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Business & Commercial Aviation, January 2020

VOL. 116 NO. 1 December 23, 2019
Business & Commercial Aviation, January 2020
Credit: Cirrus Aircraft

Operators Survey

Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
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Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Operators Survey

Dec 18, 2019
More than 140 Cirrus Vision Jets have been delivered since the model entered service in late 2016. Another 30+ aircraft are in various stages of…
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Safe Return to Debut in 2020

Dec 18, 2019
Cirrus Aircraft’s Safe Return emergency automatic landing system, a new function developed in partnership with Garmin, will be added as a standard…

Viewpoint

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Dubious Roll Call

Dec 23, 2019
Despite the January 2020 cover date on our printed magazine, the truth is that most of the material within appears on our website throughout December…

Piloting

Aircraft
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The Challenges Of Staying Qualified In Two Aircraft

Dec 23, 2019
There are two competing thoughts about the wisdom of keeping qualified in two aircraft types.
Opener
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Off-Duty Events Can Cost You Your Pilot's License

Jan 01, 2021
Actions in a pilot’s private life that are seemingly unrelated to aviation can cost your pilot certificate.
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Repeat Offender

Dec 23, 2019
Pilot in fatal crash had been cited for multiple license violations for almost 30 years.
article

No Rocky Mountain High

Dec 19, 2019
The FAA has a long-standing clear policy on whether a pilot may consume marijuana.
Pilot
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Alcohol, Aviating and Outcomes

Dec 23, 2019
Would one DUI, which you properly report to the FAA on your aeromedical application, restrict your ability to fly? Oh yes,

Cause & Circumstance

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Struggling Through Sand: Unfamiliar Conditions And Unhelpful SOPs

Dec 23, 2019
Pilots' decision to continue an approach on autopilot when the circumstances were confusing and the situation was deteriorating rapidly could have ended tragically.
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Just Fly The Airplane

Dec 23, 2019
“Why didn’t those guys just disconnect the autopilot?”
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Accidents In Brief , January 2020

Dec 23, 2019
Selected accidents and incidents in November 2019. The following NTSB information is preliminary.

Operations

Bahamas
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Bahamas Bound, Post Dorian

Dec 23, 2019
Yes, there’s a winter tourist season, but in the island chain’s south In late August 2019, meteorologists were monitoring a tropical wave of…
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An Island Nation

Dec 23, 2019
Tourism represents about 60% of the Bahamian economy. 
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Where to Go In The Post-Dorian Bahamas

Dec 23, 2019
It is a myth that Hurricane Dorian decimated the entire Bahamian archipelago.

Maintenance

aircraft
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More Than Just A Paint Job

Dec 19, 2019
Paint involves a plethora of environmental and regulatory issues, new technologies, care and maintenance, and more.
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New Aircraft Coatings Unveilings

Dec 23, 2019
Today’s aircraft coatings offer numerous advantages to yesterday’s, including faster and more efficient stripping and surface preparation

Safety

flight crew
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Cabin Crew Proficiency

Dec 23, 2019
Without a professional flight attendant aboard, and in the absence of formal emergency procedures training, most business jet travelers are ill-prepared for contingencies,

Point of Law

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About Accident Investigations

Dec 23, 2019
The NTSB investigates, but does not require or enforce actions.

20/Twenty

aircraft
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Cessna Citation CJ2+

Dec 23, 2019
Latest version boasts peppier performance than the original but is still reliable, versatile and economical.

On Duty

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News Of Promotions, Appointments And Honors Involving Professionals Within The Business Aviation Community

Dec 23, 2019
Aerion, Reno, Nevada, has hired Tim Fagan as its chief of industrial design. Fagan will lead Aerion’s team for the interior design of the AS2…

Products & Services Previews

facility
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Previews Of New Products And Services

Dec 19, 2019
1. New Aircraft Cabin Comparison Tool Guardian Jet, an aircraft consulting, brokerage and appraisals company, has launched a Aircraft Cabin…

BCA 50 Years Ago

aircraft
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January 1970 News

Dec 23, 2019
The aviation industry undoubtedly must have matured to the point where it will agree that the traditional industry-owned press is a detriment to progress and results in an erosion of faith in the printed word. — B­­CA Editors

Readers Feedback

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Readers’ Feedback, January 2020

Dec 23, 2019
Thanks, Dick Thanks, Dick, for all your remarkable work. I know the skies are safer due to your efforts. Be well. [email protected] Comments From…

Intelligence

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Jet-A and Avgas Per-Gallon Fuel Prices – December 2019

Dec 16, 2019
Jet-A Region High Low Average Eastern $8.74 $4.45 $6.19 New England $7.85 $3.86 $5.22 Great Lakes $8.13 $3.37 $5.51 Central $7.51 $3.37 $4.92…
K Robinson
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Fast Five – Questions For Kurt Robinson

Dec 23, 2019
He calls urban air mobility exciting and says Robinson is talking about it internally; "it’s getting closer and closer to reality."
CAE
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CAE To Be Carbon Neutral By This Summer

Dec 23, 2019
Aviation training provider CAE recently promised to be a carbon-neutral company by summer 2020 and will look to electric training aircraft as part of its green push.
Riyadh
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Jet Aviation Redesigns Riyadh Facility

Dec 16, 2019
Jet Aviation has redesigned its facility within the shared FBO terminal at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport.
G650
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Gulfstream Delivers 400th G650

Dec 15, 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace delivers its 400th G650.
Aircraft
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Beechcraft King Air 350 Gets New Nose Option

Dec 15, 2019
Textron Aviation has developed a new utility nose option for the Beechcraft King Air 350 to give the aircraft more capabilities.
SAF
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Bombardier Montreal Receives First SAF Shipment

Dec 15, 2019
Bombardier’s Montreal facilities recently received its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Aviation Week Announces Laureate Award Winners

Dec 16, 2019
Aviation Week Network recently announced the winners of its 63rd annual Laureate Awards, honoring achievements in global aerospace.
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GAMA Names New Chairman

Dec 17, 2019
David Paddock of Jet Aviation will be chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and Nicolas Chabbert of Daher will be vice chair in 2020.
Wichita
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Textron Aviation Trims Its Workforce

Dec 14, 2019
Textron Aviation announced in December it is reducing its salaried workforce in Wichita and Independence, Kansas,
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Paramount Business Jets Introduces Carbon Offset System For Passengers

Dec 16, 2019
Charter broker Paramount Business Jets has introduced a carbon offset system for passengers hoping to neutralize pollutants generated by their flight.
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Shell To Support Development Of First European SAF Plant

Dec 23, 2019
Shell Aviation is to support development of Europe’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel production plant.
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FlightSafety Teams With IBM for FlightSmart Tool

Dec 23, 2019
FlightSafety International has partnered with IBM to develop FlightSmart, an integrated pilot performance evaluation and training tool.
Airport
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Chicago Executive Begins Residential Sound-Insulation Program

Dec 23, 2019
Chicago Executive Airport has launched a sound-insulation program to reduce aircraft noise for nearby residents.
Ingenio
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Ingenio Interior Products Selected For Falcon Fleet

Dec 23, 2019
Dassault Falcon Jet has selected Ingenio Aerospace to supply interior cabin products for use on in-service Falcon 2000, Falcon 900 and Falcon 7X jets.
Dubai
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Dubai Airshow Ends With Record Attendance

Dec 23, 2019
The Dubai Airshow, which was held Nov. 17-21, attracted 84,043 attendees, a record number.
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Emirates Academy Adds Air BP Technology To Prevent Misfueling

Dec 23, 2019
Air BP has added its digital Airfield Automation technology at the Emirates Flight Training Academy at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai.
PC-12
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Pilatus Delivers 1,700th PC-12 To Jetfly Aviation

Dec 23, 2019
Pilatus delivers its 1,700th PC-12 to Jetfly Aviation, a European fractional aircraft operator.
Manufacturing Center
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Bombardier To Build Manufacturing Center At Pearson

Dec 23, 2019
Bombardier has signed a long-term lease with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to build a 1 million-sq.-ft. manufacturing center, where it will move Global aircraft final assembly.
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BAE Systems OK’d for G500, G600 Active Inceptors

Dec 23, 2019
BAE Systems receives certification of its active inceptors for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600.
8xs
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France Adds Falcon 8Xs To Military Intel Fleet

Dec 23, 2019
France’s military is replacing its two Transall C-160 signal intelligence aircraft with three modified Falcon 8Xs.
Headquarters
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HondaJet Elite Begins Deliveries To China

Dec 22, 2019
Honda Aircraft begins deliveries of its HondaJet Elite light jet to Chinese dealer.
WWII
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VE Day Anniversary To Be Commemorated With Flyover

Dec 23, 2019
A flyover of 100 World War II aircraft is planned to take place over the National Mall in Washington on May 8, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Cora
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Boeing Teams With Kitty Hawk For Cora eVTOL Air Taxi

Dec 23, 2019
Two other eVTOL vehicles also under development remain with Kitty Hawk.
8xs
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France Adds Falcon 8Xs To Military Intel Fleet

Dec 23, 2019
France’s military is replacing its two Transall C-160 signal intelligence aircraft with three modified Falcon 8Xs.
Training
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BAA Training Expands Ab Initio Flight School

Dec 23, 2019
BAA Training, an independent aviation training center, adds a flight base in Spain.
mooney
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Mooney May Have Another New Owner

Dec 19, 2019
After a sudden, but short-lived, company-wide furlough in mid-November, Mooney International workers returned to their jobs in Kerrville, Texas, and…
Beaver
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Harbour Air Flies All-Electric DHC Beaver

Dec 19, 2019
Canadian seaplane airline Harbour Air has flown a de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver converted to electric propulsion and powered by a 540-kW (750-hp)…