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NBAA urges Senate support for 'Accelerated Depreciation' proposal to spur recovery National Business Aviation Association President and CEO Ed Bolen has urged swift passage in the Senate of an amended proposal to renew accelerated, or "bonus," depreciation for investments in strategic business assets, including aircraft. "The business aviation community has joined with many other business groups across the country in supporting this proven incentive for companies of all sizes to accelerate replacement and purchases of essential equipment, including general aviation aircraft," Bolen said. The Senate is considering amendments to the House version of the Small Business Tax legislation that would include a variety of incentives aimed at boosting U.S. economic recovery. read more
GAMA: 'Brookings Report highlights importance of general aviation manufacturing for exports' The Brookings Institution has released a study pointing to Wichita, the home of Bombardier Learjet, Cessna Aircraft Company, and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, as the leading U.S. city with respect to exports driving Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP). The report recognizes Wichita's "aviation cluster" as its main source of exports and points to Cessna's growth in exports of 166 percent between 2005 and 2008 to developing regions such as Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation experienced an increase in exports by more than 390 percent between 2004 and 2009 and accounted for approximately half of the company's sales in 2008 and 2009. "This report underscores the critical role that general aviation airplane manufacturing needs to play if the Administration is to meet its goal of boosting exports," said Pete Bunce, GAMA’s president and CEO. "We have lost a significant portion of our workforce during this economic downturn. Our recovery depends on an evermore robust export market for US manufacturers." read more
PRISM continues to grow - Increased SMS awareness results in subscription milestones PRISM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARGUS International, has experienced significant growth in 2010 as the demand for safety management system implementation continues to increase worldwide. PRISM, an acronym for Professional Resources In System Management, offers a full suite of products and services including safety management system (SMS) solutions, safety and security training, system design and implementation, manuals, and consulting. PRISM SMS is a comprehensive package of products and services that can be customized to meet the specific requirements of any operation and is completely IS-BAO compliant. Four different levels of packages are available as on-going subscriptions: Basic, Essential, Professional, and Enterprise. With more than 150 subscribers in total, 100 operators have now signed up for the Professional and Enterprise package levels, which includes the Aviation Risk Management Online Resource (ARMOR). A web-based system, ARMOR allows an operator to manage the activity within their SMS from any internet accessible location around the globe, 24 hours a day. “ARGUS has been active in SMS services for nearly a decade. We understand all of the different components that come together in a SMS and have designed PRISM to be a total solution, in the sense that all of the materials and tools needed are available and included,” stated ARGUS CEO Joe Moeggenberg. “The operator’s active involvement with PRISM is what makes it a functional and appropriate SMS for their particular operation." read more
Tips for using owner-flown aircraft for business Owner-flown aircraft can provide companies with all of the efficiency, productivity and financial benefits that can be realized with business aviation. To best serve company employees who are considering whether an airplane can help them in the conduct of businesses, the National Business Aviation Association has released a new primer, entitled How to Use Your Airplane for Business, which provides practical guidance on how and why companies should consider allowing the use of personal, employee-flown aircraft for business purposes. "NBAA has always promoted the use of aircraft in the conduct of business, but companies sometimes overlook the idea of putting an employee's aircraft to work to make business travel efficient and productive," said Mike Nichols, NBAA vice president of operations, education & economics. How to Use Your Airplane for Business provides companies and employee-pilots with the guidance they need to formulate a policy that will encourage use of personally operated aircraft in the course of their business. read more
NBAA urges aircraft owners to verify FAA registration information A new re-registration requirement that will go into effect later this year may cause problems for some aircraft owners if their address information in the Federal Aviation Administration Registry is out of date. Aircraft owners are required to report a new address to the FAA within 30 days of the change. The FAA estimates that almost 45,000 aircraft are known to have bad addresses. Because the FAA will mail re-registration notifications to the addresses in the FAA Registry, NBAA urges all aircraft owners to proactively verify that their address in the FAA Registry is correct. If any update needs to be made, aircraft owners can do that directly with the FAA or through qualified aviation counsel for more complex registrations (e.g., owner trusts). FAA Registry data can be checked on the FAA web site
Phenom 100 expands its worldwide acceptance Twenty months after it went into operation, more than 150 of the Phenom 100 executive jet have already been delivered. As the number of customers expands throughout the world, the aircraft must meet the specific requirements of each country where it will be registered. The Phenom 100 is certified, today, by 18 civil aviation authorities. The most recent approvals were granted by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), and the Dominican Republic Civil Aviation Authority (Dirección General de Aeronautica Civil – DGAC).
The clean sheet Phenom 100 was conceived by Embraer for the entry level business jet category. The concept was introduced in 2005, and the aircraft flew for the first time on July 26, 2007. The Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil - ANAC) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications were issued in December 2008, opening the way for the first deliveries. read more
Captain Bill Minkoff to co-Chair Light Jets Europe MIU Events, organisers of Light Jets Europe (LJE2010) which is being held at London Oxford Airport on September 23rd and 24th, has announced that Captain Bill Minkoff will chair Day Two of the event that will discuss topics as varied as aircraft design, datalink connectivity, aviation legal issues and funding. Captain Minkoff, President of JetQuik, LLC, will address the complexities of delivering Executive Jets around the world with particular emphasis on the Embraer Executive Jet family of Phenom 100 and 300 light jet aircraft.
Alan Perry, Chairman of MIU Events remarked, “Bill Minkoff has demonstrated his leadership in the implementation of business jet aircraft. He truly understands the opportunities developing throughout the world of international aviation." further information on LJE2010 JSSI initiates new Embry-Riddle student internship program Jet Support Services, Inc. recently launched their new internship program with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, by engaging three exceptional students for a summer assignment. Javier Perez-Albert Castillo, Anthony Ambrosino and Matthew Jordan are the first interns to participate in this internship program that was announced by JSSI management last year at the NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention. JSSI went through a formal interview process this spring and selected the three talented aviation students from numerous applicants.
Mr. Castillo, an Aviation Business Management major, was selected to work in the JSSI Client Services Department. Castillo is currently working towards a Masters of Science Degree in Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle and looks forward to learning more about business aviation and the related services JSSI offers. read more
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We've teamed with our friends at Avinode to bring you 'The 25 Most Popular Business Aviation Departure Airports in Europe' This fortnightly popularity ranking is based on the number of unique flight requests with their first passenger leg departing out of IACO codes starting with E, L, and U, transmitted through the Avinode Marketplace over the last 30 days. When followed over longer stretches of time this chart will give you a sense of seasonal changes in-flight patterns and general flight patterns in Europe. The top five are listed below. The 'rising stars' are the airports with the green arrows, blue indicates a constant position, and red shows a downward trend. For the full list of 25 plus additional information click here
Honeywell launches new emissions and monitoring reporting service for business jets Honeywell has announced that it's offering a new emissions monitoring service for business jets operating in the European airspace to comply with European Union-Emission Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) requirements. The Company will compile and store carbon emissions data based on flight plans, number of passengers and freight information for business jet operators. The service is part of Honeywell’s Flight Support Services, available through its Global Data Center (GDC) at www.mygdc.com “The new emissions monitoring service will help operators comply with regulations, save time, and help take some of the mystery out of this new reporting requirement in the EU,” said Carl Esposito, vice president, Marketing and Product Management, Honeywell Aerospace. read more
API and Transworld Aviation form an important strategic alliance in Dubai Aerospace Products International, Inc. (API), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc. and a leading supplier of innovative distribution and supply chain services for the aviation industry, has announced an alliance with Transworld Aviation FZE. Transworld is one of the leading providers of certified spare parts to both commercial, business and military aircraft customers in the Middle East, Africa and India. This important strategic alliance combines the technology and worldwide distribution capabilities of API with Transworld’s powerful market presence in the region.
Under the alliance agreement, API and Transworld will operate a world-class spare parts distribution center at Transworld’s headquarters in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE. The distribution center, with over 35,000 sq. ft. of warehouse and office space is fully automated with ISO certified operating processes and is equipped to handle the massive expansion plans envisioned under this agreement. The distribution center will stock large inventories of aircraft parts and related materials, including expendables, consumables and rotable components available for exchange. read more
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Cessna announced its new High Sierra Edition of the Citation Mustang at this week's EAA’s annual conference, AirVenture 2010, at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Hawker to begin delivery of 50th Anniversary Beechcraft Baron Models Hawker Beechcraft will begin delivering the first of 12 specially equipped 50th Anniversary Beechcraft Baron models in August. The milestone airplane is a limited edition version that incorporates elegant interior design features and amenities, a choice of four distinctive anniversary paint schemes, and high performance Hartzell Scimitar propellers. Since its introduction in 1960, more than 6,700 Barons have been produced.
The golden anniversary aircraft incorporates specially engraved, 14-carat gold Baron and 50-year emblems into the power quadrant and pilot and co-pilot control wheels, matching wheat leather seats and removable headrest covers with an embossed Beechcraft shield and leather-wrapped yokes in an exclusive wheat finish. The aircraft also sports a heritage Beechcraft shield sculpted into the velvet cut Baron Brown carpet in the club seating area. Rosin sun visors, a Lightspeed Zulu headset and standard air-conditioning round out the internal enhancements. read more
Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite certified on Viking Twin Otter Series 400 Honeywell'sPrimus Apex® integrated avionics suite has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for the new Viking Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft. “Viking’s customers want a reliable system that is upgradeable, especially to the current safety technology like SmartView™ synthetic vision,” said John Todd, vice president, Business & General Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace. “High-resolution displays and fully automated controls help ensure aircraft safety and reduce pilot workload, while proven safety software like Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) and Traffic Awareness and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) give the pilot added situational awareness.”
Primus Apex is Honeywell’s integrated avionics platform for customers that desire an industry standard solution that offers navigation and situational awareness capabilities similar to those offered in global business jets. Honeywell’s Interactive Navigation (INAV®) graphical flight planning with detailed terrain and sensor overlays is standard on Primus Apex and provides unparalleled situational awareness with the ease of point and click navigation. “The Viking Twin Otter is an extremely capable multi-mission aircraft,” added Todd. “Primus Apex provides operators the mission flexibility, performance and safety they need to handle high latitude, float, cargo, and commuter operations.”
Beechcraft displays family of products at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is featuring its lineup of commercial Beechcraft products at the 2010 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week. The company’s exhibit will be highlighted by the 50th Anniversary Baron G58, as well as the Bonanza G36, King Air C90GTx, King Air B200GT, King Air 350i and the Premier IA located in static display area 322-345. read more
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EBAA welcomes elimination of complex TSA International Waiver requirements The European Business Aviation Association has welcomed the announcement by US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano that US-bound international operators will now benefit from a simplified procedure for in-bound flights to the United States, signalling the end of the current, onerous TSA International Waiver process. The EBAA, in concert with the National Business Aviation Association and other business aviation stakeholders, has been in discussions with US government officials over the past five years in order to introduce a modified waiver procedure that would ease the high administrative burden of filing for flights to the US, while still safeguarding the integrity of US security policy. “The EBAA is pleased with this final outcome of our many meetings with US officials, in partnership with the NBAA. The streamlining of procedures for flying into the United States will not only alleviate the previously difficult – and costly - task of filing multiple forms and completing complex paperwork, but also demonstrates that officials recognize that having straightforward, yet secure, ease of access for international executives to US markets is very much in the interest of the US economy and thus US citizens,” says Pedro Vincinte Azua, Chief Operating Officer, European Business Aviation Association. read more
VLJ Air Taxi models have failed Judging by current information to hand and lacking any to the contrary, one might conclude that until now VLJ Air Tax operations have been launched in the absence of evidence and based on assumptions. The market for potential users was too little researched. The costs of utilizing the VLJ for low cost operations were underestimated. The Media has been used to distribute prognostic and prophesying messages by entrepreneurs and managers to promote their businesses. The fleets of 20 to 100 VLJs for so called air taxi operations have not been realized. There is no proven success story of the VLJ Air Taxi model yet. There are three kinds of operations:
Is the VLJ as an aircraft to blame? Maybe the economic downturn? No, human misconceptions of the business model are to blame and an exceptional ratio of hype-to-reality. Is the idea dead? No! It has to be brought back to the drawing-board and redesigned with more realistic approaches by competent business specialists. The use of any air taxi model has limitations; the sky is not the limit and hype is not justified. Bubbles are great for the economy read more
Brits buy bigger jets Global aviation company, Avolus, are reporting encouraging trends from their European clients, particularly in the UK market, as the ratio of clients chartering mid-size and heavy jets as opposed to light jets and VLJs have significantly increased and charter requesta in general are up 25% year on year. At the half year 2010, Avolus client analysis indicated almost 40% of new clients are requesting mid-size and heavy jets rather than small cabin aircraft. The company has found themselves a niche in the market providing highly competitive ad hoc charter to those clients formerly flying on fractional and block hours programmes, and previous aircraft owners looking for more economical ways to fly privately. Justine Angelli, Avolus Group President said, "We're finding more and more of our customers coming to Avolus looking for a high quality service without the long-term commitment required by card programmes and fractions. We specialise in providing a world-class service with some of the most competitive pricing on the market giving us the edge to attract this new pool of ad hoc charter clients moving away from ownership."
London Oxford Airport invests in major new apron development London Oxford Airport will shortly start work to create a further 17,800m2 (4.4 acres) of new high strength apron. At the same time it is resurfacing a further 5,000m2 of established surfaces with both projects scheduled for completion by year end. This US$3.4m (£2.2m) project comes hard on the heels of the announcement of a new 4,440m2 (47,800 sq.ft.) hangar which has just commenced construction on the south side of the main airport site.
“The apron development represents a considerable enhancement of capacity and infrastructure development which will effectively double the parking capacity at the airport for aircraft weighing up to 50 tonnes. On a busy day we can sometimes be stretched for space, but now Oxford Airport will be able to accommodate far more aircraft, for visiting operators and based residents, at rates that represent better value than most of our London-centric airport peers,” remarked Business Development Director, James Dillon-Godfray. “Adding the equivalent of over four football pitches-worth of additional space will give us a great deal more flexibility and allow with greater ease, the handling of modern regional airliners including the Bombardier Q400 and the Embraer family of regional aircraft, including the EMB-190 and the Lineage 1000 business jet." read more
Customers benefit from RUAG's new focused approach The Slovenian Government has given high marks to the new service organization of RUAG Business Aviation in Geneva. Since the beginning of 2010, RUAG Business Aviation has been moving forward with a focused strategic approach by concentrating on selected aircraft types, services and sites. As a centre of excellence in maintenance for Dassault Falcon, Embraer Legacy, Pilatus PC-12 and Hawker Beechcraft, the Geneva site plays an important role in implementing the new strategy and creating true value propositions for customers. One customer to benefit from the new maintenance organisation in Geneva is the Slovenian Government, when a Falcon 2000EX was entrusted to RUAG Business Aviation for a C1 Check and a wing tank modification, called “dry bay” modification, (a first in Geneva) to be completed within a challenging five and a half weeks downtime. read more
Cessna delivers four aircraft to Chinese customers in June Cessna marked a very successful month in the People's Republic of China with the delivery of four aircraft - one Citation Mustang and three 208 Caravans. Two of the Caravans were financed by the leasing division of AVIC, China's primary aviation organization. The aircraft add to Cessna's considerable fleet presence in China. Cessna supports 24 Citations in China, about 35 percent of the total business jet fleet (excluding Hong Kong and Macau). read more
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