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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, March 15, 2021

VOL. 106 NO. 11 March 15, 2021
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Editor's Note

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Editor's Note

Mar 12, 2021
Beginning with this issue, you’ll notice some exciting changes in how we deliver The Weekly of Business Aviation.

Associations

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Sustainability Key Challenge After Pandemic, BBGA Conference Told

Mar 11, 2021
Sustainability of operations will be a key concern of the business aviation sector in a post-Brexit, post-COVID-19 world, according to speakers and attendees at the British Business and General Aviation Association’s annual conference.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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U.S. Bizav Traffic Up 11% In March, Data Shows

Mar 12, 2021
U.S. business aviation traffic is up 11% so far in March compared to a year ago, following a 5% decline in January and February, according to WingX Advance data.
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Twin-Engine Helicopter Sales Rise In 2020

Mar 08, 2021
The market for pre-owned twin-engine helicopters dropped by half during the first half of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, but the segment finished the year with a 10% increase in sales compared to 2019, according to Aero Asset, a Toronto-based helicopter trading firm.

Programs

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Dassault’s New Falcon 6X Makes First Flight

Mar 10, 2021
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X made its first flight on March 10 from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport, thus maintaining a key program on schedule as the company tries to regain lost market share in business aviation.
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Textron Aviation’s King Air 260 Earns FAA Approval

Mar 10, 2021
WICHITA–Textron Aviation has received FAA type certification for its Beechcraft King Air 260, its upgraded King Air 250 twin-turboprop.
P-Volt
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Widerøe, Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Partner On Electric Flights In Norway

Mar 11, 2021
Norwegian domestic airline Widerøe has partnered with Rolls-Royce and Italy’s Tecnam to become the potential launch operator of the P-Volt electric-powered passenger aircraft.

Charters/Brokers

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Jet It Founders Launch JetClub In Europe

Mar 11, 2021
The founders of U.S.-based fractional ownership company Jet It on March 11 announced the launch of a sister company in Europe, JetClub, with plans to…

Regulatory/Legislative

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NBAA, AOPA Seek Briefing On DOD’s Intentional GPS Jamming Exercises

Mar 08, 2021
Two industry trade groups are concerned that general aviation and business aircraft operators continue to deal with issues related to the intentional jamming of Global Positioning Systems for defense exercises and have asked the Department of Defense and the FAA for a briefing.
WeChat
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China Reveals Own Digital Health Passport; New Year Traffic Down

Mar 10, 2021
A day after Singapore Airlines announced that it will trial the IATA Travel Pass mobile application, China announced its own version of a digital health certificate.
Delta Air Lines plane taking off
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U.S. House Approves $14B Payroll Support Extension

Mar 10, 2021
U.S. airlines are set to receive another $14 billion in payroll support after House lawmakers approved the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on March 10. 
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EBAA Calls For End Of Brexit Administrative Barriers

Mar 10, 2021
The European Business Aviation Association is urgently asking European national authorities to eliminate administrative flight barriers caused by Brexit for flights from the UK to the European Union, saying it is “unacceptable.”

Sounding Board

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Sounding Board: Five Minutes With Glenn Hogben, The Air Charter Association CEO

Mar 11, 2021
Glenn Hogben was appointed CEO of The Air Charter Association, based in London, in January. Hogben joined The ACA in 2008 and was elected to the nonexecutive board in 2017.

OEMs/Suppliers

Avanti
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Four Bidders Submit Proposals To Revive Piaggio Aerospace

Mar 09, 2021
The unnamed suitors are proposing to purchase the two companies—Piaggio Aviation and Piaggio Aero Industries—which form Villanova d’Albenga-based Piaggio Aerospace.
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Dassault Scion Dies In Helicopter Crash

Mar 07, 2021
Olivier Dassault was the son of the late Serge Dassault and grandson of Marcel Dassault, who founded the French aviation firm before World War II. 

Suppliers

Babcock
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Babcock Sells Offshore Helicopter Business to CHC 

Mar 11, 2021
Babcock is to sell its offshore oil and gas support helicopter business to CHC in a further consolidation of the offshore helicopter industry.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Gulfstream G280 Earns FAA Stage 5 Noise Compliance Approval 

Mar 12, 2021
Gulfstream has received FAA approval that its G280 super midsize business jet meets the intensified Stage 5 noise standards, which lowers the noise…
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Vertis Grows Presence In Africa With Challenger 604 

Mar 12, 2021
Vertis Aviation, based in Zug, Switzerland, has added a Bombardier Challenger 604 to its management program. The aircraft will be based in Africa. It…
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Bombardier To Collaborate With Aston Martin For Business Jet Custom Design Services

Mar 12, 2021
Bombardier plans to partner with luxury automaker Aston Martin for custom design services for Bombardier business jets. The collaboration gives…
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Satcom Direct Begins Airborne Testing For Plane Simple Antennas

Mar 12, 2021
Satcom Direct, based in Melbourne, Florida, has begun airborne validation of its purpose-built Plane Simple Ku-band tail mount antenna system. The…
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Gulfstream Signs U.S. Air Force Contract For $696 Million In C-20, C-37 Support 

Mar 12, 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace was awarded $696 million in contracts for the U.S. Air Force special missions support. The contracts from the U.S. Air Force…
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West Star Aviation Earns Mexican Certification For  Illinois, Houston Facilities

Mar 12, 2021
West Star Aviation has received recertification for its East Alton, Illinois, and Houston facilities as Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC)…
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TailHail Offers 1,000 Free Memberships

Mar 12, 2021
TailHail, an online membership-based private jet platform, is offering 1,000 free annual “Takeoff” memberships to those seeking to fly privately…
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Hartzell Earns STC For Voyager Propeller For Cessna 180/182/185/206 Aircraft

Mar 12, 2021
Hartzell, an aircraft propeller manufacturer, has received an FAA supplemental type certificate for its Voyager propeller with swept aluminum blades…
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Star Jets Sets 2020 Revenue Record

Mar 12, 2021
Star Jets International, a New York-based private jet charter company, announced record revenue of $9.58 million for 2020, an 80% increase over 2019,…
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Duncan Offers Pro Line Fusion Installation For Challenger 604s

Mar 12, 2021
Duncan Aviation is installing the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion in a Bombardier Challenger 604 at the company’s facility in Battle Creek,…
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Textron Aviation Receives FAA Approval For Ground Cooling Upgrades For King Airs

Mar 12, 2021
Textron Aviation has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval for the Beechcraft King Air ground cooling aftermarket upgrade for King Air…

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