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Business & Commercial Aviation, August 2020

VOL. 116 NO. 7 August 01, 2020

Viewpoint

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While COVID-19 Grounds Many Aircraft, Electric Propulsion Thrives

Jul 09, 2020
When COVID-19 arrived, the airplanes disappeared. Depending upon the prevailing winds, my house is situated below the eastern and southern arrival…

Operations Planning Guide

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How To Use The Planning Guide Tables

Jul 20, 2020
This year’s guide covers turbine-powered, in-production aircraft.
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About AirPower Software Group Inc.

Jul 20, 2020
Its mission is to provide the aviation marketplace with data and information necessary to make informed decisions and manage risk.

Operator Survey

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Pilatus PC-24: Maturing Is An Ongoing Process

Jul 20, 2020
As with the PC-12, operators say they expect the PC-24 to become considerably more capable as post-certification development continues. It’s off to a strong start, and it can only get better.

Safety

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Human-Engine Interface: Many Problems, One Easy Solution

Jul 20, 2020
Read each of these four case studies and the recommended solution to each.

Cause & Circumstance

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Turkish Crew Starts Descent Too Late, Leading To Crash In Kyrgyzstan

Jul 15, 2020
Turkish Airlines Boeing 747 freighter crash attributed to crew starting descent to Kyrgyzstan airport too late, but report cites confusion over green advisory display.
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Accidents In Brief: Selected Accidents And Incidents In June

Jul 20, 2020
Selected accidents and incidents in June 2020. The following NTSB information is preliminary. 

Point of Law

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Point of Law: Sharing Aircraft Under Part 91

Jul 13, 2020
The line between legal and illegal charters.

20/Twenty

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Gulfstream G280: Setting The standard For Super-Midsize

Jul 20, 2020
Asking prices in the COVID-19 era are getting soft. So, potential buyers can afford to shop for deals. Patience and perseverance could make the G280 a best buy.

Intelligence

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Jet-A And Avgas Per-Gallon Fuel Prices – July 2020

Jul 17, 2020
This survey was conducted by Aviation Research Group/U.S. and reflects prices reported from over 200 FBOs within the 48 contiguous states.
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Stratos 716X Makes Its First Flight

Jul 20, 2020
The Stratos 716X, an all-carbon, single-engine very light jet has made it first flight.
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Bombardier Global 5500 Enters Service

Jul 20, 2020
The long-range, large-cabin Bombardier Global 5500 recently passes a milestone with entry-into-service.
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Acceleeratum Founders Are Familiar Names To UAS Industry

Jul 20, 2020
Acceleratum is a new company focused on advancing standards and best practices in the drone industry.
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NBAA And Other Alphabets Cancel 2020

Jul 20, 2020
The NBAA decision to cancel its annual convention continued COVID-19's unrelenting felling of aviation gatherings this year.
Kodiak 100
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Daher Launches Incentive Program For Kodiak 100

Jul 20, 2020
Daher has launched program designed to provide free scheduled maintenance for 2020 Kodiak 100 aircraft.
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Flying Colours Delivers 12th Reconfigured Aircraft

Jul 20, 2020
Flying Colours Corp. has delivered a reconfigured Falcon 2000LXS to a Canadian customer.
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EASA Certifies Pipistrel Electro Two-Seat Trainer

Jul 20, 2020
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro two-seat trainer recently became the first Western-made all-electric aircraft to earn type certification.
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Blackhawk Wins FAA Approval For XR Upgrade Kit

Jul 20, 2020
Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA approval of its XR Upgrade Kit for the King Air 350.
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Airbus H160 Receives Type Certificate

Jul 20, 2020
The Airbus H160 twin-engine medium helicopter was awarded EASA type certification but with several special conditions and deviations.
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Gogo Reports Steady Recovery

Jul 20, 2020
In what could be evidence of business aviation’s steady recovery from COVID-19, Gogo Business Aviation reported it had hit 3,000 daily flights during the week of June 22.
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Air BP Reaches Fueling Milestone

Jul 20, 2020
Air BP has marked 250,000 aircraft fuelings using its digital Airfield Auto­mation technology.
Vertis G450
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Vertis Aviation Adds G450 To Management Program

Jul 20, 2020
Vertis Aviation adds a Gulfstream G450 to its management program to support increased demand from an emerging set of new clients seeking safe travel options.
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Japanese Police Agency Orders Five Airbus Helicopters

Jul 20, 2020
Japan’s National Police Agency has ordered one H225 twin-engine and four H135 twin-engine helicopters from Airbus.
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Avant Moves To St. Louis Downtown Airport

Jul 20, 2020
Avant Aerospace moves to Hangar #12 at the St. Louis Downtown Airport from Dallas.
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Embraer Completes Conversion Of Legacy 450 To Praetor 500

Jul 20, 2020
Embraer’s Services and Support division completes the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500.
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FAA Pilot Database Comes Under Criticism

Jul 20, 2020
FAR Part 91 operators' objections to the mandate include its administrative burdens and the requirement to include reports of training flights.
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Europe Leading Bizav Activity Recovery, WingX Says

Jul 20, 2020
Europe recovered the fastest in terms of business aviation activity in June, with jet and turboprop activity up 43% through June 23 compared to a year ago.
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SEA Prime Out At Signature Flight Support Italy

Jul 20, 2020
Signature Flight Support has acquired SEA Prime’s 40% minority interest in Signature Flight Support Italy. It is now 100% owner of the company.

Fast Five

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Fast Five – Questions For Roei Ganzarski

Jul 16, 2020
Roei Ganzarski is CEO of the Redmond, Washington-based magniX corporation

On Duty

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News Of Promotions, Appointments And Honors

Jul 20, 2020
News of business aviation promotions, appointments and honors.

Products & Services

WIFI
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Previews Of Business Aviation Products And Services

Jul 20, 2020
Previews of business aviation products and services

50 Years

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Business & Commercial Aviation News From August 1970

Jul 20, 2020
Business & Commercial Aviation News from August 1970

Readers Feedback

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Readers’ Feedback, August 2020

Jul 20, 2020
Readers comment on articles in past issues of BCA.