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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, November 8, 2021

VOL. 106 NO. 45 November 08, 2021
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Charters/Brokers

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Wheels Up Latest Provider To Restrict New Customer Flights

Nov 04, 2021
Wheels Up is the latest in a growing list of private flight operators to restrict flying for new customers to keep service high for existing members amid a growing influx of new business and limited capacity.
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Gulf Air Starts Private Charter Services

Nov 02, 2021
Gulf Air has joined the trend of airlines developing new revenue streams by launching private charter services using its mainline aircraft.
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Four Corners Aviation To Offer Private Jet Service Without Ownership

Nov 02, 2021
The service provides the aircraft, crew, operations and supplemental lift but eliminates the need to hire pilots, rent a hangar, obtain insurance, maintenance and other necessities.

Safety

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FAA Warns Of 5G Effects On Radio Altimeters

Nov 03, 2021
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin alerting aviation manufacturers, operators and pilots to the potential adverse effects of new 5G wireless networks on radio altimeters.
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Bombardier Safety Standdown Hails 25th Year, Introduces New Leader

Nov 05, 2021
Bombardier’s Safety Standdown celebrated its 25th anniversary during the two-day event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel here Nov. 2-3 in a program called “Learn, Apply, Share.”
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Winglet System Malfunction Suspected In Citation Crash

Nov 05, 2021
Uneven deployment of its active winglets likely caused the inflight upset and fatal crash of a Cessna Citation 525A business jet in 2018, the NTSB has determined in a finding disputed by winglet manufacturer Tamarack Aerospace Group.

Intelligence

OEMs/Suppliers

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Embraer Posts Revenue Increase, Net Loss In Q3

Nov 05, 2021
Embraer posted a $33.9 million net loss in the third quarter of 2021 on $958.1 million in revenue.
Facility
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Bombardier’s $400M Assembly Plant On Track For 2023 Completion, Company Says

Nov 03, 2021
The new facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport will house final assembly of Bombardier Global business jets, including its flagship Global 7500 ultra-long-range aircraft.

Regulatory/Legislative

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OSHA Issues ETS On Vaccine Mandates For Employers

Nov 05, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard outlining vaccination requirements for private employers with 100 or more employees, a ruling that will cover 84 million U.S. workers, the White House said.

Associations

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Associations Request More Funding For GA Alternative Fuels Program

Nov 03, 2021
As Congress prepares to finalize funding for fiscal 2022, six general and business aviation associations are asking for an increase from $4.96 million to $10 million for the Alternative Fuels for General Aviation program.

Research/Development

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Partnership Researches Public Safety Drones

Nov 02, 2021
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Airborne International Response Team have joined forces to study the use of small unmanned aircraft systems by public safety and emergency response organizations.

Programs

DHC-2 beaver
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Provincial Government Supports DHC-2 Beaver Electrification Project

Nov 01, 2021
Canada’s Harbour Air Seaplanes has received C$1.6 million ($1.3 million) from the British Columbia government to support plans to electrify its fleet of aircraft. 
Gulfstream 700
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Gulfstream G700, G600 Set U.S.-To-Saudi Arabia Speed Records

Nov 04, 2021
Gulfstream set a city-pair speed record in its G700 product test aircraft on Oct. 23, flying 7,172 nm from Houston to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at an average speed of Mach 0.87.
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Researchers Get Closer Look At Zeva’s eVTOL

Nov 04, 2021
Washington State University is helping startup Zeva Aero with development of a single-person electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle under a grant from the state’s Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation.

Training

CAE
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CAE Buys Sabre’s AirCentre For Push Into Digital Services

Oct 31, 2021
CAE said it is buying AirCentre to expand its reach beyond pilot training and establish CAE as a technology leader in the growing marketplace for industry-leading, digitally enabled flight and crew-operations solutions.

Business Aviation Briefs

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AOPA To Host High School STEM Symposium For Educators

Nov 05, 2021
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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Embraer Delivers First Phenom 300E To Ecuador

Nov 05, 2021
Embraer has delivered a Phenom 300E to an undisclosed customer in Quito, Ecuador, the first delivery of its type in the country.
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KlasJet Flies Lion, Leopard In Complex Rescue

Nov 05, 2021
KlasJet flew a lion cub and a leopard from Chelyabinsk in Russia to Moshi, in Northern Tanzania on the African east coast, to repatriate the animals to more familiar territory following a long rehabilitation process.
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Bell, Arrow Aviation Sign Agreement For Bell 505 Medical Configurations

Nov 05, 2021
Bell Textron has signed an agreement with Arrow Aviation to sell the HeliFab Emergency Medical Kit configuration for the Bell 505.
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Modern Aviation Completes Deal At Centennial Airport

Nov 05, 2021
Modern Aviation has completed a deal to acquire “certain leasehold improvements” from The SunBorne Companies at Centennial Airport in Colorado, plus the operation of Signature Flight Support at the airport.
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Life Flight Network To Buy 12 Bel G407Gxi Aircraft

Nov 05, 2021
Life Flight Network has signed a purchase agreement for 12 Bell 407Gxi aircraft for use in emergency aerial response.
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VistaJet Commits To Carbon Neutrality By 2025

Nov 05, 2021
VistaJet has committed to carbon neutrality across its business by 2025, 25 years ahead of the industry’s goal for a reduction in emissions by 2050.
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Bombardier Announces 10 Graduates Of Technical Training Program In Texas

Nov 05, 2021
Bombardier announced the graduation of 10 participants from its first group of apprentices enrolled in a training program developed in association with Texas State Technical College in Red Oak, Texas.

Airworthiness Directives

Business Aviation Appointments

Calendar

Monthly Program Profile