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The Weekly of Business Aviation, December 21, 2015

VOL. 100 NO. 50 December 21, 2015

Forecasts/Industry Data

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November North American Bizav Activity Up YOY

Dec 17, 2015
Business-aviation flight activity in the U.S. and Canada rose 2.8% in November when compared to the same time a year ago. But activity fell 6.8% when compared to October 2015, according to TraqPak data from Argus.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Congress Passes Key Funding Bill That Aids Aviation

Dec 18, 2015
The legislation includes key funding for general-aviation manufacturers in safety, certification and alternative fuels for piston-engine aircraft and other measures.
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GAMA Calls For Movement On Small Aircraft Certification Rule

Dec 18, 2015
Signed into law by President Barack Obama on Nov. 27, 2013, the small airplane revitalization act was hailed by proponents as dramatically enhancing safety while simultaneously being a pro-jobs and pro-export initiative, Bunce said.
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Analysis Deems 35% Of UAS Sightings ‘Close Encounters’

Dec 14, 2015
A detailed study of more than 900 unmanned-aircraft sightings reported to the FAA by pilots and air traffic controllers has concluded that 90 involved encounters with commercial aircraft close enough to meet the agency’s definition of a near midair collision.
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FAA Sets Dec. 21 Launch Date For UAS Registration

Dec 14, 2015
Buyers and owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and model aircraft must register their aircraft with the FAA beginning on Dec. 21.
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Senate Passes Third-Class Medical Reform

Dec 17, 2015
The Senate passed the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, which includes third-class medical reform, on Dec. 15. The bill passed by unanimous consent.

Intelligence

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Europe’s Private Jet Travel Market

Dec 22, 2015
According to a Victor private jet travel industry report, the three largest private jet travel markets in Europe are...

Labor

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Flexjet, Flight Options Pilots Unionize

Dec 16, 2015
Flexjet and Flight Options pilots voted on Dec. 15 to join the Teamsters Union.

Suppliers

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Tecnam’s P Twenty Ten Earns FAA Certification

Dec 16, 2015
Tecnam’s P Twenty Ten single-engine, high-wing, four-seat aircraft has earned type certification from the FAA.
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Zetta Jet To Add Bombardier Global 6000s

Dec 15, 2015
Bombardier Business Aircraft has received an order from Zetta Jet for one Global 6000 ultra-long-range aircraft, with options for four more, in a transaction valued at about $318 million.
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Airbus Corporate Jets Marks Early Delivery Of ACJ319

Dec 16, 2015
Airbus Corporate Jet Center (ACJC) claims “a new level of innovation and quality,” with early delivery of a unique ACJ319 green VIP-cabin completion.

Programs

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Aerion Picks AXON As Russia Sales Rep

Dec 18, 2015
AXON, based in Mayfair, London, specializes in transactions involving high-end business-jet aircraft. The AS2 is well-suited to cover vast distances, the company notes.
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Honeywell: TCAS-Coupled Autopilot Option Coming Soon

Dec 14, 2015
Honeywell says it will begin offering a traffic-alert and collision-avoidance system (TCAS)-coupled autopilot option as part of a Primus Epic avionics-suite upgrade that will be available within the next two years.

Associations

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Wichita Aero Club Holds ‘Great Pilots’ Summit

Dec 18, 2015
Veteran pilot Clay Lacy was one of three pilots to take part in a "Great Pilots" panel discussion during a Wichita Aero Club luncheon.

Safety/Training

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TRU Simulation Aviation Maintenance Academy Opens

Dec 15, 2015
TRU Simulation + Training has opened a new Aviation Maintenance Academy in 35,000 sq. ft. of renovated space in the former Wichita Textron Aviation Caravan delivery center.

Services

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AMAC Aerospace Wins Two BBJ Contracts

Jan 18, 2016
AMAC Aerospace announced Dec. 7 that it has been awarded heavy base maintenance contacts for two Boeing Business Jets.

Operations

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NHV Opens Base In Aberdeen With H175

Dec 18, 2015
Belgium-based offshore helicopter operator Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) has opened a base in Aberdeen using the Airbus Helicopters H175.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Air Charter Service Delivers Plane Full Of Ham

Dec 22, 2015
Air Charter Service has brought home the bacon..
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Embraer Delivers First Phenom 100 To China

Dec 22, 2015
Embraer Executive Jets has delivered its first Phenom 100E into...
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Bell Selects Chongqing General Aviation Customer Service Center

Dec 22, 2015
Bell Helicopter has selected China’s Chongqing General Aviation Group as a new...
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StandardAero Completes First Legacy 450 ADS-B Installation

Dec 22, 2015
StandardAero completed its first certified Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) installation for...
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Windecker Eagle Returns To Active Status

Dec 22, 2015
A Windecker Eagle aircraft has been repaired, restored, upgraded and returned to...
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Avinode Adds Etihad’s ‘The Residence’ To Its Online Marketplace

Dec 22, 2015
Avinode, which operates an online tool for buying and selling air-charter flights, has added ...
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Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion Earns Type Certification

Dec 22, 2015
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics have been certified on the ...
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Executive AirShare Takes Delivery Of 30th Phenom

Dec 22, 2015
Executive Airshare took delivery of a new Embraer Phenom 300 marked by a ...

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Dec 22, 2015
VIKING AIR LIMITED Model DHC-3 aircraft [Docket No. FAA-2015-3073; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-017-AD; Amendment 39-18334; AD 2015-24-02]—adopts a new...

Appointments

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Appointments

Dec 22, 2015
Michael Fitch has joined Legacy Aviation Services as ...

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Dec 22, 2015
Jan. 4-8, 2016—AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, San Diego...