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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, January 24, 2022

VOL. 107 NO. 4 January 24, 2022
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Forecasts/Industry Data

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Bizav Shipments Rise In 2021 But Lag 2019, Aviation Week Data Shows

Jan 21, 2022
Business jet and business turboprop deliveries rose in 2021, but have not yet returned to prepandemic levels of 2019, according to just-released preliminary data by the Aviation Week Network.

Safety

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GA, Bizav Leaders See Troubling Safety Trend

Jan 20, 2022
This year is shaping up to be a troubling period for general aviation safety, the leaders of GA and business aviation associations say.

Intelligence

Regulatory/Legislative

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson
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FAA’s Dickson Calls For Stronger Aviation, Telecom Collaboration

Jan 19, 2022
The aviation and telecommunications industries need a “stronger, more systemic” means of collaboration to prevent conflicts over potential interference from new 5G wireless networks, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said.
5G tower and rainbow
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New Wireless Concessions Buy More Time To Quantify 5G Aviation Safety Risks

Jan 18, 2022
AT&T and Verizon Wireless have agreed to limit deployment of their new 5G C-band services around some of the busiest U.S. commercial airports, acquiescing to a last-minute plea by major airlines so that aviation stakeholders can further quantify potential safety risks to radio altimeters and related systems. 

Programs

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Last New Learjet 75 Hits Milestone On Way To Delivery

Jan 20, 2022
The last new Learjet light business jet, a Learjet 75 Liberty, has rolled off Bombardier’s Wichita production line and into the paint department for completion before customer delivery, Learjet insiders say, bringing production of the iconic Learjet closer to its ultimate conclusion.
AirCar
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AirCar Fly/Drive Vehicle Gets Experimental Ticket

Jan 21, 2022
Klein Vision’s prototype supercar-style fly/drive AirCar has received experimental airworthiness certification from Slovakia.
MPA
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IAI Developing Bizjet-Based Maritime Surveillance Aircraft In Asia

Jan 20, 2022
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has revealed that the company is in the process of developing a maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) based on a business jet airframe with an unspecified Asian country. 
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Bell Set For 525 Icing Certification Tests

Jan 20, 2022
As part of efforts to broaden the operational utility of the Bell 525 super-medium helicopter at entry into service, the manufacturer plans to begin a dedicated icing certification program in parallel to the aircraft’s long-running baseline type certification effort.
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Lockheed Martin Backs eSTOL Developer Electra

Jan 18, 2022
Lockheed Martin has invested in hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra, leading the startup’s ongoing Series A fund raising.
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Rolls-Royce’s Electric Aircraft Breaks Speed Record

Jan 20, 2022
Rolls-Royce’s £6 million ($8.17 million) Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft has secured the world electric aircraft speed record following verification by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. 

OEMs/Suppliers

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Italy Reopens Bidding For Piaggio Sale

Jan 19, 2022
The Italian government has reopened the bidding to find a new owner for beleaguered aerospace firm Piaggio Aerospace.
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Enstrom Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Jan 20, 2022
U.S. manufacturer Enstrom Helicopter has announced that it is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, apparently ending a six-decade run.

Suppliers

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AI Autopilot Startup Daedalean Raises $58M

Jan 19, 2022
Swiss startup Daedalean has closed a $58 million financing round that will provide the funds needed to bring its machine-leaning-based visual guidance, navigation and control suite to market over the next four years.

Charters/Brokers

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Jet Luxe Expands Jet Service To The Americas

Jan 21, 2022
Jet Luxe, a private jet service based in Dubai, has announced its expansion to the Americas, with facilities in Miami covering operations and service in North America, Canada and Latin America, which include charter and concierge services for travelers.

Services/FBOs

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Jet Edge To Expand Operations To Teterboro Airport

Jan 21, 2022
Jet Edge International, a private aircraft services provider based in Van Nuys, California, plans to open a base of services at Signature Aviation’s facility at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
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Cutter Aviation Acquires GTU Jet FBO Near Austin

Jan 18, 2022
Cutter Aviation has grown its footprint at Georgetown Executive Airport near Austin, Texas, with the acquisition of GTU Jet, a fixed base operator at the site.

Business Aviation Briefs

Airworthiness Directives

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Business Aviation Appointments and Passings

Calendar

Industry Data