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The Weekly of Business Aviation, March 2, 2015

VOL. 100 NO. 8 March 02, 2015

Regulatory/Legislative

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Santa Monica Airport Commission’s Latest Recommendations Continue Controversy

Feb 26, 2015
The commission urged the city council to move forward with proposals to significantly increase tenant lease rates, close a portion of the airport’s runway and enact a new emissions ordinance that would limit aircraft according to their emissions output.
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New ‘Pilot’s Bill of Rights’ Expands Medical Reform, Adds Other Provisions

Mar 03, 2015
Bipartisan legislation called the Pilot’s Bill of Rights II would expand the third-class medical exemption to recreational pilots along with pilot…

EDITOR'S NOTE

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Editor's Note: How are we doing?

Mar 03, 2015
How are we doing? We’d love your feedback. Please send comments, tips or suggestions to: Molly McMillin at [email protected] or call…

Intelligence

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Blakey Leaving AIA To Become Rolls-Royce North American Operations Chief

Mar 03, 2015
The Aerospace Industries Association is searching for a new president as Marion Blakey, the longtime face and voice of U.S. aerospace and defense…

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Consultant: U.S. Civil Helicopter Market Could Be Challenging In 2015

Feb 25, 2015
The civil helicopter industry is facing a “volatile, challenging market” in 2015 with consolidation across all aspects of the business a possibility, according to a report by Brian Foley, with Brian Foley Associates.
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New Military Helicopter Shipments 2013-2014

Mar 03, 2015
/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/02/bav_03_02_2015_shipments1.pdf New Military Helicopter Shipments 2013-2014 Shipments of Rotorcraft Built Worldwide* 2013

OEMs/Suppliers

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Pilatus Delivers 1,300th PC-12

Feb 24, 2015
Pilatus Business Aircraft has delivered its 1,300th single-engine turboprop PC-12 from its Bloomfield, Colorado, facility.
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First HondaJet Simulator Delivered To Honda Aircraft

Feb 26, 2015
Installation is underway at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, as Honda Aircraft expects FAA type certification on the very light jet by the end of March.
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Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 429WLG In U.S.

Feb 25, 2015
Bell Helicopter has delivered its first Bell 429WLG in North America.
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Textron Aviation Expands King Air Service

Feb 23, 2015
Three Textron Aviation service centers have gained certification to repair and service King Air aircraft, the company said.
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Cirrus Unveils Specially Designed SR22T For Australia

Feb 23, 2015
Cirrus Aircraft announced a Special Edition SR22T for use in the Australian market, called the Australis.
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Rockwell Collins Targets Helicopter Market With Pro Line Fusion Avionics

Mar 03, 2015
With its Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics selected for 17 aircraft ranging from a business turboprop to a military airlifter, Rockwell Collins is…
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Zodiac Offers A New Fuel-Gauging System For Composite Aircraft

Mar 03, 2015
PLAISIR, France—Zodiac Aerospace is developing an innovative digital-connectivity technology that could eliminate the risks lightning poses to…
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Novaer Hunts For Investors For New Basic Trainer

Mar 03, 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE—Brazilian light aircraft company Novaer is looking for further investment to develop its new modular training aircraft for the…

Research/Development

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NetJets, FAA Sign Agreement To Implement NextGen Technologies

Mar 03, 2015
NetJets Aviation, a fractional ownership company, has signed a five-year agreement with the FAA to implement NextGen projects, including analyzing…

Suppliers

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Continental Motors’ Alternative Fuel Engine Receives FAA Certification

Feb 25, 2015
Continental Motors Group has announced that its six-cylinder engine that will run on alternative fuels, the IO-360-AF (Alternative Fuel) engine, has received type certification from the FAA.
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Sikorsky, Brazil’s ITA Partner To Add Rotorcraft Curriculum For Students

Feb 13, 2015
The partnership, called Collaboration for Rotorcraft Innovation, will increase students’ exposure to rotorcraft principles.

Associations

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Al Naqbi Retires From Presidential Flight To Grow MEBAA

Feb 25, 2015
Ali Ahmed Al Naqbi is retiring from his position with Presidential Flight of Abu Dhabi to focus on growing the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association, or MEBAA, which he founded.

Services/FBOs

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Landmark Aviation Acquires Southwest Airport Services In Houston

Feb 25, 2015
It is Landmark’s second fixed base operator in the Houston area. It also operates an FBO at George Bush International/Houston Airport.
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Advanced Helicopter Services Opens In Provo, Utah

Feb 23, 2015
Advanced Helicopter Services has opened a new regional helicopter support location at the Provo, Utah, airport, it said.

Training

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ASTM International Forms Group To Develop Standards To Train Aerospace Workers

Feb 19, 2015
ASTM International has announced the formation of a “high-level” group to develop standards for training workers for the aerospace industry.

In Washington

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Washington D.C. Flyover To Mark 70th Anniversary Of VE Day

Feb 23, 2015
About two dozen vintage military aircraft are expected to take part in a flyover of Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory in Europe.

Programs

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Piaggio Performs HammerHead First Flight

Mar 03, 2015
ABU DHAB—Piaggio Aerospace completed the first flight of its first fully configured P.1HH HammerHead unmanned aerial vehicle in December. The…

Business Aviation Brief

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Royal Jet Awards SR Technics MRO Contract For CFM56-7B Engines

Mar 03, 2015
Royal Jet, a private charter company based in Abu Dhabi, has awarded SR Technics a five-year contract to maintain, repair and overhaul its fleet of…
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FAA Grants HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance GmbH Repair Station Approval

Mar 03, 2015
HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance GmbH, based in Germany, was granted Repair Station Approval by the FAA, which will allow it to offer maintenance, repair…
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Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Joins Dealer Network

Mar 03, 2015
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services has joined Greenwich AeroGroup’s LiveAero Broadband SATCOM systems dealer network. Vector Aerospace Helicopter…
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‘ExporTech’ To Be Offered In Kansas For First Time

Mar 03, 2015
A national program called “ExporTech” will be offered in Kansas for the first time through the Mid-American Manufacturing Technology Center, or MAMTC…
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Becker Aviation Introduces New ADS-B System

Mar 03, 2015
Becker Aviation, based in Miramar, Florida, has introduced a new ADS-B tracking and surveillance system for flight and ground operations. The system…
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Worldwide Jet Charter Added To ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry

Mar 03, 2015
Worldwide Jet Charter, a private jet charter company based in Phoenix, has been added to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registry, demonstrating its…
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XOJet Exceeds Profit Targets, Adds Record Number Of New Clients In 2014

Mar 03, 2015
XOJet, an on-demand private jet charter company, exceeded its profit targets and added a record number of new clients last year, it said. The San…

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Mar 03, 2015
Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. [Docket No. FAA-2015-0099; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-039-AD; Amendment 39-18082; AD 2015…

Appointments

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Appointments

Mar 03, 2015
Joe Stubbs, Mike Bruhn and Regis Biarrieta have been named team leaders with Duncan Aviation’s Engine Rapid Response network. Stubbs, based in…

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Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Mar 03, 2015
Mar. 2—SpeedNews 5th Annual Aerospace Raw Materials & Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, California,…