Intelligence

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Jet-A And Avgas Per-Gallon Fuel Prices: September 2019

Sep 19, 2019
The tables show Jet-A and avgas prices from a survey of U.S. fuel suppliers conducted in September 2019.
Aerion AS2
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Developers Want DOT To Modify Mach+ Flight Authorizations

Sep 19, 2019
The leading U.S. developers of supersonic aircraft have called on the Transportation Department to modify its proposed rule on Mach+ flight authorizations.
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Consolidation In The Fuel Supply Business

Sep 19, 2019
A major fuel-supply business consolidation is underway with World Fuel Services buying Universal Weather and Aviation's UVair Fueling Div. for $170 million.
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'Chicken Strip' Gets Official Authorization

Sep 19, 2019
The only remaining backcountry airfield in Death Valley National Park has been officially authorized, removing any question about its legal use by visitors.
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Gulfstreams Expands Appleton Facility

Sep 19, 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has expanded its maintenance, repair and overhaul operations at Appleton International Airport in Wisconsin.
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Quantum Air Acquiring 22 Bye eFlyer 4 Aircraft

Sep 19, 2019
Quantum Air is acquiring 22 four-place Bye eFlyer 4s and a pair of two-place eFlyer 2 all-electric airplanes.
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ADS-B Equipage Rate At 79% In July

Sep 19, 2019
According to FlightAware, the ADS-B equipage rate to meet the FAA's Jan. 1 deadline among turbine-powered business aircraft rose to 79% in July.
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NATA Launches Website On Illegal Charters

Sep 19, 2019
The National Air Transportation Association and its Illegal Charter Task Force have launched a website to help identify, avoid and report illegal charters.
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Study: GPS Provides $1.4 Trillion In Nongovernment Economic Benefits

Sep 19, 2019
A new U.S. Commerce Department study has found the Global Positioning System has provided $1.4 trillion worth of nongovernment economic benefits since 1984.
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Flytrex/Causey Aviation To Begin Drone Food Deliveries In N.C.

Sep 19, 2019
Drone delivery system developer Flytrex and jet charter and management company Causey Aviation have received FAA approval to begin food deliveries by drone.
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Sierra Nevada Relaunches Dornier 328

Sep 19, 2019
Sierra Nevada Corp. subsidiary 328 Support Services is relaunching the Dornier 328 twin turboprop, targeting the regional, cargo and special missions markets.
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Sweden To Buy Six PC-24s In Ambulance Configuration

Sep 19, 2019
Sweden's Kommunalforbundet Svenskt Ambulansflyg recently ordered six Pilatus PC-24s in an air ambulance configuration to provide aeromedical care.
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CAE Plans To Buy Interest In SimCom

Sep 19, 2019
In a two-step training package, CAE plans to buy a significant interest in SimCom Holdings for $85 million.
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FSI Offers sUAS Training Course

Sep 19, 2019
FlightSafety International is offering a specialized small Unmanned Aerial Systeme (sUAS) remote pilot course for civil and government services.
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Volocopter Raises Additional $55 Million In Funding Round

Sep 19, 2019
Volocopter, which is developing the VoloCity, a two-seat electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing) air taxi, has raised an additional $55 million (€50 million) .
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Dassault/TAG Acquisition Plans Finalized

Sep 19, 2019
Dassault Aviation has finalized the acquisition of TAG Aviation's maintenance, repair and overhaul business.
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200th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Delivered

Sep 19, 2019
Bell recently delivered its 200th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. The aircraft went to Austrian operator Hubi-fly Helikopter and will be used for executive transport.
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The End Of A Dassault Era: Jean Rosanvallon Retires

Sep 19, 2019
An era is ending. Dassault Falcon Jet CEO Jean (John) Rosanvallon is retiring after 44 years with the company, 23 of those as its top executive.
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Falcon Sales Accelerated This Summer

Sep 19, 2019
A glimmer of hope can be seen for the sales of Dassault's Falcon business jets in the recent acceleration of orders, according to the company.
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L.J. Aviation Expands Facilities, Adds Challenger 350s To Fleet

Sep 19, 2019
L.J. Aviation is expanding at Pittsburgh International Airport. The facility includes a reception area, private offices, lounge and meeting rooms, and a 36,000-sq.-ft. hangar.
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Bombardier Safety Standdown At Capacity

Sep 19, 2019
Bombardier reports its 23rd annual Safety Standdown reached capacity two months prior to the Nov. 12-14 event.
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Grafair: An FBO With A Wine Cellar And A Parrot

Sep 19, 2019
There are FBOs that go beyond client expectations, and then there's Sweden's Grafair Jet Center.
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Yingling Making Plans For Generational Succession

Sep 19, 2019
Lynn Nichols, chairman and CEO of Wichita-based FBO Yingling Aviation, has announced the promotion of his son Andrew to president from chief financial officer.
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Business Aviation Operations In Europe Drop In July

Sep 19, 2019
Business aviation flights in Europe declined 5.2% in July compared to a year ago but rose 5.2% when compared to May, according to Argus International TraqPak.

Fast Five

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Questions For President Of National Gay Pilots Association

Sep 19, 2019
Questions for Capt. David Pettet, president of the National Gay Pilots Association, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

20/Twenty

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King Air 350i: Fill The Seats, Fill The Tanks And Feel The Difference

Sep 19, 2019
Beechcraft King Air 350i, the second-generation Model B300, is significantly quieter, more comfortable and more capable than the original aircraft.

Product & Services Previews

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BCA Business Aviation Product And Service Previews

Sep 19, 2019
BCA business aviation product and service previews.

On Duty

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News Of Business Aviation Promotions, Appointments And Honors

Sep 19, 2019
News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.

Readers' Feedback

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Readers' Feedback

Sep 19, 2019
Readers comment on previous articles.

BCA 50 Years Ago

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Business & Commercial Aviation News From October 1969

Sep 19, 2019
Business & Commercial Aviation news from October 1969.​