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The Weekly of Business Aviation, June 15, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 24 June 15, 2020

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Charters/Brokers

Quarantine Stalls British Business Aviation Recovery

Jun 11, 2020

The UK government’s imposition of a 14-day quarantine on passengers arriving in the country has nipped British business aviation’s nascent recovery in the bud.

Magellan Adds Programs To Serve Private Aviation Newcomers

Jun 12, 2020

Magellan Jets, based in Boston, is adding two new pay-as-you-go membership programs to serve a wave of newcomers turning to private aviation as they grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic.

KinectAir Founders Launch Regional Flight Network

Jun 11, 2020

Start-up company KinectAir has launched an on-demand regional flight network in the Pacific Northwest, allowing customers to use a smartphone app to order a flight from their nearest airfield to anywhere within a 1,000-mi. radius, the company said.

Intelligence

Rolls-Royce Ships 8,000th Engine From Its German Facility

Jun 12, 2020

Rolls-Royce has delivered its 8,000th engine produced at its facility in Dahlewitz, Germany. The engine, a BR725, will be shipped to Gulfstream…

Forecasts/Industry Data

North American Bizav Flight Activity Regains One-Third Of Losses In May

Jun 10, 2020

Business aviation flight activity in May regained one-third of its losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with flight activity rising 84% from April figures, according to Argus International.

Used Business Aircraft Market Values 2010-2020

Jun 12, 2020

OEMS/Suppliers

Textron Aviation Obtains $10M Permit To Rebuild After Explosion

Jun 09, 2020

Textron Aviation has received a construction permit for roughly $9.9 million for the rebuilding of its Plant 3 operation in Wichita.

U.S. Civil Air Patrol Orders 17 Cessna Special Mission Aircraft

Jun 10, 2020

The U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has signed a purchase contract for 17 Cessna aircraft with Textron Aviation, including 11 Skyhawk 172S, five Skylane 182T and one Turbo Stationair HD T206HD aircraft.

Babcock CEO: Offshore Helicopter Market ‘No Longer Attractive'

Jun 12, 2020

The CEO of UK engineering company Babcock has once again cast doubt on the future of its offshore helicopter business.

Bristow, Era Group Complete Merger

Jun 12, 2020

Oil-and-gas helicopter operators Bristow Group and Era Group completed their merger on June 12.

Programs

Canada Buying Two Challenger 650s For Military

Jun 08, 2020

The Canadian government is replacing two Challenger 601 utility aircraft with two Bombardier Challenger 650 jets for the Canadian Armed Forces for mission-critical roles in a contract valued at $105 million. The contract also includes training and spare parts.

Pipistrel Receives EASA Certification For All-Electric Training Aircraft

Jun 11, 2020

Slovenia’s Pipistrel has received its first type certificate for an all-electric aircraft, with the Velis Electro two-seat trainer receiving CS-LSA certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Lilium eVTOL Wins Backing From Tesla’s Biggest Investor

Jun 09, 2020

Electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing startup Lilium has raised an additional $35 million from Baillie Gifford, a Scotland-based investment management partnership with investments in SpaceX, Tesla, Amazon and other technology companies.

Regulatory/Legislative

Rural, Ag, Business, Health Leaders Request GA Fuel Tax Relief

Jun 10, 2020

Leaders of 16 agricultural, business, rural and public health organizations are asking Congress to extend the same temporary fuel tax relief given to commercial aviation operators to noncommercial general aviation operators as well.

Former UK Air Chief Endorsed To Chair Aviation Authority

Jun 11, 2020

Former Royal Air Force Chief of Staff Sir Stephen Hillier has been endorsed by lawmakers to become chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Training

Purdue University Launches Professional Pilot Program

Jun 10, 2020

Purdue University in Indiana has launched a professional flight program and will begin training students this fall.

Safety

Canadian Police Helicopter, Drone Collision Reported

Jun 09, 2020

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) helicopter and a police drone flying in the same area collided in midair earlier this year, forcing the helicopter pilot to make a precautionary landing on a road.