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The Weekly of Business Aviation, April 17, 2017

VOL. 102 NO. 15 April 17, 2017

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Chinese Bizjet Buyers Worry Less About Politics

Apr 17, 2017
Maybe the nervous billionaires of China are breathing a little easier. If so, they could soon be back in the market for business aircraft.
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U.S. Bizav Flight Activity Rises In March

Apr 16, 2017
U.S. business-aircraft flight activity rose 4.6% in March compared to one year ago, with increases in all operational categories, according to Argus International’s TraqPak data.
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March 2017 Business Aircraft Activity In North America and the Caribbean

Apr 18, 2017
View the March 2017 Business Aircraft Activity In North America and the Caribbean chart in PDF format.

Charters / Brokers

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United Passenger Incident Boosts Wheels Up, Co-founder Says

Apr 18, 2017
United Airlines has given private aviation a boost after a doctor was dragged off of a flight to make room for crewmembers, Wheels Up's co-founder says.
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Guernsey Licenses HNA Bizav Company

Apr 11, 2017
A newly established unit in HNA Group’s business-aviation empire has received its air operator’s certificate from the civil aviation authority of Guernsey, a British dependency in the English Channel.

Intelligence

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Global Composites Testing Market On Rise

Apr 18, 2017
The global composites testing market is expected to grow at a 7.2% compound annual growth rate from 2017-2022, reaching $1.82 billion in 2022.

Suppliers

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Tamarack Names Ex-Honeywell, Cessna Execs To Management Team

Apr 14, 2017
Justin Ryan, a former Honeywell Aerospace executive, has been named president of Tamarack Aerospace Group.
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Boeing Bullish On Asia-Pacific For BBJs

Apr 17, 2017
Asia-Pacific is the largest market for Boeing Business Jets and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
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Rolls-Royce, Safran JV Opens Poland ADT Facility

Apr 16, 2017
Aero Gearbox International (AGI), a Rolls-Royce and Safran Transmission Systems joint venture set up in 2015, has opened a new 145,300-sq.-ft. facility in Poland.

Airports

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Embraer: Chinese Bizav To Benefit From Airport Projects

Apr 17, 2017
Airport construction will relieve infrastructure constraints that are holding back the development of business aviation in China, Embraer said.
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Private Investment Could Solve Airport Woes: AsBAA

Apr 11, 2017
Severe restrictions at airports and inadequate infrastructure are affecting the utility and future growth of business aviation in Asia-Pacific. But there is a solution: Private capital.

Services/FBOs

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Bizav Operators BAA, Luxaviation Seek North American Partner

Apr 16, 2017
Business Aviation Asia and Luxaviation are looking for a North American partner or investment target to complete a global service network.
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Deer Jet Launches Two Packaged-Service Products

Apr 14, 2017
HNA Group business aviation unit Deer Jet has launched two packaged-service products, one for aircraft operation and another for ground handling.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Embraer BizJet Deliveries Decrease In First Quarter

Apr 17, 2017
Embraer delivered 15 executive jets during this year’s first quarter, including 11 light jets and four large jets, down from 23 deliveries during the first quarter of 2016.
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In China, A Tale Of Two Markets For Textron Aviation

Apr 17, 2017
While there is a lot of interest in Cessna’s business jets, orders have been elusive and this year will also be soft.
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Cirrus Tops 100 Aircraft In China, Looks To Fleet Support

Apr 17, 2017
With more than 100 of the sleek, piston-engine Cirrus aircraft in the hands of customers in China, the company is now focusing on product support.

Services

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Comlux Delivers First EASA-Certified Sukhoi Business Jet

Apr 16, 2017
Comlux Completion has recently delivered its first Sukhoi business jet with European Aviation Safety Agency certification to Comlux Kazakhstan.

Regulatory/Legislative

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UAV Flights Over U.S. Military Facilities Banned by FAA

Apr 14, 2017
The FAA has issued its first airspace restrictions that specifically apply only to UAVs.

Operations

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U.S. Agency Considers Fleet Consolidation

Apr 17, 2017
The FAA is considering whether to consolidate or otherwise modify its fleet of 46 government-owned aircraft that are used for flight inspections; research and development; transport of government officials; and aviation safety training.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Airline Quality Rating Ranks Nation’s Top Airlines

Apr 18, 2017
After four years at the top of the Airline Quality Rating (AQR), Virgin America came in third in 2016, and the airline it announced a merger with in 2016—Alaska Airlines—finished No. 1.
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DFW Instrument Adds Citation 500-560 Series, King Air Service

Apr 18, 2017
DFW Instrument has expanded its airframe maintenance capabilities at its Addison, Texas, FAA repair station.
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McCauley Propeller Adds Chinese Service Partner

Apr 18, 2017
McCauley Propeller Systems has partnered with its first authorized service facility in China to support its products.
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Piper, Averett University Launch Aviation Alliance

Apr 18, 2017
Piper Aircraft and Averett University in Danville, Virginia, have launched an aviation alliance.
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Bell Helicopter Announces Orders, Delivery At ABACE

Apr 18, 2017
Hubei Tongcheng General Aviation has signed a contract with Bell Helicopter for two Bell 505 aircraft.
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Remos GXiS Ultralight Earns German Certification

Apr 18, 2017
Remos AG has received German Ultralight Certification for its GXiS ultralight, the Pasewalk, Germany-based manufacturer said.
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Advent Aircraft Systems Completes Flight Testing On PC-12 Braking System

Apr 18, 2017
Advent Aircraft Systems, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has completed FAA flight testing of its eABS anti-skid braking system for the PC-12 series aircraft.
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The STC Group Earns STC For Cessna 172, 182 Autopilot

Apr 18, 2017
The STC Group has received an supplemental type certificate for the installation kit for the non-TSO’d Trip Pro Pilot digital autopilot.
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West Star Receives STC For USB Charging Ports

Apr 18, 2017
West Star Aviation has received an STC for installation of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cabin charging ports on Innov8 Cabin Solutions CabinFlex Charge Systems.
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Daher Appoints TMB Distributor For Brazil

Apr 18, 2017
Daher has appointed J.P. Martins Aviação as its TBM authorized distributor for Brazil.
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Western Michigan University To Add Aviation Flight Science Program

Apr 18, 2017
Western Michigan University will offer an aviation flight science program in Punta Gorda, Florida, beginning in the fall.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Apr 18, 2017
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters.

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Apr 18, 2017
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Appointments

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Appointments

Apr 18, 2017
Scott Kelly, retired astronaut and U.S. Navy captain, and Dan Bucaro, former Landmark Aviation CEO, have been appointed to Lynx FBO Network’s board of directors.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Apr 18, 2017
Apr. 24-26—2017 ACI-NA Business of Airports Conference, Palm Desert, California, http://www.aci-na.org/conferences