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The Weekly of Business Aviation, March 11, 2019

VOL. 104 NO. 10 March 11, 2019
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In Washington

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Implementing Rulemakings ‘Unprecedented Challenge,’ FAA Chief Says

Mar 08, 2019
Acting FAA administrator Dan Elwell says the agency faces an “unprecedented challenge” in implementing the multiyear FAA reauthorization act passed by Congress in October.
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Lawmaker Seeks Modernization Of ATC In U.S.

Mar 08, 2019
Sen. Ted Cruz has called on aviation stakeholders to re-examine the pros and cons of ATC modernization, although he stopped short of directly advocating the spin-off ATC from the FAA.

Programs

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Daher Unveils Upgraded TBM 940 Turboprop

Mar 07, 2019
Daher has unveiled the latest version of its single-engine turboprop, the upgraded TBM 940.
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Kopter Group To Open U.S. Assembly Plant

Mar 12, 2019
Another European helicopter manufacturer is planting its flag in the U.S. by taking over facilities vacated by one of its American competitors.
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Airbus Draws On New Rotor Blade Tech For Light Helicopter Upgrade

Mar 04, 2019
New five-blade rotor comes from Airbus’ Bluecopter technology demonstrator.
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Safran Advances On Zodiac Integration, Seats, Cabin Issues

Mar 01, 2019
Aerospace propulsion and equipment manufacturer Safran is pressing on with the Zodiac Aerospace integration, targeting product offering consolidation after successful synergies in procurement and overhead costs, Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin said.
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Production Of Schweizer Light Helo Should Start Again In 2020

Mar 08, 2019
Production of one of the most famous training helicopters is on the verge of being restored after a near decade-long hiatus.
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Global 7500 Sets Longest-Distance Business Jet Record

Mar 04, 2019
Bombardier’s Global 7500 has set a record for the longest mission ever flown by a purpose-built business jet in a nonstop flight spanning 8,152 nm, the company said.

Intelligence

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U.S. Fatal Helicopter Accident Rates Rising, Report Says

Mar 12, 2019
The number of U.S. fatal helicopter accidents rose to 24 with 55 fatalities in 2018.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Honeywell Sees 4,000 Civil Helo Deliveries Over Five Years

Mar 04, 2019
The company is predicting growth in the law-enforcement market and increased fleet utilization from oil-and-gas crew change operators.
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North American Remains Business Aviation's Powerhouse

Mar 12, 2019
View the North American Remains Business Aviation's Powerhouse chart in PDF format.

Services

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Boeing Completes ForeFlight Acquisition

Mar 06, 2019
Boeing says it has completed the acquisition of ForeFlight, a provider of mobile and web-based aviation applications.
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BBA, Signature Record Revenue Growth In 2018

Mar 05, 2019
BBA Aviation grew revenue and profits in 2018, in large part from growth in its Signature Flight Support business and from acquisitions.
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Tru Simulation Delivers CL-415 Full-Flight Simulator

Mar 07, 2019
Tru Simulation + Training has manufactured and supplied a full flight simulator for the CL-415 “water bomber” amphibious aircraft to Ansett Aviation’s training center in Milan.
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Dassault’s Falcon MRO Expansion Puts Focus On After-Sales Revenues

Mar 06, 2019
Dassault Aviation’s recent acquisition of two major maintenance networks in business aviation signals a strategic shift to capture more of the revenues a Falcon generates over its life.
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StandardAero Wins PassionAir Multi-year Contract

Mar 04, 2019
StandardAero has been selected by Ghana-based carrier PassionAir to provide a tailored package of engine services for its fleet of Q400 regional turboprop aircraft.

Safety

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Aviation Accidents In Canada Declined In 2018

Mar 06, 2019
Aviation accidents in Canada declined 16% last year, according to preliminary statistics released on March 6 by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).

Suppliers

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Safran Planning Turbo-Generator For Hybrid Multicopters

Mar 04, 2019
Safran is planning to develop a turbogenerator system for future hybrid-electric vertical take-off-and-landing air vehicles.

Associations

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Farnborough Calls Halt To Public Air Show Days

Mar 05, 2019
Organizers of the Farnborough Airshow have decided to halt its public weekend air show days.

Airports

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Small IEDs Found At Two London Airports

Mar 05, 2019
London police are investigating three small improvised explosive devices (IEDs) delivered March 5 to administrative offices at two of the city’s airports and one of the capital’s main rail terminals.

Business Aviation Briefs

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TAG Aviation Adds Aircraft Acquisition Services

Mar 12, 2019
TAG Aviation has added aircraft acquisition services for existing or new clients wanting to buy a new or used aircraft.
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Soar Aviation Adds P2006T To Training Fleet

Mar 12, 2019
Soar Aviation in Melbourne, Australia, has taken delivery of a Tecnam twin-engine P2006T MkII aircraft.
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Sharp Details Acquires Leading Edge Services In Dallas

Mar 12, 2019
Sharp Details has acquired the business and assets of Leading Edge Services, an aircraft detailing company based in Dallas.
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Duncan Aviation To Add Paint Complex In Utah

Mar 12, 2019
Duncan Aviation plans to open a new 53,000-sq.-ft. paint complex at its facilities in Provo, Utah in the spring.
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Aero Asset Opens As Helicopter Brokerage Firm

Mar 12, 2019
Aero Asset has launched business as a global helicopter brokerage firm, based in Toronto.
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Aerometals To Develop Airbus H225 Engine Inlet Barrier Filter System

Mar 12, 2019
Aerometals has launched a developmental program to certify an engine inlet barrier filter system for the Airbus H225 transport category helicopter.
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Aerospace Welding Earns Cessna 206, 207, 210 Approvals

Mar 12, 2019
Aerospace Welding Minneapolis has received FAA approval to sell complete exhaust system replacements for the standard and modified turbo-charged models of the Cessna 206, Cessna 207 and Cessna 210 aircraft.
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True Blue Power Introduces Gen5 Lithium Batteries

Mar 12, 2019
True Blue Power has introduced new, fifth-generation main ship batteries called True Blue Power Gen 5.
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Flying Colours Aims To Fill 50 Job Openings

Mar 12, 2019
Flying Colours Corp. will hold recruitment events March 23-23 to help fill more than 50 job openings.
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Mayo Aviation Earns Approval For Tamarack Winglet Installations

Mar 12, 2019
Mayo Aviation, based in Englewood, Colorado, has been approved to join Tamarack Aerospace Group’s active winglet installer network.
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Garmin Receives FAA Nod For GFC 500, GFC 600 Autopilots

Mar 12, 2019
Garmin has received FAA approval for GFC 500 and GFC 600 autopilots.
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FlightSafety Adds Airbus Helicopter Training Courses

Mar 12, 2019
FlightSafety International has added new training courses for Airbus Helicopters at is Denver Learning Center.
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Airpart Supply Named Meggit Braking Distributor For Europe, ME, Africa

Mar 12, 2019
Airpart Supply has been named an authorized factory distributor for Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Mar 12, 2019
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 10 airplanes.

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Mar 12, 2019
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Appointments

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Appointments

Mar 12, 2019
Cesar Pahl and Marco Pozzato have been named regional directors for Bii, an aircraft component support provider.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Mar 12, 2019
Mar. 14—Aviation Week Laureates Awards, The National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., laureates.aviationweek.com