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Magazine Issue

Business & Commercial Aviation, March 2020

VOL. 116 NO. 3 February 23, 2020
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Cover image courtesy of Leonardo

Letter From the Publisher

Garvey
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Garvey Named Aviation Living Legend

Feb 24, 2020
William Garvey, editor-in-chief of Business & Commercial Aviation, was inducted into the “Living Legends of Aviation” in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 16.

Viewpoint

aircraft
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Pixie Powered: Is A New Air Age Dawning?

Feb 24, 2020
I wonder if another chapter in motorized movement is aborning right now. The research effort is unlike anything I have ever known. The excitement of those involved is palpable and the energy of the movement is seemingly unstoppable and inexhaustible.

Operations

Aspen-Pitkin Country
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Challenging Airports Test Piloting Competence, Attention To Detail

Feb 24, 2020
The premise behind business aviation is the freedom to fly when and where business calls, unchained from the exigencies of the airlines. This means…

Cause & Circumstance

overview
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Into The Black Void: The View Outside Provides No Information

Feb 24, 2020
There comes a time in every pilot’s life when upon rotating the airplane for takeoff, all that can be seen is total darkness.
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Accidents in Brief: Selected Accidents And Incidents In January

Feb 24, 2020
Selected accidents and incidents in January. The following NTSB information is preliminary. 
chart
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Learning From Test Pilots: Case Study—Challenger 604 Mega-Wake Upset

Feb 24, 2020
The Bombardier Safety Standdown became an internal success and in 1999 the company opened it to outside flight departments whereupon it grew into an industry-wide model.
Flight Attendant
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Certification Critical For Flights Attendants

Feb 25, 2020
All crewmembers should be able to demonstrate normal and emergency procedure proficiency on their specific aircraft.

Safety

Fire handle
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Three Fundamentals For When Things Go Wrong

Feb 24, 2020
We aviators need to realize that our aircraft and flying environments are just too complicated to attack problems on an ad hoc basis. If you don’t have a valid reason for your action, don’t take the action.
article

Road Warriors Face Litany Of Safety And Security Threats

Feb 24, 2020
As a business aviation professional, much of your career is spent in environments where threats to your personal safety and security lurk.
mobile phone
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Mobile Devices: Prime Theft Targets For Bad Actors

Feb 24, 2020
Keep track of your devices at all times. Due to their compact size, they are easy to lose or to have stolen.
smoke
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Opening The Hotel Door To Smoke: Precautions For Pilots

Feb 23, 2020
Of all the nights you have stayed in hotels during your flying career, how often have you truly looked at the fire evacuation recommendations on the back of the hotel door? Read them.
uber
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Local Transport Risks: Be Wary Of Suspicious Operators

Feb 25, 2020
As soon as you enter a taxi, Uber or limo you are essentially surrendering control of your safety and security to someone completely unknown to you…
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Medical Help From Afar: Some Vendors Can Find Solutions

Feb 24, 2020
The resources and expertise needed to evaluate the medical, safety and security threats at a destination can be considerable, far beyond the in-house resources of even the largest flight departments.
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About Medical Insurance Coverage For Travelers

Feb 24, 2020
There are differences in the types of medical insurance that travelers are offered.
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Medical Help From Afar: Some Vendors Can Find Solutions

Feb 24, 2020
The resources and expertise needed to evaluate the medical, safety and security threats at a destination can be considerable, far beyond the in-house resources of even the largest flight departments.

Point of Law

pilot training
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If A Contract Pilots Sees Something . . .

Feb 25, 2020
Contract pilots enjoy better pay today than ever, and they get to set their own schedules. But they need to remain vigilant to the safety and legal threats of each new flight.

20/Twenty

cockpit
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Beechjet 400A: Third-Generation Diamond II Is A Gem

Feb 24, 2020
A reconditioned Beechjet 400A offers one of the most comfortable cabins in the light-jet class, reasonable operating costs and rock-solid dispatch reliability.

On Duty

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News Of Business Aviation Promotions, Appointments And Honors

Feb 25, 2020
News Of Business Aviation Promotions, Appointments And Honors

Products & Services

article

Previews Of Business Aviation Products And Services

Feb 24, 2020
Previews Of Business Aviation Products And Services

BCA 50 Years Ago

helicopter
article

Business And Commercial Aviation News From March 1970

Feb 24, 2020
Business And Commercial Aviation News From March 1970

Intelligence

chart
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Jet-A and Avgas Per-Gallon Fuel Prices – February 2020

Feb 24, 2020
The tables above show results of a fuel price survey of U.S. fuel suppliers performed in February 2020. This survey was conducted by Aviation…
Cudahy
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Fast Five – Questions For John Cudahy

Feb 24, 2020
Cudahy is president and CEO for the International Council of Air Shows. He is the air show community’s primary interface with military, local and national officials and federal regulators.
Singapore Airshow
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Virus Worries Affect Business Aviation Conventions And Shows

Feb 24, 2020
Worries over the coronavirus have affected business aviation show-going in a big way. On Feb. 7 the National Business Aviation Association announced the cancellation of the Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition.
article

Airwolf Selects True Blue Power Batteries For STC Kit

Feb 24, 2020
Airwolf Aerospace has chosen True Blue Power’s ultra-lightweight, fast-charging batteries for a series of new lithium-ion battery Supplemental Type…
article

Milano Prime Traffic Increased More Than 85.5% in 2019

Feb 24, 2020
Milano Prime traffic has increased significantly in 2019, with the growth rate registering 16.8% at Milan Linate Airport and 34.8% at Milan Malpensa…
helicopter
article

NASA Orders Three Airbus H135 Helos For Space Center

Feb 24, 2020
NASA has ordered three Airbus H135 Signature helicopters to replace its current fleet of three Huey 2s.
cockpit
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FAA Approves Learjets For Avionics Upgrade

Feb 24, 2020
Bombardier has received FAA certification for an upgrade for Garmin G5000 avionics on board Learjet aircraft.
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New European HelicopterShow Coming In November

Feb 24, 2020
A new European helicopter show is being established through a partnership of the European Helicopter Association andEuropean Union Aviation Safety Agency.
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Innovative Solutions To Supply Autothrottle On New Aircraft

Feb 24, 2020
Innovative Solutions & Support, based in Exton, Pennsylvania, has signed a multiyear agreement to supply the ThrustSense autothrottle and protection…
article

Clay Lacy Aviation Opens Fort Worth Office

Feb 24, 2020
Clay Lacy Aviation has opened an office at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to provide local aircraft management services and support for owners and corporate flight departments.
aircraft
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FlightSafety To Provide Training For Two Garmin-Equipped Citations

Feb 24, 2020
FlightSafety International's Textron Aviation Training Learning Center in Wichita has been selected as the exclusive training provider for Cessna…
article

FAA Proposes Amending UAS Certification Procedures

Feb 24, 2020
The FAA has proposed amending its certification procedures so it can issue design approvals for some unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as a “special class” of aircraft.
helicopter
article

Leonardo Helicopters Acquires Kopter Group

Feb 24, 2020
Leonardo Helicopters will take over fledgling Swiss rotorcraft manufacturer Kopter Group in a $185 million deal.
article

Uber Launches Community Engagement Program

Feb 24, 2020
Uber is launching a three-year, “multimillion-dollar” community engagement plan to pave the way for the anticipated start of commercial urban aerial…
article

West Star Expands MRO And AOG Services

Feb 24, 2020
West Star Aviation, an engine and airframe repair and maintenance company, has nearly doubled the size of its aircraft-on-ground and maintenance and repair technician crews.
helicopter
article

Bell Signs With Alameda Sheriff’s Office For Bell 505

Feb 24, 2020
Bell has signed a purchase agreement with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit in California for a public safety-constructed Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.
helicopter
article

Robinson Helicopters Deliveries Drop By Third In 2019

Feb 24, 2020
Robinson Helicopters saw deliveries drop by over a third in 2019, compared to the 316 aircraft the year before. The final tally of 196 units delivered was well below the 300 the company had originally hoped to achieve in 2019.
aircraft
article

PrimeFlight Services Acquires International Aero

Feb 24, 2020
PrimeFlight Services, based in Sugar Land, Texas, has acquired the assets of International Aero, an aircraft cleaning and maintenance company in…
article

FAA’s Dickson Hints At New Aircraft Certification Regulatory Regime

Feb 24, 2020
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson has hinted of a new regulatory regime around aircraft certification, leaning on lessons from the Boeing 737 MAX debacle.
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Honeywell Upgrading Leonardo AW139 Helicopters

Feb 24, 2020
Honeywell is providing Leonardo helicopters with significant upgrades to its AW139 helicopters, including Honeywell’s Primus Epic 2.0.
helicopter
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Airbus Increases Alternate Gross Weight on H135

Feb 24, 2020
Airbus Helicopters has announced a new alternate gross weight on the latest version of its H135 suite of helicopters.
cabin
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Gulfstream Launches G700 Cabin Mockup Tour

Feb 24, 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has launched a world tour of its new G700 cabin mockup, which includes the Symmetry Flight Deck with active control sidesticks, touchscreen technology and other features.
article

Bryant Crash Did Not Involve Engine Failure, Confirms NTSB

Feb 24, 2020
The helicopter crash that killed basketball player Kobe Bryant and eight others was not caused by an engine fault, NTSB investigators have confirmed.
aircraft
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Wheels Up And Delta Form Partnership

Feb 24, 2020
Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines have closed on a transaction that combines the private aviation provider with Delta Private Jets.
article

Frigge Named New Hartzell President

Feb 24, 2020
J.J. Frigge has been promoted to president of Hartzell Propeller.
aircraft
article

Piper Begins U.S. Tour Of M-Class Products

Feb 24, 2020
Piper Aircraft is launching an extensive U.S. product demonstration tour to showcase its M-Class line of products, including the M600 SLS with the…
helicopter
article

Maverick Helicopters To Retrofit Airbus EC130 B4s

Feb 24, 2020
Las Vegas-based tour operator,Maverick Helicopters a has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to retrofit its fleet of 34 EC130 B4s with the Airbus Crash Resistant Fuel System. 
cabin
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Gulfstream Posts Most Orders In Decade

Feb 24, 2020
Orders for Gulfstream business jets in 2019 were the most in more than a decade and the second highest ever, buoyed by demand for its new models, according to parent company General Dynamics.
aircraft
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Textron Aviation Sees Flat Deliveries In 2020

Feb 24, 2020
Textron Aviation expects deliveries to remain flat in 2020, as the ramp-up in production of the Citation Longitude super-midsize jet is offset by a reduction in demand for legacy aircraft.
aircraft
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Embraer 300E Undergoing Upgrade

Feb 24, 2020
The Embraer Phenom 300E is undergoing an upgrade with improvements to performance, comfort and technology, as well as being offered with an optional new refined interior.
Biggin Hill
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Bombardier Expands In Europe

Feb 24, 2020
Bombardier is strengthening its European customer support network with the expansion of its London Biggin Hill Service Center.
article

PC-24 Receives Full Rough-Field Certification

Feb 24, 2020
The Pilatus PC-24 received full rough-field certification for takeoffs and landings on grass, wet earth and snow from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
cabin
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Gulfstream Launches G700 Cabin Mockup Tour

Feb 24, 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has launched a world tour of its new G700 cabin mockup, which includes the Symmetry Flight Deck with active control sidesticks, touchscreen technology and other features.

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