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The Weekly of Business Aviation, April 1, 2019

VOL. 104 NO. 13 April 01, 2019
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Regulatory/Legislative

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British Aerospace Industry Frustrated By Lack of Brexit Progress

Mar 29, 2019
Britain’s aerospace and defense trade association, ADS has vented frustration at the British Parliament’s continuing chaotic indecision over the country’s departure from the European Union (EU).
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Will FAA Focus On 737 MAX Delay Upcoming BizJet Certifications?

Mar 29, 2019
With FAA leadership focused on the Boeing 737 MAX and a review of related certification activities, some industry experts are concerned certification of other aircraft, including business jets, could be delayed.
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Italy Fines Eight Helo Companies For Price Fixing

Mar 26, 2019
UK-based helicopter operator Babcock Mission Critical Services has been named as one of eight helicopter operators alleged to have formed a price-fixing cartel.
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FAA, NBAA Remind Operators Of Looming ADS-B Deadline

Mar 25, 2019
The FAA and NBAA are reminding the bizav community that the deadline to equip aircraft with ADS-B to meet the FAA mandate is less than a year away.
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EU Delayed Flight Claims Hurting Smaller Airlines

Mar 27, 2019
Compensation claims by passengers on delayed flights in the European Union are escalating sharply and harming smaller airlines, the head of the body representing them said March 27.

Intelligence

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Used Bizjet Pricing Stabilizes, Morgan Stanley Says

Apr 02, 2019
Average asking prices for used business jets improved during the first half of March with prices rising about 1% compared to February.

Programs

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Bell 525 Engine Earns FAA Certification

Mar 26, 2019
The Bell 525 engine, GE Aviation’s CT7-2F1, has received FAA certification following more than 1,000 flight hr. and more than 1,350 hr. of turn time.
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Bombardier Delivers Global 7500 To Racing Champion Niki Lauda

Mar 29, 2019
Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the ultra-long-range Global 7500 business jet to its first European customer—Formula One driver and F1 World Champion Niki Lauda.
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Seaplane Airline To Convert Fleet To Electric Propulsion

Mar 26, 2019
Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, has partnered with motor developer MagniX to convert its fleet to electric propulsion.
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Unmanned VTOL Cormorant Studied For Aerial Spraying

Mar 26, 2019
Tactical Robotics has teamed with Adama, a crop protection company, to perform a joint feasibility study of using Tactical Robotics’ Cormorant for aerial spraying.

Services

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ST Engineering Launches SERIS Airport Analytics

Mar 28, 2019
ST Engineering recently launched SERIS Airport Analytics for Enhanced Airport Operations, a platform to address increased aircraft traffic faced by global aviation markets, help in decision-making and a seamless travel experience.
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Flying Colours Launches Recruiting Drive

Mar 27, 2019
Canadian aircraft interiors and MRO specialist Flying Colours has held the first in a series of employee recruiting events that drew more than 400 candidates.
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Dassault To Acquire ExecuJet MRO In Malaysia

Mar 27, 2019
Dassault Aviation plans to acquire ExecuJet’s maintenance, repair and overhaul business at Subang Airport in Malaysia as it strengthens its aftermarket support in Southeast Asia, the company said.
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Lufthansa Technik Sets Up Global Data Generation Hub

Mar 28, 2019
Lufthansa Technik has completed setup of an independent platform for the data generated by aviation.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Icon Aircraft Opens Santa Monica Showroom

Apr 02, 2019
Icon Aircraft has opened its first sales and demonstration center showroom at Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
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Garmin Earns STC For GFC 500, GFC 600 Autopilots

Apr 02, 2019
Garmin has earned FAA Supplemental Type Certification in several aircraft models for the GFC 500 and GFC 600 autopilots.
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XOJet Offers Package For Masters Tournament

Apr 02, 2019
XOJet is offering a Masters package for clients traveling to the Masters Tournament, held Apr. 11-14 in Augusta, Georgia.
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JetTech Earns STC For Garmin G600, G700 TXi Modifications

Apr 02, 2019
JetTech has received STC approval for its Garmin G600 and G700 TXi modification for installation on Cessna Citation 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560 aircraft.
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Hartzell Adds Replacement Props For Piper Navajo, Navajo Chieftains

Apr 02, 2019
Hartzell Propellers has added replacement propellers for twin-engine Piper Navajo and Navajo Chieftains to its Top Prop lineup.
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Garmin Unveils Navigators, Transponders

Apr 02, 2019
Garmin International has introduced the GPS 175 and GNX 375 GPS navigators with Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance approach capability.
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Latitude Technologies Unveils Touch Control Display For Fixed, Rotary Aircraft

Apr 02, 2019
Latitude Technologies has introduced an ultra-light, ultra-slim Touch Control Display Unit.
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Universal Avionics Offers Data Pairing Packages

Apr 02, 2019
Universal Avionics is offering its authorized dealers and integrators two new STC packages, available at no charge in many cases.
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FAI Technik Selects Collins’ Venue For Global Express Refurb

Apr 02, 2019
FAI Technik GmbH has selected Collins Aerospace’s Venue cabin management system and entertainment system for its Bombardier BD700 Global Express $10.95 million cabin refurbishment project.
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STG Aerospace Picks Hansair As Mexico, Central, South America Distributor

Apr 02, 2019
STG Aerospace has appointed Hansair as its exclusive distributor and representative in Mexico, Central and South America.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Apr 02, 2019
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-20-01 for certain Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TFE731-20 and TFE731-40 turbofan engines.

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Apr 02, 2019
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Appointments

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Appointments

Apr 02, 2019
Anca Mihalache has been named vice president of engine trading at APOC Aviation in Amsterdam.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Apr 02, 2019
Apr. 1-4—Passenger Experience Conference, Hamburg Messe, Germany, https://www.aircraftinteriorsexpo.com/

Program Profile

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Program Profile: Rolls Royce Pearl 15 Engine

Apr 02, 2019
View Program Profile: Rolls Royce Pearl 15 Engine in PDF format.