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The Weekly of Business Aviation, July 20, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 29 July 20, 2020

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Forecasts/Industry Data

Small Bizjet, Turboprop Activity Returns To Normal, Data Shows

Jul 16, 2020

Business aviation activity moved toward normal in late June following a bumpy period caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with small jet and turboprop utilization in June back to pre-COVID-19 levels, according to data from Aviation Week Network’s Intelligence and Data Services.

Used Bizjet Inventory Rises In July

Jul 16, 2020

The number of used business jets for sale in July totals 1,829, up 1% from 1,803 a year ago, while average list prices are down 9%, according to Jefferies.

OEMs/Suppliers

Textron Aviation Cutting 800 Jobs As Economic Uncertainties Continue

Jul 14, 2020

Textron Aviation told employees July 14 that it plans to lay off about 800 employees in Kansas, mostly at its facilities here.

Intelligence

Icon Names New President

Jul 17, 2020

Jason Huang has been named president of Icon Aircraft, maker of the Icon A5 light sport aircraft. He assumes the role from Thomas Wieners, who took…

Programs

Bombardier Introduces Challenger 350 Enhancements

Jul 16, 2020

Bombardier is enhancing the cabin of its Challenger 350 super midsize jet, with high-speed Ka-band connectivity, a refreshed user cabin management system interface and an expanded selection of cabin designs.

AW139 Gets EASA Nod For Updated Avionics

Jul 17, 2020

An updated avionics suite for Leonardo’s AW139 twin-engine medium helicopter has been granted certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Electric Flight Training Advances At Bye, Pipistrel

Jul 13, 2020

Bye Aerospace is to begin work on the first production-conforming prototype of its eFlyer 2 electric training aircraft after closing $10 million in strategic and venture financing.

Textron Aviation Opens Voting For Paint Schemes On Pistons

Jul 13, 2020

Textron Aviation is inviting customers, aviation enthusiasts and employees to cast their votes for new paint schemes for next year’s high-wing Cessna piston aircraft, including the Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD.

Stratos 716X Makes First Flight

Jul 14, 2020

Stratos Aircraft, based in Redmond, Oregon, has announced the first flight of its Stratos 716X single-engine very light jet.

EHang Conducts First Public eVTOL Sightseeing Flights

Jul 14, 2020

Self-piloted air taxis have taken off with the first passenger-carrying public flights by the EHang 216 autonomous air vehicle on aerial sightseeing trips in the coastal city of Yantai, China.

Spain’s Indra Flies Optionally Piloted Tecnam For Surveillance Missions

Jul 14, 2020

Spanish electronics company Indra has completed initial flight tests of its Targus optionally piloted vehicle, a modified Tecnam P2006T light twin.

Air Taxi Startup Lilium Secures Toray Aerostructures Deal

Jul 13, 2020

German air taxi startup Lilium is in “detailed discussions” with major suppliers as it prepares the next stage in development and service-entry of its Lilium Jet after concluding an agreement with Toray Industries to deliver composites for the aircraft’s structure.

Regulatory/Legislative

Environmental Groups Urge FAA To Block Supersonic Revival

Jul 14, 2020

A group of 62 environmental organizations have called on the FAA to abandon plans to establish takeoff and landing noise standards for civil supersonic aircraft, arguing that enabling the revival of high-speed air travel would fuel the global climate crisis.

NBAA Praises House Bill Aiding Business Aviation

Jul 17, 2020

A funding bill approved by the House Committee on Appropriations promotes workforce development, retains an N-number blocking privacy program and supports air traffic control modernization.

No-Deal Brexit Adding Further Stress To UK Aerospace Amid COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020

British aerospace firms will be less well-resourced to cope with a no-deal Brexit if the UK government and the European Union cannot come to a consensus on a future trading relationship by the end of the year, industry has warned.

FAA Studies Airport Drones, Counter-Drone Systems

Jul 13, 2020

The FAA is exploring new applications for using drones in the airport environment and simultaneously advancing its study of systems designed to stop unauthorized drones from interfering with airport operations.

FBOs/Services

Biggin Hill Targets New Customers With COVID-Safe Travel Campaign

Jul 14, 2020

A British airport has launched a campaign to promote the advantages of flying privately to those who have not done so before.

Services

Nordic Aviation Capital Agrees To Debt Standstill

Jul 14, 2020

Nordic Aviation Capital’s (NAC) lenders have agreed to a debt standstill for the next six to 12 months, after 40% of the regional-aircraft lessor’s turnover was impacted by COVID-19.