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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, February 1, 2021

VOL. 106 NO. 5 February 01, 2021
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Services

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4AIR Launches Bizav-Focused Sustainability Ratings, Solutions Service

Jan 28, 2021
If there is an upside for the aviation industry to the ongoing global travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be that the enforced breathing space has given insiders an opportunity to focus on sustainability.
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FAA Authorizes Tail Beacon ADS-B Out Transponder

Jan 29, 2021
Avionics manufacturer uAvionix on Jan. 26 announced FAA technical standard order authorization of its tailBeaconX 1090 MHz automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast Out transponder, which replaces a rear navigation light on general aviation aircraft.
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Skyservice Signs On As Smoke System Exclusive Reseller

Jan 29, 2021
Skyservice Business Aviation announced on Jan. 26 that it has reached an agreement to be the exclusive distributor and reseller in Canada of the VisionSafe Emergency Vision Assurance System, designed to protect a pilot’s vision during a smoke emergency in the cockpit.

Charters/Brokers

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Business Aviation Readies For Super Bowl In Tampa

Jan 28, 2021
Nearly a year’s worth of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic does not appear to have diminished interest in flying by business jet to the annual Super Bowl, which takes place Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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Wheels Up In Talks To Go Public, Report Says

Jan 26, 2021
Wheels Up Partners may become publicly traded if reported talks to merge with Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp., a blank check acquisition company, are successful, according to a report by Reuters.
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FAA Proposes $1M Penalty For Weathervane Aviation

Jan 26, 2021
The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of $1 million against Weathervane Aviation Services in Westport, Massachusetts, for allegedly operating illegal charter flights, the FAA said.

Intelligence

OEMs/Suppliers

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Gulfstream Deliveries Down in 2020, But Order Pipeline ‘Quite Active'

Jan 28, 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 127 business jets in 2020, compared to expectations of 130 aircraft, and down from 147 deliveries in 2019, its parent company reported Jan. 27.
Textron Aviation’s Cessna 408 SkyCourier
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After Delivery Downturn, Textron Aviation Predicts Better 2021

Jan 27, 2021
Textron Aviation turned in lower business jet and turboprop deliveries in 2020 along with lower revenue and profit, but had a “blowout” fourth quarter, with expectations of a 15% increase in sales in 2021 and a return to 2019 delivery levels in 2022.
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Bombardier Closes Sale Of Rail Division

Jan 29, 2021
As expected, Bombardier has announced the closure of the sale of its rail business to French-based Alstom, with net proceeds of about $3.6 billion, including $600 million in Alstom stock shares.

Programs

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Assembly Begins On First Bye eFlyer 2 Electric Trainer

Jan 26, 2021
Assembly has begun on the first production prototype of Bye Aerospace’s two-seat, all-electric eFlyer 2.
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Airflow Plans eSTOL Logistics Demonstrator

Jan 29, 2021
Aerial logistics startup Airflow is to build a full-scale technology demonstrator for its planned electric short-takeoff-and-landing cargo aircraft.
Ferrovial
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Lilium, Ferrovial To Build Out Air Taxi Network In Florida

Jan 29, 2021
As it ramps up plans to launch its regional air mobility service, German startup Lilium has partnered with airport constructor and operator Ferrovial to develop and operate a network of at least 10 vertiports across Florida.

Associations

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Stakeholders Urged To Ensure UAM Systems Disabled-Accessible

Jan 27, 2021
The burgeoning urban air mobility sector is poised to open up private air travel to unprecedented markets. But benefits will only be maximized if decisions are made now to ensure UAM systems are accessible to the disabled, experts say.

Regulatory/Legislative

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U.S. Needs National Strategy To Lead AAM Market: Report

Jan 26, 2021
While it has a large potential domestic market for advanced air mobility, the U.S. needs a clear national strategy if it is to lead this new market globally, a report by consultants Deloitte and the Aerospace Industries Association says.
Joby
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FAA Readies For First Air Mobility Certification In 2021

Jan 27, 2021
The FAA expects to certify the first of a new generation of advanced or urban air mobility (AAM/UAM) aircraft later in 2021 and says regulations will be in place in time for initial piloted electric vertical-take-off-and-landing (eVTOL) operations to begin as early as 2023.
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Biden Reinstates COVID-19 Travel Ban, Adds South Africa

Jan 25, 2021
U.S. President Joseph Biden on Jan. 25 signed an executive order reversing former president Donald Trump’s relaxation of entry requirements for international arrivals, in a bid to contain the spread of several new strains of novel coronavirus that were recently discovered abroad.

Suppliers

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Supplier Prices Up Less Than 1%, But Double From TransDigm: Survey

Jan 22, 2021
Customers of TransDigm Group expect to pay roughly 2% higher prices this year from the key aerospace and defense parts provider, compared with an average of just 0.8% more across the whole aerospace supplier base, according to new survey results from Jefferies analysts.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Pre-owned Bizav Market Shows Fourth-quarter Rebound

Jan 25, 2021
Pre-owned business aircraft transactions during the fourth quarter of 2020 improved by 34% over the previous quarter, pointing to a rebound in the market, according to aviation valuation firm Asset Insight.

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Airworthiness Directives

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Business Aviation Appointments

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Industry Data

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New Business Aircraft Deliveries Worldwide - December 2020

Jan 29, 2021
New business aircraft deliveries worldwide for the month of December 2020.