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Magazine Issue

Business & Commercial Aviation, May 2020

VOL. 116 NO. 5 May 01, 2020

Viewpoint

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What Post-Pandemic Business Aviation Might Look Like

Apr 21, 2020
As one of the solons correctly noted, “A time of crisis is a time for innovation.” Well, this is that time,

Pilot Report

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Pilot Report: Embraer Phenom 300E Enhanced

Apr 23, 2020
Third-generation offers upgraded performance, convenience and technology

Operations

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Operating Into Turkey

Apr 01, 2020
While tensions exist, there’s still business to be done

Cause & Circumstance

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Survivable River Ditching Ends With Five Drownings

Apr 08, 2020
Harnessed passengers unable to break free.
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Even With Proper Training, Emergency Egress Isn't Always Routine

Apr 08, 2020
Aviation professionals have responsibility to provide passengers with a safe environment and well-thought out emergency plans.
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Accidents in Brief: Selected Mishaps From March 2020

Apr 08, 2020
Selected accidents and incidents in March 2020. The following NTSB information is preliminary.

Management

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Knowing Who Caused An Aircraft Accident Is Key To Prevention

Apr 01, 2020
Pilots are rarely the only ones to blame. Rather airlines, military services and other operators make decisions that result in situations which lead to accidents.
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Ensuring Corporate Relevance For Flight Departments

Apr 27, 2020
A flight department must contribute as a full member of a larger team, or else.

Safety

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Tackling Turbulence: Simply Put, Seat Belts Are Still Key

Apr 20, 2020
Turbulence causes more serious injuries to passengers than any other class of accident. Yet from 1980-2003, only four belted people received serious injuries during turbulence.
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Flight Attendants Face Significant Injury Risk From Turbulence

Apr 20, 2020
A flight attendant’s risk of serious injury is 26 times greater than that of their passengers and a greater risk of being hurt on the job than a police officer.
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Will LIDAR Help Reduce Clear-Air Turbulence Mishaps?

Apr 20, 2020
Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) is able to sense clear-air turbulence (CAT). According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it…
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Stopping Coronavirus 2

Apr 10, 2020
Surviving and thriving in the new non-normal era

Point of Law

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Force Majeure: The Power Is With The Seller

Apr 28, 2020
While none will agree to delete this provision, manufacturers might agree to shorten the period of force majeure delay.

20/Twenty

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Hawker Beechcraft Premier 1A: Light-Jet Orphan Is Bargain

Apr 27, 2020
If you are looking for a roomy cabin, comparatively high cruise speeds and excellent fuel efficiency, the Premier 1A has appeal.

On Duty

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Business Aviation Appointments, Promotions And Honors

Apr 21, 2020
News of promotions, appointments and honors involving professionals within the business aviation community

Products and Services

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Products & Services Previews

Apr 21, 2020
Previews of new business aviation produced and services.

Intelligence

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Bombardier Suspends Aircraft And Rail Production

Apr 21, 2020
Company puts work on hold considered nonessential at most of its Canadian operations.
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GE Aviation Cuts 10% Of U.S. Workforce

Apr 21, 2020
GE subsidiary anticipates steep falloff in maintenance, repair and overhaul work.
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Airbus Grounds Voom Helicopter Booking Service

Apr 21, 2020
But the company reaffirms its support of the urban air mobility technology and marketplace in which it said it will continue to invest.
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Spirit AeroSystems Suspends Work At Wichita And Tulsa

Apr 10, 2020
Aerostructures maker halts work after Boeing announces a temporary shutdown of its Puget Sound facilities,
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CAE Lays Off Staffers And Closes Training Centers

Apr 21, 2020
Company cuts the salaries of managers and asks for government aid.
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Rolls-Royce Pauses Engineering And Production

Apr 21, 2020
Rolls said the suspension would allow it to modify its operations in line with UK government guidelines,
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Embraer Phenom 300E Certified Three Times

Apr 21, 2020
National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, European Union Aviation Safety Agency and FAA certify the upgraded Phenom 300.
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Avfuel Inaugurates Voluntary Carbon Offset Program

Apr 21, 2020
The program assists operators by designating a specific number of gallons to offset by or offsetting emissions from all fuel purchased through Avfuel.
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Tilton Steps Down as MD Helicopters CEO

Apr 10, 2020
Bankruptcy judges ordered her to sell companies to repay collateralized loan obligations worth nearly $2 billion.
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New-Generation Dornier Seastar Prototype Flies

Apr 21, 2020
First flight for amphibious aircraft, from German airfield.
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Thrush Aircraft Reports ‘Strong’ First Quarter

Apr 21, 2020
Agplane maker's order book includes 17 aircraft for spray and firefighting operations.
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Bellmaire Stepping Down As Bombardier President/CEO

Apr 21, 2020
He will be succeeded by Eric Martel, current president and CEO of Hydro-Quebec and a former Bombardier executive.
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Gogo Challenges SmartSky Networks Patent

Apr 21, 2020
Validity challenged for patent for a terrestrial-based, high-speed data communications mesh network.
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Textron Completes Initial SkyCourier Ground Engine Tests

Apr 21, 2020
Textron is advancing in the assembly of the aircraft and an additional five flight- and ground-test articles.
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RUAG Reconfigures EC635 For COVID-19 Patients

Apr 21, 2020
The repurposed helicopter’s large dimensions apparently make it ideal for use as a mission aircraft.
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FAA Proposes Noise Regs For New Supersonic Aircraft

Apr 21, 2020
Responding to a congressional directive to exercise leadership in enabling the return of supersonic air travel, the FAA has proposed noise…
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FAA Issues NPRM For Pilot Records Database

Apr 21, 2020
Operators employing professional pilots would be required to enter and share pilot records in an FAA-managed Pilot Records Database before hiring.
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FAA OKs Appareo Transponders For Part 27 Helicopters

Apr 21, 2020
Helicopters on the approved list are made by Bell, Leonardo, Robinson and Airbus.
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Leonardo Completes Acquisition of Kopter Group

Apr 10, 2020
News / Analysis / Trends / Issues
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Sun ’n Fun Canceled, EAA AirVenture Up In The Air

Apr 21, 2020
Organizers first postponed and then canceled the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo and now have announced the Lakeland, Florida, event will next be held in…
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Craven Joins National Aviation Hall Of Fame Board

Apr 21, 2020
BCA Publisher Frank Craven unanimously voted by the sitting members.
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Business Aviation Loses Two Notables

Apr 21, 2020
Joe Clark, founder and CEO of Aviation Partners Inc., died March 30. Peter Fleiss, the former executive director of the Corporate Angel Network, April 3.
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Aircraft Interior Purification System Modified

Apr 10, 2020
International Aero Engineering and Aviation Clean Air offering an ionization purification system as a portable ion distribution unit for ground use only.
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BBJ Joins Silver Air Charter Fleet

Apr 21, 2020
Private jet management and charter company adds a Boeing Business Jet with unrestricted charter access.
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USAF Scrambles For Gulfstream G550s

Apr 21, 2020
The U.S. Air Force is scrambling to acquire Gulfstream G550s to complete the EC-37B Compass Call acquisition program in advance of a possible…
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Jet-A And Avgas Per-Gallon Fuel Prices

Apr 21, 2020
The tables above show results of a price survey of U.S. fuel suppliers conducted in April 2020.
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UPSFF And Wingcopter Team For Longer Range UAV

Apr 21, 2020
News / Analysis / Trends / Issues