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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, April 19, 2021

VOL. 106 NO. 16 April 19, 2021
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Programs

Xwing
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Xwing Flies Autonomous Caravan Gate-To-Gate

Apr 15, 2021
Startup Xwing has completed the first autonomous gate-to-gate demonstration with a commercial cargo aircraft. 
ATP
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ATP Set For 25 Archers In 2021 As Pilot Hiring Accelerates

Apr 16, 2021
ATP Flight School plans to take delivery of the first of 25 Piper Aircraft Archers for 2021, Piper announced during the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo.
Beech
article

Textron Aviation Unveils 75th Anniversary Bonanza With Nod To Mrs. Beech

Apr 13, 2021
Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo opened April 13 with an announcement by Textron Aviation of a special edition Beechcraft Bonanza G36 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the iconic six-seat single-engine piston aircraft.
G700
article

Gulfstream Adds Fully Outfitted G700 Test Aircraft To Program

Apr 16, 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 long-range test aircraft dedicated to testing the cabin experience made its maiden flight on April 15 and joins five other test aircraft in the program.
Blade Beta Alia eVTOL aircraft
article

Blade To Secure First Passenger Electric Air Taxis From Beta

Apr 13, 2021
Blade Urban Air Mobility has struck a deal with Beta Technologies to secure up to 20 Alia electric air taxis.
Global 7500
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Bombardier Completes 100th Wing Ship Set For Global 7500

Apr 15, 2021
Bombardier has completed the 100th wing ship set for its largest business jet, the Global 7500, manufactured at its facility in Red Oak, Texas. 
6X
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Dassault Prepares For Falcon 6X Entry-Into-Service

Apr 13, 2021
As flight testing of its new widebody Falcon 6X business jet continues, Dassault Aviation is otherwise preparing for its entry-into-service, including performing reliability testing for systems and components and the stocking of $100 million in parts.
Pipistrel cargo eVTOL
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Pipistrel To Develop Cargo eVTOL For China’s SF Express

Apr 12, 2021
Electric aircraft pioneer Pipistrel is to develop a vertical-lift unmanned cargo aircraft for Chinese delivery company SF Express.

Associations

Sun 'n Fun Daher booth
article

What’s New With Sun ‘n Fun Exhibitors

Apr 16, 2021
Nearly 400 exhibitors, including most aircraft manufacturers, signed up to showcase their products and services at the 47th annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, the first major show since the coronavirus pandemic, following cancellations in 2020.

Intelligence

OEMs/Suppliers

100i
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Piper Sells Out 2021 Pilot 100is; M-Series Market Stable

Apr 15, 2021
Piper Aircraft, based in Vero Beach, Florida, is showcasing two aircraft for the first time at an airshow during the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo: the new certified Pilot 100i trainer and the M600 SLS turboprop, equipped with the Halo Autoland emergency safety system integrated into the aircraft’s G3000 flight deck.

Charters/Brokers

article

Jet Linx And Wheels Up Enter Vertical-Lift Partnerships

Apr 14, 2021
Jet Linx Aviation and Wheels Up have entered into partnerships to offer helicopter services, leading to new urban-air-mobility vehicles.

Services

Engine
article

U.S. Commercial Service Sets Up China MRO Event

Apr 14, 2021
A U.S. Commerce Department trade promotion agency is organizing an online business-to-business meeting event to try to expand opportunities for U.S. MRO companies in China.

Suppliers

EAN
article

Inmarsat Wins Inflight Connectivity Case In European Court

Apr 16, 2021
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has cleared the way for Inmarsat to continue operating its European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight connectivity system.

Regulatory/Legislative

generic United Airlines pilot
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UK CAA Details Post-Brexit Pilots’ License Plan

Apr 12, 2021
UK air crew who moved to an EASA pilots’ license because of the UK’s departure from the EU (Brexit) can now apply to get their UK license back, alongside their EASA certification.

Forecasts/Industry Data

H145
article

Pre-Owned Twin-Engine Heli Sales Decline In Q1, Aero Asset Says

Apr 14, 2021
Retail sales of pre-owned twin-engine helicopters declined during the first quarter of 2021 following two successive strong quarters, according to the Heli Market Trends report by Aero Asset.

Business Aviation Briefs

Airworthiness Directives

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