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The Weekly of Business Aviation, November 9, 2020

VOL. 105 NO. 45 November 09, 2020
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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Helicopter Deliveries To Reach Nearly 6,400 Over Next 10 Years

Nov 05, 2020
Manufacturers are expected to deliver 6,376 new civil and commercial helicopters worth $30.4 billion at retail prices from 2021 through 2030, while the worldwide fleet is projected to expand at a 1.4% compound annual growth rate, according to Aviation Week Network’s new 2021 Helicopter Fleet & MRO Forecast.
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Bizav Activity ‘Resilient’ In October, Report Says

Nov 03, 2020
Global business aviation activity was down 15% through most of October compared to a year ago, spurred by leisure demand in the charter market, according to WingX Advance data. 

OEMs/Suppliers

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Bombardier Begins Right-sizing For Life As Bizjet Maker

Nov 05, 2020
As it prepares to become a pure-play business aviation company, Bombardier has launched a cost-cutting effort in a bid to be profitable on deliveries of 100-120 aircraft a year, down from the 150-plus expected before COVID-19.
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Bye’s Electric Aircraft Attract South Korean Investor

Nov 03, 2020
Electric aircraft developer Bye Aerospace has attracted another investor, South Korean startup Aerospace9.
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Bombardier Cooperates With Bribery Probe Over Garuda’s CRJ1000s

Nov 05, 2020
Bombardier has met with the UK’s Serious Fraud Office to discuss suspected corruption related to the 2011-12 acquisition and lease of CRJ1000…
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Spirit AeroSystems Eyes Bombardier Supply Chain Savings

Nov 03, 2020
Spirit AeroSystems, freshly infused with former Bombardier aerostructure assets that serve Airbus narrowbodies and the aftermarket, will look to squeeze cost out of its newly inherited and enlarged supply chain, executives said Nov. 3 while releasing third-quarter results.
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Triumph Group Eyes Aerostructures Divestiture Deal By March

Nov 05, 2020
Triumph Group will at least announce the sale of the rest of its aerostructure business before April 2021, if not close on the deal, the supplier’s chief executive asserted Nov. 5.

Intelligence

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Corporate Angel Network Raises $275,000 In Auction

Nov 03, 2020
The Corporate Angel Network raised $275,000 in a virtual auction through sponsorships, auction items and donations, it announced.

Programs

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Exclusive Duet Unites Embraer’s Phenom With Porsche’s Turbo S

Nov 05, 2020
Embraer and Porsche have collaborated to create a limited-edition pairing of the Phenom 300E light business jet and 911 Turbo S sports car. Only 10 pairs will be produced for delivery beginning in 2021. 
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Gulfstream Unveils Range Increases For G500, G600

Nov 02, 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has increased the performance ranges of its new Gulfstream G500 and G600 business jets based on real-time operations, the company says. 
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Hill Helicopters Details In-House Turbine Development

Nov 03, 2020
British start-up rotary-wing OEM Hill Helicopters has unveiled a turbine engine developed in-house that will go on to power the company’s HX50 light helicopter.
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Belgium Tests Diamond DART-550 Basic Trainer

Nov 03, 2020
Belgian Air Force officials have been flight testing Diamond’s DART-550 turboprop trainer as a potential replacement for its fleet of SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 aircraft.
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Some SpaceJet Employees Will Move To Defense Work, Mitsubishi Says

Nov 03, 2020
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) wants to move some employees from its suspended SpaceJet program to defense activities, as part of a wider intention to apply skills from the civil aeronautics business to the rest of the group.
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Slovakia’s Flying-Car Pioneer Tests Latest Prototype

Nov 03, 2020
Designers of urban air taxis are quick to correct anyone who calls their vehicles “flying cars,” as most are intended to fly over cities and not drive on the streets.
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SEAMAX Opens U.S. M-22 Aircraft Assembly Site

Nov 02, 2020
SEAMAX Aircraft, a Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, has opened operations in the U.S. for assembly of its two-seat SEAMAX M-22 amphibious light sport aircraft.

Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Unveils New ‘Beyond’ Drone Integration Program

Oct 30, 2020
The FAA on Oct. 30 unveiled a new “Beyond” program to replace the now-expired Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program in advancing commercial drone applications.
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FAA Warns On Aircraft Disinfection Risks

Nov 04, 2020
The FAA is calling attention to risks that disinfection can have on aircraft interiors, urging operators and maintainers to heed manufacturers’ guidance and take extra steps to protect sensitive equipment, wiring, and other high-risk components. 

Training

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Spartan College To Buy 32 Piper Trainers

Nov 02, 2020
Spartan College of Aeronautics has placed an order with Piper Aircraft for 32 new Piper trainers, primarily Piper Archers, Piper says. 

Business Aviation Briefs

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Bombardier, Texas State Technical College Get Apprenticeship Program OK

Nov 05, 2020
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Garmin Enhances G500 TXi, G600 TXi Flight Displays

Nov 05, 2020
Garmin International has enhanced its G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight displays with more capabilities, the company says.
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North Carolina DOT To Advance Drone Technology

Nov 05, 2020
The FAA has selected the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to participate in Beyond, a new drone program that replaces the Integration Pilot Program (IPP), which ended after a three-year run.
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FlyingGroup Completes New Antwerp Headquarters

Nov 05, 2020
FlyingGroup, a business jet company, has completed new headquarters at Antwerp International Airport in Belgium, which includes 100% energy neutral facilities.
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FAA OKs PC-12 NGX Flight Training Device

Nov 05, 2020
Pilatus has received the FAA’s National Simulator Program approval for a Level 6 Flight Training Device for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX.
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BendixKing Adds KFC 200 Autopilots To AeroCruze 230 Upgrade List

Nov 05, 2020
BendixKing has expanded the number of aircraft that can be upgraded to its newest AeroCruze 230 autopilot.
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Duncan Aviation Partners With Gulfstream Aerospace For STC For Gogo Avance L5 Wi-Fi System

Nov 05, 2020
Duncan Aviation has partnered with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to develop a full-equipment Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Business Aviation Avance L5 Wi-Fi system for the Gulfstream G200 and Galaxy aircraft.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

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

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Nov 05, 2020
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Business Aviation Appointments and Passings

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Business Aviation Appointments & Passings

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

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

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