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The Weekly of Business Aviation, May 30, 2016

VOL. 101 NO. 21 May 30, 2016

Forecasts/Industry Data

Bombardier Forecasts Business-Jet Growth

May 27, 2016

According to the latest annual 10-year forecast by Bombardier Business Aircraft, the industry will deliver 8,300 business jets valued at $250 billion (in U.S.

Bizjet Market Better Than Feared, Analyst Says

May 31, 2016

The business aviation market in the short term is “not as bad as feared,” RBC Europe aviation analyst Robert Stallard says.

Intelligence

Global Business Jet Market Projected To Be Worth $33.8 Billion By 2020

May 30, 2016

The global business jet market, worth $20.9 billion in 2013, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of ...

Programs

GE’s ATP On Track For 2017 First Run

May 29, 2016

The first run of GE Aviation’s 2,000-hp-class advanced turboprop series, internally known as GE93, is on track for the fourth quarter of 2017, business and general aviation and integrated systems VP Brad Mottier says.

Textron’s New Turboprop Emerges

May 28, 2016

For the past few weeks, customers coming to Textron Aviation’s Wichita Beechcraft delivery center have been stepping inside a mockup of the new turboprop, which has yet to be given a name, for a look.

Aerion To Seek Type Certificate For Supersonic Bizjet By 2017

May 30, 2016

Aerion Corp. is proceeding under a self-imposed, noise-inspired deadline to submit by the end of 2017 an initial application for FAA type certification of its still-embryonic supersonic business jet.

Citation Longitude Achieves Wing Mating; Program Advances

May 27, 2016

Work on the Cessna Citation Longitude super midsize jet, Textron Aviation’s largest jet to date, is on track and progressing well, the company reports.

Bombardier Adds Pocket Door To Learjet 70/75 For Quieter Cabin

May 27, 2016

All new-production Learjet 70/75 aircraft are now being fitted with a forward cabin bulkhead and pocket door that seals off the main cabin from the galley and entry door area.

OEMs/Suppliers

Embraer Signs Order For 23 Jets With Across

May 27, 2016

Embraer Executive Jets has signed a firm order for 23 business jets with Mexican business-aviation services provider Across.

Could Air-Taxi Service Make a Comeback?

May 27, 2016

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil—Very light jets (VLJ) were all the craze when Embraer launched the Phenom 100 and 300 in 2005.

HondaJet Earns EASA Certification

May 28, 2016

The HA-420 HondaJet has received European Aviation Safety Agency type certification, opening the door for the first two deliveries.

Charters / Brokers

Flexjet to Launch European Charter Business

May 28, 2016

U.S.-based Flexjet will launch into Europe as a private jet travel and charter operator later this year.

FBOs

Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Booming

May 30, 2016

Following its busiest year to date in 2015, Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Center reports that the first four months of this year have been its busiest ever start to a year.

Suppliers

AE Industrial Partners Acquires AC&A

May 30, 2016

AE Industrial Partners, a private equity investor in aerospace, power generation and specialty industrial companies, has acquired AC&A, a manufacturer of composite and metallic parts and tooling. The price was not disclosed.

Regulatory/Legislative

To Brexit or Not to Brexit? The Bizav View

May 30, 2016

The British public votes on June 23 whether the U.K. should remain in the European Union. Whichever way it goes, it’s a massive decision for Britain and the EU.

Services

CTT To Provide Cair Humidification Systems For BBJ 777-300s

May 30, 2016

CTT Systems has announced orders from VIP completions specialist Jet Aviation Basel for Cair humidification systems for two BBJ 777-300s.

Business Aviation Briefs

Embraer E190-2 Prototype Completes First Flight

May 30, 2016

Embraer’s E-Jets E2 program took a further step May 23 when the first E190-2 completed its first ...

Embraer-CAE To Expand Training With New Amsterdam Location

May 30, 2016

Embraer–CAE Training Services, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE, will further expand training programs for ...

AMAC Expands Basel Facility

May 30, 2016

AMAC Aerospace AG has opened its fourth hangar at Basel’s EuroAirport...

AMAC Acquires JCB Aero

May 30, 2016

AMAC is expanding its operations with the acquisition of French VIP interior design specialist...

Bombardier Raises the Bar

May 30, 2016

Serving customers has become the ‘arms race’ between all OEMs.

BLR King Air 90 Performance Package Imminent

May 30, 2016

BLR Aerospace is working with the FAA to amend its supplemental type certificate that will expand the ...

Boutsen Aviation Breaking Records

May 30, 2016

Last year, Boutsen Aviation, the Monaco-based company founded by former Formula One driver Thierry Boutsen, celebrated...

SEA Prime and Gate Gourmet Catering For Milan BizAv

May 30, 2016

SEA Prime SpA has signed an agreement with inflight catering and food services provider Gate Gourmet Italia that will add ...

Airbus Adds Jet Aviation To Support Network For Airbus Corporate Jets

May 30, 2016

Airbus has added Jet Aviation to its support network for Airbus ...

Haitec To Be Dealer, Service Center For Honeywell Sat Comm

May 30, 2016

Frankfurt–Hahn Airport-based Haitec Aircraft Maintenance has signed to be a dealer and service center...

Nextant Appoints Marshall Aerospace as Approved Service Center

May 30, 2016

Nextant Aerospace has appointed Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group as ...

IBA Opens Dublin Office

May 30, 2016

IBA, International Bureau of Aviation, has opened a Dublin office as part of an expansion program to ...

TrainingPort.net, AeroEx Joins Forces To Offer Online Training

May 30, 2016

TrainingPort.net, based in Vancouver, Canada, is partnering with AeroEx to offer customized online training for ...

Astronics Earns STC, PMA OK For webFB Wireless Electronic Flight Bag

May 30, 2016

Astronics Corp. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate and Parts Manufacturing Approval for its ...

Georgia Institute of Technology Contracts With FRASCA For Training Device

May 30, 2016

The Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta has contracted with FRASCA International to provide ...

Marshall Gains EASA Part 145 Approval For Citation, King Air Aircraft

May 30, 2016

Marshall Aviation Services has earned European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval for ...

Marshall Aviation Adds Air Alliance Express As Tenant

May 30, 2016

Marshall Aviation Services has added Germany’s Air Alliance Express AG & Co. to its ...

Rockwell Collins, AMAC Aerospace Complete First Global Cabin Entertainment Upgrade

May 30, 2016

Rockwell Collins and AMAC Aerospace in Switzerland have completed the first CES...

Air Hamburg Orders Embraer Legacy 650

May 30, 2016

Air Hamburg, a Germany-based business charter operator, has placed an order for an additional ...

Jet Aviation Basel Launches 3D App JetVision

May 30, 2016

Jet Aviation Basel, a completions and maintenance center in Switzerland, has launched its 3D application called ...

Airworthiness Directives

May 30, 2016

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault ...

Advertising

Appointments

May 30, 2016

Tom de Geytere has been named managing director of AJ Walter ...

Calendar

Upcoming Events

May 30, 2016

une 5-7—AAAE and Great Lakes Chapter AAAE, 25th Annual National Aviation Environmental Management Conference...

Program Profile

Program Profile: Honda Aircraft HondaJet

May 30, 2016

View the Program Profile: Honda Aircraft HondaJet chart in PDF format.

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