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The Weekly of Business Aviation, December 22, 2023

VOL. 108 NO. 52 December 22, 2023
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Programs

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JSX Places Bet On Hybrid-Electric Public Charter Service

Dec 19, 2023
U.S. regional air carrier JSX has revealed plans for a massive expansion of its public charter jet service.
Gulfstream G700
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Gulfstream Aiming For 2023 G700 Certification; Gives G280 Update

Dec 21, 2023
Gulfstream Aerospace continues to eye the end of 2023 for FAA certification of its new G700 ultra-long range business jet, the company said Dec. 20.
Eclipse
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Eclipse ‘On Track’ To Earning Full Production Certificate, CEO Says

Dec 15, 2023
Eclipse Aerospace, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivered two Eclipse 550 very light jets during the first quarter of 2023, according to its CEO.
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Startup Sirius Unveils Hydrogen-Electric VTOL Business Jet

Dec 19, 2023
Swiss startup Sirius Aviation has revealed its concept for a hydrogen-electric ducted-fan business aircraft.
Textron Aviation
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Civil Air Patrol Adds Six Special Mission Cessnas To Fleet

Dec 19, 2023
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has taken delivery of six Cessna special mission aircraft from Textron Aircraft.

Charters/Brokers

NetJets Praetor 500
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NetJets, Pilot Union Labor Dispute Intensifies

Dec 21, 2023
NetJets says the union rejected a proposal to increase wages 52.5%, declined to submit the offer to its members and has not submitted a counterproposal.
McLaren Racing
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FAI Aviation Extends Partnership With McLaren F1 Team

Dec 19, 2023
FAI, based in Nuremberg, Germany, announced Dec. 19 that it has renewed the partnership it struck with McLaren Racing in 2020.

Intelligence

U.S. Capitol Building
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Congress Passes Second Short-Term FAA Authorization Bill

Dec 20, 2023
It is the second three-month extension passed by Congress since Sept. 30 in place of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill.

Sustainability

Climbing Fast
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‘Climbing Fast’ Debuts Next Step In Campaign To Promote Business Aviation

Dec 21, 2023
Website designed to be a central place for information about private aviation’s sustainable leadership and societal benefits.
protesters
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Protester Demonstrations Disrupt Belgian Business Aviation

Dec 21, 2023
Belgian climate protesters described a weekend of demonstrations against the aviation industry as “a huge success,” with disruptions at three airports.
Honeywell UOP
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U.S. Clears Path For SAF From Corn Ethanol

Dec 15, 2023
The Biden administration has released guidance on its tax credit for SAF that opens the door to using corn and soybeans produced by U.S. farmers as feedstocks.
Luxaviation
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Luxaviation Launches Decarbonization Investment Fund

Dec 19, 2023
Luxaviation announced the launch of its “Go-to-Zero” investment fund as part of its accelerated efforts to decarbonize its operations by 2030.

Safety

BEA
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Serious Incident Reflects Widespread ATC Work-Cutting, BEA Says

Dec 19, 2023
The report on the Dec. 31, 2022, incident at Bordeaux Airport spotlights a widespread issue that has gone relatively unnoticed so far.

Regulatory/Legislative

generic pilots
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EASA-FAA Team Issues Certification Tool For Non-Aviation Systems

Dec 20, 2023
The deliverable is a list of 20 criteria that can be applied to certain software and hardware technology developed for non-aviation applications.
Gogo Business Aviation
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Gogo Announces FAA Approvals Of 5G Onboard System

Dec 20, 2023
Gogo Business Aviation has received FAA approvals to begin producing Avance LX5 systems for its coming 5G air-to-ground service, the company announced Dec. 20.

Services

Embraer Phenom 300E
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Embraer Doubles U.S. Service Center Capacity

Dec 21, 2023
Embraer, a Brazilian-based aircraft manufacturer, is doubling its maintenance service capacity in the U.S. to support the country’s growing customer base.

OEMs/Suppliers

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Rolls-Royce Closes In On Electric Propulsion Buyer

Dec 15, 2023
Less than three weeks after officially declaring its electric propulsion unit up for sale, Rolls-Royce is reported to have found a buyer.

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