Subscription Required

 

The Weekly of Business Aviation, February 18, 2019 is published in The Weekly of Business Aviation, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to The Weekly of Business Aviation through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the business aviation community.

Magazine Issue

The Weekly of Business Aviation, February 18, 2019

Download PDF

Forecasts/Industry Data

article

Used Business Jet Inventories To Rise, Foley Says

Feb 14, 2019
After a decade of decline in the number of used business jets for sale, inventories are now expected to begin increasing, said Brian Foley, an aviation consultant and president of Brian Foley Associates.
article

Fractional Flights Lead Rise In January Bizav Activity

Feb 13, 2019
Business aviation flight activity in North America increased 0.7% in January compared to a year ago.
article

European Bizav Activity Declines In January

Feb 13, 2019
Business aviation departures in Europe declined 0.8% in January compared to a year ago, with a 2.1% decline in business jet flights, according to WingX Advance.

OEMs/Suppliers

article

Bombardier’s Business Aircraft, Aerostructures Units Set To Grow

Feb 14, 2019
Bombardier starts 2019 with growing business aircraft and aerostructures revenues and sufficient backlog in commercial aircraft to buy it time to improve profitability and explore strategic options for its CRJ regional jet family.
article

Embraer Executive Jet Deliveries Decline Across Models

Feb 11, 2019
As expected, Embraer delivered 91 business jets in 2018, including 64 light and 27 large jets, missing earlier projections of 105 to 125 aircraft, the company said Feb. 11.

Intelligence

article

40 Years Ago: Neil Armstrong Flies First Learjet 28

Feb 19, 2019
Forty years ago, former astronaut Neil Armstrong flew the first Learjet 28.

In Washington

article

Industry Supports Bill To Fund FAA In Shutdown

Feb 14, 2019
More than 40 aviation-related organizations have banded together to support a House bill that would fund the FAA in the event of a government shutdown.

Suppliers

article

Survey: 54 Percent of FBOs Say Fuel Sales Increased in 2018

Jan 29, 2019
Year-over-year fuel sales increased for 54% of all U.S. FBOs in 2018, according to Aviation Business Strategies Group’s annual survey.
article

Safran Closes Collins Unit Acquisition

Feb 11, 2019
Multinational aerospace engine and component company Safran has finalized the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s electromechanical systems business unit.
article

Bristow Scraps Columbia Deal, Faces Uncertain Future

Feb 12, 2019
Oil-and-gas helicopter operator Bristow Group has abandoned its proposed takeover of Columbia Helicopters as Bristow struggles with financial issues.

Training

article

Program Pays Training, Housing For Aviation Jobs

Feb 15, 2019
A Kansas technical college is paying people to move here to train for jobs with local aviation and manufacturing operations.

Regulatory/Legislative

article

FAA To Require External ID Markings on Drones

Feb 13, 2019
Concerned that explosives concealed inside an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) could pose a danger to first responders attempting to find a drone’s registration number, the FAA will now require owners to display their registration number on an outside surface.

Research/Development

article

Airbus Survey Shows Public Support For UAM, But Safety, Noise Are Key

Feb 12, 2019
Safety and noise are the public’s biggest concerns about urban air mobility (UAM), but initial acceptance of the concept is surprisingly high, concludes a public perception survey conducted by Airbus.
article

Sikorsky Tie-Up To Provide UAM Insights

Feb 13, 2019
Sikorsky has announced an accord with on-demand helo service provider Blade that will give the Lockheed Martin firm access to data on the urban air mobility market.
article

Wind Energy Company Graduates From Google Research Arm

Feb 12, 2019
Airborne wind energy developer Makani has graduated from X, the advanced research arm of Google parent company Alphabet.
article

BVLOS UAVs Begin Using UK Test Corridor

Feb 12, 2019
British unmanned air system developer Blue Bear has begun flight testing along a flight corridor established for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) test work in conjunction with Cranfield University.

Services

article

Clay Lacy Aviation Opens Van Nuys Facility

Feb 14, 2019
Clay Lacy Aviation has opened a new 24-hr. maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for its Part 145 repair station at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles.

Business Aviation Briefs

article

Bell 407GXi Earns China Approval

Feb 19, 2019
The Bell 407GXi light single helicopter has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
article

Air Charter Service Opens Atlanta Office

Feb 19, 2019
Air Charter Service has opened its sixth U.S. office, locating facilities in Atlanta as it continues to expand.
article

Avflight Acquires Kelly Western Jet Center In Canada

Feb 19, 2019
Avflight Corp. has expanded into Canada at the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport by acquiring Kelly Western Jet Center.
article

Airbus Helicopters, Thales, Helisim To Add Texas-Based Pilot, Maintenance Crew Training Cente

Feb 19, 2019
Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Helisim have begun construction of a helicopter pilot and maintenance crew training center in Grand Prairie, Texas.
article

Meridian Air Charter Adds Challenger 650 To Charter Fleet

Feb 19, 2019
Meridian Air Charter, a private aviation company, has added a new 2018 Challenger 650 business jet to its managed fleet.
article

VistaJet Adds Osprey Flight Solutions For Flight Risk Assessment

Feb 19, 2019
VistaJet, based in Malta, has adopted Osprey Flight Solutions data-led risk assessment technology, which allows the company to assess flight risks.
article

Piper Aircraft Adds Flying Smart As UK Dealer

Feb 19, 2019
Piper Aircraft has selected Flying Smart as its exclusive dealer for France, Belgium, Luxemburg and Monaco.
article

AES Global Adds Upgrade Services For Business Jets

Feb 19, 2019
AES Engineering Solutions (AES Global), based in Braintree, UK, is now offering its cabin connectivity upgrade packages to business jets.
article

Skyservice Receives Canadian Approval For Satcom Learjet 45 Upgrade

Feb 19, 2019
Skyservice Business Aviation has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for the installation of Satcom Direct Data Link Unit upgrade on Learjet 45 aircraft.
article

Valcora To Open U.S. Office

Feb 19, 2019
Valcora, an aviation fueling company based in Switzerland, is opening new offices in the U.S. and South Africa to expand operations.
article

Florida Jet Center Adds U.S. Customs Facility

Feb 19, 2019
Stuart Jet Center in Stuart, Florida, has added a U.S. Customs facility to streamline international travel.
article

Falcon Aviation Expanding, Earns UAE Approvals

Feb 19, 2019
Falcon Aviation has been approved to handle business jet and regional aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services at its UAE bases by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation.

Appointments

article

Appointments

Feb 19, 2019
Raphael Fabian has been named director of European Affairs at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Calendar

article

Upcoming Events

Feb 19, 2019
Feb. 20—GAMA State of the Industry Press Conference, National Press Club, Washington, D.C., https://gama.aero/