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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, May 24, 2021

VOL. 106 NO. 21 May 24, 2021
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Programs

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Aerion Ceasing Operations Of AS2 Jet, Company Says

May 21, 2021
Supersonic aircraft developer Aerion Corp. on May 21 confirmed that it is ceasing operations of its AS2 business jet program after years of development, citing difficulty in raising the capital needed. to complete production. Employees were told of the development the same day.
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Volocopter Goes Bigger, Faster, Farther With VoloConnect eVTOL

May 17, 2021
Volocopter has unveiled a larger, longer-range electric vertical-takeoff air taxi aimed at expanding its planned urban air mobility service out to the suburbs.
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Airbus Corporate Jets Receives First ACJ220 Fuselage Section

May 17, 2021
Former C Series model to make its ACJ debut.

Forecasts/Industry Data

Bombardier 7500
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Piston And Turboprop Deliveries Rise In Q1, Jet Shipments Flat

May 20, 2021
Global business- and general-aviation aircraft shipments rose 7% during the first quarter of 2021 when compared to a year earlier, with piston and turboprop deliveries up and business-jet deliveries down by one.
Bombardier Challenger 350
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European Used Bizjet Sales Strong During Pandemic, Analysis Says

May 19, 2021
The pre-owned business jet market in Europe held up well during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Colibri Aircraft analysis, with 154 jets purchased in 2020 at an estimated value of $1.01 billion, compared to 152 in 2019.

Intelligence

Technology

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Lindbergh Eyes Hybrid Electric Ocean Crossing

May 19, 2021
Erik Lindbergh hopes to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his grandfather’s historic first solo transatlantic flight in 2027, only this time with a hybrid electric aircraft.

Charters/Brokers

Wheels Up Textron Aviation Cessna King Air
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Wheels Up Losses Decline As Revenue Grows In Q1

May 20, 2021
Wheels Up recorded a 68% growth in revenue and a 56% bump in active members during the first quarter of 2021, compared to the same period a year ago.
GlobeAir charter aircraft
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Panelists Reflect On Private-Travel Challenges In A Post-COVID Market

May 19, 2021
The perception that private business aviation travel is a luxury only for the rich has been changing for the better during the COVID-19 pandemic as more first-time users come into the industry.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Supply Chain Concerns Could Be A Challenge For Months, OEMs Say

May 21, 2021
Even though the outlook for business aviation orders and shipments is rosy, aircraft OEMs foresee potential challenges with the supply chain. Pilatus…

Regulatory/Legislative

Southwest airlines wing sustainable
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Aviation Groups Urge U.S. Congress To Help Decarbonize Air Travel

May 18, 2021
The coalition of two-dozen organizations representing a broad cross-section of the aviation industry called on U.S. lawmakers to help decarbonize air travel as part of a broad infrastructure spending package now under consideration on Capitol Hill.
Flight board
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EU Countries Agree To Open Borders To Vaccinated Travelers

May 19, 2021
European member states agreed to open borders to international travelers vaccinated against COVID-19, with the European Council agreeing on a proposal aimed at encouraging a recovery in travel demand.
Gatwick Airport
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UK CAA, EASA Agree On Post-Brexit Working

May 17, 2021
The agreement lays out how aircraft design certification and production procedures will work now that the UK has exited the EU (Brexit).
Delta Air Lines A330
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Aviation Coalition Urges Congress To Pass SAF Blender’s Tax Credit

May 20, 2021
A coalition of several dozen aviation organizations showed strong support for a recently introduced bill that would establish a blender’s tax credit for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Associations

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Carbon Capture Could Help Earth Achieve Net Zero Emissions, Expert Says

May 21, 2021
Millions of years ago when the Earth was warmer, alligators and crocodiles lived in Greenland. Should the Earth continue on its expected warming path, alligators could return to the Arctic and whether the Earth could feed its people would be in question, Anthony Patt, professor of climate policy at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, said during a European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Connect webinar.
Citation Pilots Association CEO Trent Corcia
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Citation Jet Pilots Association Selects Aviation Veteran As CEO

May 19, 2021
The Citation Jet Pilots Association has chosen Trent Corcia as its new CEO, succeeding Andrew Broom, who has accepted an executive position with the National Business Aviation Association.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
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National Aviation Hall Of Fame Postpones 2021 Awards Ceremony

May 19, 2021
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has postponed its 2021 enshrinement dinner and awards ceremony until 2022, it announced May 19, the second year the event has been put off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

FBOs/Services

London Oxford Airport
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London Oxford Begins New Hangar, Prepares For Electric Future

May 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to amend operations and reschedule some long-term plans but for London Oxford Airport, its effects have catalyzed a major expansion.

Services

Bombardier parts delivery
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Bombardier And Sterling Global Work To Increase Parts Deliveries

May 19, 2021
Bombardier is working to increase its parts-delivery capabilities by more than 50%, with collaboration from Sterling Global Aviation Logistics.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Embraer Delivers 600th Phenom 300 

May 21, 2021
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Mid-Continent Instruments Adds Line Of Digital Clocks

May 21, 2021
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics in Wichita has launched a new line of multifunction digital clocks. The Chronos series clocks feature eight…
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Women In Corporate Aviation Awards More Than $100,000 In Scholarships 

May 21, 2021
Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA), an aviation group that provides scholarships, networking, and mentoring to women, has announced the recipients of…
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Embraer Adds UK-Based Jets As Phenom Service Center

May 21, 2021
Embraer has selected Jets in the UK as an authorized service center for Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 business jets. Jets, founded 17 years ago, is…
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Garmin Receives GFC 500 Autopilot Approval For Piper Comanches

May 21, 2021
Garmin has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval for the GFC 500 autopilot in certain Piper PA-24 Comanche aircraft. The autopilot is…
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DALaviation Switzerland First European Customer For Citation CJ4 Gen2

May 21, 2021
Textron Aviation has announced that its first European customer for its Citation CJ4 Gen2, an upgraded Citation CJ4 light jet, is DALaviation…
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Texas Turbine, Hartzell Offer Prop Choices To Caravan Supervan Customers

May 21, 2021
Texas Turbine Conversions, an aircraft engine and supply company, in partnership with aircraft propeller manufacturer Hartzell Propeller, has…
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Airforms To Produce Caravan Crew Ladder Assemblies 

May 21, 2021
Airforms, an Alaska-based metal fabricator, has received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) to produce crew ladder assemblies for most Cessna…
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Journey Aviation Adds Hawker 800XP To Charter Fleet 

May 21, 2021
Journey Aviation, a charter operator and aircraft management company based in Boca Raton, Florida, has added a renovated eight-passenger Hawker 800XP…

Airworthiness Directives

Business Aviation Appointments

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Industry Data