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The Weekly of Business Aviation, July 13, 2015

VOL. 100 NO. 27 July 13, 2015

Forecasts/Industry Data

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U.S. Turbine-Powered Business Aircraft Accidents Up, Fatal Accidents Down

Jul 07, 2015
The number of accidents involving U.S. business turbine-powered aircraft rose in the first six months of 2015, although the number of fatalities fell.
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June Business Aircraft Flight Activity Rose Year Over Year

Jul 10, 2015
June business flight activity in the U.S. and Canada rose 3.4% compared to June 2014, according to Argus International’s TraqPak data.
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Germany, France Lead European Business Aircraft Activity Recovery

Jul 08, 2015
Business aircraft activity in Europe is recovering, especially in Western Europe, according to WingX Advance, which tracks flight departures.
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U.S. and Non-U.S. Registered Business Jet and Turboprop Accidents/Incidents

Jul 14, 2015
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Suppliers

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Bombardier Reviewing Global 7000, 8000 Schedule

Jul 10, 2015
Bombardier Aerospace’s Global 7000 and 8000 programs are undergoing a strategic review, which includes a review of its schedule, the company said in a statement.
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Heathrow Priming Suppliers For Expansion

Jul 06, 2015
The owners of Heathrow Airport say they have begun priming industry to prepare for its expansion, following recommendations by the U.K.’s Airports Commission that a new runway should be added.
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Rolls-Royce Issues Profit Warning

Jul 06, 2015
Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is warning of another turbulent year ahead with the announcement of a profit warning just days into the tenure of new CEO Warren East.

Intelligence

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GA Safety Top Priority

Jul 14, 2015
Improving general aviation safety is a top priority for the FAA and the industry, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker said. Last year, 434 people…

Safety/Training

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Bombardier Safety Standdown To Focus On Pilot Distractions

Jul 09, 2015
Bombardier Business Aircraft will host its 19th annual Safety Standdown USA Oct. 6-8 in Wichita.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Congress Asked To Leave Alternative Parts Sector Alone

Jul 08, 2015
The aviation industry is urging Congress to leave the alternative parts sector alone.

Research/Development

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NASA Crashing Cessna 172s To Improve Emergency Locator Transmitters

Jul 08, 2015
NASA is purposely crashing three Cessna 172 aircraft as it works to improve the performance of emergency locator transmitters.

Services

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Inflight Catering Niche For Chef Max Hardy

Jul 06, 2015
Chef Max Hardy’s specialty is catering for clients who want a personal chef or meals on board their business aircraft.
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STG Aerospace Opens New Miami Facility

Jul 07, 2015
STG Aerospace has opened a new U.S. manufacturing and warehouse facility adjacent to Miami International Airport to keep up with growing demand.
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India’s Air Works Buys Minority Stake In Acumen Aviation Europe

Jul 08, 2015
India aircraft services provider Air Works India Engineering has bought a minority stake in Acumen Aviation Europe, based in Dublin, Ireland.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Airbus Testing Single-Engine Operative Flight Mode For Helicopters

Jul 07, 2015
Airbus Helicopters is exploring the potential of a Single Engine Operative (SEO) capability for its family of helicopters to boost range and endurance.

Charters / Brokers

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Axtmann Holding Buys Majority Stake Of Fly Alpha

Jul 07, 2015
Axtmann Holding AG, the parent company of FAI rent-a-jet, a general aviation and air ambulance operator, has announced the purchase of a majority stake in Fly Alpha.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Plane Perfect Forms Partnership With Maule Air

Jul 14, 2015
Plane Perfect, an aircraft detail supply company, has formed a partnership with Maule Air to provide cleaning products to the aircraft manufacturer…
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Bombardier Receives Columbia Type Certificate For Challenger 300, 350

Jul 14, 2015
Bombardier Aerospace has received type certification for the Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 business jets from the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aviacon Civil (UAEAC) of Colombia, the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, the company said. The Challenger portfolio is gaining strong momentum in Latin America, company officials said. And Colombia is a growing market in the region.
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Elliott Aviation Receives FAA Supplemental Type Certificate For Gogo Products on Phenom 300s

Jul 14, 2015
Elliott Aviation, based in Moline, Illinois, has gained FAA supplemental type certificate for the activation and use of all Gogo Business Aviation Wi…
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Two Killed In Midair Collision Of Cessna 150, Fighter Jet

Jul 14, 2015
Two people were killed when their Cessna C150 collided in midair with an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon 11 mi. north of Charleston, South Carolina,…
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Prince Mohammed Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport Gets New Terminal

Jul 14, 2015
A new terminal has opened at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah Al-Munawarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General…
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Global Jet Services Signs Long-Term Agreement With Eclipse Aerospace

Jul 14, 2015
Global Jet Services has extended its agreement with Eclipse Aerospace to supply maintenance training courses for the Eclipse 500 and 550 aircraft to…
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Jet Support Services To Give Educational Seminars In Chile, Brazil

Jul 14, 2015
Jet Support Services, based in Chicago, plans to present educational seminars to turbine aircraft owners and operators based in Chile and Brazil, the…
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C&L Aviation Now Gogo Dealer, Authorized Installer

Jul 14, 2015
C&L Aviation has become a certified business aviation dealer for Gogo, an aero-communications service provider. It also is now an authorized…
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Aviation Fabricators Receives Mexican STC For Side-Facing Divan For Learjets

Jul 14, 2015
Aviation Fabricators in Clinton, Missouri, has received Mexican STC approval for the installation of its two-place, side-facing divan for Learjet 55,…
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Luxaviation Takes Delivery Of First Phenom 300

Jul 14, 2015
Business aviation group Luxaviation S.A., based in Luxembourg, has taken delivery of its first Embraer Phenom 300 light business jet. Luxaviation…
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FAA OKs Pentastar Aviation Router For Gulfstreams

Jul 14, 2015
Pentastar Aviation in Waterford, Michigan, has received Supplemental Type Certificates from the FAA for the installation of Satcom Direct Router for…

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Jul 14, 2015
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model P-180 aircraft. [Docket No. FAA-2015-2466; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-018-AD] – proposes to adopt a new…

Appointments

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Appointments

Jul 14, 2015
​Thomas Kuhn has been named president and CEO of Lufthansa Tecknik’s U.S.-subsidiary BizJet International Sales and Support in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kuhn…

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Jul 14, 2015
July 20-21—AAAE/ACI-NA Airport Summer Fly-In, Washington, D.C., www.aci-na.org/event/6052 July 20-26—Airventure Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, www.eaa.org/en/airventure