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The Weekly of Business Aviation, May 13, 2019

VOL. 104 NO. 19 May 13, 2019
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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More Consolidation Needed In Helo Oil & Gas Sector, CEO says

May 06, 2019
The CEO of U.S.-based oil-and-gas helicopter operator Era Group says the industry is in “dire need” of consolidation.
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Business Aircraft Fleet Reaches 71% ADS-B Compliancy

May 07, 2019
In April, 71% of the U.S.-registered turbine-powered business aircraft fleet have reached compliancy with the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020 mandate for ADS-B equipage, according to a new report by FlightAware.
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Avionics Sales Up 13% In First Quarter 2019, AEA Says

May 10, 2019
Business and general aviation worldwide avionics sales rose 13% in the first quarter of 2019 to $724 million, up from $640 million a year ago.

In Washington

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U.S. Senate To Consider FAA Head Nominee Dickson May 15

May 09, 2019
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will consider Stephen Dickson’s nomination for FAA administrator May 15, paving the way for the agency to receive its first confirmed leader since January 2018.

Intelligence

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Bombardier Adds Five Learjet 75s To Order Book

May 13, 2019
Bombardier has sold five Learjet 75 light jets, valued at $69 million at 2019 list prices, to an undisclosed customer, the company says.

Suppliers

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Collins Names New Avionics Business President

May 10, 2019
Collins Aerospace has announced that Steve Timm has taken over as president of its avionics business unit, five months after the company merged with UTAS.

Associations

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NBAA’s New Campaign Targets Website Visitors

May 10, 2019
NBAA has launched a “retargeting” program that allows participants to target those visiting the NBAA website with banner ads as visitors search other internet sites.

Regulatory/Legislative

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U.S. Senate Confirms Three Ex-Im Bank Board Nominees

May 08, 2019
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm three nominees to the Export-Import Bank’s board of directors.
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Inspectors Reviewing MAX Training Were Qualified, FAA Says

May 06, 2019
A Congressionally-ordered review by FAA into whether some aviation safety inspectors (ASIs) involved in evaluating the Boeing 737 MAX flight-control system during certification were not qualified found no evidence of any deficiencies, either related to work on the MAX or other aircraft, the agency said.
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FAA Updates Drone Detection Guidance For Airports

May 08, 2019
The FAA “cannot confirm the legality” of using tech designed to detect small UAS, the agency says in updated guidance sent to U.S. airports.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Piper Caught In Controversy Over Brunei’s Anti-Gay Laws

May 09, 2019
Piper Aircraft Co., owned by the government of Brunei, has become entangled in controversy amid a global outcry related to Islamic Brunei’s brutal sex laws.

Business

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Comparing Aerostructures Sales: Triumph Vs. Bombardier

May 08, 2019
With two major aerostructures businesses—Triumph Group’s and Bombardier’s—being shopped out for new owners, is there suddenly too much of the same “product” in the marketplace?

Service

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Blackhawk Modifications Expands, Consolidates Branding

May 06, 2019
Blackhawk Modifications, a provider of engine upgrades for turboprops based in Waco, Texas, is doubling the size of its facilities and aligning several companies under one umbrella that will be branded as Blackhawk Aerospace.

Programs

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North Dakota Invests $33 Million in Drone ‘Super Corridor’

May 06, 2019
The North Dakota Commerce Department will invest $33 million to help develop the state’s infrastructure for flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of ground operators, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) announced.
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CityAirbus Makes First Tethered Hops

May 07, 2019
Airbus Helicopter’s CityAirbus urban air mobility demonstrator has made its milestone first hops into the air in Germany.

Charters/Brokers

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Magellan Launches Elevate Membership Program

May 10, 2019
Boston-based Magellan Jets has launched Elevate, a new private jet membership program, calling it “risk-free membership” with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Business Aviation Briefs

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B&G Aviation Becomes PWI Installation Center

May 14, 2019
B&G Aviation, based in Georgetown, Texas, has signed an agreement with PWI to become an authorized installation center.
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Flightstar Partners With The Leather Institute

May 14, 2019
Flightstar Corp. has partnered with The Leather Institute.
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Ruag Delivers Donier 228 To Japan’s New Central Airservice

May 14, 2019
Ruag MRO International, based in Emmen, Switzerland, has delivered a new 19-passenger Dornier 228 to New Central Airservice in Japan.
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Flight Logistics Adds Second Citation Bravo To Charter Fleet

May 14, 2019
Flight Logistics, a charter provider based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has added a second Citation Bravo to its fleet.
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FlightSafety Adds Aircraft Cabin Systems To Technician Program

May 14, 2019
FlightSafety International has expanded its master technician program to include aircraft cabin systems.
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TrueNoord Opens Singapore Office

May 14, 2019
TrueNoord has opened a representative office in Singapore as it works to broaden its global footprint in Asia.
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Innovative Solutions & Support Earns STC For Autothrottle

May 14, 2019
Innovative Solutions & Support has received the FAA’s Supplemental Type Certification for its patented ThrustSense Autothrottle for retrofit in King Air aircraft.
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Elit’Avia Implements Collins ARINCDirect Flight Operations System

May 14, 2019
Elit’Avia has implemented Collins Aerospace ARINCDirect Flight Operations System (FOS).
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Garmin Receives STC For GFC 500 Autopilot For Mooney, Bonanza Aircraft

May 14, 2019
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certification for the GFC 500 autopilot in the Mooney M20 and 36/A36 Bonanza.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

May 14, 2019
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Viking Air Limited Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) and CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) airplanes.

Appointments

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Appointments

May 14, 2019
Leslie Hart has joined the business development team of Vertis Aviation.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

May 14, 2019
June 1-3—International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting/World Transport Summit, Seoul, iata.org/events/agm/2019

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