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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, December 20, 2021

VOL. 106 NO. 51 December 20, 2021
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Programs

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Fargo Jet Center To Take Two Of Final Learjet 75s

Dec 17, 2021
The Fargo Jet Center has purchased two of the last Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty light jets to come off the Wichita production line, for modification as air-medical aircraft, ending an era of the Learjet that began with the first delivery in 1964.
HondaJet 200th Deiivery
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200th HondaJet Delivered, Six Years After First

Dec 16, 2021
Honda Aircraft Co. has delivered its 200th HondaJet from its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, six years following handover of the first.
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Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty Completes First Flight

Dec 14, 2021
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty ultra-long-range business jet completed its first flight Dec. 14, a little more than a year since the company launched the business jet program.
tailwind airflow.aero
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Tailwind Backs Seaplane Version Of Airflow’s Regional eSTOL

Dec 16, 2021
New York-based seaplane airline Tailwind Air has partnered with Airflow.aero to develop an amphibious, float-equipped version of the startup’s planned electric short takeoff and landing aircraft.

Regulatory/Legislative

787 production line
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U.S. Senate Report Underscores FAA Oversight Shortcomings

Dec 13, 2021
Input from whistleblowers underscore the need for reform of FAA product certification oversight, with emphasis on ensuring company-employed experts working on behalf of the agency remain free of undue pressure. 
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FAA To Open Oklahoma City Registry Office On Dec. 31

Dec 13, 2021
The FAA plans to open its FAA Aircraft Registry office in Oklahoma City on Dec. 31 with limited staffing to help close aircraft deals by year’s end, the National Business Aviation Association says. 
Garuda
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Salt Air Exposure Led To CRJ-1000 Engine Failure

Dec 13, 2021
Corrosion from prolonged exposure to salty air set the stage for a part to crack and trigger a recent inflight engine shutdown on a Bombardier CRJ-1000, an FAA airworthiness directive confirms.

Forecasts/Industry Data

Van Nuys Airport, California
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December Global BizJet Activity Up, But Stats Vary With New Outbreak

Dec 16, 2021
During the first two weeks of December, global business jet activity increased 10% compared to the same period in 2019, with 135,000 sectors.

Safety

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Nine Killed In Dominican Republic Crash Of Gulfstream GIV-SP

Dec 16, 2021
Nine people died when a Gulfstream GIV-SP business jet crashed while its pilots attempted to make an emergency landing at Santo Domingo-Las Americas Airport (MDSD) in the Dominican Republic, according to the operator and news reports.
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FAA Accredits Drone Racing League As Event Organizer

Dec 15, 2021
The FAA has accredited the Drone Racing League as the first uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) event organizer in the U.S., the league announced.

Sounding Board

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Sounding Board: Sun Air Jets President, CEO Brian Counsil

Dec 13, 2021
In 1999, tax attorney Brian Counsil went to a job interview with the CEO of a company that had just gone public. He was not offered the job.

Services

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Clay Lacy Certifies To Sustainability Standard

Dec 15, 2021
Clay Lacy Aviation is the first company to be certified to a new industry standard for environmental sustainability of aviation services providers.
MRO
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JSSI Acquires Maintenance Software Provider Traxxall

Dec 14, 2021
Jet Support Services, a maintenance and financial services provider to the business aviation industry, has acquired Montreal-based Traxxall, a provider of software for aircraft maintenance tracking, parts inventory management and other services.
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NHV Sells Norwegian Utility Operator Airlift Onshore

Dec 15, 2021
Norwegian helicopter operator Airlift Onshore has been sold by Belgian offshore operator NHV.

Associations

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Aviation Groups Ask FAA To Intervene After San Jose 100LL Ban

Dec 15, 2021
Business and general aviation trade groups are “deeply concerned” about a “rash decision” by Santa Clara County officials in California to ban the sale of 100 octane low lead (100LL) fuel at two airports, Reid-Hillview Santa Clara County Airport and San Martin Airport, beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

Charter/Brokers

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Tradewind Resumes Scheduled Flights To Anguilla

Dec 15, 2021
Private charter and scheduled flight operator Tradewind Aviation will resume its seasonal scheduled service between San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean island of Anguilla beginning Dec. 17.

Business Aviation Briefs

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Business Aviation Briefs: RBI Hawker Australia Now Leonardo Rotor-Blade Repair Station

Dec 18, 2021
RBI Hawker Australia has been appointed a rotor-blade repair station for Leonardo Helicopters. Its facility, based in Eagle Farm, Brisbane, received…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Bell To Provide AH-1Z Flight Training Device For Czech Republic

Dec 18, 2021
Bell Textron has received a contract from the U.S. government to build an AH-1Z flight-training device for the Czech Republic’s new helicopter fleet…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Polaris Aero Adds QR Code Reporting Feature

Dec 18, 2021
Polaris Aero has integrated a QR-code safety reporting feature into its safety management application, called VOCUS SMS. With the upgrade,…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Tecnam Aircraft Appoints Three U.S. Sales Reps

Dec 18, 2021
Tecnam Aircraft has appointed Altisky, Volare Air and Flightline Group as new U.S. sales representatives. The U.S. is a strategic market for Tecnam,…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Jet Aviation Delivers Three Bell 412s Following Refurbishments

Dec 18, 2021
Jet Aviation has delivered three Bell 412 helicopters following major inspections and refurbishments for a customer in the Middle East. The company…
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Business Aviation Briefs: Russian Helicopters Completes First Mi-171A3 Helicopter Flight

Dec 18, 2021
Russian Helicopters Holding Co. has completed the first flight of its Mi-171A3 and has begun flight testing. The maiden flight hover mode lasted for…

Airworthiness Directives

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Business Aviation Appointments

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Industry Data