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The Weekly of Business Aviation, July 1, 2019

VOL. 104 NO. 26 July 01, 2019
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Airframers

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Mitsubishi Buys CRJ From Bombardier For $550M

Jun 25, 2019
Bombardier’s reign as a marquee regional jet builder will end within a year now that the Canadian manufacturer has struck a deal to sell its Canadair Regional Jet program to Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $550 million and assumption of some debt.
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Bombardier Separating CRJ From Challenger Certificate For MHI Sale

Jun 27, 2019
Bombardier is working with airworthiness authority Transport Canada to create a new type certificate for the Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) family, separate from that for the Challenger 600-series business jet.

Programs

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Gulfstream Long-Range G600 Earns FAA OKs

Jun 28, 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace’s new long-range G600 has earned its type and production certificates from the FAA, clearing the way for first deliveries to customers.
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Embraer Delivers First Praetor 600 Super-Midsize Jet

Jun 28, 2019
Embraer has delivered its first new Praetor 600 super mid-size business jet, the company announced. The aircraft received certification in April. The Praetor 600 was delivered to an undisclosed European customer during a delivery ceremony at Embraer’s production facility in Sao Jose dos Campos in Brazil. The assembly line there also produces the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500. Assembly of the Praetor 600 will also soon begin at Embraer’s production facility in Melbourne, Florida.
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Swiss Solar Impulse Spin-off Flies Electric Trainer

Jun 28, 2019
H55, a technology spinoff from the worldwide, solar-powered aircraft team at Solar Impulse, has flown a two-seat electric aircraft aimed at the pilot training market.
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Pilatus PC-24 Earns Transport Canada Approval

Jun 28, 2019
The Pilatus PC-24 light business jet has received Transport Canada certification, according to Levaero, a PC-24 distributor in Canada.
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Tarom Opts For New-Model ATRs

Jun 26, 2019
Romania’s flag-carrier, Tarom, plans to replace its regional fleet of ATRs with updated variants of the aircraft, the airline said June 26.

Intelligence

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Airbus Founding Father Robert Beteille, 97, Dies

Jun 28, 2019
Airbus founding father and visionary Robert Béteille died on June 14 at age 97, Airbus announced June 25.

Suppliers

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Bell CEO Hints At Unconventional Helo Future

Jun 28, 2019
Bell CEO Mitch Snyder has hinted that the manufacturer may not develop a new clean-sheet commercial conventional rotorcraft beyond its Model 525 twin-engine super-medium helicopter.
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Calio To Replace Leduc As Pratt & Whitney Chief

Jun 26, 2019
Christopher Calio will take over aerospace engine maker Pratt & Whitney from Bob Leduc after the latter retires in early 2020, parent UTC announced June 25.
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Switzerland Bans Pilatus From Aiding Saudi, UAE

Jun 27, 2019
Bern’s Directorate of Political Affairs said it had reviewed the services provided by the OEM and concluded that they had breached Switzerland’s strict Private Security Services Provided Abroad regulations.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Tax Reform, GDP Growth Give ‘Little Spark’ To Bizjet Market: Analyst

Jun 25, 2019
Trade tensions with China remain a high-profile item for the business jet market, but there is little evidence of it affecting demand, J.P. Morgan analyst Seth Seifman said June 25.
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European Business Aviation YOY Activity Falls In May

Jun 24, 2019
Business aviation flight activity across Europe declined 16% in May compared to a year ago.

Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Nominee Defends Delta Tenure During Whistleblower Case

Jun 27, 2019
Steve Dickson is defending his decision to not disclose to federal lawmakers a lawsuit alleging whistleblower retaliation in which he was deposed during his tenure as Delta Air Lines SVP-flight operations.
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House OKs Safety-Focused FAA Funding Bill

Jun 26, 2019
The House on June 25 approved a spending package that would send $17.7 billion to the FAA.
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N.Y. Dems Urge FAA To Ban Helo Flights Over Big Apple

Jun 24, 2019
The request comes nearly two weeks after an Agusta A109E helicopter crashed on the roof of the AXA Equitable Building, killing the pilot and causing a dangerous fire that required the building to be evacuated.
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NASA Chief Urges Greener U.S. Aircraft

Jun 28, 2019
U.S. aerospace manufacturers and policy leaders would be wise to pursue more environmentally friendly aircraft offerings, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says.
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FAA Issues Waivers For Parachute-Equipped Drones

Jun 26, 2019
The FAA this month has issued multiple waivers allowing operators to fly parachute-equipped drones over people.

Airports

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New Round Of FAA Airport Funds Includes $65 Million To Chicago O’ Hare

Jun 26, 2019
The FAA has announced plans to award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants to hundreds of airports across the U.S.

Associations

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NATA Chief Urges Industry To Press Flesh With Congress

Jun 27, 2019
NATA President Gary Dempsey is urging aviation industry members to go meet with new senators and representatives in Washington to stress industry issues.

Charters/Brokers

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Vista Global Unveils On-Demand Digital Marketplace

Jun 28, 2019
Private aviation provider Vista Global has announced the creation of XO, a global digital on-demand marketplace for private aviation comprised of the expertise of XOJET and the technology of JetSmarter.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Honeywell Earns FAA STC For Learjet 40/45 Upgrades

Jun 28, 2019
Honeywell has received a supplemental type certificate from the FAA to upgrade Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45 aircraft with its Primus Elite Enhanced Features.
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Planet Nine Adds G650 To Charter Fleet

Jun 28, 2019
Planet Nine Private Air, based in Van Nuys, California, has added a privately-owned 13-seat Gulfstream G650 to its managed fleet.
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PrimeFlight Aviation Acquires Majestic Terminal Services

Jun 28, 2019
Land, Texas, has acquired Majestic Terminal Services, a Washington-based air cargo and ground handling company.
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Air BP, China National Aviation Fuel Sign Joint Venture

Jun 28, 2019
Air BP and China National Aviation Fuel Group have signed a joint venture agreement to operate a general aviation fuel business in Southwest China, covering Sichuan Province, Guizhou Province and Chongqing Municipality.
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Former FAA Safety Inspector Convicted

Jun 28, 2019
A former FAA aviation safety inspector has been convicted in U.S. District Court, Miami, of conspiracy to bribe a public official, bribery, false statements, aggravated identity theft and wire fraud, the Department of Transportation says.
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FAA Certifies First TBM 910 Simulator

Jun 28, 2019
The FAA has certified the first TBM 910 simulator from SIMCOM Aviation Training.
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Lee Aerospace Gets Cockpit Windows OK

Jun 28, 2019
Lee Aerospace in Wichita has earned Parts Manufacturer Approval for the side cockpit windows on Beechjet 400, 400A and 400T aircraft with CoolView window technology.
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Flexjet Offering Owner-Curated Experiences

Jun 28, 2019
Flexjet, a fractional ownership operator based in Cleveland, is offering owner-only curated experiences with partners that include European fashion clothiers, watchmakers, sporting outfitters, hotels, resorts, travel services and vintners and wineries.
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Corporate Angel Network Transports 60,000 Cancer Patient

Jun 28, 2019
The Corporate Angel Network, founded in 1981, transported its 60,000th cancer patient when it flew a patient named David from Columbus, Ohio, to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Appointments and Retirements

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Appointments and Retirements

Jun 28, 2019
Robert Randall has been appointed to the newly created position of director of strategic business development for Universal Avionics. Randall joined Universal Avionics in 2008. He has been serving as U.S. senior sales manager since 2014.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Jun 28, 2019
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events. (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.)

Monthly Program Profile

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Monthly Program Profile: Cessna Citation M2

Jun 28, 2019
View the Monthly Program Profile: Cessna Citation M2 in PDF format.