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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, February 16, 2024

VOL. 109 NO. 7 February 16, 2024
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Forecasts/Industry Data

aircraft on the ground
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Aircraft Order Backlogs, Book-To-Bill Watch Items In 2024

Feb 15, 2024
Business aircraft manufacturers’ large order backlogs are expected to remain stable in 2024, with an expected book-to-bill of 1 to 1, forecasters predict.

OEMs/Suppliers

Daher aerostructures employee
article

Daher Strives To Preserve A320 On-Time Deliveries

Feb 08, 2024
Major aerostructures supplier Daher is prioritizing Airbus A320 component deliveries to help mitigate supply chain issues that have caused production delays.
article

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier To Lead Dassault Group

Feb 08, 2024
The handover will take place Jan. 9, 2025.

Programs

Gulfstream G700 first flight
article

FAA Issues Special Condition For G700

Feb 15, 2024
The FAA has issued special conditions for Gulfstream Aerospace’s new G700 and G800 ultra-long-range business jets’ electronic flight control system.
article

Maintenance Certificates Lay Foundation For eVTOL Operations

Feb 12, 2024
Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation have each received Part 145 repair station certificates from the FAA.
H175
article

Airbus Helicopters Plans H175 Production Rate Hike

Feb 14, 2024
Airbus is working to quadruple the production rate of the H175 to reflect the growing market need for the super-medium helicopter.
article

FAA Approves Joby’s Propulsion Certification Plan

Feb 09, 2024
The FAA has OK'd the certification plan for Joby’s electric propulsion system, marking another step on the startup’s path to type certify its S4 air taxi.

Training

Bombardier launches A&P apprentice program
article

Bombardier Launches U.S. Technician Apprenticeship Program

Feb 15, 2024
Bombardier’s facility here has taken a big step toward stemming a shortage of aircraft and powerplant technicians.

Sounding Board

Derek Decross
article

Sounding Board: Derek DeCross, Signature Aviation CCO

Feb 13, 2024
To find out the uptake of SAF and book-and-claim, Aviation Week spoke with Derek DeCross, the company’s chief commercial officer.

Safety

Bombardier Challenger 604
article

Air Charter Safety Foundation Calls For SMS Adoption

Feb 15, 2024
The Air Charter Safety Foundation has called for “rapid adoption” of safety management tools by Parts 91 and 135 operators following a spate of recent crashes.

Sustainability

Contrails
article

Green Lobbyist Mirolo Moves To Contrails Prevention Startup

Feb 06, 2024
Matteo Mirolo has been appointed head of policy and strategy for Breakthrough Energy’s Contrails team.

Charters/Brokers

Vista Global Holdings
article

Vista Records 2023 Growth In Fleet Hours, Subscribers

Feb 06, 2024
Vista Global Holdings, a business aviation services provider, reported growth in its international operations in 2023, with on-fleet hours up 17% to 200,000 hr.

Business Aviation Briefs

Airworthiness Directives

Business Aviation Appointments

Calendar

Industry Data