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The Weekly of Business Aviation, April 11, 2022

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OEMs/Suppliers

Sun n Fun 22 Piper M600
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Bizav Market Remains Robust Despite Inflation, War

Apr 08, 2022
Aircraft manufacturers at the 2022 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo report continued robustness in the market for business and general aviation aircraft despite recent world events, although they face continued pressures from supply chain concerns.
Diamond DA50 RG
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Diamond Aircraft Increasing Production In ‘Hot Market’

Apr 07, 2022
Diamond Aircraft’s five-seat Diamond DA50 RG carbon fiber aircraft, on display at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, will begin deliveries into North America later in 2022, officials say.

Programs

Daher TBM 960
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Daher Unveils TBM 960 As Sun ‘n Fun Opens

Apr 05, 2022
Daher kicked off the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, April 5 by unveiling the TBM 960, the latest version of its pressurized single turboprop family of aircraft, with digital power.
cessna beechcraft baron
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Textron Aviation Updates Baron, Bonanza, Piston Aircraft

Apr 05, 2022
Textron Aviation is upgrading its Beechcraft Baron, Beechcraft Bonanza and Cessna piston line of aircraft for more functionality and comfort for delivery in mid-2022, the company says. 
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Europe Invests $17M In AAM, Electric Manufacturing Startup

Apr 07, 2022
The European Investment Bank on April 6 unveiled roughly $17.4 million in financing for Dutch company Airborne International.
Luxaviation Paris
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Luxaviation Focuses On Building AAM Ground Network

Apr 08, 2022
The FBO division of Europe’s Luxaviation Group plans to develop ground infrastructure for future advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles as it pursues a growth strategy based on building and acquiring new facilities.
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Piasecki Advances Hydrogen-Electric Helicopter Demonstrator Plan

Apr 07, 2022
Piasecki is planning to fly an 80-kW fuel-cell powertrain in an off-the-shelf commercial helicopter as a key demonstration step toward development of its PA-890 hydrogen-electric light helicopter.
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Lobo Leasing Partners With Pipistrel On Cargo eVTOL

Apr 05, 2022
Helicopter leasing company Lobo Leasing has signed a letter of intent with Pipistrel that includes deposits for the acquisition of 15 Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing unmanned cargo aircraft.

Intelligence

Charters/Brokers

Bombardier Challenger 350
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Flexjet To Hire 350 Pilots In 2022 As It Increases Fleet

Apr 08, 2022
Cleveland-based Fractional ownership provider Flexjet plans to hire 350 pilots as it adds 50 additional business jets to its North American fleet by the end of 2022 to meet record customer demand, the company says.
Flyexclusive CJ3+
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FlyExclusive To Offer Fractional Programs With Citation CJ3+ Order

Apr 06, 2022
FlyExclusive has placed an order with Textron Aviation for up to 30 Cessna Citation CJ3+ light jets.

Associations

SDC 2022
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Bizav Stronger Since Pandemic’s Start, Bolen Says

Apr 06, 2022
Business aviation has bounced back stronger since the annual NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC) ended prematurely in 2020, President and CEO Ed Bolen told conference attendees April 6.
business jets
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NATA Launches Enhanced FBO Safety Directory

Apr 04, 2022
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has launched an online directory that provides information on fixed-based operators (FBO) and airport participation in industry safety programs.

Services

Duncan Aviation
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Duncan Aviation Expands Its Full-Service MRO Locations In Michigan, Nebraska

Apr 04, 2022
Examples of substantial growth for business aviation continue to remain prominent—this time for Duncan Aviation, the largest privately owned business jet service provider in the world.
Avfuel Corp.
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Avfuel, SAF Supplier Neste Exhibit Together

Apr 05, 2022
Aviation fuel supplier Avfuel Corp. for the first time is exhibiting with renewable fuels producer Neste at the annual NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2022), being held April 5-7 in San Diego.

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