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The Weekly of Business Aviation, February 29, 2016

VOL. 101 NO. 8 February 29, 2016

Suppliers

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Views Mixed On Honeywell-UTC Merger

Feb 26, 2016
A Honeywell International-led merger with United Technologies Corp. would be a boon for shareholders and investors, according to financial details of Honeywell’s bid that it released Feb. 26.
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Amid Seats Crisis, Zodiac Aerospace Lowers Profit Target

Feb 25, 2016
Zodiac Aerospace will not meet its 2015-16 target of close to 10% operating profit margin, and its planned recovery from a crisis in its aircraft seats and interiors business will take longer than the 18 months initially predicted, the company’s chief executive said.
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ATP Orders 15 More Piper Archer TX Aircraft

Feb 26, 2016
Piper Aircraft has received an order from ATP Flight School for 15 additional Archer TX aircraft for its training fleet.
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Cessna Aircraft Settles EEOC Discrimination Suit

Feb 22, 2016
Cessna Aircraft, a division of Textron Aviation, will pay $167,500 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency announced.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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General Aviation, BizAv Avionics Sales Down In 2015

Feb 25, 2016
Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales last year totaled more than $2.4 billion, a 4.4% decrease compared to 2014, according to just-released data from the Aircraft Electronics Association.

Intelligence

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Helicopter Shipments Rise In 2015

Mar 01, 2016
Helicopter manufacturers worldwide delivered 954 aircraft in 2015. That includes 279 piston aircraft and ...

Programs

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Bombardier Learjet Delivers 75th Learjet 75

Feb 25, 2016
Bombardier Business Aircraft delivered its 75th Learjet 75 light business jet on Feb. 24, two years after the first Learjet 75 entered service.
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Fourth Gulfstream G500 Test Aircraft Joins Flight Test Program

Feb 22, 2016
The fourth Gulfstream G500 test aircraft has completed first flight and joined the G500 flight test program, Gulfstream Aerospace said Feb. 20.
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Gulfstream’s G600 ‘Iron Bird’ Makes First Flight

Feb 25, 2016
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s G600 iron bird completed its first simulated flight to demonstrate the growing maturity of its G600 aircraft program, the company said.
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Robinson Opens Order Book For R44 Cadet Aircraft

Feb 23, 2016
Robinson Helicopter Co. is officially accepting orders for its R44 Cadet aircraft.
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Embraer’s Phenom 300 Most Delivered Business Jet In 2015

Feb 23, 2016
Embraer’s Phenom 300 light business jet was the most delivered business jet in 2015 for the third year in a row, the company said.

Charters / Brokers

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NetJets, Teamsters Prepare For Strike Authorization Vote

Feb 26, 2016
Another labor dispute appears to be brewing between NetJets and the Teamsters union.

Services

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Mecaer Luxury Cabin Finds Niche

Feb 17, 2016
Mecaer Aviation Group’s MAGnificent luxury helicopter interior is finding a niche among Bell 429 owners, from the first installation at Bell Helicopter’s Prague facility to the most recent supplemental type certificate (STC) from Russian aviation authorities last month.
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Flying Colours Expands Facility As Work Grows

Feb 22, 2016
Flying Colours Corp., a North American maintenance, repair and overhaul completions and refurbishment company, is expanding its cabinetry finishing shop in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
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BendixKing Upgrades Aero Wave 100 System

Feb 18, 2016
BendixKing, a division of Honeywell Aerospace, has enhanced its inflight Internet connectivity for general aviation aircraft, the company said.

Safety

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Data Extracted From Flight Recorder Of AW609 Wreckage

Feb 24, 2016
Italian air accident investigators have successfully extracted data from the combined flight data and cockpit voice recorder recovered from the wreckage of the second prototype AgustaWestland AW609 commercial tiltrotor.

Airports

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Airport Executives Recognize 97 Airports For Excellence

Feb 22, 2016
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has recognized 97 airports with an ANTA Digicast Excellence In Airport Training award for training completed last year.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Registration Deadline Past, FAA Looks at Next UAV Steps

Mar 01, 2016
With the deadline for hobbyists to register their small UAVs now past, the FAA will find out which of its approaches ...
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FAA, Singapore Strike Landmark U.S.-Asia MRO Deal

Feb 25, 2016
FAA and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore have signed the first set of maintenance implementation procedures (MIP) between the U.S. agency and an Asian counterpart.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Air Charter Service Moves Operations To Santa Monica

Mar 01, 2016
Air Charter Service has moved its operations to a new facility on Santa Monica Boulevard.
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AAR Offers Aftermarket For Helicopter Operators

Mar 01, 2016
AAR now offers a range of aftermarket support services for helicopter operators, including ...
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Mid-Continent Instruments Earns AS-9100 C

Mar 01, 2016
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has earned AS-9100C and ISO 9001-2008 certification for its ...
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Sentient Jet Aviation Partner Of Kentucky Derby

Mar 01, 2016
Sentient Jet has been named the official private aviation partner of The Kentucky Derby...
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Gulfstream Named Top Business Brand In Asia-Pacific

Mar 01, 2016
Gulfstream Aerospace was named the top business brand in the Asia-Pacific by JetNet’s ...
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328 Design GmbH Earns STC For Falcon 50EX

Mar 01, 2016
328 Design GmbH, a division of the 328 Group, has successfully achieved the first Supplemental Type Certificate for the Dassault Falcon 50EX.
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FlightSafety Earns FAA/EASA Level D Qualification

Mar 01, 2016
FlightSafety International has achieved FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency Level D qualification...
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Gama Aviation Earns ISO 9001

Mar 01, 2016
Gama Aviation has received ISO 9001 accreditation.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Mar 01, 2016
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-500 aircraft.

Appointments

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Appointments

Mar 01, 2016
Philippe Couteaux has joined Aircelle as ...
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Upcoming Events

Mar 01, 2016
Mar. 3—Laureate Awards, The National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.

Monthly Program Profile

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Pilatus PC-12

Mar 01, 2016
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