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The Weekly of Business Aviation, August 24, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 34 August 24, 2020
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Charters/Brokers

Mansour Ojjeh, TAG Group president
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TAG Sells Two More Aviation Businesses

Aug 21, 2020
The business aviation management and services company announced the sale of TAG Aviation SA and the company’s 51% share of TAG Aviation Asia to its joint venture partner and another private investor.
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Cambridge Airport, Apollo Launch Helo Charter Service

Aug 21, 2020
Apollo Air Service has begun operating charter helicopter flights from England’s Cambridge City Airport, in a partnership both operator and airfield see as important for growth.

Airframers/Suppliers

Cirrus
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Cirrus Offers Financing, Training For International Buyers

Aug 19, 2020
Cirrus Aircraft is expanding services for international buyers of its piston and jet models, including financing and SF50 Vision Jet pilot training in Europe.
Piaggio Aerospace
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Piaggio Aerospace Gets €30 Million In Financing From Banca Ifis

Aug 19, 2020
Now that the country’s Ministry of Economic Development and Supervisory Committee have issued final approval, Piaggio Aerospace and Banca Ifis have signed a contract for financing on contracts and factoring operations for €30 million euros ($357 million).
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EHang Plans EVTOL Air Taxi Trial Service In Austria

Aug 14, 2020
China’s EHang is to launch an urban air mobility trial in Linz, Austria, the first operation of its kind in Europe.

Intelligence

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Former JetSuite President Stephanie Chung Joins Wheels Up

Aug 21, 2020
Items of interest to professionals in the business aviation industry.

Services/FBOs

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Epic Fuels Launches ‘Reach For Sky’ Tour

Aug 21, 2020
Epic Fuels, a global provider of fuels and services and a division of Signature Aviation, has launched the coast-to-coast U.S. tour to send a sign of positivity for business and general aviation.

Suppliers

Gulfstream
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Collins’ ‘LuxStream’ Broadband Introduced On Gulfstreams

Aug 20, 2020
Collins Aerospace and business jet MRO Western Jet Aviation expect a first FAA approval in September to install the new LuxStream in-flight broadband service on the Gulfstream G450, with approvals following on other Gulfstream models, Collins announced on Aug. 20.
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Acropolis Aviation’s ACJ320neo: A Landmark Win For Satcom Direct

Aug 20, 2020
Satcom Direct has reached a pinnacle by providing the hardware, software and flight-department systems for every link to one of the world’s most digital aircraft.

Programs

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Xwing’s Autonomous Caravan Aimed At Unmanned Regional Logistics Use

Aug 20, 2020
Since December, the San Francisco-based company has completed more than 70 autonomous flights from takeoff to landing with the converted Caravan.
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Urban Aeronautics Partners With Air Ambulance Operator On VTOL

Aug 20, 2020
Israel’s Urban Aeronautics has signed an agreement with U.S.-based emergency air transport provider Hatzolah Air to develop a version of its CityHawk air taxi for emergency medical service applications.

Business

Aerion
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Aerion Gets Space Florida Investment Boost

Aug 20, 2020
Florida’s aerospace and spaceport development authority Space Florida has agreed to invest in Aerion Supersonic in a deal aimed at supporting development of the high-speed aircraft manufacturer’s new production site in Melbourne on the state’s east coast.

Research/Development

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JAXA Low-Boom Research Could Ease Supersonic Certification

Aug 14, 2020
A robust low-boom design method developed by Japanese researchers should make it easier to certify future quiet supersonic transports, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) says. 

Business Aviation Briefs

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Gulfstream Earns FAA Nod For Connectivity On G650, G650ER

Aug 21, 2020
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Blackhawk Earns FAA Approval For G1000 Upgrade On King Airs

Aug 21, 2020
Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA approval for the integration of the Garmin G1000 NXi with its XP67A Engine+ Upgrade for Beechcraft King Air 300-series aircraft.
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Aspen Flight Academy Adds Diamond DA40 NG Aircraft

Aug 21, 2020
Aspen Flight Academy has taken delivery of two new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft to aid its Every Student Flies high school program.
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Garmin G1000NXi Earns Approval For Piper Meridian Upgrades

Aug 21, 2020
Garmin International has received FAA certification to upgrade Piper Meridian aircraft equipped with G1000 avionics with the G1000NXi flight deck,…
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GAMA Launches Registration For 2021 Aviation Design Challenge

Aug 21, 2020
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has opened registration for the 2021 Aviation Design Challenge.
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Heli-Trading Network Partners With Air Methods For Fleet Management

Aug 21, 2020
Heli-Trading Network, a Salus Aviation company specializing in helicopter and fixed-wing services, has formed an agreement with the Air Methods Corp., an air medical company, to provide fleet management services.
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MySky, Satcom Direct, Partner To Provide Financial And Operational Data

Aug 21, 2020
MySky and Satcom Direct (SD) have partnered to provide access to real-time data.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

Aug 21, 2020
Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

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Aug 21, 2020
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Business Aviation Appointments

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Business Aviation Appointments

Aug 21, 2020
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Aug 21, 2020
Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.