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The Weekly of Business Aviation, June 8, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 23 June 08, 2020
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OEMS/Suppliers

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Low Oil Prices, COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Helicopter Demand

Jun 02, 2020
The commercial helicopter industry was locked in a downturn even before the COVID-19 crisis. Deliveries fell again in 2019 to a low of 640 turbine helicopters from the high of 1,111 in 2013. Deliveries of piston helicopters, which had been boosted by demand for training, also declined in 2019. 
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Bombardier Aviation To Cut 2,500 Jobs From COVID-19 Impact

Jun 05, 2020
Bombardier Aviation plans to lay off 2,500 employees, primarily at its Canadian manufacturing facilities, throughout 2020 as it adjusts to lower business jet deliveries caused by challenges from COVID-19, the company said June 5.
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Embraer Discussing Partnerships As Part Of Strategic Review

Jun 01, 2020
Embraer, still shaking off its failed commercial tie-up with Boeing, plans to complete a strategic review by September and is talking to several potential partners that could play a role in the Brazilian airframer's future, the company’s top executive said.

Intelligence

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King Aerospace To Grow 45% At Oklahoma Facility

Jun 05, 2020
Items of interest to professionals in the business aviation industry.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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1Q 2020 Helicopter Deliveries Down 28%, GAMA Says

Jun 02, 2020
Helicopter manufacturers delivered 122 aircraft during the first three months of 2020, down 28% from 170 during the same time a year ago, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). 

Programs

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Mitsubishi Completes Acquisition Of Bombardier CRJ Series Program

Jun 03, 2020
Bombardier has completed the sale of its CRJ Series regional jet program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $550 million in cash and the assumption of about $200 million in related liabilities, the company said. 
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Bye Nears Critical Design Review On All-electric eFlyer

Jun 03, 2020
Bye Aerospace is approaching the critical design review for its eFlyer 2 two-seat electric training aircraft and has revealed plans to develop an all-electric six- to nine-seater in addition to the already announced four-seat eFlyer 4.    
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Airbus Tests E-Delivery Process For Helicopters

Jun 03, 2020
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its first helicopters using an electronic-delivery process negating the need for the customer to travel to collect the aircraft in light of the travel restrictions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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All SpaceJet Flying Suspended, Production Winding Down To Zero

Jun 04, 2020
Judging the outlook for the Mitsubishi Aircraft SpaceJet program is not easy, not least because the company itself is unsure of what it will do.
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Kitty Hawk Kills Flyer eVTOL, Focuses Instead On Heaviside

Jun 03, 2020
After building 111 aircraft and conducting more than 25,000 flights, unmanned and manned, startup Kitty Hawk is winding down the Flyer project to develop a single-seat recreational electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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Pipistrel Advances Hybrid Propulsion As Focus Shifts From Air Taxi

Jun 02, 2020
The light aircraft manufacturer has prioritized development of large cargo UAVs because of increasing indications that the entry into service of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxis could slip to 2028.

Associations

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Aviation Trade Groups Seek Additional Regulatory Extensions

Jun 04, 2020
Aviation trade groups are asking the FAA to extend the date for several exemptions or extensions for pilot medical certifications, training proficiency and other requirements contained in Special Federal Aviation Regulation 118. Most extensions, effective in April, expire June 30. 

Charters/Brokers

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Private Aviation Providers See Upswing In New Client Interest

Jun 04, 2020
Aircraft utilization at Flexjet has doubled in the past three weeks, while leads from potential clients are “off the charts,” as the fractional provider operates during the novel coronavirus pandemic, Flexjet CEO  Mike Silvestro said on a Jefferies Equity Research webinar June 2. 

Services

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Dassault Falcon Service Converts Falcon 900B To Cargo Aircraft

Jun 03, 2020
Dassault Falcon Service has completed the conversion of a Falcon 900B corporate jet from a passenger configuration to cargo for use transporting fabric for face mask production. 

Business Aviation Briefs

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FlyExclusive Launches FlyExclusive International

Jun 05, 2020
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Satcom Direct Signs Connectivity Deal with Avcon Jet

Jun 05, 2020
Satcom Direct (SD) has entered a contract with Avcon Jet, making Satcom the sole connectivity supplier for the aircraft management and charter operator.
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Mid-Continent Instruments Named Service Center For AeroCruze Autopilots

Jun 05, 2020
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has been named the Authorized Service Center for BendixKing’s AeroCruze autopilots.
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Michigan Avionics Named MGL Avionics Exclusive Sales And Support Provider

Jun 05, 2020
MGL Avionics, based in Torrance, California, has appointed Michigan Avionics as its exclusive North American sales and support provider for its…
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Avflight Opens Grand Rapids FBO Facility

Jun 05, 2020
Avflight Corp. has opened a new fixed base operator and hangar facility at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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ACI Jet Adds 4th Global Express XRS To Charter Feet

Jun 05, 2020
ACI Jet has added a 2008 Bombardier Global Express XRS business jet to its charter fleet.
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Duncan Teams With Gogo Business To Enhance Inflight Entertainment

Jun 05, 2020
Duncan Aviation has partnered with Gogo Business Aviation to provide new installation options for the Gogo AVANCE L3.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Jun 05, 2020
Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Business Aviation Appointments

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Business Aviation Appointments

Jun 05, 2020
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jun 05, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Industry Data

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Fleet Snapshot: Global C4ISR Mission Business Jet Fleets

Jun 05, 2020
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Aviation Week Forecasts: Western C4ISR Business Jet Aircraft MRO 2020-2029

Jun 05, 2020
Western C4ISR Business Jet Aircraft MRO 2020-2029