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The Weekly of Business Aviation, May 4, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 18 May 04, 2020
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Associations

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EAA Cancels AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 Due To Pandemic Fallout

May 01, 2020
The Experimental Aircraft Association has canceled EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, scheduled for July 20-26, due to the fallout and uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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AOPA Offers State-By-State Guide For GA Pilots During Pandemic

Apr 29, 2020
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has issued a state-by-state guide to help pilots navigate the latest requirements on general aviation flying under mandatory stay-at-home orders in a variety of states and territories. 

OEMS/Suppliers

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Talk Of Bizav OEM M&A Ignites After Embraer-Boeing Breakup

May 01, 2020
Embraer’s commercial and business jet assets could be back on the market someday, Bombardier’s future as a bizjet-focused OEM remains a topic of debate, and a Boeing-Mitsubishi SpaceJet partnership is on the lips of Boeing’s CEO.
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Travel Restrictions, Supply Chain Issues Impact Gulfstream 1Q Results

Apr 29, 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace business jet deliveries declined in the first quarter of 2020 due to travel restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, while constraints in its supply chain are affecting production. 
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COVID-19 Disrupts Textron Aviation’s 1Q Deliveries, Profits

Apr 30, 2020
Textron Aviation posted a drop in deliveries, profit and revenue during the first quarter of 2020 as deliveries were delayed and demand declined due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a December plant accident that disrupted composite production. 

Intelligence

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Bombardier To Gradually Resume Canadian Operations

May 01, 2020
Items of interest to professionals in the business aviation industry.

Charters/Brokers

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NetJets Makes Staff, Delivery Adjustments As Travel Shutdown Continues

Apr 30, 2020
NetJets has cut a quarter of its staff at two divisions and revised downward the number of aircraft it plans to accept in 2020 as the company restructures its business in response to the COVID-19 crisis. 
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Bizav Trends Report Highlights COVID-19 Challenges, Opportunities

Apr 27, 2020
PrivateFly, a UK-based broker, has been publishing a quarterly Private Jet Charter Trends report since 2016, but never before has CEO and co-founder Adam Twidell had to write one quite like the latest edition, covering the first three months of 2020.

Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Expands COVID-19 Relief For Bizav Operators

Apr 30, 2020
The FAA, responding to urgent calls from business and general aviation stakeholders, has provided relief from a number of licensing and training requirements that threatened to ground operators unable to perform normally routine renewals due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Europe Postpones ADS-B Compliance Deadline

May 01, 2020
The European Commission (EC) has published an amended regulation that lays out requirements to equip aircraft for automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) and postpones the compliance date for new aircraft by six months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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IBAC Requests Removal Of 2020 Data From Emissions Baseline

Apr 27, 2020
An international business aviation trade group is asking the International Civil Aviation Organization to adjust an emissions baseline that includes 2020 data to assess offsetting obligations in light of the COVID-19 impact on global air travel. 

Airlines

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Europe Regional Airline Head Cautious Over Sector’s Future

Apr 24, 2020
LONDON—Smaller European regional carriers that have government participation or serve niche markets are the airlines most likely to emerge from the…

Programs

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Skyryse Progressing Toward Certification Of GA Fly-By-Wire

Apr 28, 2020
Startup Skyryse is flight testing the software for the first application of its FlightOS automation system as it progresses toward certification of the aircraft-agnostic fly-by-wire (FBW) architecture on its first platform.
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Saab Delivers First GlobalEye To UAE

Apr 29, 2020
Sweden’s Saab has delivered the first GlobalEye swing-role surveillance platform to the United Arab Emirates Air Force.
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Cougar Launch Customer For S-92A+ Helo Upgrade

Apr 27, 2020
Sikorsky has secured offshore oil and gas support operator Cougar Helicopters as a launch customer for its S-92A+ helicopter upgrade.

Training

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Industry Lauds FAA’s New Standardized Training Guidance

Apr 30, 2020
Newly published FAA guidance on standardized training for charter and air taxi pilots is being lauded by industry stakeholders as a safety benefit that has the added bonus of streamlining administrative procedures.

Business Aviation Briefs

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ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia Earns FAA Approval For Falcon 900 Maintenance

May 01, 2020
ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, received FAA certification to perform line maintenance on Falcon 900 models, including the Falcon 900EX, 900EX EASy, 900DX and 900LX.
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Returnjet.com Offers Private Operators, Brokers To Test Site For No Charge

May 01, 2020
Returnjet.com, is allowing charter brokers and private jet operators to test its live search and booking site without charge during the oronavirus crisis.
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Aviation Manuals Offer Help To FBOs During Pandemic

May 01, 2020
AviationManuals has published a White Paper to help fixed base operators manage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Arsenal Of Democracy To Present Video Tribute For V-E Day 75th Anniversary

May 01, 2020
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, the Arsenal of Democracy has partnered with the WWII 7th Commemoration Committee to produce an online video tribute called Victory in Europe–VE Day 75 Years Later.
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Clay Lacy Aviation Adds Aircraft Cleaning And Disinfecting Services

May 01, 2020
Clay Lacy Aviation has added aircraft cleaning and disinfecting services at its maintenance centers and through its mobile response teams.
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Tamarack's Offer Of Winglet Installation Gains Interest

May 01, 2020
Tamarack Aerospace is offering winglet installations, typically costing $42,000, at no charge in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Million Air White Plains Donates Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 01, 2020
Million Air White Plains has donated 8,000 respiratory masks and 1,100 KN95 face masks to White Plains Hospital in New York, it said.
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Elit'Avia Adds Repatriation, Medical-Related Transport During Pandemic

May 01, 2020
Elit’Avia has enhanced its traditional charter operations by offering repatriation, medical staff transportation and specialized cargo flight services to help with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

May 01, 2020
Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

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May 01, 2020
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Business Aviation Appointments

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Business Aviation Appointments

May 01, 2020
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

May 01, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Monthly Program Profile

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Monthly Program Profile: Bombardier Global 7500

May 01, 2020