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The Weekly of Business Aviation, June 1, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 22 June 01, 2020
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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COVID-19 Silver Lining: Pilot Shortage Ending

May 27, 2020
The collapse of air travel means the worldwide shortage of pilots may be over—for now. Business aviation could take its pick from the surplus.
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Piston, Turboprop, Bizjet Deliveries Down 21% In Q1 2020, GAMA Says

May 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted deliveries of business and general aviation aircraft during the first quarter of 2020, with deliveries down 20.9% compared to a year ago and declines in every aircraft category, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. 
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Global Bizav Activity ‘Half-Normal’ In May, WingX Says

May 28, 2020
Business aviation activity worldwide fell 52.9% during the first 26 days of May compared to a year ago, bringing activity back to “half-normal,” WingX Advance said. 
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GA Avionics 1Q Sales Decline Ends 12-Quarter Streak 

May 26, 2020
Sales of business and general aviation avionics during the first three months of 2020 declined 8.8% from the same period a year ago, ending a streak of 12 consecutive quarters of increased year-over-sales. 

Intelligence

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Epic Aircraft E1000 Deliveries Begin

May 29, 2020
Items of interest to professionals in the business aviation industry.

Suppliers

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Triumph Lays Out Plans To Exit Aerostructures

May 28, 2020
The longtime dismantlement of Triumph Group is about to explode further, with the company collapsing about three dozen sites to nine, workforce cuts of more than 4,000, the sale of aerostructures programs and other actions in the wake of COVID-19.

OEMS/Suppliers

Bombardier Belfast factory
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Belfast Fire To Have ‘Minimal Impact’ On Deliveries, Bombardier Says

May 25, 2020
Bombardier officials said a fire at its Belfast, Northern Ireland, facility was contained in one area of the factory and work in other areas of the factory has returned to normal.
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One Aviation’s Citiking Asks Court To Reject Move To Chapter 7

May 26, 2020
Citiking International is asking a bankruptcy court to reject a request by the unsecured creditors of One Aviation to convert the company’s Chapter 11 restructuring to a Chapter 7 liquidation, citing complications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Piaggio To Maintain Italian Armed Forces P.180s

May 26, 2020
Piaggio Aerospace has been given a €125 million ($137.2 million) maintenance contract by the Italian defense ministry to look after the country’s fleet of P.180 turboprop utility aircraft.

Regulatory/Legislative

aircraft
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Europe’s COVID-19 ADS-B Postponement May Not Help Avert Bottlenecks

May 27, 2020
The regulatory forbearance provides breathing space for aircraft operators that have yet to comply, but avionics shops still expect a last-minute rush.
RAF Valley
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PC-12 Made Unauthorized Landing at RAF Base

May 29, 2020
A civilian Pilatus PC-12 aircraft made an unauthorized landing at a Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Wales because the aircraft’s pilot wanted to visit a nearby beach.
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Aviation Coalition Petitions FCC Over Altimeter Concern

May 28, 2020
Concerned over the potential of interference with radio altimeters, an aviation industry coalition has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider an order making available “mid-band” radio frequency spectrum for uses including 5G communications.

Associations

aircraft
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EBAA Survey Of CEOs Points Way To Survival

May 26, 2020
CEOs say Europe’s business aviation needs financial support, access to airports, help with staff retention and suspension of aviation taxes.

Programs

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Tecnam Lowers Training Costs With Diesel-Powered P2010

May 27, 2020
Italian manufacturer Tecnam has premiered a new version of its P2010 four-seat light aircraft, powered by a Continental CD-170 diesel-cycle engine burning Jet-A fuel.
ARJ21
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COMAC Rolls Out First Air China ARJ21, Flies Bizjet Variant

May 28, 2020
China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer COMAC rolled out the first ARJ21-700 regional jet destined for Air China while also debuting the corporate jet variant, the COMAC Business Jet (CBJ).

Services

Desert Jet
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Desert Jet Holdings Now Under Sole Ownership

May 29, 2020
Desert Jet Holdings co-owner James McCool has acquired sole ownership of Desert Jet’s aircraft management, charter, maintenance and fixed base operations, from founder and co-owner Denise Wilson. 
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Luxaviation Group Acquires VIP Terminal At Paris-Le Bourget Airport

May 29, 2020
Luxaviation Group has acquired the Paris-Le Bourget VIP Terminal, a fixed base operation, from Aeroports de la Cote d’Azur Group. 

Charters/Brokers

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Southern Airways Express Offers New Seaplane Service In New York

May 26, 2020
New York-based commuter airline Southern Airways Express, has launched new service by seaplane from the New York/Manhattan area to East Hampton, Montauk, and Shelter Island, New York.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Embry-Riddle University To Reopen June 30 With Face-To-Face Instruction

May 29, 2020
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Intrinsic Aviation, Arena Investors Partner On Helicopter Assets

May 29, 2020
Intrinsic Aviation has partnered with Arena Investors, an asset management firm, to invest in helicopter assets.
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Choose Aerospace Promotes Aviation Curriculum Development In Schools

May 29, 2020
Choose Aerospace, Inc., is a partnership of stakeholders in the aviation and aerospace industries working to make aerospace careers and technical training a priority in secondary schools.
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Vertis Aviation Adds Embraer ERJ145 To Its Fleet

May 29, 2020
Vertis Aviation, headquartered in Switzerland, has added an Embraer ERJ145 to its Vertis Charter Management Program, (VCMP).
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Bluetail Introduces Business Aircraft Records System

May 29, 2020
Bluetail is upgrading to a newly digitized aircraft records management system.
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Be The Match Enlists Volunteer Pilots During Pandemic

May 29, 2020
Be The Match has enlisted the help of volunteer pilot organizations from Air Care Alliance’s (ACA) network of members.
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Talon Air Adds Two Long-Range Gulfstream Jets To Fleet

May 29, 2020
Talon Air has expanded its ultra-long-range fleet of business aircraft with the addition of a Gulfstream GV and a Gulfstream G550.
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Harrods Aviation Reopens After Lockdown

May 29, 2020
London-based Harrods Aviation has restarted operations at its Luton and Stansted FBOs as well as at its Air Harrods helicopter management and charter service.
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Million Air Westchester Employees Help With COVID-19 Food Donations

May 29, 2020
A team of employees at Million Air Westchester in New York has partnered with the White Plains Youth Bureau to help assemble food donation bags for those in need due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Kansas State Offers Virtual UAS Program For Teens

May 29, 2020
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus in Salina, Kansas, is offering teenagers an online unmanned aircraft systems program called the UAS Virtual Academy.
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Mid-Continent Instruments Named BendixKing Autopilot Sales And Service Center

May 29, 2020
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics in Wichita has been named an authorized service center for BendixKing’s AeroCruze autopilots, including the AeroCruze 100/230 and XCruze 100/110.
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Premier Aircraft Expands In Fort Worth

May 29, 2020
Premier Aircraft in Fort Worth has opened a new aircraft sales and maintenance facility at Meacham International Airport.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

May 29, 2020
Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

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May 29, 2020
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Business Aviation Appointments

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Business Aviation Appointments

May 29, 2020
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

May 29, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Industry Data

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Business & General Aviation 1st Quarter And Year-To-Date 2020 Deliveries

May 29, 2020
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s quarterly business and general aviation deliveries.

Monthly Program Profile

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Monthly Program Profile: Cessna Citation Encore

May 29, 2020
This month’s program profile highlights the Cessna Citation Encore.