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The Weekly of Business Aviation, April 15, 2019

VOL. 104 NO. 15 April 15, 2019
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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One More Time, China Dashes Bizav Hopes

Apr 09, 2019
Chinese demand for business aircraft has flopped again, disappointing manufacturers for the second time this decade.
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Business Aviation Forecast For Asia 2019-2028

Apr 16, 2019
View the Business Aviation Forecast For Asia 2019-2028 chart in PDF format.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Embraer Turns To Auto Supply Industry Vet For New CEO

Apr 09, 2019
Embraer has selected Francisco Gomes Neto, currently president of street bus body supplier Marcopolo, to be its next CEO and president.

Intelligence

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Sonaca Unveils Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro With Glass Cockpit

Apr 16, 2019
Sonaca Aircraft has developed a glass cockpit version of its Sonaca 200 aircraft called the Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro.

Associations

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ABACE Organizers Anticipate 8,000 Attendees

Apr 08, 2019
The annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is set for April 16-18.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Aerospace Welcomes Brexit Postponement

Apr 11, 2019
Britain’s aerospace industry has cautiously welcomed the European Union’s approval to postpone the UK’s exit from the European Union by six months.

Charters/Brokers

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Vista Global To Buy Charter Provider JetSmarter

Apr 12, 2019
Dubai-based Vista Global, owner of charter providers VistaJet and XOJet, plans to acquire troubled JetSmarter, an online jet sharing provider.

Services

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IADA To Begin Testing Of Aircraft Dealers

Apr 10, 2019
The International Aircraft Dealers Association will begin the testing of individual aircraft brokers later in April for certification.
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Bendix King Announces New Touchscreen Flight Deck

Apr 11, 2019
Bendix King unveiled a new touchscreen avionics suite for Part 23 aircraft April 10 during the AERO Friedrichshafen 2019 trade show in Germany.

Programs

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737 Production Cuts Shouldn’t Delay Non-MAX Deliveries, Boeing Says

Apr 08, 2019
Boeing is confident that its move to cut 737 production nearly 20% later this month will have minimal effect on delivery schedules for the non-MAX aircraft still being made, including the remaining 737NGs headed for airlines, a few business jets, and regular deliveries of its P-8 maritime patrol aircraft to military customers.
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OSM Orders 60 Bye eFlyers, Formerly Called Sun Flyer

Apr 11, 2019
Norway-based OSM Aviation, a provider of air crew to the airline industry, has ordered 60 all-electric light aircraft from Bye Aerospace.
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Tecnam Unveils Three Aircraft Changes, Upgrades

Apr 10, 2019
Tecnam has launched a new, updated P92 MkII light aircraft, along with the latest editions of its low-wing P2002, called the P002JF MkII IFR, and the P2002 Sierra MkII EU.
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Gulfstream: G650ER Sets Speed, Distance Record

Apr 08, 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace said its Gulfstream G650ER ultra-long-range business jet set a speed record March 29.
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Two Unusual Aircraft Designs At German Show

Apr 12, 2019
Two unusual designs are among new aircraft making their debut at the Aero Friedrichshafen show in Germany on April 10-13.

Safety

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Chao Defends ODA Program, MAX Certification

Apr 11, 2019
U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao defended the FAA’s practice of delegating certain safety and certification activities to manufacturers in the wake of the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302.

Airframers

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Airbus Names Obermann Chairman-Designate As Faury Succeeds Enders

Apr 10, 2019
René Obermann is in line to succeed Denis Ranque as chairman of the Airbus board of directors in 2020, completing the European group’s leadership transition.

Suppliers

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Continental Aerospace Invests In Ampaire Electric Aircraft

Apr 11, 2019
Continental Aerospace Technologies says it has invested in Ampaire, Inc., a tech innovation firm developing electric aircraft and electric propulsion system concepts.

Research/Development

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Harris, Partners Install Drone Radio-Control System

Apr 12, 2019
The University of North Dakota, Harris Corporation and the Northern Plains UAS test site have completed initial field testing of a ground radio control system that supports drone flights beyond the operator’s visual range.

Business Aviation Briefs

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HondaJet Elite Earns Transport Canada Approval

Apr 16, 2019
Honda Aircraft has received type certification from Canada’s Transport Canada Civil Aviation for its HondaJet Elite aircraft, it said.
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Qazaq Air Receives First Of Two Q400s

Apr 16, 2019
Bombardier has delivered the first of two Q400 aircraft to Qazaq Air JSC of Kasakhstan.
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Daher Unveils Third Version Of ‘Me & My TBM’

Apr 16, 2019
Daher introduced the latest version of its “Me & My TBM” cloud-based application for owners and operators of its turboprop aircraft during Aero Friedrichshafen 2019.
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PWI Adds Three Authorized Installation Centers

Apr 16, 2019
PWI has added Deer Horn Aviation as an authorized installation center for its line of LED products.
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Clay Lacy Aviation Adds Learjet 70, Citation Sovereign To Charter Fleet

Apr 16, 2019
Clay Lacy Aviation has added a Learjet 70 and a Citation Sovereign to its charter fleet.
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BLR Aerospace Adds Baker Aviation As Authorized Dealer

Apr 16, 2019
BLR Aerospace has selected Baker Aviation as an authorized dealer for BLR’s line of King Air winglets, winglet LED upgrades, deice boots and other products.
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Universal Avionics Earns FAA STC For New Touchscreen Control Display Unit

Apr 16, 2019
Universal Avionics has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for its new touchscreen EFIS Control Display Unit (ECDU) for the InSight Display System.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Apr 16, 2019
This AD requires inspecting each main rotor pitch link rod end bearing assembly (bearing) for wear and play.

Appointments

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Appointments

Apr 16, 2019
David Carter has joined Universal Avionics as regional sales manager for the northwestern U.S. Carter previously was with L-3 Aviation.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Apr 16, 2019
Apr. 16-19—2019 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2019), Shanghai, China, https://abace.aero/2019/