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The Weekly of Business Aviation, June 22, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 25 June 22, 2020
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Training

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Bizav Mulls Recruitment, Training Challenges Post-COVID

Jun 18, 2020
The jury is still out on whether business aviation will see long-term benefits from the raft of redundancies caused across the aerospace sector from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Spartan College To Add 22 Pipers To Training Fleet

Jun 15, 2020
The Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is adding 22 new Piper aircraft to its fleet of training aircraft. 

OEMs/Suppliers

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Textron Cutting Nearly 2,000 Jobs In COVID-19 Restructuring

Jun 18, 2020
Textron plans to lay off nearly 2,000 employees at its TRU Simulation + Training, Textron Aviation and Industrial divisions to cut operating expenses as it restructures in response to challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said in a Securities & Exchange filing June 18. 

Programs

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Gulfstream Sells Last Commercial G550 Jet; Some Slots Available For Special Mission

Jun 17, 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has sold its last commercially available Gulfstream G550 large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet, clearing the way for production of the iconic jet to wind down, the company announced June 17. 
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Aerion Confirms AS2 Slide But Supplier Team Remains Intact

Jun 18, 2020
Aircraft developer Aerion Supersonic confirms that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced it to delay development of the AS2 supersonic business jet, pushing first flight back from 2024 to 2025, but says the overall program otherwise continues as planned.
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EASA Gives Nod To Five-Blade H145

Jun 19, 2020
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has signed off on the certification of Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H145 twin-engine light helicopter.
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Aneto-Powered AW189 Certified

Jun 15, 2020
LONDON—Leonardo Helicopters has secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Safran Aneto 1K-powered version of the AW189 super-medium helicopter.

Suppliers

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Embraer Commercial Chief Slattery To Lead GE Aviation

Jun 15, 2020
John Slattery, who has led Embraer’s Commercial Aviation business since 2016, will become CEO of commercial and military aircraft engine giant GE Aviation on Sept. 1, replacing David Joyce, who will retire, General Electric announced June 15.
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Honeywell Forms Unmanned Systems, UAM Business Unit

Jun 15, 2020
Honeywell has established an Unmanned Aerial Systems business unit focused on growing its presence in the emerging markets for drones and urban air mobility vehicles.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Used BizJets For Sale Rise 4% In June; Pricing Declines 11%

Jun 18, 2020
The number of used business jets for sale grew 4% in June, when compared to a year ago, and 1% from May figures, according to a report from Jefferies analysts. 
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Forecast: August Bizav Activity Could Rise 300% From April Lows

Jun 16, 2020
As the business aviation industry entered the new decade, Argus International analysts had been expecting North America flight activity to finally break 10,000 flights one weekday in 2020. 

Regulatory/Legislative

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SMS Mandate For Manufacturers Imminent, FAA Says

Jun 17, 2020
The FAA plans to restart its effort to mandate safety management systems (SMS) for manufacturers “shortly,” Administrator Steve Dickson said, calling the move “the biggest thing we can do” to improve how the agency oversees product certification.
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IATA Prefers Off-Airport Virus Testing Instead Of Quarantines

Jun 16, 2020
IATA wants countries to mutually recognize and accept COVID-19 tests on passengers performed within 24 hours of their flight rather than institute lengthy quarantines on incoming travelers.

Services/FBOs

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Signature Flight Support Launches Safety Standard Program

Jun 17, 2020
Fixed base operator Signature Flight Support has launched a safety, health and wellness standard, called SignatureAssure  for its FBOs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research/Development

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Carbon-Capture Sustainable Fuel Developer Prometheus Gets BMW Backing

Jun 17, 2020
A U.S. startup that is working with Boom Supersonic to develop a carbon-neutral fuel for future high-speed airliners has received an investment from the venture-capital arm of carmaker BMW.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Clay Lacy Aviation Adds Five Business Jets To Charter Fleet

Jun 19, 2020
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Tamarack Waives Installation Fees For Active Winglets

Jun 19, 2020
Tamarack Aerospace Group has launched a temporary program to waive installation fees for Active Winglet installations on Cessna Citation business jets.
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Jetcraft, JSSI To Provide Post-Purchase Maintenance Coverage

Jun 19, 2020
Jetcraft has partnered with Jet Support Services (JSSI), a maintenance support program provider, to offer after-purchase unscheduled maintenance for business jets bought through Jetcraft.
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HAI Launches COVID Clean Program

Jun 19, 2020
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) has launched HAI’s COVID-19 Clean Program, designed to help members protect customers and employees from infectious diseases.
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Lanier Flight Center Acquires ALSIM AL172 Flight Simulator

Jun 19, 2020
Lanier Flight Center, a Georgia-based Part 141 and 161 flight school, has purchased a new ALSIM AL172 simulator.
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Jet Edge Launches New Safety Protocols For Private Travel

Jun 19, 2020
Jet Edge has partnered with Redline to launch new health and safety protocols for its fleet of more than 80 aircraft.
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Northern Jet Management Teams With Web Manuals To Digitize Manuals

Jun 19, 2020
Northern Jet Management, a business jet operator, is digitizing its regulatory documents to be compliant with changing aviation regulations. Seeking…

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Jun 19, 2020
Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

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Jun 19, 2020
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Business Aviation Appointments

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Business Aviation Appointments

Jun 19, 2020
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jun 19, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.