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The Weekly of Business Aviation, May 10, 2024

VOL. 109 NO. 19 May 10, 2024
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OEMs/Suppliers

Textron Aviation global parts distribution
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Textron Aviation Unveils Expanded Global Parts Distribution Facility

May 03, 2024
Textron Aviation celebrated the opening of its expanded and revamped Global Parts Distribution facility at its Wichita headquarters.

Programs

Denali first flight
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Beechcraft Denali Turbo Begins Certification Flight Testing

May 06, 2024
Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop is on track for FAA certification in 2025, the company said in an update on the program.
P-mentor oshkosh
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Tecnam’s P-Mentor Trainer Earns FAA Certification

May 08, 2024
Tecnam’s P-Mentor two-seat single-engine training aircraft has earned FAA full-type certification under Part 23 regulations.
Bell
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Bell Unveils 429-Based Fly-By-Wire Testbed

May 07, 2024
Bell has unveiled a fly-by-wire control system-equipped 429 twin-engine light helicopter as the company’s new flying testbed.
Joby S4 air taxi
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Joby Reports Progress On Certification Test Plans

May 08, 2024
Joby continues to advance toward type certification, submitting test plans for its S4 air taxi, while continuing with certification tests of components.
Eve Air Mobility's first eVTOL prototype
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Eve Air Mobility: First Prototype To Near Completion In Q2

May 08, 2024
Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility says it is on track to complete assembly of its first full-scale prototype before the end of the second quarter.

Sustainability

bizav sustainability panel
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Business Aviation Boosts Sustainability Efforts

May 03, 2024
Embraer says that all its aircraft are currently approved to use a blend of up to 50% SAF mixed with conventional fuel.
Luxaviation
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ExecuJet Offers SAF At Paris-Le Bourget

May 08, 2024
Europe’s Luxaviation Group said May 7 that it has introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Paris-Le Bourget Airport fixed-based operation.

Charters/Brokers

Wheels Up
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Wheels Up Records Q1 Decline In Revenue, Losses Amid Restructuring

May 09, 2024
Wheels Up posted first quarter (Q1) 2024 revenue of $197 million, down 44% from a year ago, the company says.

Sounding Board

Gregg
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Sounding Board: Five Minutes With Advanced Aviation Team CEO Gregg Brunson-Pitts

May 06, 2024
Gregg Brunson-Pitts, Advanced Aviation Team CEO, previously served in directorial positions with Air Charter Team and Air Partner.

Research/Development

National Institute for Aviation Research Wichita facility
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NIAR Wichita Builds Facility For eVTOL Hover Testing

May 07, 2024
Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research is adding a facility to enable tethered flight testing of eVTOL aircraft.

Passings

Dick Rutan
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Dick Rutan, Aviation Record Setter, Dies At 85

May 07, 2024
Dick Rutan, 85, died Friday, May 3 at a hospital in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Suppliers

Icon A5
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Icon Aircraft Selects ‘Stalking Horse Bidder’ In Bankruptcy Process

May 03, 2024
Icon Aircraft has selected SG Investment America as its proposed “stalking horse bidder” for the company in connection with the bankruptcy process.
NetJets Praetor 500
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Embraer Keeps ‘Good Momentum’ In Q1 2024, Company Says

May 08, 2024
Embraer delivered 18 executive jets during the first quarter of 2024, including 11 light and seven medium jets, the company says.

Business Aviation Briefs

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MedAire, OdiliaClark Launch Wellbeing Services

May 09, 2024
Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.
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LIFT Academy Expands Fleet With Diamond Aircraft

May 09, 2024
Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy announced the expansion of its training fleet in partnership with Diamond Aircraft.
article

Sheltair Breaks Ground On Sarasota KSRQ FBO

May 09, 2024
Sheltair, an aviation services provider, broke ground at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida (KSRQ) for a new FBO.
article

FAA, University of Oklahoma To Study ATC Training

May 09, 2024
The U.S. Transportation Department and the FAA have issued a $1.4 million grant to the University of Oklahoma (OU) to conduct a psychological study on Air Traffic Controller (ATC) training.
article

Phenix Jet Cayman Hong Kong Completes ACSF IAS Audit

May 09, 2024
Phenix Jet Cayman Hong Kong announced its completion of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) by ISO 9001 Certified Wyvern.
article

Cessna SkyCourier Receives Australian Type Certification

May 09, 2024
Textron Aviation announced its Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop was awarded type certification by the Australia Certification and Accreditation Service Agency (ACASA).
article

TIGHITCO, DCM Group Aerospace Partner On Airbus A220 Program

May 09, 2024
TIGHITCO, an aerospace manufacturer, and DCM Group Aerospace announced their partnership to manufacture and deliver parts for the Airbus A220.
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NBAA Announces 900th Certified Aviation Manager

May 09, 2024
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the 900th recipient of its Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program, Wes Maness. Maness serves as director of maintenance at Flight Group Corporation and is being celebrated as a benchmark for the NBAA’s 21-year program.
article

CAMP Systems Acquires Avinode Group

May 09, 2024
CAMP Systems, a business aviation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, announced its acquisition of Avinode Group.

Airworthiness Directives

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Airworthiness Directives

May 09, 2024
Regulations recently issued by the FAA for business aircraft.

Business Aviation Appointments

Business Aviation Appointments promo image
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Business Aviation Appointments

May 09, 2024
Appointments and promotions in the business aviation industry.

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

May 09, 2024
Conferences and events for professionals in the business aviation community.

Intelligence

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Intelligence: Gulfstream G600 Receives FAA Steep-Approach Certification

May 09, 2024
Gulfstream Aerospace has earned FAA steep-approach certification for the G600 jet.