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Magazine Issue

The Weekly of Business Aviation, December 18, 2017

VOL. 102 NO. 50 December 18, 2017

Programs

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Lockheed Joins Aerion To Advance Supersonic Business Jet

Dec 15, 2017
After 14 years of work, Aerion is ramping up development of the AS2 supersonic business jet following the signing of an agreement with Lockheed Martin.
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What Does Falcon 5X’s End Mean To Hemisphere, G500?

Dec 14, 2017
Dassault’s cancellation of its Falcon 5X program could mean an opportunity for Gulfstream Aerospace while also negatively impacting Textron Aviation’s new large-cabin Citation Hemisphere busjet program, some experts say.
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Van’s RV Delivers 10,000th Aircraft

Dec 13, 2017
A recently delivered RV-7 aircraft kit officially became the 10,000th Van’s RV aircraft to transition from a collection of parts to the sky.

Intelligence

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Bell Helicopter’s Mirabel Site Celebrates 5,000th Aircraft

Dec 18, 2017
Bell Helicopter’s Mirabel, Canada, facility has completed its 5,000th aircraft.

Suppliers

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Synthetic Vision Upgrade Certified On Global Express

Dec 12, 2017
Honeywell has received a supplemental type certification from the FAA to offer synthetic vision in the Primus Elite Advanced Features software upgrade on Bombardier Global Express business jets.
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Honeywell M&A Focus Could Shift To U.S. Under New Tax Law

Dec 13, 2017
Honeywell International is unlikely to pursue another acquisition the size of United Technologies Corp. (UTC).
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Lee Aerospace To Keep Providing Aircraft Parts To Spirit

Dec 18, 2017
Lee Aerospace in Wichita has signed a multiyear agreement to manufacture additional aircraft parts for Spirit AeroSystems.
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Hexcel Buys Further Into 3-D Printer Partner

Dec 08, 2017
Advanced composites provider Hexcel has decided to double down on its investments in additive manufacturer Oxford Performance Materials.
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Offshore Helo Operators Complete EGPWS Trials

Dec 11, 2017
North Sea offshore helicopter operators have completed simulator trials of Honeywell’s Mark XXII enhanced ground proximity warning system for helicopters.

Charters / Brokers

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Front Range Aviation, Wetzel Aviation To Merge Jan. 1

Dec 11, 2017
Colorado aircraft brokerage firms Front Range Aviation and Wetzel Aviation are merging effective Jan. 1, 2018.
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XOJET Invests In Safety, Flight Standards, Training

Dec 13, 2017
On-demand private jet operator XOJET has responded to a surge in business in 2017 with heightened investments in safety, flight standards and training, the company announced.
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Jet Aviation Wins Malta AOC, Expands Operations

Dec 13, 2017
Jet Aviation has secured its air operator’s certificate for the central Mediterranean nation of Malta.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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North American Bizav Traffic Rises 4.8% YOY In November

Dec 11, 2017
Business aircraft flight activity in North America rose 4.8% in November compared to a year ago, but fell 4.9% when compared to October figures.
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European Bizav Activity Strengthens

Dec 11, 2017
Business aviation activity in Europe rose 6.1% in November compared to a year ago, although activity remains 10.5% behind prerecession levels of 2007.
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Used Bizjet Market Rises In Third Quarter

Dec 12, 2017
Buyers purchased 516 used business jets during the third quarter of 2017, up 5.7% over the same period in 2016 but down 8% from the same time in 2014, which set records for used retail transactions.
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November 2017 Business Aircraft Activity In The U.S., Canada And the Caribbean

Dec 18, 2017
View the November 2017 Business Aircraft Activity In The U.S., Canada And the Caribbean chart in PDF format.

Training

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Glass Simulator Rebranded Simpro Flight Training

Nov 20, 2017
The recently remodeled Glass Simulator Center in Aurora, Illinois, has been rebranded Simpro Flight Training and now includes an updated pilot lounge and a new classroom.

Research/Development

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Lindbergh Soars Into Electric VTOL Air Taxi Market

Dec 06, 2017
Adding to the scores of similar projects already in the works, Erik Lindbergh—grandson of Charles Lindbergh and long-time advocate for electric flight—has formed a company to develop an electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) air taxi.

Business Aviation Briefs

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FBO RIGA Earns IS-BAH Approval

Dec 18, 2017
FBO RIGA has received the International Business Aviation Council’s accreditation for its IS-BAH-registration for business aircraft handling.
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Tamarack Aerospace Group Earns Approvals For C525 Performance Data

Dec 18, 2017
Tamarack Aerospace Group has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), FAA and ANAC approvals of new active winglet performance data for Cessna C525 series aircraft equipped with the Atlas Active Winglets.
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Bell Helicopter Delivers Bell 412EP Aircraft To Argentina

Dec 18, 2017
Bell Helicopter has delivered four Bell 412EP helicopters to Argentina.
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Meggitt Customer Services Signs Agreement With Proponent

Dec 18, 2017
Meggitt Customer Services & Support has finalized a multiyear distribution agreement with Proponent, an aerospace distributor, for aftermarket components.
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Women In Corporate Aviation Launches GoFundMe Campaign

Dec 18, 2017
As it enters its 25th year, Women in Corporate Aviation has launched a $50,000 fundraising campaign through resources such as GoFundMe and Amazon Smile to fund programs to help the association’s expansion worldwide.
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Falcon Aviation Earns IS-BAH Approvals

Dec 18, 2017
Falcon Aviation at the VIP terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport has earned International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) certification.
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Blackhawk Modifications Expands Dealer Network

Dec 18, 2017
Blackhawk Modifications in Waco, Texas, has added Western Aircraft to its global network of authorized dealers.
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PWI Selects Rose Aircraft As Authorized Installation Center

Dec 18, 2017
PWI has added Rose Aircraft Services, a FBO based in Mena, Arkansas, as an authorized installation center for its lighting products.
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NARA Launches Weekly Email On Aircraft For Sale

Dec 18, 2017
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) has launched a weekly email update report that includes members’ newly-added aircraft for sale or lease and aircraft sold during that week.
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Jet Aviation’s Singapore Location Becomes BBJ Service Center

Dec 18, 2017
Jet Aviation’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore has been designated a factory authorized service center for Boeing BBJ series business jets.
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Oriens Aviation Acquires Avalon Aero Facility In London

Dec 18, 2017
Oriens Aviation in the British Isles has acquired Avalon Aero’s business aviation MRO facility at London Biggin Hill Airport.
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Bell Helicopter Delivers Bell 429 To Heliand

Dec 18, 2017
Bell Helicopter’s Prague facility has delivered a Bell 429 helicopter to Heliand.
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NBAA Publishes Guide On Ethical Business Aviation Transactions

Dec 18, 2017
The National Business Aviation Association has published “Ethical Business Aviation Transactions” to underscore its emphasis of ethics in transactions.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Dec 18, 2017
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes.

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Dec 18, 2017
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Appointments

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Appointments

Dec 18, 2017
Ron Jennings has joined C&L Aviation Group, based in Bangor, Maine, as regional sales manager.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Dec 18, 2017
Jan. 17-20, 2018—Kuwait Aviation Airshow, Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait, http://kuwaitaviationshow.com/