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The Weekly of Business Aviation, October 21, 2019

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Forecasts/Industry Data

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Analysts: Bizjet Market Stable, Slow, Cautious

Oct 18, 2019
As the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition on Oct. 22-24 is set to kick off, industry analysts and experts continue to expect new products to stimulate orders, countering a lower level of legacy jet sales and flight operations.
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10-Year Forecast Projects Demand For 8,200 New Bizjet Shipments

Oct 18, 2019
The business jet forecast decreased somewhat from last year’s 10-year outlook, reflecting the most recent slowing of the market, the anticipation of an upcoming slowing of the U.S. and world economies and ongoing trade disputes which could impact the industry, said Brian Kough, Aviation Week senior director of forecasts and aerospace insights.
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North American Bizav Activity Up YOY In September

Oct 14, 2019
Business aircraft flight activity in North America rose 2.4% in September compared to a year ago, with light jet activity posting the largest increase at 4.1%, according to Argus International data.
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European Flight Activity Declines In September YOY, Data Shows

Oct 14, 2019
European flight activity decreased slightly in September compared to a year ago, but rose slightly compared to August, according to Argus International.
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Used Business Jets For Sale Rise In October

Oct 16, 2019
The number of used business jets for sale rose 8% in October to 1,803 aircraft when compared to a year ago, according to Jefferies research.
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September Business Aircraft Activity In North America

Oct 18, 2019
View the September Business Aircraft Activity In North America chart in PDF format.
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Business Aviation Forecast For North America 2020-2029

Oct 18, 2019
View the Business Aviation Forecast For North America 2020-2029 chart in PDF format.

Intelligence

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NBAA Coverage

Oct 18, 2019
Aviation Week Network, The Weekly of Business Aviation and Business & Commercial Aviation will bring you full coverage of the 2019 National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas.

Programs

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Gulfstream ‘Likely’ To Announce G700 At NBAA, Analyst Says

Oct 14, 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace may launch its answer to Bombardier’s ultra-long range Global 7500, an extended G650 called the G700, during the National Business Aviation Association convention in Las Vegas, Cowen & Co. analyst Cai von Rumohr said.
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Bombardier To Highlight l’Opera Audio System On Global 7500

Oct 16, 2019
Bombardier is taking the wraps off of its high-fidelity audio system designed for the Global 7500 business jet, called Bombardier’s l’Opera.
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SyberJet SJ30i Makes First Flight

Oct 17, 2019
San Antonio-based SyberJet Aircraft successfully completed the first flight of its SJ30i light jet equipped with a SyberVision flight deck, kicking off an 18-month certification test program, the company said.
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Gulfstream G500, Bombardier Global 5500/6500 Earn EASA Approval

Oct 15, 2019
Gulfstream’s G500 and Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets have been awarded European Aviation Safety Agency certification.

Services

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World Fuel Services To Supply Sustainable Fuel At NBAA-BACE

Oct 18, 2019
World Fuel Services is working to lower carbon emissions in the aviation industry and plans to showcase those initiatives during the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
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C&L Aerospace Acquires Beechjet Parts From Global Parts

Oct 14, 2019
C&L Aerospace, a division of C&L Aviation Group, has purchased the Beechjet 400 rotable parts program from Global Parts in the Wichita area.
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Valcora, Shell Team On Emissions Offset

Oct 15, 2019
Digital aviation fuel supplier Valcora has signed its first third-party agreement with an aviation fuel provider to offer customers more ways of offsetting carbon emissions.

Associations

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NBAA-BACE To Highlight Innovation In Las Vegas

Oct 16, 2019
The National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition on Oct. 22-24 will bring together dozens of topics and educational sessions, along with the latest business aircraft products and services.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Textron Aviation Jet Deliveries Rise, Turboprops Decline In Q3

Oct 17, 2019
Textron Aviation has pushed some Textron Longitude deliveries into early next year as the aircraft undergoes some minor modifications, the company reports.
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Gulfstream Layoffs Total 446 Positions

Oct 18, 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace laid off 3.5% of its U.S. workforce, or 446 positions, the week of Oct. 14, the company confirmed.

Business

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Honeywell Names New Aerospace Group CEO

Oct 16, 2019
Honeywell announced on Oct. 15 that Mike Madsen has taken over as president and CEO of its Phoenix-based Aerospace business group, succeeding Tim Mahoney.

Suppliers

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Details Of UTC/Raytheon Spin-Off Coming Within 30 Days

Oct 14, 2019
The next step in the antitrust review process for the proposed merger of Raytheon and UTC could happen within a month, UTC Chief Executive Officer Greg Hayes said Oct. 14.

Regulatory/Legislative

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UK Aerospace Seeks Clarity On Post-Brexit EASA Alignment

Oct 11, 2019
British aerospace trade association ADS has written to senior government ministers in a bid to urgently clarify post-Brexit trading agreements.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Satcom Direct Boosts IT Training For Business Aviation Industry

Oct 21, 2019
Satcom Direct (SD), a business aviation solutions provider, is strengthening its industry-focused training program.
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Engine Assurance Program (EAP) Adds Three Engines To Product Line

Oct 21, 2019
Engine Assurance Program (EAP), an hourly engine maintenance program, has added three new engine types and seven new aircraft to its service offering.
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True Blue Power Products Deliver Power To Cessna Citation Longitude

Oct 21, 2019
True Blue Power’s state-of-the-art equipment powers Textron Aviation’s recently certified Cessna Citation Longitude.
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Baldwin Teams With Broward College For Aviation Safety Workshop

Oct 21, 2019
Baldwin Safety & Compliance announced its intent to team with Emil Buehler Aviation Institute of Broward College for a series of aviation safety training courses.
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First Responder Iron Drone Competition Set Nov. 7-8

Oct 21, 2019
Windcrest, Texas, will be the site of an Iron Drone Competition as part of an FAA National Drone Safety Awareness Week event.
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Elevate Jet Adds Embraer Jet As It Expands Services

Oct 21, 2019
Elevate Jet has acquired a 30-passenger Embraer regional jet in a strategy to grow its jet fleet and expand its services.
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ExecuJet MRO Services Opens Maintenance Facility In Brisbane

Oct 21, 2019
ExecuJet MRO Services, a division of Dassault Aviation, has opened a line maintenance facility in Brisbane, Australia.
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Lufthansa Aviation Training Expands Diamond Training Fleet

Oct 21, 2019
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) has expanded the fleet of its pilot schools under the European Flight Academy brand.
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Privatefly Launches New Season City Pairs Routes

Oct 21, 2019
Privatefly has announced a new and extended list of discounted, fixed-price, private charter routes for the autumn and winter season.
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Sherwin-Williams To Introduce New Hands-On Application Repair Video Series

Oct 21, 2019
Sherwin-Williams is introducing a hands-on repair video series focusing on aircraft refinishes, technicians and shop managers.
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RUAG MRO International Accepts Embraer Praetor For Customer

Oct 21, 2019
RUAG MRO International has taken acceptance of a new Embraer Praetor for a Munich-based customer.
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Bell Appoints China State Grid GA As Bell 429 Maintenance Center

Oct 21, 2019
Bell has appointed China State Grid General Aviation Co. as a new Bell 429 authorized maintenance center to support customers in China.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Oct 18, 2019
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various transport airplanes

Appointments

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Appointments

Oct 18, 2019
Kyle Ferguson has been appointed Signum Aviation’s director of operations for North America. Ferguson joins the company from Avianis Systems. He previously held positions at NBAA, ARINC and Honeywell.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Oct 18, 2019
Oct. 22-23—Aviation Week Defense Chain Conference, The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia, www.speednews.com/conferences