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“ Jeppesen and Company celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. It was very exciting and emotional. I got some really good licks in for FlightSafety.”

It’s like Einstein and an F-16 had a baby

– Jepp Jeppesen, from a letter to FlightSafety founder Al Ueltschi, 1984

ELREY B. JEPPESEN Navigational Aviation Pioneer

A Legacy of Trust

Aviation pioneers Elrey “Jepp” Jeppesen and Al Ueltschi started out as barnstormers and went on to become industry leaders and icons. They were close friends and business colleagues who led industry-changing efforts to make aviation safer.

Their correspondence, now housed in Seattle’s Museum of Flight, illuminates their mutual respect and goals. In 1962 Ueltschi wrote in a letter to Jeppesen, “If we can provide the finest instruction and equipment, our Company should continue to grow even more.” Jeppesen shared how he actively promoted FlightSafety, whether at aviation events or in one-on-one interactions.

As a longstanding member of FlightSafety’s board of directors, Jeppesen was directly involved in the business. Al and Jepp discussed such milestones as ferrying the first Falcon aircraft across the ocean and the arrival of FlightSafety’s Gulfstream, Falcon and JetStar simulators.

The company Jepp founded in 1934 continues to help aviation professionals worldwide reach their destinations safely and efficiently. Al’s commitment in 1951 to provide the very best training and simulators remains at the core of FlightSafety’s mission to enhance aviation safety around the world.

Building trust over time, and continuing to earn it each day, is FlightSafety’s promise and commitment. Aviation professionals from around the world trust FlightSafety to continuously provide the highest quality training and outstanding service they expect and deserve since 1951. Today more than 1,800 highly experienced professional instructors deliver aircraft and mission-specific courses, using FlightSafety’s comprehensive training systems and advanced-technology flight simulators designed to enhance safety. Trust your training to FlightSafety. You’ll see why so many of yesterday’s and today’s aviation professionals have made the same choice.

For information, please contact Steve Gross, Vice President, Sales • 314.785.7815 sales@flightsafety.com • flightsafety.com • A Berkshire Hathaway company

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SEASON s WISHES FLYING CARS, MAIL DISTRIBUTION BY PARACHUTE and more recently drones delivering internet purchases; scientists gazing into their crystal balls have always envisioned the world to come. By all accounts, the wrist radio and wrist TVs of Dick Tracy that were thought of as a joke a generation ago are now a reality. If all watches tell time, the apple ewatch due in 2015 will do everything on top, from managing your money to helping your emotional life. Not to mention letting loved ones know when you are thinking of them with a gentle tap on the wrist.

Make no mistake about it, advanced technology and communications will continue to invade our lives and forge the new generations. Recently one of our editors was amazed to see that while overflying a breathtaking autumnal countryside at 2,000 ft in his in his Cessna 172, the grandkids he had taken along for the trip were texting head down on their cell phones instead of enjoying the scenery.

There can be little doubt that with the advent of the internet, we have entered a past postal era. Emails are replacing letters and Ecards are common, cheap substitutes to hand addressed envelopes containing Christmas cards and other Hanukkah greetings. Glossy magazines are disappearing from the mailman s bag, replaced by apps giving you the privilege to puzzle out virtual articles on your tablet or cell phone.

Maybe the e-watch will tell you everything about your health and physical condition, warning you for example if your blood pressure is too high, but it will never substitute a visit to your doctor. Ecards will never replace well chosen colorful cards sent by: aunts, cousins, distant relatives or friends, containing their own prodigious batch of greetings. Shopping for cards is a real delight.

Nativity scenes, environmental or artsy, real symbols of the Season, these traditional handprinted cards with handwritten messages will be displayed on the mantelpiece or the bookshelf and kept during the Holiday Season.

Would you print an Ecard and Scotch-tape it to your HD flat screen?

You can have a look at the virtual version of BART International on our web site, but your own edition printed on glossy paper will always be bimonthly in your mail box.

Pilots will always enjoy reading it at major FBOs where the same issue is read by dozens of visitors. Tablet reading may be handy, but paper is noble and the natural medium for quality editorial columns.

In the business world, there will never be a substitute for personal contact and Business Aviation will never be affected by the advent of these new technologies because when J.C. Strongfield needs to get something important done, he, she or any of their executives will go in person and they will use their own aircraft. Nothing can replace a handshake and business aircraft are here to stay.

One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn t get a single pair.

People will insist on giving me books.

J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone

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Avionics Editor Steve Nichols

PREMIER TRANSATLANTIC BUSINESS AVIATION MAGAZINE

Editor and Publisher Fernand M. Francois Associate Publisher Kathy Ann Francois Executive Editor Paul Walsh Senior Editor Marc Grangier Training Editor Captain LeRoy Cook

MRO Editor Bernard Fitzsimons

DEC-JAN - 2014 - 2015 Volume XVII - No 6 BART No 154 WWW.BARTINTL.COM

New-York Editor Kirby J. Harrison CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Fabio Gamba, Nick Klenske, Louis Smyth, Giulia Mauri, Derek A. Bloom, Guy Viselé, Yvan Veretennikov PRODUCTION Tanguy Francois Production Manager ADVERTISING Kathy Ann Francois Advertising Director kafrancois@bartintl.com CIRCULATION Thais Cremer Marketing Assistant tcremer@bartintl.com

SECTIONS 3 EDITORIAL 6 POINTER 8 FAST TRACK 26 BUSINESS NEWS 28 TRANSATLANTIC UPDATE

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MEBA TO BOOST MIDEAST GROWTH With 8000 visitors expected to descend on MEBA in December, we profile this booming Business Aviation event.

FBO FEEDING FRENZY As the FBO sector is finally starting to grow again we examine an industry undergoing huge change.

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IS FLYING SAFE? LeRoy Cook argues that while technology is making aircraft safer, flying is still inherently hazardous.

REGIONAL FOCUS Saudi Arabia is experiencing impressive growth but is the infrastructure there to support it?

BART International investigates.

50 MAINTENANCE MATTERS There are still huge opportunities for maintenance in the Middle East, we profile the latest developments.

49 FLIGHT PLANNING In this special feature find out how technology is making trip planning easier than ever before.

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72 A TOOL FOR BUSINESS This year s NBAA clearly demonstrated that Business Aviation is a tool for getting business done.

We report on the most exciting announcements.

80 PREPARING FOR FANS With the FANS mandate coming into effect in 2015.

We look at the options for becoming compliant.

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OUR COVER The all-new Gulfstream G500 rolls-out under its own power at Gulfstream s headquarters in Savannah.

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Aéroports de Lyon Dassault Falcon (PUCK L AGENCE) Duncan Aviation EBACE 2015 Euro Jet Intercontinental FlightSafety (GRETEMAN GROUP) FlightSafety (GRETEMAN GROUP) GCS Safety Solution Geneva Air Park Honeywell Aerospace Jet Aviation JetNet LLC Jet Support Services Inc. (JSSI) NBAA 2015 Pilatus Aircraft Rockwell Collins ARINC Direct Textron Aviation Customer Support (COPP MEDIA SERVICES, INC.) Textron Aviation Customer Support (COPP MEDIA SERVICES, INC.) The Registry of Aruba Universal Avionics Systems, Corp Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

BART International. Business Aviation Real Tool is the Premier Transatlantic Business Aviation Magazine. ISSN 07767596 Printed in Belgium and published Bi-Monthly by Société Anonyme Frankie&Lette 20 rue de l Industrie, 1400 Nivelles, Belgium. Phone +326 788 3603; Fax +326 788 3623. With US offices in Texas and Arizona, BART International is governed by international copyright laws. Single copy $12.95 U.S. or 10.00 EUR. Professional Subscription available at 12 issues $31.00 U.S. or 24.00 EUR. Bank account BNP PARIBAS Fortis BE92 2710 0610 0423.

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IN SEQUENCE Reading You Five For more than twenty six years our editors have been informing you about Business Aviation and its uncompromised safety and efficiency; contributing to the economy and the well being of humanity.

Give us your views and opinions. All this requires your feedback.

Dubai World Center Dec 08 - Dec 10 2014 Dubai, U.A.E.

SDC Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Feb 3 - Feb 6 2015 San Jose, California U.S.A. Take a few minutes and write your comments to editor@bartintl.com

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Paul Walsh Executive Editor

Dear Editor, As you are the only contact saved in our database for BART International I would like to thank you for a very nice and clear-cut feature of Satcom1 on pages 53-54 in your latest 151 issue.

The piece was insightful and captured quite succinctly what we offer to our customers.

I don t have an email for your specialist Kirby Harrison to send my thanks, but I would appreciate if you can pass it to him. Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely Sylwia Bodzon Marketing Manager Satcom1 DK-2670, Greve - Denmark

Thank you very much for your considerate comments. We are of course delighted to convey your kind remarks to our New-York Editor Kirby Harrison. It s always a pleasure for us to cover the developments in airborne satellite communications. As Satcom1 is an important player in the field, we re glad that we could also cover your company.

Stay tuned for more exciting features on this topic in our forthcoming issues.

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OUR MAN IN THE COCKPIT HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 March 2 5 2015 Orlando, USA

EBACE 2015 May 19-21 2015 Geneva, Switzerland

Introducing LeRoy Cook.

BART International Training Editor A flight instructor who has been studying various aspects of aviation for more than 50 years, LeRoy Cook is a former senior editor and columnist at Private Pilot Magazine. He is also the author of 101 Things to Do with Your Private License , and the coauthor of American Aviation: An Illustrated History .

For the past number of years LeRoy has transmitted its wisdom and expertise to our pilot readers in the BART International From the Cockpit column, helping Business Aviation in its quest towards safety.

Captain Cook lives in Missouri.

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CESSNA SEES UPTICK IN CARAVAN INTEREST AMONG ASIA-PACIFIC OPERATORS Cessna Aircraft Company, has called the first year of operations at Cessna-AVIC Aircraft (Shijiazhuang) Co., Ltd. a success. The joint venture between Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) assembles and delivers Caravan utility turboprop aircraft for the Chinese market. A Grand Caravan EX is one of four Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft at the Textron Aviation static display this week during Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai.

“The joint venture with CAIGA has been an efficient way to provide solutions to the marketplace as Business Aviation continues to expand in China,” said Bill Harris, vice president, Sales in the region. “The reliability and versatility of the Cessna Caravan make it particularly well suited for growing global markets like China. We’re seeing customers order configurations for executive travel, hauling freight, aerial survey and tourism.”

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) granted approval for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX to operate on floats in China in March of this year resulting in an increase in orders for amphibian models.

JET AVIATION OPENS A NEW FIXED BASE OPERATION AT MUNICH AIRPORT Jet Aviation now offers handling and ground support services from its newly opened FBO at Munich International Airport. The newest addition to Jet Aviation’s global FBO network will be managed by Klaus Besold.The new Jet Aviation Munich FBO at Munich International Airport is the company’s third handling facility in Germany, including Berlin and Dusseldorf, and began operation in November 2014. The company offers passenger handling, on-site immigration and customs clearance, transportation, hotel and catering coordination, as well as aircraft cleaning, de-icing and refueling. Available amenities include an executive lounge and conference room, a crew lounge, a snooze room, showers and flight planning facilities.

Klaus Besold has been appointed as station manager of Jet Aviation Munich and reports directly to Frank Kusserow, Jet Aviation’s FBO managing director in Germany. A 20-year handling veteran, Besold co-founded MES-Handling in Munich, which was sold to new ownership in 2008, under which he continued as general manager until 2012.

SAFRAN ENGINEERING SERVICES JOINS DUNCAN AVIATION ON ADS-B OUT Safran Engineering Services, a subsidiary of Labinal Power Systems (Safran) has announced that it is developing with Duncan Aviation of Lincoln (Nebraska), an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC), for Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast “Out” (ADS-B Out), utilizing the Rockwell Collins TDR-94D Transponder.

Safran Engineering Services and Duncan Aviation are responsible for the design, development, integration, testing and certification of the AML-STC for the ADS-B “Out” FAA mandated requirement.

The Safran Engineering Services ADS-B Out AML-STC solution will initially cover the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A/3R, Lear 60, Gulfstream G100, G200 and the Textron Hawker 800 Series.

In addition to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval, Safran Engineering Services intends to seek appropriate approvals with Transport Canada (TC) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the aforementioned aircraft models, which will streamline the installation process for ADS-B Out equipage in the United States, Canada and in Europe.

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AMERICAN JET INTERNATIONAL ADDS HAWKER 800A TO FLEET

American Jet International Million Air Charter, a member of the award-winning private aviation Million Air FBO company based in Houston, TX, is pleased to announce the addition of a Hawker 800A to its managed fleet of business jets. It is immediately available for charter.

This mid-size private jet is ideal for domestic travel, including coast-to-coast trips due to its fuel efficiency, aerodynamics, and comfort. The Hawker is a favorite jet of choice because it is one of the largest in its class. Features of the cabin include stand-up headroom, lighting, seat controls, reclining seats, enclosed lavatory and plenty of in-cabin storage. The cabin accommodates up to eight passengers.

“Our customers are excited about using this mid-size Hawker, with the comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travel,” said Anthony Ethridge, Vice President of Business Development. “The Hawker 800A is a great addition to our fleet because it’s the perfect size for domestic trips as well as international travel to Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Our growth is fantastic and it stems from the impeccable team of industry experts we have put together. We are in the process of adding three additional aircraft before year end.

AIR CULINAIRE WORLDWIDE UNVEILS NEW REGIONAL MENUS Air Culinaire Worldwide has introduced new regional menus for its 16 ownedand-operated kitchens in the United States and three locations in London, England.

"Food is a very personal experience, so we want to ensure our clients are presented with a variety of the latest food trends and long-standing favorites. Whether you want to sample local favorites or are in the mood for grass-fed beef in Colorado or a knuckle sandwich in Boston, we can deliver a memorable in-flight catering experience" said Roger Leemann, SVP of Culinary Operations. "While we have a global footprint, each kitchen team has deep knowledge of the flavors and ingredients that make their local cuisine unique. We capture the essence of each region's cuisine, and ensure that each item is properly adapted for safe stowage and reheating onboard the aircraft."

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PIAGGIO AEROSPACE OPENS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Piaggio Aerospace inaugurated its new aerospace center of excellence at Villanova d’Albenga in the presence of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Minister of Defence Roberta Pinotti, numerous civilian and military authorities as well as over 500 international guests and company’s employees. The new manufacturing plant is at the forefront of aerospace technology with the capacity, systems and processes to make it one of the world’s most advanced industrial aerospace plants.

Strategically located for direct access to the airport of Villanova d’Albenga the 127,000 sqm site at hosts a stateof-the-art industrial plant covering 49.000 sqm where Piaggio Aerospace designs, develops and manufactures aircraft: the most efficient, high performance aircraft for Business Aviation and special missions like the Avanti EVO - the third generation of the world’s fastest and most efficient turboprop – and the innovative MPAMultirole Patrol Aircraft (MPA).

SURF AIR TAKES DELIVERY OF THEIR FIRST PILATUS PC-12 NG In a ceremony held at Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd's facility in Broomfield, Colorado, Surf Air took delivery of PC-12 NG serial number 1490, with the registration number N809SA. The aircraft, sporting Surf Air's unique new fleet paint scheme, is the first of fifteen firm aircraft the membership-based airline ordered from Pilatus earlier this year.

This newest aircraft joins a fleet of three "Legacy" PC-12s Surf Air employed initially to introduce their business model. Two additional new PC-12 NGs will join the fleet by the end of this year. As new aircraft come on line, the older Legacy PC-12s will eventually be phased out and replaced with PC-12 NGs featuring the Honeywell Primus Apex integrated avionics system, a higher horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P engine, and customized BMW DesignworksUSA executive interiors.

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JSSI PARTNERS WITH EMBRY-RIDDLE Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) will be co-hosting the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Aviation Valuation Educational Series for 2015.

By participating in this educational program, aviation professionals seeking a career in aircraft valuation and appraising or a specialty designation can obtain certification, offered through this ASA program, as well as meet the on-going continuing education requirements. The course, ME201ASA – Introduction to Machinery and Equipment Valuation, will be presented at the ERAU campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, January 11-14, 2015.

As ASA expands its global footprint, the ME201ASA course will later be conducted in Farnborough, England on February 5-8, 2015 at the TAG facility on the Farnborough International Airport, which is also home to JSSI’s International Headquarters. JSSI will provide expert insight into aircraft maintenance and its effect on asset value, as well as the benefits of hourly cost maintenance programs, at both ASA course locations.

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WEST STAR AVIATION INSTALLS FIRST EPIC CDS/R ON CHALLENGER 601 West Star Aviation is proud to announce the launch of their newest avionics program for the installation of the Honeywell Primus Epic CDS/R full color (LCD) liquid crystal cockpit display system on the Challenger 601. West Star will begin taking installation orders in the second quarter of 2015.

This first type installation includes four new LCD displays, dual Advance File Graphics Servers (AFGS), and XM graphical weather. In addition, the system is equipped with NZ-2000 FMS 6.1 software, WAAS/LPV, TCAS 7.1, ASD-B Out, and CPDLC. All current mandates are incorporated into the system as well.

In the installation, most existing line replaceable units (LRUs) are retained, such as radar, air data computers, autopilot, radios, and inertial reference systems. Other upgrade options available include radio tuning units and flight management systems.

LCD glass upgrades provide many benefits to the operator, increasing situational awareness, enhanced features, and information management. Improved system reliability and maintainability, reduced weight and electrical power consumption, and future upgrade capability will be recognized by the flight department.

TAG FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT VOTED BEST HANDLING AGENT/FBO TAG Farnborough Airport has been awarded ‘Best Handling Agent/FBO’ at the Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) Awards 2014.

Roger Walker, Director Airport Operations at TAG Farnborough Airport, was presented with the award

by Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, CEO of London Executive Aviation, the sponsor of this category, at the BACA 2014 Autumn Lunch & Excellence Awards at London’s Guildhall on 30 October 2014.

BACA is a worldwide organisation for air charter professionals, representing the interests of 200 member companies, including brokers, charter airlines, airports, business aircraft operators and consultants. The winners of BACA’s Annual Awards are chosen by BACA members, who are invited to vote for the company they consider has excelled through their commitment to quality and service within the air charter industry.

Roger Walker said: “We are delighted to have been recognised by our industry partners for the work we do. This accolade underpins the continued commitment of our airport team to provide customers with quality services tailored to their needs.”

TEXTRON AVIATION TEAMS WITH GUARDIAN JET TO MARKET CITATION X ELITE Cessna has announced plans to enter into an exclusive agreement with Connecticut-based Guardian Jet, LLC to market the Citation X Elite business jet.

“Guardian is a great addition to the Cessna sales effort for the Citation X Elite due to the company’s global experience with the midsize jet market,” said Brad Thress, senior vice president, Customer Service. “The Citation X Elite program is unique in the industry and having Guardian now as our sales partner extends our ability to communicate the many benefits the Citation X Elite offers.”

The Citation X Elite program sends legacy Citation X aircraft through a complete refurbishment and systems update at the Textron Aviation Service Center in Wichita for customers seeking a low-cost option for owning one of the fastest civil aviation aircraft in the world.

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328 SUPPORT SERVICES ANNOUNCES A MAJOR UPGRADE OF DORNIER 328 328 Support Services GmbH, the Type Certificate holder for the D328 Jet and turboprop aircraft, is pleased to announce the commencement of a major cockpit upgrade program for the aircraft. The program, which has just commenced, is expected to be certified by EASA and the US FAA by late 2016.

In partnership with the current avionics system provider and a number of strategic customers, the existing flight deck will be enhanced with features that will include: • Compliance with ADS-B out requirements.

• New Primus Elite LCD displays that save weight and provide enhanced features such as charts and maps, enhanced vision, video display capabilities and synthetic vision, which will be available as an option.

• A second FMS option will be available for the first time on the D328 turboprop aircraft allowing WAAS-LPV and remote and oceanic operations.

• The capability to provide PM-CPDLC communications with ground based stations.

• Smart Runway and Smart Landing upgrade capability • A Class 3 Electronic flight bag.

DUNCAN AVIATION RECEIVES FANS STC APPROVAL FOR FALCON 900B Duncan Aviation recently received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the installation of a Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ solution for a Falcon 900B with Universal Avionics EFI-890R Advanced Flight Displays.

Since the announcement of the Universal Avionics EFI890R Falcon 900B avionics retrofit option last fall, Duncan Aviation has completed two of the Falcon 900B avionics upgrades. The company is now pleased to announce completion of the FANS 1/A+ certification, which will allow aircraft wanting to fly the most efficient path to Europe to do so. As other aircraft continue to wait for a solution to meet the 2017 guidelines, the Falcon 900B owners now have a pathway.

“The benefits of FANS 1/A+ to the Falcon 900B are huge,” explains Gary Harpster, a Duncan Aviation Avionics Sales Representative. “It improves safety, reduces operating costs and flight time to Europe and gives crew and passengers access to the most efficient routing for the current conditions.

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LSGG: TIME TO THINK ABOUT WINTER PARKING!

Based on the success of these past months, the Geneva Airpark team is more than ever ready to welcome its clients for a 5th winter at Geneva International Airport.

In order to deal with the growing demand to shelter business jets, Geneva Airpark is offering a global solution for Business Aviation, with daily, weekend or long term hosting possibilities, along with new additions to the range of made-to-measure services, which are more and more appreciated by the clients.

Short term contracts: Geneva Airpark has recorded a 28 % increase in business since the beginning of 2014.

• 30 new clients • 100 aircrafts sheltered • 40 % from the Middle East, USA, Canada, Latin America and Eastern Europe • 60 % from Europe In addition, Geneva Airpark still has a client base of annual adherents, with over 30 different types of aircraft, that is loyal and increasingly attracted by the addition of new services.

Geneva Airpark forecasts a 10 % progression in 2014 for these service activities.

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WEST STAR TO JOIN SELECT GROUP OF AVIATION COMPANIES THAT HOLD ODA West Star Aviation recently announced they have been appointed a holder of the “Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)” by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The ODA allows West Star to manage their own certification projects and determine compliance with the FAA procedures and guidelines. The authorization will add a significant achievement toward the certifications of STCs and PMAs for West Star.

“The ODA is a huge added value for our customers,” said Samuel Haycraft, Executive Vice President/Founding Partner, West Star Aviation. “The ability to manage and determine our compliance will make us even more efficient and better able to meet our customer’s needs.”

In order to receive the authorization, West Star had to complete a lengthy process to demonstrate to the FAA that they have the necessary competence and procedures in place in order to maintain the highest level of safety and compliance of industry standards.

“We are confident in our abilities and take this new responsibility very seriously,” continued Samuel Haycraft. “We have appointed current West Star employees to coordinate all activities and work closely with the local Aircraft Certification Offices (ACO) to complete our STC and PMA projects.”

AMERICAN JET INTERNATIONAL OBTAINS ARG/US PLATINUM CERTIFICATE American Jet International (AJI), powered by Million Air Houston (HOU), celebrated the completion of a two-day audit of its Part 135 Air Carrier Operations conducted by the Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) at NBAA. This audit renewed Million Air’s Platinum Safety Rating with ARG/US, which is the highest safety rating issued to Part 135 operators by an outside auditing firm. The ARG/US audit is a true “Process” and “Systems” audit that verifies that the flight operation is managed, organized, and run consistent with industry best practices and reflects a clear commitment to safety.

“Most aircraft owners, card members and charter flyers expect safety to be a standard practice,” said Anthony Ethridge, Vice President of Business Development. “At American Jet International, dba Million Air Charter, 100% is not the ceiling for safety standards. We strive to go above and beyond what others settle for and as one of less than 2% of the operators in the country that have achieved the ARG/US and ISBAO safety rating we believe we are setting the standard. Our credo is to be a place where genuine care and exceptional service is our highest mission.”

DAS NEW TEXAS FACILITY GROWS Already known for their custom work and quick turn times, Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS) recently completed construction of a new facility that allows for expanded capabilities and a 25% increase in employees; all in order to reach their goal of further reducing the turn times they can offer to current and potential customers. Featuring two autoclaves, two state of the art paint booths and new welding certification, DAS opened the doors to their new 50,400 sq. ft. facility during summer 2014.

Specializing in the overhaul and repair of composites, thrust reversers and inlets for corporate aircraft, DAS designed their new facility, located in Cedar Hill, TX, to be as efficient as possible. For example, a second new 8’ x 21’ working area autoclave gives DAS increased capacity over their previous facility and allows for oversized tools that are used for larger components, such as Engine Cowls, to be run in multiple loads. In addition, parts requiring different cure temperatures can now run at the same time in separate autoclaves, increasing DAS’ efficiency and reducing turn times.

The new facility features two new state of the art paint booths that will also work to reduce turn times by applying primer and topcoats separately. The topcoat booth features a built-in cure oven, which allows topcoats to cure in just 90 minutes.

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JET PROFESSIONALS AND FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP In ongoing efforts to support and contribute to professional development of the flight attendant community and those it employs, Jet Professionals will rollout this new training with FlightSafety International, commencing in January 2015.

This exclusive training opportunity allows flight attendants to complete recurrent training with zero initial training costs. Jet Professionals will ensure payment of the upfront costs for eligible contract flight attendants and offer a flexible re-payment plan.

FlightSafety hosts flight attendants from across the globe at their four Learning Centers of Excellence located in Savannah, Ga., Teterboro, N.J., Long Beach, Calif., and Paris, France.

FlightSafety’s extensive training prepares crewmembers for today’s demands, from proper business etiquette to onboard fire suppression, assessing and handling emergency procedures, to operating the latest cabin communication, environment and entertainment systems.

FL TECHNICS JETS BECOMES AN AUTHORIZED ROCKWELL COLLINS DEALER FL Technics Jets has announced the start of a new relationship with Rockwell Collins under which the company is being appointed as an Authorized Business and Regional Systems (BRS) Dealer. FL Technics Jets is to provide Rockwell Collins avionics sales and support solutions for various business and regional aircraft operators and MROs worldwide.

According to the terms of the 4 year-long agreement, Rockwell Collins BRS has authorized FL Technics Jets to promote and sell a wide range of its products, including Pro Line 21™, Pro Line 4™, Venue™ and other avionics system solutions, in target regions. The extensive inventory range of the U.S. manufacturer covers avionics equipment for almost every type of currently operated business and regional jets, including Hawker Beechcraft, Bombardier CRJ, Bombardier Challenger and other.

JET AVIATION RECEIVES BALTIC AIR CHARTER ASSOCIATION GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Jet Aviation was recently named winner of the 2014 Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) Global Excellence Award sponsored by Air Charter Service (ACS).

The recipients of the 2014 Annual BACA Awards were elected by more than 73 percent of the association’s membership in recognition of commitment to quality and service within the air charter industry. Announced at a luncheon for more than 380 guests in the Great Hall of London Guildhall on October 30, 2014, Zurich-based director of Charter Sales Peter Baiker was in attendance to accept the Global Excellence Award on behalf of Jet Aviation.

As the world’s largest Air Charter Association, BACA was founded nearly seventy years ago for its members of Air Charter Brokers and operators from around Europe and the rest of the world. Tony Coe, BACA chairman, described the 2014 BACA Excellence Awards as an opportunity to recognize outstanding performance in the air charter industry over the past year and to commend companies that uphold the high values and standards of BACA. “It was a real honor for me to accept this award on behalf of Jet Aviation,” said Baiker. “We are fully committed to the highest service standards and this award confirms that our customers value our professional integrity.”

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BALDWIN AVIATION ANNOUNCES SAFETY CO-OP Baldwin Aviation, Inc., headquartered in Hilton Head, South Carolina, became the first firm of its kind to achieve International Standard for Business Aviation Operations (ISBAO) Registration.

Under a newly constructed registration, Baldwin will now be able to extend the benefits of a co-operative registration plan to qualifying flight departments [1 aircraft, 4 or less staff] who are working directly with them on ISBAO compliance and registration.

“With Baldwin’s proven safety management programs, we are able to offer SAFETY CO-OP™ to guide and assist the operator through the entire process and beyond. Our credentialed professionals work with the operator to ensure they comply with ISBAO standards and assist them in the creation and development of their own unique mission and profile documents, Safety Management System tools, and Emergency Response Plans. We regularly monitor the safety program and conduct annual reviews. Our team streamlined the process for these small operators so it’s not so overwhelming,” said Don Baldwin, president of Baldwin Aviation. “This is an important development for small flight departments that have been reluctant to pursue ISBAO registration in the past due to the daunting prospects of establishing and maintaining procedures and manuals, and the cost of an audit,” he explained.

JET AVIATION SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BAHAMAS FBO Jet Aviation has signed an FBO management agreement with Executive Flight Support (EFS) effective January 1, 2015. EFS is based at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas, and was voted Best Caribbean International FBO of 2014 in Pro Pilot magazine.

The new addition to Jet Aviation’s worldwide FBO network will be rebranded as Jet Aviation Bahamas. Managed by Jet Aviation as of 2015, EFS is the premier full-service FBO in the Bahamas, located at Lynden Pindling International Airport, the largest airport and the main international gateway into the country.

EFS’s facility encompasses 305,000 square feet of ramp and a fullservice FBO terminal building that includes onsite Bahamas Customs and Immigration available 24 hours, concierge service, computerized flight planning, pilot lounge, executive lounges, conference room, courtesy offices, on-site car rental and 20,000 square feet of hangar space.

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BLACKHAWK MODIFICATIONS SEES STEADY GROWTH AND INTEREST IN REFURBISHED TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT

Blackhawk Modifications Inc., continues to see steady growth and interest in turboprop aircraft upgrades and refurbishments.

More powerful engines, advanced avionics, aerodynamic improvements – all can be added to existing airframes thru the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) certification and installation process. The result is a refreshed turboprop airplane with likenew levels of performance, safety and capability, all for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

“It’s true that airframes seldom wear out,” says Bob Kromer, Blackhawk’s Senior VP and Sales and Marketing. “They’re built to last a long time, far longer than the original engines and avionics that came with them. Incorporating our new PT6A engine upgrades along with advanced avionics installations (such as Garmin G1000), new paint and interior results in a refurbished airplane that very closely resembles a new one, inside and out. Looks the same, feels the same, performs the same. The big difference is cost – that refurbished airplane is considerably less expensive. For those who can’t afford the cost barrier of new airplanes, refurbished ones can save significant amounts of upfront acquisition capital while gaining improved safety, comfort, and performance.”

BALTIC AVIATION ACADEMY TO PRESENT GROUND HANDLING TRAINING AT EATS Baltic Aviation Academy, ATO aviation training center, based in Lithuania is set to present its latest training solutions at European Aviation Training Symposium on the 28th-29th of October in Berlin.

Recently added to Baltic Aviation Academy’s services list, ground handling training solutions are optimized to assist every client’s need.

Baltic Aviation Academy’s ground handling training programs are designed according to the IATA and EASA Ground Handling Training requirements. This assures that the training provided is optimized and harmonized with the safety standards for ground operations in all the regions.

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GUARDIAN FLIGHT ORDERS UPGRADE PACKAGE FOR SIX HAWKER 400XPR Guardian Flight’s upgraded Hawker XPR aircraft will feature Genuine Hawker Winglets and the increased power of the Williams International FJ44-4A-32 engines. Combined, these modifications are projected to realize a 33 percent increase in range along with improvements in runway and hot/high performance.

Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc.,a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Orlando that Guardian Flight has secured six orders for the Hawker 400XPR upgrade package. First deliveries are planned for the first half of 2015.

VECTOR AEROSPACE RENEWS ENGINE SERVICES AGREEMENT

JSSI EXPANDS COMMITMENT TO HELICOPTER MARKET

Vector Aerospace Corporation a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine ServicesAtlantic, Inc. (ES-A) has renewed its Engine Service Agreement with Gander Aerospace Manufacturing/Evas Air based in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.

As per the terms of the exclusive agreement, ES-A provides Gander Aerospace Manufacturing/Evas Air with comprehensive fixed-wing aircraft engine repair and overhaul support from its facility located in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

“Gander Aerospace Manufacturing/Evas Air is pleased to sign this agreement,” says Patrick White, president and CEO of Gander Aerospace Manufacturing/Evas Air. “ES-A has been a highly valued supplier in support of Evas Air’s fleet of 10 Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. I am very pleased that our respective teams were able to come to a fair and full deal that continues the great long standing relationship between our company and ES-A.”

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the Business Aviation industry, has announced Tip-to-Tail® Program coverage on five additional helicopter models, as they continue their expansion into the rotor-wing market.

"The helicopter market has been largely underserved when it comes to maintenance programs," stated Neil Book, President and Chief Executive Officer of JSSI. "We are committed to delivering innovative programs that reduce our clients' cost of maintenance, improve residual value of their asset and ultimately provide a customer support service that is second to none."

JSSI has been providing helicopter hourly cost maintenance programs since 1995 and offers more than 65 helicopter programs today. The new Tip-to-Tail Programs announced at NBAA include coverage for the AgustaWestland AW109K2, Airbus AS 350 series, Bell 206L-3, Bell 412, and Bell 427 helicopters. Coverage includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the engines and virtually every assembly and system of the airframes.

DALLAS AIRMOTIVE OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY DEDICATED TO PT6A REPAIR AND OVERHAUL Dallas Airmotive announced that the company has transformed its former Regional Turbine Center (RTC), located on Dallas-Love Field airport, into a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the repair and overhaul of PT6A engines.

“As a company, we have been going through a transformation and we are developing ways to serve our customers better and faster,” said Doug Meador, President, Dallas Airmotive. “Our new facility at Dallas-Love Field is a perfect example of that. Everything has been completely overhauled and redesigned. The facility, employees, and the operations are exclusively focused on delivering the best PT6A repair and overhaul service in the world.”

Dallas Airmotive was the first independent MRO provider to receive authorization on the PT6 in 1964. This year it is celebrating 50 years supporting the PT6 engine and Meador explained that this puts Dallas Airmotive in a unique position in the industry.

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PEOPLE Banyan Air Service recently selected Robert “Bob” Van Riper as sales manager for HondaJet Southeast.

assume the role of the European Regional Sales Manager for the Customer Support and Services organization, responsible for overseeing the aftermarket sales activities within Europe.

Pavelec will be based at the Bell Helicopter Prague facility.

Euro Jet Intercontinental, the leading provider of global ground support services has appointed Muhammad Shakeel as its Pakistan country manager. Shakeel will manage all operational development in the Middle East and throughout parts of Asia.

“Bob” Van Riper Van Riper is responsible for HondaJet sales for an eight-state territory that includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

“We are extremely pleased that Bob has joined the Banyan team as the southeast sales manager,” says Michael O’Keeffe, Banyan’s Senior VP of Aircraft Sales. “He offers a wealth of knowledge about the HondaJet, and he will be instrumental in Banyan’s success in HondaJet sales.”

Bell Helicopter, has announced that Vit Pavelec will

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Muhammad Shakeel Mr. Shakeel brings over 13 years of aviation experience that includes an extensive portfolio covering all major aspects of aviation flight dispatch and ground handling coordination. A certified flight planner and dispatcher, he has spent many years working for different regional airlines and major ground handling companies.

In his role with Euro Jet, Shakeel will continue to allow Euro Jet to offer the highest quality of ground handling arrangements throughout the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and key countries that include

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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

“Not only is Euro Jet expanding our presence into this geographic area, but we are also promoting our ability to get both overflight and landing permits quickly and at a competitive price.

Most countries in this area of the world require permits and Euro Jet is committed to assisting its customers in this region as part of our global expansion,” says Gareth Danker, Director of Global Sales and Marketing.

“Muhammad provides us with a local presence that is so important in global aviation. In this role he can negotiate the best deals for our customers and ensure that the service provided is only at the highest level,” says Mr. Danker.

J e t H Q , the Middle East's fastest growing aircraft sales consultancy, today announced that Ted Farid will be joining the company as its first Chairman. Mr. Farid has 47 years of global aviation leadership experience from some of the world's leading OEMs including Cessna, Learjet and Beechcraft. His experience brings sophisticated expertise and extensive global relationships to JetHQ clients.

Ted Farid started with Cessna in 1967 as a structural engineer and moved into sales and marketing for the Citation jet division in 1974. Mr. Farid held

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various senior leadership roles in special missions and commercial sales, eventually heading all international sales for Citation jets. During his tenure, he sold the first Citation into China in 1979.

David M. Brantner has been appointed President Aerospace Division, GKN Aerospace. a new role with global oversight of customer relations, including program performance and strategic product and technology deployment for sustained growth. He reports to Kevin Cummings Chief Executive, GKN Aerospace.

After several years as the Flight Test Director and Vice President at Micro AeroDynamics, Ms. Anni Brogan has become President of the company. She succeeds C h a r l e s W h i t e , founder of Micro AeroDynamics, who remains active in the company.

F l i g h t S a f e t y International announces that Brian Goodsite has been promoted to Manager of the company’s Cessna Aircraft Maintenance Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas. He succeeds John Brasfield who is now leading FlightSafety’s efforts to restore the training programs affected by the recent accident at the company’s Learning Center in Wichita, Kansas.

“Brian’s in-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance training, and experience working with aviation regulatory agencies around the world, made him the ideal choice to manage our Cessna Maintenance Learning Center,” said Daniel MacLellan, Vice President Operations. “We look forward to Brian’s contributions in this new role, and to serving the growing number of technicians who train at the Center.”

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JSSI SEES GLOBAL GROWTH

TEXTRON REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2014 INCOME

Global Business Aviation activity saw modest gains in Q3 2014, with 2 percent growth quarter-over-quarter and 2.2 percent growth year-over-year, according to JSSI’s most recent Business Aviation Index.

JSSI tracks the number of hours that business aircraft have flown by region, industry and aircraft type and releases all related data on a quarterly basis.

“The results we’re seeing are consistent with macro trends in the greater U.S. economy in that there continues to be steady growth, but at a lower rate than during the second quarter when the economy was bouncing back from a particularly harsh winter. Fortunately for business jet operators, the cost of fuel has come down this year. With that said, the cost of maintenance continues to be quite volatile. JSSI has been at the forefront of allowing businesses to not only fix their maintenance budget, but to reduce their overall cost of maintenance as well,” said Neil Book, President and CEO, JSSI. At the industry level, the aviation, construction, consumer goods, power and energy sectors all saw positive growth since last quarter. “The consistent and encouraging growth we’re seeing in the charter market reflects the steady pace in business investment growth seen across the economy,” said Mr. Book. “With consumer confidence at a seven-year high and gas prices on the decline, we’re optimistic about a strong holiday season for retailers and a positive fourth quarter for business aviation overall.”

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Textron Inc. has reported third quarter 2014 income from continuing operations of $0.57 per share, up 62.9 percent from $0.35 per share in the third quarter of 2013.

Total revenues in the quarter were $3.4 billion, up from $2.9 billion in the third quarter of 2013, an 18.1 percent increase.

Beechcraft, which was acquired in March, 2014, contributed $398 million to the increase. Textron segment profit in the quarter was $293 million, up $85 million from the third quarter of 2013.

Third quarter 2014 manufacturing cash flow before pension contributions was $144 million compared to $269 million during the third quarter of 2013. The company contributed $17 million to its pension plans during the third quarter.

“Revenues at Textron Aviation, Industrial and Bell were up during the quarter, primarily reflecting the success of our new product investment and acquisition strategies,” said Textron Chairman and CEO Scott C. Donnelly. Donnelly continued, “Operationally, we achieved significant margin improvement in the quarter at Textron Aviation, reflecting higher volumes and better performance. Bell also had improved performance, leading to an increase in quarterly margins compared to last year.”

Textron third quarter 2014 results included $3 million ($0.01 per share, after-tax) in restructuring costs, recorded as part of Acquisition and Restructuring Costs, and Textron Aviation segment profit reflected a $10 million ($0.02 per share, after tax) negative impact from fair value step-up adjustments to Beechcraft inventories sold during the quarter.

Outlook Textron increased its 2014 earnings per share from continuing operations guidance

to a range of $2.05 to $2.15 and increased its expectation for cash flow from continuing operations of the manufacturing group before pension contributions to a range of $700 million to $800 million with expected pension contributions of about $83 million.

Third Quarter Segment Results Textron Aviation Revenues at Textron Aviation were up $487 million, reflecting the impact of the Beechcraft acquisition and higher jet deliveries. Textron Aviation delivered 33 new jets in the quarter, up from 25 jets in last year’s third quarter, and 30 King Air turboprops.

Textron Aviation recorded a segment profit of $62 million in the third quarter compared to a loss of $23 million a year ago in our Cessna segment. The improvement reflects the impact of the Beechcraft acquisition, higher volumes and favorable pricing and inflation.

Textron Aviation backlog at the end of the third quarter was $1.4 billion, approximately flat with the end of the second quarter.

Bell Bell revenues increased $20 million, primarily the result of higher V-22 program volume, partially offset by lower H-1 and commercial deliveries.

Bell delivered 12 V-22’s and 4 H-1’s in the quarter, compared to 10 V-22’s and 7 H-1’s in last year’s third quarter and 41 commercial helicopters, compared to 54 units last year.

Segment profit increased $15 million primarily due to favorable performance.

Bell backlog at the end of the third quarter was $5.3 billion, down $499 million from the end of the second quarter.

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GENERAL DYNAMICS REPORTS THIRD-QUARTER 2014 RESULTS

General Dynamics has reported third-quarter 2014 net earnings from continuing operations of $694 million, or $2.05 per share on a diluted basis, on revenues of $7.75 billion. This compares to 2013 third-quarter net earnings from continuing operations of $652 million, or $1.84 per diluted share, on revenues of $7.74 billion. Third-quarter 2014 operating earnings rose $38 million to $999 million, a 4 percent increase over the year-ago quarter.

Margins Company-wide operating margins for the third quarter of 2014 were 12.9 percent, 50 basis points higher than thirdquarter 2013 margins.

Cash Net cash provided by operating activities in third-quarter 2014 was $2.5 billion. Free cash flow from operations, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, was $2.3 billion in the quarter.

Backlog Total backlog at the end of third-quarter 2014 was $74.4 billion, up 56 percent from the third quarter of 2013. The estimated potential contract value, representing management's estimate of value in unfunded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and unexercised options, was $26.7 billion. Total potential contract value, the sum of all backlog components, was $101.1 billion at the end of the quarter.

The Aerospace group experienced continued demand in the quarter with order activity across its product portfolio.

Significant awards received in the quarter from the company's defense groups include a $5.9 billion contract to deliver SCOUT Specialist Vehicles to the British Army, $175 million from the U.S. Navy to provide planning and support services for nuclear submarines, $165 million for the U.S. Army's Common Hardware Systems-4 program, and $140 million for maintenance and overhaul services for the Navy's USS Pearl Harbor.

"General Dynamics had a very strong quarter, evident in our operating earnings, operating margins at 12.9 percent and solid cash performance," said Phebe N. Novakovic, chairman and chief executive officer. "With a continued focus on operating performance and the company's significant increase in backlog throughout 2014, we are well-positioned for the opportunities ahead."

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TRANSATLANTIC EUROPE ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH THE EBAA MAKES ITS VOICE HEARD Fabio Gamba in discussion with Paul Walsh

From the Desk of Fabio Gamba CEO EBAA

While the airline industry is adept at defending its interests at EU level, our industry has always found it harder to win people s attention.

And even when people are listening, getting lawmakers to understand the definition of Business Aviation can be hugely challenging. The good news is that we have experienced former airlinelobbyist Fabio Gamba at the helm of the EBAA. But what has he learned from the airlines and how does he apply this to Business Aviation?

First of all the airlines are more visible than any other segment in air transport. So they have the pros and cons of being visible. On the positive side, when a legislator is churning out new laws, he or she will have the airlines in mind. The disadvantage is that the airlines are big corporations and as a result they can be perceived and targeted as anti-consumer.

However the problems really aren t any different here in Business Aviation, it s just that the degree of visibility is different.

Legislators know air transport through the prism of commercial airlines. So they assume that Business Aviation is like commercial, except that the size of the aircraft is different. So first we have to tell them, no, it s not. Then we have to explain why.

A step in the right direction Gamba adds that the European Commission now acknowledges that it doesn t understand what Business Aviation is, and that this is actually a step in the right direction. In fact the European Commission says that it wants to revise its basic perception of us. And as you know the time is ripe for doing this, because EASA is now widening its scope and looking at gradually transitioning into a European Aviation Authority .

The real stumbling block, according to Gamba, is that the Commission follows the ICAO definitions: Commercial air transport, general aviation and aerial work.

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Business Aviation is stuck between commercial and GA and until the Commission understands that, there will always be a problem. So what we are saying is, before you do anything: treat us a sector. We have differences within the sector, some activities are commercial, some are non-commercial; some are in between. But we have made a definition because it makes sense and many different business models fit in this definition.

What s happening at the Commission is clearly an interesting development and Gamba foresees a substantial change in the way that things are being done. The danger, however, is that the Commission will embark on a new program of changes but do so on the basis of the wrong definition. That would mean that Business Aviation would become more visible while at the same time being split in two by the regulators. In short, says Gamba, it would be a challenge.

The commonality between the different types of Business Aviation is the important point he says. We are unscheduled; we have the same type of operational patterns. It doesn t matter whether a flight is commercial or non-commercial, if the nature of the operation is the same or similar. When ICAO made the definition it didn t grasp this. But that was 70 years ago and actually if you speak with ICAO people today, they ll agree that the definitions that they are working with are outdated.

For a certain period when Business Aviation was smaller, we could find our way, he adds, but this era is clearly over and nowadays BizAv is an established sector with 7% of movements a year in Europe, 20% in the US. It s simply too hard to ignore anymore, legislators have to try and understand what it is all about.

We are not asking for deregulation. We understand that it is a regulated sector, but we just want the regulation to be fair.

Looming regulation One of the most pressing issues at the moment is the upcoming EASA regulations for non-commercial aircraft (NCC), and while Gamba broadly welcomes the

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/EUROPE TRANSATLANTIC development, the fear is that many operators are not prepared for what s coming.

In conjunction with EASA we re organizing workshops for operators throughout 2015. People will be able to speak with EASA directly and bring questions about their operation: we ll be the filter.

So are operators ready?

The general comment I have is that nowadays commercial and noncommercial are treated very differently.

The commercial guys are overregulated and un-commercial operations are highly under-regulated.

It goes back to what I said earlier.

People are in the same family of Business Aviation but experience a totally opposed form of regulation. And actually this is one of the reasons why there are noncomplying operations throughout Europe. And so EASA has legitimately decided that there needs to be a framework within which Part NCC can evolve.

Another issue on the lips of many is consolidation. And while some assumed that the recession would bring a wave of consolidation, significant mergers and acquisitions have only taken place in the past year.

In many ways Business Aviation wasn t ready for the recession; it s not something that this industry is used to.

And in that way we re different from the airlines. We were still in growth mode when the recession hit, with many new entrants wanting to tap into the seemingly endless sea of opportunities.

Then when 2008-2009 came there were 15% less movements. We were the worst hit sector in the industry.

It rang an alarm bell for many people, so that they began to think about whether they should merge with what was previously their main competitor.

Why is it not happening at a higher speed?

That s partly the nature of Business Aviation. It s difficult for one small entity to acquire another small entity. The synergies are not that obvious. Plus the mentality is much more parochial in a small company than in a huge company.

The head and the heart Meanwhile one thing that has been very clear recently is that the EBAA is doing plenty of rigorous analytic work to emphasize the weight and importance of

Business Aviation as a sector. But at the same time wider and more public campaigns like the NBAA s No Plane No Gain are noticeably lacking. Is this something Gamba would like to rectify?

In beginning I wanted to avoid presenting an emotionally charged picture of Business Aviation. I wanted people to look at the facts, and understand that our industry makes sense. These efforts will continue. But I agree that you also have to talk to the heart and we ll definitely do more in this direction too.

First of all there s the battle of EBAA versus the operators. There are a lot of European operators that are not EBAA members. Why is this the case? You know it s not just a question of what we can provide to them; the nature of what we re doing is such that you benefit whether you re a member or not. So we want to tell them that they re a part of the family and that they can bring something to the table. In other words it s important to have the biggest family possible within the sector. Not only because of the influence of the sector but also because of the type of discussion you ll have.

We ve hired a communications manager. And this is not just to address policy makers, but also the people in the street: to sell the image of Business Aviation in a more positive way, because it s not generally perceived in the right way now. So it s a priority. Coming up with the numbers is one aspect, but a good story is just as important.

But what we are looking at is quality rather than quantity. For instance we want to make sure that our website anticipates and offers solutions. I d even like people in the industry to have the EBAA website as their front page, because every day there is relevant and accurate information.

But more and more we want to reach out to people that we had never thought we would talk to. We want to address business gatherings and networking events. This is where we can talk to potential customers. Of course we re not selling anything, other than the image of Business Aviation. This is one aspect of lobbying, it s called marketing and we want to do more of it.

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EUROCONTROL PUBLISHES CALL FOR TENDERS FOR CS1 EUROCONTROL has published the Call for Tenders for a second Centralized Service, the CS1, the Flight Plan and Airport Slot Consistency Service (FAS).

CS1 is a Centralized Service to check the consistency of flight plans against airport slots on a centralized basis. It will inform ATM stakeholders of mismatches and provide postoperation analysis. This will result in better exploitation of airport capacity and improved flight punctuality, helping to enhance predictability and consistency.

"To make best use of our unfortunately very limited airport capacities in Europe, we need to exploit the available infrastructure to the maximum" says Frank Brenner, Director General of EUROCONTROL. "The CS1/FAS is a Europe-wide service that the 40 EUROCONTROL Member States asked us to develop, set-up and demonstrate at the start of this year."

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BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA JOINS EUROPEAN NETWORK On 13 November 2014 a new Air Traffic Control Center (ACC) started operations in the European network.

The new Bosnia Herzegovina Air Traffic Control Centre (BH ACC) will initially provide air traffic services over parts of Sarajevo Flight Information Region up to FL325, while for the remaining portions of the airspace and for the airspace above FL325, air traffic services will continue to be provided from Belgrade and Zagreb ACCs. Representatives from the civil aviation authorities of BosniaHerzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia and their air navigation service providers (BHANSA, Croatia Control and SMATSA) together with EUROCONTROL worked closely together towards the achievement of this goal.

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TRANSATLANTIC U.S.A. ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH BUSINESS AVIATIONÂ’S SAFETY EMPHASIS, HIGHLIGHTED AT RECENT PRAGUE EXPO, APPLIES WORLDWIDE

From the Desk of Ed Bolen NBAA President and CEO

Business Aviation connects points throughout the world, and the challenges and policies of one region affect our shared, global aviation community, including on matters related to aviation safety. That is why NBAA recently participated in the Central Europe Private Aviation Convention (CEPA EXPO 2014) that took place Nov. 19-20 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Doug Carr, NBAA's vice president of regulatory and international affairs, attended the event, titled "Business Growth Through Aviation."

Among the most important presentations Doug made at the conference was one on the need for the industry to continue working with regulators to enhance the safety of business aviation operations worldwide, and the need for mutual trust that information shared in order to promote safety is not used to penalize operators.

Nothing that "trust is the backbone of any good safety culture," Doug emphasized that states, in Europe and around the world, must ensure that aviation safety data including safety reports, aircraft data and other safety tools - receive protection from subpoenas and other legal mechanisms seeking access to this sensitive information.

Doug went on to explain how delicate a positive safety culture, including reporting of errors and other incidents, can be.

The Expo provided other venues for NBAA to share information about safety best practices and regulation - for example, Doug moderated a safety management panel, which focused on European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) /FAA bilateral safety agreement changes, implications of EASA reorganization and EASA pilot-training requirements.

The event proved a valuable opportunity to share what NBAA Members have learned about safety culture. We were pleased with the positive reception Doug's comments received at the Expo, and the need for continued use of data for determining the root causes of accidents and enhancing safety, whether in developing best practices, or producing effective, yet

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workable regulations, is a message NBAA will continue to share, both in the U.S. and abroad.

And, of course NBAA's work to support the industry's global safety emphasis continues on a year-round basis. For example, when we partner each year with the European Business Aviation Association in hosting the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), we make sure that a Safety Workshop is always part of that event.

The workshop, developed primarily for professionals in the business aviation community in Europe, is an effort to provide critical information and training that is directly related to human performance. The day-long event is neither aircraft- nor manufacturer- specific, but instead is applicable to anyone flying any aircraft type for business. It's also designed to challenge, in a productive manner, the way people think about safety.

In addition to the event-based safety workshops NBAA sponsors, the association also continually produces safety-related tools for business aircraft operators. As just one example, NBAA recently published a resource titled the Flight Safety Foundation Duty/Rest Guidelines for Business Aviation.

NBAA partnered with the Flight Safety Foundation to update these guidelines, in an effort to address the 24-hour-a-day needs of business aviation while considering current research in fatigue science and human physiology. Implementing concepts set forth in the guidelines document can help flight departments meet the needs of their customers while mitigating the risk of fatigue.

In short, whether NBAA is attending safetyfocused events, hosting safety forums or producing and disseminating safety resources, we do so out of recognition that our association is a national one, but our industry is a global one. That's why NBAA will continue to promote an international approach to ensuring that business aviation remains a safe industry around the world.

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/U.S.A. TRANSATLANTIC USE DATA TO IMPROVE SAFETY, SAYS NBAA

Doug Carr, NBAA’s vice president of regulatory and international affairs, told attendees at a recent European aviation event that pilots and other aviation professionals must have confidence that operators and safety regulators will use safety reports and other information to improve safety and not to penalize individuals.

Individual safety reports are important because they often contain “sole source” information – information that would not have been discovered or reported by another system, he added.

Carr made those remarks at the Central Europe Private Aviation (CEPA) CEPA EXPO 2014: Business Growth Through Aviation, which was held Nov. 19 to 20 in Prague, Czech Republic. During the event, Carr also discussed a number of other safety topics, including safety data analysis, a review of 2013 business aviation accidents and the merits of developing a positive safety culture.

The FAA recently made two determinations that, although unrelated to each other, carry ramifications for communities seeking to exert undue authority over the control of local airports.

FAA RULINGS REAFFIRM AUTHORITY OVER AIRPORT OPERATIONS In a final policy statement published in the Federal Register earlier this month, the FAA reaffirmed its “long-standing policy“ on the allocation of funds derived from taxes on aviation fuel, and the responsibilities of airports over funds that aren’t levied by the airports themselves, as outlined in 49 U.S.C. 47133. Generally, revenue raised by airports – including through taxation – must only be used for aviation-related purposes.

While acknowledging that state governments and local municipalities &nd and not airports – have ultimate control over the disbursement of taxes they receive, the FAA also noted “the plain language of the statute at issue, [and] the detailed legislative history, reflect strong congressional intent that aviation fuel taxes be used for airport purposes and state aviation programs.“

NBAA MAKES PUSH FOR TAX PROVISIONS With the 2014 midterm elections over, Congress is likely to address only a few priorities before the new year. In a joint letter this week, NBAA and more than 500 other industry groups urged Congress to make extending several expired or expiring tax provisions – including accelerated depreciation – a top priority.

Accelerated or “bonus” depreciation has been passed many times by Congress, and allows businesses to immediately deduct 50 percent of the cost of an investment. Businesses are not entitled to more depreciation; they simply are allowed to recover investment costs more quickly.

Accelerated depreciation expired at the end of 2013, but over the last year NBAA and a broad coalition of industry groups have supported efforts in Congress to renew it retroactively as one of 57 tax “extenders.”

“Failure to extend these provisions is a tax increase,” states the Nov. 18 letter, which was sent to all members of the Senate and House of Representatives.

“Acting promptly on this matter in the lame duck session will provide important predictability necessary for economic growth.”

FAA CHANGES APPROVALS FOR OVERWATER OPS The FAA recently made changes to Operational Specification/ Management Specification (MSPec)/ Letter of Authorization (LOA) B045, Extended Overwater Operations Using a Single Long-Range Communication System. The changes affect FAR Part 91K, 121, 125 and 135 operators

utilizing a single long-range communication system (SLRCS) in the West Atlantic Route System (WATRS), Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico.

The current template for B045 is combined for Parts 121, 152 and 135, which causes confusion for operational control organizations. It also contains contradicting information regarding the various communication requirements for each regulatory part.

The current template allows a gap of up to 30 minutes in very high frequency radio coverage; however, Parts 121, 125 and 135 do not contain time restraints for SLRCS in this area.

New separate templates have been created for each of the regulatory classifications. Operators must obtain the mandatory new approval by April 23, 2015. The new templates are tailored for the operational control organization and clarify the communication requirements of each part. The changes provide for greater planning flexibility while maintaining high levels of voice communication reliability

TETERBORO OFFICIALS OUTLINE WINTER OPS PLANS During snowstorms, officials at the New Jersey airport plan to give first priority to keeping Runway 6/24 open and clearing enough taxiways so that aircraft can reach the FBOs from that runway. After that, the focus will be on plowing Runway 1/19 and the remaining taxiways, explained John Kastens, Teterboro’s operations manager.

When snow and freezing rain require deicing, pilots should contact the tower before deicing to determine conditions at their destination, advised Larry Brady, Teterboro’s tower specialist. He also recommended that pilots call for taxi clearance only after deicing is completed.

To lessen noise over Hackensack University Medical Center, which is located northwest of the airport, the FAA is creating a new visual approach, which is expected to be published by the middle of 2015. Landmarks and major roadways that will help pilots avoid overflying towns will be used to define the route.

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PREVIEW Take a region with a rising population, high disposable income; a favorable geographic location; and an appetite to do business at a global level, and you already know that Business Aviation is going to play a key role in its economic development.

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MEBA TO FOCUS ON MIDEAST GROWTH

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he region we are talking about is the Middle East, where there are currently 530 registered business aircraft, a figure that’s expected to rise to 1200 by 2020. Meanwhile the number of movements in the region is anticipated to reach 175,000 by 2020, up from 105,000 in 2012.

It shouldn’t surprise you then that the region’s marquee industry event: MEBA tends to filled with optimism at the bright future that Business Aviation can bring. This year it’s set to take place at Dubai World Central

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8000 visitors are expected at this year s MEBA event says Ali Al Naqbi the Founding Chairman of MEBAA.

from December 8th till 10th and will have a strong focus on anticipated sector growth, as Business Aviation analysts suggest the region’s private business jet market is on course for a 13 to 15 per cent growth in 2014; bolstered by more aircraft orders and charter requests.

“We are set to witness a fantastic event, with over 400 exhibitors, more than 8,000 visitors and some 50 air-

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craft on static display”, says Ali Al Naqbi, Founding Chairman of MEBAA. We’re looking forward to welcoming some of the world’s most influential aviation players, in this purpose-built environment which underlines the importance of the Business Aviation sector to the regional economy.” He continues, “With the new venue at DWC plus an expanding FBO infrastructure coupled with footfall and

demand forecasts growing, the event will surely set the benchmark for industry events.”

Meanwhile Michele van Akelijen, Managing Director, F&E Aerospace, confirms the range of exhibitors expected at the show, saying “This year, more than 70 per cent of our exhibitors are from outside the Middle East, representing 45 countries, from as far afield as the USA, Europe and Asia.”

Al Naqbi points that at current growth rates, the sector is set to be worth US$1.3 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual rate in excess of 9.4% over the next two years, according to an Infiniti Research report into the global Business Aviation market.

“Dubai is rapidly being declared the global aviation business hub. Recent figures from analysts Oxford Economics suggest the total aviation sector in this emirate alone supports more than 250,000 jobs and contributes over US$22 billion annually to Dubai’s GDP; representing around 19% of total employment in Dubai and 28% of GDP. And that figure is growing,” says the MEBAA Founding Chairman.

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Among the OEMs at the show Dassault will be present with a number of aircraft on display, sources from the company say that the Middle East is expected to be a major market for the all new Falcon 5X, due to enter service in mid 2017 and will be one of the highlights for Dassault at the show.

Earlier, Dassault delivered its first Falcon 900LX in Saudi Arabia to Wallan Aviation, the prominent Middle East general aviation company. The 4,750 nm tri-engine Falcon 900LX is the most efficient airplane in its class, with a fuel burn up to 40% lower than other comparable aircraft.

. “The 5,200 nm (9,630 km) Falcon 5X will feature the largest cabin crosssection and the most advanced digital flight controls in Business Aviation, enabling it to link Dubai to all destinations in Africa, the Far East and Europe with a level of comfort and efficiency unmatched in the large cabin segment,” said Renaud Cloatre, Dassault Aviation’s sales director for the Middle East. “We believe it will be a perfect match for the demands of the Middle East market.”

The company has delivered over 2,250 Falcons and become the acknowledged leader in the large cabin sector.

Textron Aviation will also be present with both Cessna and Beechcraft brands on display in Dubai.

For one thing Beechcraft has a yearround presence in Dubai with a sales and support office there as well as a parts distribution center, and it continues to grow its market share of business turboprop aircraft throughout the Middle East region.

“Beechcraft’s presence and market share continues to grow as the

“The business jet market in the Middle East shows promise for a healthy future,” says Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Falcons continue to meet the demands of Middle East customers, who appreciate the operating performance and flexibility, cabin comfort and technological excellence. More than 30 aircraft have been delivered to customers in the region over the past five years, nearly doubling the regional Falcon fleet to 67 aircraft.

“We are proud to list prestigious regional operators like Saudi Private Aviation and Wallan Aviation among our loyal customers,” said Trappier. “We forecast continued growth in the years ahead, and plan to continue investing in the region to better support our operators.”

Dassault currently operates Authorized Service Centers in Dubai and Jeddah, a spares distribution center in Dubai and a technical office in Jeddah to serve the Middle East market. It also runs a regional sales office in Dubai.

The ultra-long range 7X is the fastestselling Falcon model in the Middle East, accounting for 40% of sales.

Thirteen of the advanced trijet are currently in service in the region.

The popular Falcon 2000 is also in demand in the region and represents about one third of the aircraft operating in the region. Along with the Falcon 2000S, Dassault recently certified another new 2000 model, the 2000LXS, which combines the short-field performance and low operating costs of the “S” model with the long range capability of the 2000LX.

region’s use of special mission and business aircraft increases,” said one Beechcraft executive “Historically, King Airs account for 67 percent of the Middle East’s business turboprop market. During the past five years the Middle East has experienced dramatic growth in Business Aviation, and nearly 84 percent of business turboprop deliveries in the region are Beechcraft King Airs.”

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According to industry data there are 91 business turboprops registered in the Middle East – 61 of these are King Airs. This same data shows turboprops are increasingly popular in the region: in the last five years, business turboprop deliveries jumped more than 1,000 percent from the previous five years. Beechcraft delivered 29 King Airs to the Middle East from 2008-2012.

“One of Beechcraft’s largest growth segments in the Middle East is special mission applications, and some of the most popular in this region are surveillance, air ambulance and high density configurations,” he added, “operators find that the range and payload capabilities of the King Air and its ability to

DESIRE Both the Citation X (top) and the Embraer Legacy 650 are becoming very attractive to Middle East customers.

land on unimproved runways provide cost-effective transportation solutions for intra-regional missions.

“Our most active markets in the region are Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. And we expect the strong demand for business aircraft in the Middle East to continue in the coming years, reflecting the region’s increasing global influence and economic development.”

Demand for private aviation in the Middle East led Beechcraft to open an office staffed with sales and support experts in Dubai in 2011. Additionally, Beechcraft Parts & Distribution ships genuine factory parts from a distribution center in Dubai.

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Citation X, which has been very attractive to Middle East customers, particularly given the features of Clairity, Cessna’s new proprietary cabin technology system.

The Citation X will be able to reach altitude faster, and travel farther, than its previous model. Seating up to nine passengers and two pilots, it is 15 inches longer, providing extra passenger legroom in the forward club seating area.

Clairity is standard on the aircraft.

Developed by Cessna in partnership with Dallas-based Heads Up Technologies, Clairity is an intelligent cabin technology solution that ties into the aircraft avionics systems and can integrate cabin electrical systems and data and communication sharing

through a fiber optic backbone, controlled through either an intuitive touch-screen user interface at each seat or the customer’s personal electronic device.

Clairity’s touch-screen system controllers or Wi-Fi connectivity to a personal electronic device allow complete control of cabin lighting, window shades, temperature, audio (digital media, MP3/iPhone), video (digital, Blu-ray), and individual interactive moving maps. The basic system includes the interactive moving maps and USB/device inputs. Options such as satellite radio, Blu-ray players, external cameras or high-speed Internet browsing can be easily added.

Embraer will also be present and the Brazilian OEM has received a strong endorsement from customers in the Middle East, which has become the largest market for the Lineage 1000 and the second largest market for the Legacy 650. These two jets are the most popular models with their long flight ranges enabling non-stop flights from Dubai to South Africa, Western Europe, Northeastern Russia, Japan, China, and Central Asia.

In addition, Embraer has designated three authorized service centers in the region to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO): two for executive aviation (in Dubai and Abu Dhabi) and one for commercial jets – in Egypt.

The company has also enlarged the authorization scope of ExecuJet Middle East as an Embraer Authorized Service

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MEBA Center (EASC). The service center, located at Dubai International Airport, is now authorized for line maintenance on the ultra- large Lineage 1000 and for base maintenance on the Phenom 300 light jet. ExecuJet Middle East was first appointed as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) in October 2010.

“Having ExecuJet Middle East in our network of authorized service centers is a great advantage as they are committed to delivering an excellent service to our customers,” says Pedro Paiva, Vice President, Customer Support and Services Europe, Middle East and Africa – Executive Jets.

“Company skill, combined with the existing Embraer on-site stock of spare parts available at their facilities in Dubai, already provides our Phenom 300 and Legacy 600 / 650 customers with comprehensive support in the region. In addition, the inclusion of Lineage 1000 line maintenance capability gives our customers a further option in the Middle East region for this model.”

ExecuJet’s enhanced maintenance level capability consolidates Embraer’s customer support and services network in the buoyant Middle East market where Embraer Executive Jets already has authorized service centers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, plus a dedicated spare parts distribution center in Dubai. The company, which has provided base maintenance services for the Legacy 600 and the Legacy 650 since March 2011, becomes the second service center in the region to pro-

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Embraer Lineage 1000 (top) Gulfstream 650ER (center) and Bombardier Global 5000 (bottom).

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vide support for the Lineage 1000.

“We are very pleased that Embraer Executive Jets has renewed its confidence in our company by extending its authorized service center agreement to other aircraft in its family,” says Nick Weber, Maintenance Director – AMO Middle East, ExecuJet Aviation Group. “This is a result of our commitment and reflects the high level of skill acquired by ExecuJet over the years to provide a wide range of services to Embraer customers in the region.

Over the next 20 years, Bombardier forecasts 1,200 business jet deliveries in the Middle East, driven by the region’s oil exports, long distances between its major cities, and difficult surface transportation. With the industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio and a commitment to leadership in customer satisfaction, Bombardier continues to grow its lead-

ership position in the Business Aviation industry. From light jets to large, ultra long range aircraft, Bombardier offers a solution to all customers, whatever their requirements may be. There are approximately 100 of Bombardier’s Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets in operation in the Middle East.

Gulfstream’s presence in the Middle East is already very strong, a fact that was underlined recently by a Memorandum of Understanding that it signed with Qatar Airways for the purchase of up to 20 aircraft. The agreement was announced in conjunction with Gulfstream’s introduction of an all-new family of business jets, the Gulfstream G500 and G600.

This establishes the initial agreement for Qatar Airways to order up to 20 Gulfstream aircraft, including firm orders and options for the all-new, wide-cabin G500 and the flagship G650ER as well as marking the beginning of a new relationship between Qatar Airways and Gulfstream.

“This agreement is evidence of the industry-leading performance of Gulfstream’s flagship aircraft, the G650ER, and of our commitment to deliver on the promises we have made for our new family of aircraft, which includes the G500,” said Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream. “With their unmatched high-speed capabilities and class-leading cabin comfort, the G650ER and G500 will allow Qatar

Airways to introduce a new level of service to their customers in the Middle East and abroad.”

Said His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive, Qatar Airways, “Qatar Executive has been on an accelerated growth path since its inception and is held to an exceptional standard of quality that is widely known by our global clientele. In order to keep pace with the future strategic growth plans of our private jet division, the fleet is being expanded with aircraft that meet the needs of our guests, providing a wide range of options. Today’s announcement of the Memorandum of Understanding for G650ERs and G500s signals a next step for Qatar Executive’s relatively young and buoyant history.”

From its start in 2009, Qatar Executive has rapidly risen to become a leader in air charter services for individuals, families, businesses, corporations and governments. As part of Qatar Airways, one of the world’s leading airlines, Qatar Executive’s clients are assured an excellent charter experience.

Qatar Executive was established as part of Qatar Airways’ ongoing robust global growth strategy and continued commitment to the Middle East and global business travel community.

Nextant Aerospace, will also be present and has announced the appointment of JetHQ as its exclusive

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sales agent for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, and Lebanon. These countries represent some of the most active private aviation markets in the Middle East.

JetHQ and its Dubai-based Managing Director Garett Jerde will play a key role in progressing with Nextant’s sales, marketing, and customer service strategy in the region. Mr. Jerde has strong experience in private aviation and deep product knowledge of entry-level aircraft. JetHQ has seen commercial success broking a wide range of aircraft including Beechcraft, Hawker, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Augusta. Before starting JetHQ, Mr. Jerde was a top salesman for Hawker Beechcraft, twice earning honors as Salesman of the Year.

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Nextant (top) is growing its presence in the Middle East while Jet Aviation recently opened an FBO at Dubai world central.

“I am excited to be part of the global Nextant team,” said Mr. Jerde. “Both the 400XTi and the G90XT are great aircraft for the Middle Eastern market.

They deliver unmatched performance, versatility and reliability at half the price of the competition. The aircraft are also excellent platforms for Special Missions applications including air ambulance, freight, training, surveillance, and high-density seating and cloud seeding.”

Finally Jet Aviation Dubai recently opened a new FBO facility at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport. The company continues to provide MRO and FBO

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services at Dubai International Airport.

Jet Aviation was granted permission to permanently operate an FBO at Dubai World Central’s (DWC) Al Maktoum International Airport following its appointment as the dedi-

cated ground handling service provider for the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) exhibition in December 2012. The company will continue to provide maintenance and FBO operations at Dubai International Airport, the other international airport in Dubai.

For passengers and crew members, Jet Aviation’s FBO at Al Maktoum International Airport provides 24/7 handling services such as immigration and customs support, crew transportation, hotel reservations and catering coordination. Aircraft services include taxiing, luggage handling, lavatory drainage and aircraft refueling service for which all Jet Aviation FBO and MRO customers in EMEA receive preferential rates. Amenities at the facility include two new customer lounges.

“Aircraft at Al Maktoum International Airport are not subject to any parking or slot restrictions and Business Aviation traffic is increasingly being diverted there,” says Michael Rucker, vice president and general manager at Jet Aviation Dubai. “With the opening of this FBO facility, we can now better meet the needs of our customers in the region, whether at Dubai World Central or Dubai International Airport.”

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Join European business leaders, government officials, manufacturers, corporate aviation department personnel and all those involved in business aviation for the 15th annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2015).

Save the date and visit the EBACE website to learn more.

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REGIONAL REPORT

By Paul Walsh

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owadays many countries appear to have thriving Business Aviation sectors, although the reality on the ground may be quite different, with aircraft that are listed in a country`s fleet that not flying because of poor infrastructure or lack of interest.

One country that has looked good on paper for a long time is Saudi Arabia.

Over the past number of years its BizAv market has experienced an annual growth rate of 20% with estimates saying that there are now over 300 aircraft based in the country, representing 35% of all registered jets in the Middle East.

Richard Koe of aviation consultancy Wingx Advance points out the average age of Saudi aircraft is 13.5 years meaning that OEMs have a tremendous opportunity to convince buyers to trade up to a newer model.

In spite of this buoyancy, operating a business aircraft in Saudi Arabia can be challenging. “There are many barriers for non-Saudi operators,” says Judith Milne Universal Weather and Aviation’s Regional Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa.

“The issues include Visas, lack of support for AOG situations, quality of handling in some locations and looking after the safety of crew in ground transportation. The ATC capacity is sometimes stretched and experiences saturation at times, and the quality of catering is poor.”

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DOING BUSINESS IN THE KINGDOM

You need to have patience when doing business in Saudi Arabia says Milne, although many new companies are entering the market. “Things are improving and changing and the future for Business Aviation is bright and positive.”

According to Keith Foreman, who’s also with Universal Weather and Aviation, “Landing permits are needed for all private non-revenue and charter (non-scheduled commercial) operations to Saudi Arabia. So long as all required information is submitted with the initial request, the recommended lead time for landing permits is three days. Short-notice requests may be possible, but the process is slower outside of normal Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) operating hours. While CAA operates 24 hours, things often slow down at night and over holiday periods. Note that permit validity is +48 hours. If you require a permit revision – including for changes to departure and destination (before or after a Saudi Arabia landing) – plan on at least 24 hours’ advance notification.”

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actual routing is not important, for permit purposes destination and departure points must always be provided.

Then depending on nationality, visas may be required for passengers and crew members. “Visas on arrival may be possible for crew members although not passengers, but this is limited to a max stay of 72 hours.” He notes that it’s important to check in advance to ensure you meet visa-onarrival requirements.

“For crew visas on arrival, you’ll need to submit copies of passports to airport authorities and plan on 48 hours’ advance notification. As visas on arrival cannot be extended unless it’s an emergency, it’s always best practice to have visas prior to arrival.

Note that a letter from a local Saudi national sponsor is required in order to obtain visas and landing permits.

Always ensure that you provide a cell phone contact number for your sponsor as authorities will contact him or her.”

Customs clearance is normally accomplished either in an FBO or within the main commercial terminal.

Planeside or onboard clearance may be possible in Saudi Arabia, depending on the person onboard and purpose of the flight, but that needs to be set up in advance.

Finding suitable maintenance facilities can also be an issue. “In most locations there is a serious shortage of hangar space and with a few exceptions many handling facilities are low quality,” says Milne.

However infrastructure has come a long way the last few years and a new Jeddah Airport will increase capacity

significantly, in its first phase passenger capacity will grow to 30 million and then to 80 million by its final phase. The airport will cover an area of 670,000 sqm with terminals for domestic and international passengers.

It’s also worth noting that unlike certain aircraft markets, Saudi owners put their aircraft to good use and last year

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the country experienced 29,869 aircraft movements based mainly around the Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam King Fahd Airports. Of these 2344 were Business Aviation movements, a figure that grew by 9.9% compared to last year. Off these movements 62% were private and 32% were charter.

Finally cultural issues also play a very important role when operating in

Saudi Arabia. Foreman notes that while you are in Saudi Arabia, it’s important to dress conservatively and avoid wearing revealing clothing. “No alcohol is permitted within the country. If you have alcohol onboard, it must be in a locked cabinet. Airport authorities will add a tamper-proof seal after you’ve locked up any onboard liquor. Be sure to put away any onboard reading materials that may contain images of skin exposure”.

It’s recommended that any female flight crew member sit in the right seat, even if she’s the pilot in command, due to cultural norms in the country. When you are off-airport, it’s not a problem to walk around as long as you pay attention to your surroundings and cultural norms, but female crew members should always be accompanied by men and dressed conservatively. This country has a conservative culture – for instance, there are often separate areas in hotels for men, women, and families – however, certain exceptions are made for non-Saudi crew members.

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Investments continue to pour into Saudi Arabia. Al Bateen ramp (top) Yanbu International Airport (bottom).

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BizAv BOOMS IN MIDDLE EAST belonging to Saudi businessmen registered abroad totals more than 700. He believes this is attributable to the absence of a structured legislative and regulatory environment in the Middle East region.”

Middle East Aviation Insurance Program Expands The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA)has expanded its aviation insurance program to include coverage for MROs, pilots, ground handlers, refuelers, fuel sales agents and other industry stakeholders.

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The Middle East is still a fertile market for many OEMs.

hen Bombardier Business Jets released its market forecast for 2014 to 2033, the Middle East came in for a modestly positive review based on “Significant economic growth expected in this region as global economic conditions improve in the coming years.” As 2014 approached year-end, there is evidence the forecast is accurate.

Earlier this year, Gulfstream Aerospace announced its fleet of business jets owned and operated in the Arabian Gulf region had reached 100 aircraft. Gulfstream Regional Vice President Trevor Esling singled out in particular Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, noting during the Abu Dhabi Air Expo that, “We have around 55 percent of the large-cabin market there.”

The Savannah, Georgia-based OEM has found the Middle East region a fertile market for its new ultra-long-range G650. “We have quite a number of orders and we’ll deliver them in the next two years, said Esling.” He added that Gulfstream’s success has been primarily among Middle East heads of state, wealthy individual and private companies, and for the most part for the large-cabin G450, G550 and G650. “That market remains pretty strong [and] I see the market continuing to grow.”

If the growth of the bi-annual Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) trade show is any indication, Business

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Aviation in the region remains strong and continues to grow. Sponsored by the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), the 2010 event rang up a total of 7,549 visitors, up from 5,500 in 2008. And the 338 exhibitors in 2010 was a substantial jump from 250 exhibitors in 2008. Two years later in 2012 the number of attendees increased to 7,549 and total exhibitors to 385. This year, MEBAA was expecting more than 8,000 visitors and more than 400 exhibitors.

MEBAA believes $500 million in private aviation sector revenues could triple in value, provided “governments, legislators and the region’s 34 private jet operators join forces to ensure proper regulation.”

MEBAA founder and chairman Ali Al Naqbi pointed out that while there are 150 private jets registered in Saudi Arabia, the number of private jets

The discount program for operators was launched in 2011 at the Dubai Air Show. “Over the past two years, we have provided our operator members with coverage for a range of risks, and with the program’s success came increased demand for coverage from non-operators,” said MEBAA founder and chairman Ali Al Naqbi.

MEBAA has teamed with Willis Group on the program, whose aviation regional practice leader Henry Adair noted that Willis has worked with AIG and Abu Dhabi National Insurance to further offer premises, hangar-keepers and product liability coverage up to $80 million limit. Dubai-based Diamond Jet Detailing was the first company to take advantage of the expanded insurance offering.

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struggling with the issue of illegal charter, also known as “the gray-market.”

The definition of an illegal flight is not always straight forward, and therein lies part of the problem, according to MEBAA. “Aside from the absence of an air operator certificate granting commercial license, an illegal flight may be one whereby an operator enters a country with the correct permit, but flies to another where a bilateral agreement is not in place.”

“The gray market is like a disease,” says Al Naqbi. “We are currently campaigning to raise the awareness of exactly what is an illegal flight . . . by organizing conferences, arranging training, writing in the media, and establishing resources Online. By flying illegally,” he warned charter customers, “you might get less than the market price, but you are jeopardizing your life.”

If illegal flights continue to flourish, he explained, the entire industry is the poorer for it. The reduction of costs by ignoring certain critical standards of safety and legality is highly unsatisfactory and must continue to be addressed in a fashion involving all professional bodie, he explained. “If the problem is not lessened or contained, it may result in legal operators leaving the market or joining the scam.”

Marc Bailey, CEO of the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) urges in addition that passengers be up front with their charter brokers and ask the right questions. Foremost among them is “Can you confirm that this operator has an AOC (aviation operators certificate)? If you are not prepared to ask this question, you will be carrying on down a slippery slope and are equally guilty in the [illegal] process.”

If the expansion of the MEBA show is an indication of the growth of Business Aviation in the Middle East, the growth of ground support and expansion of the region’s organic aviation resources is no less so.

Poised to take advantage of the market is XJet, one of four FBOs licensed to operate at the new Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport, the FBO’s global headquarters. “We have successfully established a hub in the United States and are now committed to establishing global hubs in the United Arab

Emirates and Europe,” said CEO Josh Stewart. He added that the company projects a doubling of private jet movements in the next five years in the Middle East and North Africa.

Other aviation businesses in the Middle East are also expanding outward. Jetex, a Dubai-based ground handling and trip planning provider recent launched operations in the U.S. market, based adjacent to Miami International Airport. The move is intended to expand on the company’s global reputation for world-class FBOs, trip planning, concierge services and fuel.

“Not only does it give our U.S. customers local access to our services, it provides all customers with a strategic gateway into North American and easy access to both Latin and South America,” said Regional Sales Manager Heath Satchwell.

The U.S.-based General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) earlier this year announced the opening of a representative office, co-located with MEBAA offices in Dubai. The new office, said GAMA, emphasizes the importance of the Middle East to Business Aviation and forges a new partnership between GAMA and MEBAA. Part of that new partnership will be efforts at changing the regulatory environment.

According to Bombardier, concerns regarding Business Aviation mainly revolve around the need for regulations related to carbon emissions, emergency response and chartering.

Jet Aviation, home-based in Basel, Switzerland, has become a major player in ground support services in the Middle East in just a few short years.

In late 2013, Jet Aviation Dubai expanded its services at Dubai World

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Center – Al Maktoum International Airport in preparation for an increase in traffic. The facility now offers 96hour visa facilities, public transport, 24-hour limousine service, interior and exterior cleaning and detailing and improved catering service through local suppliers.

This past summer, there were renovations of the FBO in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, “to provide maximum style and comfort through enhanced passenger amenities and customer services, said Monica Beusch, head of Jet Aviation FBO services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In September, the Jeddah facility received FAA repair station approval for Gulfstream aircraft.

GDC Technics in San Antonio, Texas has strong ties to the Middle East. In trouble two years ago as Gore Design Completions, it was acquired by the Saudi investment group Malzeer and is now managed by MAZ Aviation as GDC. With Mohammed Alzeer, a general partner in Malzeer as its owner, the center continues to grow and expects to add 350 jobs, bringing the total to 1,000 employees by the summer of 2015. Currently being outfitted for Middle East clients at GDC are two wide-body BBJ787s. According Alzeer, the company plans to expand GDC’s global presence, adding satellite facilities in the Middle East and Europe.

Associated Air Center in San Antonio, Texas is a subsidiary of StandardAero, which is under the ownership of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, a UAE-based entity with global interests. In its 66-year history, Associated has completed numerous interiors for Middle East customers.

The center delivered an ACJ330-200 in September this year and is currently working on a BBJ747-8 and a BBJ787.

Christine Hadley, senior marketing manager at Greenpoint Technologies in Kirkland, Washington, said her cabin completion and refurbishment center is exhibiting at MEBA for the first time. The company has performed head-of-state cabin completion outfitting on numerous Boeing Business Jets and is currently outfitting two BBJ787s.

Also drawing numerous Business Aviation manufacturers and suppliers to the region is the 2015 Dubai Air Show, November 8-12 at Al Maktoum International Airport.

While marketed primarily to the

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The Middle East still poses challenges and flying into Israel is one of them.

commercial and military aviation segments, the show also has wide appeal to Business Aviation. On the exhibitor list are such major Business Aviation entitles as Bombardier Business Aviation of Canada, Embraer Executive Jets from Brazil, and B/E Aerospace from the U.S. The show alternatives with MEBA and at the 2013 event drew 1,046 exhibitors from 60 countries and 60,000 trade visitors.

Other Middle East shows include Aircraft Interiors Middle East, February 2-3, 2015 and the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Middle East, also February 2-3, and both at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai.

Even during the global recession that hit hardest in the Europe, the U.S. Business Aviation in the Middle East has remained healthy, even growing. According to MEBAA’s founder Ali Al Naqbi, the region expects to see growth of around 12to 15-percent, “a dramatic jump.”

The two big guys on the block – Airbus Corporate Jet and Boeing Business Jets – are carefully focused on the Middle East market.

The first two corporate jets delivered by Airbus in the mid-1980s were two A300-600s, both for Middle East clients, “and the region remains the company’s most important market today,” said Airbus Corporate Jets marketing director David Vilupillai.

He also pointed out that he Middle East is the world’s largest VIP widebody market, in particular for the ACJ330 Summit, “which can deliver a mix of VIP and airline-style accommodations for less investment.”

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Boeing Business Jets claims to dominate the Middle East VP market, with a 49-percent share of the large sing-aisle market and more than 65 percent of the twin-aisle market. The OEM has field representatives based in Saudi Arabia and a regional spares center in Dubai.

According to Boeing, the Middle East represents the largest hub for 747s used by governments and private individuals. In addition 30 percent of all BBJ orders, are from the Middle East. And of 487 business jets of all sizes in the region, both ordered and in service, more than one quarter are Boeings.

Reports from Bombardier Business Jets is equally positive.

“The Middle East has more than doubled the size of its business jet fleet in the past 10 years, said a spokeswoman, with medium-size Challenger business jets dominating deliveries. The OEM’s Global largecabin business jet accounts for a quarter of deliveries.

Independent Business Aviation analysts have suggested the private business jet market is on course for 13- to 15-percent growth in 2014; bolstered by more aircraft orders and charter requests.

There are approximately 550 business aircraft registered in the Middle East and North Africa and that number is expected to reach 1,200 by the year 2020. MEBAA anticipates the number of aircraft movements in the region is expected to grow from 105,000 in 2012 to 175,000 by 2020.

“We are facing exciting times across the region,” said Al Naqbi.

Flying Into Israel Offers Challenges According to the National Business Aviation Association, Business Aviation operations into Israel have become more of a challenge in a region marked by political instability.

While a landing permit approved by the Israeli Aviation Security Operations Center (ASOC) has always been required, government officials there now require 72-hours notice prior to arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport. “Israel is being especially strict about landing permit notification,” said Misty Benefield, a senior trip support specialist at Universal Weather & Aviation.

Further, since the first of the year, pilots (whether employees of, or contractors to, the operator) have been required to provide 10 years of previous work history when requesting a landing permit. And in some cases, ASOC may also require a letter from the aircraft cabin crew describing passengers and the purpose of the flight.

In addition, it may be difficult to travel between Israel and other Middle East or Islamic nations on the same passport, and some countries will not allow operators in if they are in transit directly from Israel. “Consider where you are going next or have come from recently,” said Universal Weather & Aviation senior trip support specialist Misty Benefield.

And she added, “A second passport can be helpful if you are crossing between Israel and most Islamic countries.”

Jeppesen recommends a “pull-out” passport page to which the Israeli entrance and departure stamp may be affixed.

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MAINTAINING THE MIDDLE EASTERN FLEET work at Dubai International during the runway closures, which started on 1 May, and resumed line maintenance there when the restrictions were lifted in late July.

The facility continues to broaden its offering, having become an authorized service center for the Rolls-Royce BR710, BR725 and Tay engines and for Satcom Direct satellite communication systems. The Rolls authorization covers line maintenance and warranty support for the three engine types, while the Satcom Direct designation builds on the Dubai facility’s status as an authorized service station for Honeywell avionics.

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he Middle East business jet fleet has more than doubled in size over the last 10 years and is set to nearly double again by 2023 according to Bombardier’s latest forecast.

Movements, too, are growing, with the latest figures suggesting a 12 per cent year on year increase. New maintenance facilities are helping to keep the expanded fleet flying, but obstacles to growth remain.

One difficulty in the region is the profusion of airworthiness and certification authorities and the consequent need for multiple approvals. The Middle East Business Aviation Association has been promoting the idea of a harmonized set of regulations for Business Aviation that would cover the entire Middle East and North Africa region, and has enlisted the aid of the US General Aviation Manufacturers Association to help convince the region’s 23 civil aviation authorities.

So far the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs have signed an MoU on mutual acceptance of aircraft maintenance organization approvals.

MEBAA hopes that is just the first step.

UAE Nearly three months of single-runway operations at Dubai International in the summer saw general aviation traffic redirected to Dubai World Central. Jet Aviation and ExecuJet, DXB’s two resident Business Aviation maintenance providers, responded by focusing their line maintenance activities on the new airport.

Jet Aviation had already opened an FBO at DWC, with line maintenance provided by staff detached from DXB. Jet continued scheduled maintenance

In June Jet Aviation Dubai re-delivered its first CPDLC and ADS-B out modifications upgrade for a regional customer’s Gulfstream 550. “We continuously strive to improve our capabilities by investing in new technologies and the ongoing training of our employees,” comments VP and general manager Hardy Bütschi. “This upgrade demonstrates our commitment.” Recent additions to its capability list include EASA Falcon 2000 line and FAA Gulfstream 650 line and base maintenance approvals.

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With the Middle East BizAv fleet doubling in the past 10 years maintenance suppliers are rushing to catch up. Jet Aviation Dubai (top), Execujet Hangar Dubai (center).

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MIDDLE EAST Lineage 1000,Legacy 600 and EMB145. It includes a 5,100 square meter hangar capable of accommodating three Lineage 1000s and is capable of carrying out 48-month inspections.

There is also a dedicated wash and cabin appearance section with a 2,300 square meter covered aircraft wash bay big enough to take a BBJ. Gama Group’s Middle East business unit, Gama Aviation, opened its FBO at Sharjah airport in 2012, along with a BBJ/ACJ-compatible maintenance and storage hangar. A charter operator at the airport since 2006, Gama has been the exclusive ground handler for business aircraft since 2012.

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ExecuJet Middle East (top) is one of a number of companies with an FBO at Dubai World Central.

Falcon Aviation Group Dubai (center).

ExecuJet Middle East also has an FBO at DWC, plus a line station offering maintenance up to minor scheduled checks, with heavy maintenance and engineering support from its Dubai International base. Ahead of the DXB runway closure it gained approval to carry out scheduled maintenance packages on Bombardier, Embraer and Hawker aircraft already supported by the Dubai International MRO. A Rolls-Royce ASC for the BR710 and AE 3007A engines since 2012, ExecuJet Middle East is also an authorized service center for the Bombardier Challenger series’ GE Aviation CF34-3 engine, with approval for line inspections and routine installed engine maintenance, including engine and component removals.

The first maintenance provider with its own hangar at DWC, a joint venture between the UAE’s Al Futtaim Group and DC Aviation of Germany, opened its 5,700-square meter hangar and adjacent FBO last year. Big enough to accommodate four ACJ/BBJ plus two ultra-long range jets, the facility has EASA certification for line and base maintenance and is approved to maintain the ACJ plus the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger 604/605.

The future of Business Aviation in Dubai almost certainly lies at Dubai World Central and its Al Maktoum International airport, as DXB inexorably fills up with Emirates and flyDubai aircraft. And while the emirate’s grandiose vision for the site is taking longer to realize than originally

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envisaged, there have been moves to regain impetus on the development.

The Dubai Airshow moved there in 2013 to a new exhibition venue that forms part of the planned aviation district, intended to be a maintenance center dedicated to business jets and helicopters. French engineering group Altran, the airport operator’s adviser on the development, says it will include manufacturing and education zones alongside MRO providers.

One announced tenant of the aviation district is Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Aviation Services, which plans to open a VVIP completion center there capable of accommodating aircraft as big as the Boeing 747-8. It is planned to double as a third party MRO facility and the company has said that it could be open before the end of 2015.

Falcon’s existing MRO at Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen airport is an authorized service center for the Embraer

Bahrain MENA Aerospace Enterprises opened a new hangar on the northern side of Bahrain International at the beginning of this year. The 6,400 square meter hangar and office complex includes two separate bays, each more than 3,000 square meters in area, and doors high enough to accommodate the tailfins of most airliners. MENA vice chairman Tawfiq Al Zamil said that as well as offering maintenance of both locally based and transient aircraft, the new facility would meet a specific requirement for hangar parking.

Scandinavian Avionics, MENA’s joint venture partner in SA MENA Avionics, has added approvals from the UAE GCAA and Saudi Arabia’s GACA to its EASA, FAA and Bahrain BCAA certification. The company’s services range from equipment maintenance and system troubleshooting to systems engi-

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neering, integration, certification and installation. A new joint venture, meanwhile, will provide local representation for US firm Tempus Jet Centers, operator of a maintenance, modification and completion center in Brunswick, Maine. MENA Tempus is also intended to develop a local technical capability.

Qatar Qatar Executive, the private jet arm of Qatar Airways, is building a new hangar at Hamad International airport.

Its existing 6,400 square meter hangar at Doha International opened in 2011 and the following year became a Bombardier authorized service facility for line and AOG maintenance and warranty repairs for the Challenger Jeddah, SAEI also has a private aviation maintenance division with more than 200 staff. It is a Dassault Falcon authorized service center and its capabilities list includes Gulfstreams, the Falcon 900 and 7X and the Hawker 400XP. The last two types feature in the fleet of Saudia Private Aviation, the airline’s charter arm, whose fleet of four Falcon 7Xs is the world’s biggest. SPA’s CEO, Faisal bin Ghazi Kayyal, says Saudis own 60 per cent of the region’s private jets. He puts the local population at close to 400 and expects the number to double by the end of the decade.

SPA itself has FBOs with ground han300, Challenger 604/605 and Global family. It can accommodate four Globals and four Challengers simultaneously.

The operation subsequently added Qatar CAA approval for base maintenance on the Challenger 604/605 and Globals. It also has EASA certification for scheduled maintenance, repair and warranty services and Bahrain CAA approval for line maintenance on the types. Mobile repair teams are available 24/7 to resolve technical defects and AOG issues anywhere in the region.

Saudi Arabia The country with the region’s biggest concentration of business jets and VIP aircraft, Saudi Arabia has a steadily diversifying list of MRO providers with several new operations opening at the major hubs.

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The country’s biggest maintenance provider is Saudi Aerospace Engineering Industries, formerly the maintenance arm of national airline Saudi Arabian Airways. Currently building a new 12-bay hangar at

dling provision in Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Dammam.

Alsalam Aircraft, established as part of a defense sales offset deal, started operations in Riyadh in 1989. Still part owned by Boeing, it is a predominant-

Qatar Airways is building a new hangar at Hamad International Airport while Saudi Aerospace Engineering (center) and Wallan Aviation (bottom) are growing their presence.

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Arabasco is expanding its avionics capabilities in Jeddah, while Emair is offering Cessna maintenance support in Jeddah.

ly military MRO but with a strong line in VIP aircraft maintenance and completions. A BBJ authorized service center of 10 years’ standing, Alsalam also specializes in customizing airliners as VIP transports for the Saudi government and royal flight.

National Air Services subsidiary NasTech supports the group’s low cost airline NasAir as well as NasJet, which claims to be the region’s biggest private jet operator, at Riyadh King Khalid airport. It offers line maintenance, A checks and engine change for the A320 and Embraer 190 families, the Boeing BBJ, the Cessna Citation 550, HS125 and Gulfstream IV, and heavy checks for the three business jet types.

At Thumamah, 16 nm north of King Khalid, Wallan Aviation operates a Cessna authorized maintenance facility comprising three hangars with a combined area of 5,200 square meters plus workshops for wheels, sheet metal and both lead acid and NiCad batteries. There is also an extensive parts store. Along with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, defect rectification and troubleshooting for all Citation models, Wallan has both Pratt & Whitney and Williams International approvals. AOG teams, usually dispatched within 24 hours, cover the entire Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan. The company also operates a line maintenance facility at King Khalid, and recently added an FBO operated in conjunction with ExecuJet. Bahrain’s MENA Aerospace and local group Attar Holding agreed earlier this year to form a company to provide line maintenance services at Jeddah International. Attar already has a facility providing ground support and

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equipment at Jeddah: the new joint venture, MENA Technical Services, will cater to business jet operators and private aviation as well as airlines.

Jet Aviation has operated at Jeddah for more than 30 years, and recently opened a new FBO there. Its line station has FA approval to maintain the Gulfstream II, II, IV and V and provides line maintenance for the Falcon 7X. Jet has also provided ground handling at Riyadh since 1983 and Medina since 2012. This year it added a fourth FBO and ground handling location at Dammam.

Last year saw Jeddah-based Arabasco become a local sales and service representative for avionics majors Honeywell and Rockwell Collins. As a Honeywell approved service center for avionics, the company will can provide refits, modifications and upgrades as well as maintenance and services. Its customers have access to Honeywell repairs, spares and the SPEX avionics parts exchange service, an LRU exchange and rental service for both warranty and non-warranty support.

Rockwell Collins appointed Arabasco as an authorized sales and service dealer for its VIP and business aircraft avionics and cabin products. “This adds to our strategy to expand in the Middle East region, which began with the opening of our Dubai office back in 2009,” said commercial sales VP Scott Gunnufson.

Avionics technicians are based alongside airframe and powerplant technicians at Arabasco’s base and line maintenance facility in Jeddah. It services aircraft ranging from Gulfstreams to BBJs with battery, wheel and brake and other back-up shops and regional AOG support.

Turkey AMAC Aerospace Turkey, the Istanbul Ataturk outpost of Basel, Switzerland-based VIP completion center and MRO AMAC Aerospace, has been approved by the Turkey DGCA for base and line maintenance up to C check on the Dassault Falcon 900Ex Easy, 2000 and 2000Ex EASy models.

The company aims to add EASA approval for these models. Its hangar at the airport can accommodate up to three Falcons. In April, having already achieved DGAC and EASA approval for base and line maintenance on the Falcon 900s, AMAC Turkey became a Dassault authorized service center.

AMAC Turkey expects to achieve EASA and DGCA approval for line maintenance up to A Check for the Falcon 7X early next year. It is also working with the US FAA to obtain FAR 145 approval to work on N registered Falcons. “We are keen to emphasize to owners and operators in the region that we offer high quality, 24/7 maintenance support at highly competitive costs conveniently located between Europe and the Middle East,” comments strategic operations and business development VP Waleed Muhiddin.

Cessna support in Turkey is offered

by EMAIR Aviation at Ankara Esenboga. The Cessna sales representative in the country, EMAIR has delivered around 50 Citation s to government, military and private customers.

The company established a maintenance facility in 1994 and is EASA- and OEM-approved to work on both 500 and 600 series Citations. In 2010 it opened a new 2,000 square metre hangar

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TRIP SUPPORTS SPECIALISTS

GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE In many ways, getting from here to there by air was never easier. On the other hand, it was never harder, and more than ever the flight support services available to owners and operators of business aircraft are invaluable.

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he modern business jet is a marvel, whisking passengers and crew more than 6,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.85.from one end of the world to the other. In the cockpit is the latest in touch-screen controls, giving pilots access to flight data on four large LCD screens.

With just a swipe of the finger, the crew has control of the aircraft’s navigation, traffic, surveillance and communication systems. With synthetic vision technology, they have a clear,

ADVANCED Technology is making life easier for trip support specialists.

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In a global economy, in which business jets are traveling further and faster to more destinations that ever, the scope of the trip support specialist is broad. “We’re seeing growth markets in Asia/Pacific, driven primarily

by China, and we’re also seeing growth in Africa, mostly the subSahara from Nigeria to South Africa,” said Jeppesen Senior Manager of Global Vendor Relations Matt York.

One of the problems in Africa is that of coordinating everything, in a region that includes 54 countries, all with separate air travel requirements. But on the other hand, Bartholomew added, the newly formed African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) could do

There s a growing prevalence of trip support iPad apps like this Universal Ops iPad App.

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The AfBAA is creating accredited standards for African BizAv. AfBAA founder Tarek Ragheb.

dimensional view of everything outside the windscreen, even racing through the night in dense clouds.

It’s every high-tech video game every kid ever wished for come true.

Getting there by air has never been easier.

Nevertheless, the trips remain fraught with bumpy air, starting well before takeoff, extending throughout the flight and including arrival at a destination that may be thousands of miles and an ocean or two away. This is the world of the trip support specialist; the person who makes that flight possible in a hundred ways. As Honeywell Flight Support Services and partner Jetex Flight Support Services explain it at a basic level, they provide private jet operators access to dependable, end-to-end international flight services putting customers at the controls of everything they need to navigate the globe.

Trip support specialists are on top of everything from weather conditions to fuel prices. They arrange overflight and landing permits, check for regulatory compliance, confirm visa and passport requirements, obtain TSA waivers, submit advance passenger information (API), put together passenger and crew security at destinations anywhere in the world, and create a detailed quote for any destination, including special fees. And with agents based all over the world, they can do all this in just about any language.

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much to ease the problems of Business Aviation travel in Africa.

Trip support in the region is challenged. “There are no highways that link us, no roads,” said AfBAA founding chairman Tarek Ragheb. “The only option we have is air transportation. Business Aviation is the vehicle that will improve economies in the region.” One answer is in the creation of AFBAA-accredited standards for services and operations,” he said.

In fact, it is the countries just finding their through the world of Business Aviation travel that those “most interesting” challenges exist, said Bartholomew.

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days in advance. A solution for limited parking at Chek Lap Kok – Hong Kong International Airport, and a lot of other major airports is to drop off passengers and reposition. In the case of Chek Lao Koc, to Taipei or nearby Macao.

Parking for Business Aviation at Beijing Capital International Airport is limited to approximately 45 spots, of which trip support specialists say only about 20 are for foreign registered aircraft, and even for only 24 hours. And aircraft moment while parked is strictly prohibited without ground control approval.

According to ARINCDirect, Bejing has local procedures that must be followed by air crews. “Aircraft may not be moved at all without approval from the tower,” said Bartholomew. “Not even a two-foot push-back, and penalties have been severe. We’ve heard that crew was blacklisted for an entire year.”

“Ground handling in Beijing is actually run very efficiently,” said York.

“Just don’t break the rules.”

With the growing numbers of aircraft with greater range, said Universal Weather & Charter Management Team Manager, Adam Hartley, the expectations of owners and operators have changed. There are a lot of people trading up from mid-size aircraft and other customers going straight to a largecabin business jet, he said. “And with the advent of larger airplanes with additional range, people are wanting to go places they’ve never been, which presents its own challenges.”

Some of those places include the FIFA World Cup in Brazil and the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia in 2014. Such events, said Hartley, are massive, and often restrictive to Business Aviation; especially to aircraft of foreign registration. “Even getting a landing or transient permit can be difficult.”

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In São Paulo, Brazil, visitors were faced with massive traffic jams and many ARINCDirect trip support specialists found themselves organizing helicopter transport around the city as the only reasonable alternative.

The Olympics were tough, said York. “There was a slot-availability “pecking order,” that put IOC (International Olympic Committee) members and sponsors at the top and then airlines. Business Aviation owners and operators without pull were at the bottom.”

Demanding clients are not unusual, but something that trip support specialists accept as part of the job. “One of the reasons people own business jets is so they can make changes in their travel itinerary,” said Bartholomew. “That’s what we do.

They have certain expectations and

Large Cabins Trip support specialists all report growing activity by large-cabin aircraft has created changes in business jet air travel. The size of the aircraft alone reduces the number of available airports due to runway lengths and ramp weight restrictions. And airports that are tech stops for smaller business jets with less range, such as Gandar International in Newfoundland and Shannon Airport in Ireland, are seeing a drop in activity as they become “flyovers” for airplanes with longer-range and better fuel efficiency. it’s our job to see that those expectations are met, efficiently and smoothly.”

“It’s interesting that the expectations of a Learjet owner are not so different from those of a Boeing Business Jet owner,” said Hartley, noting that meeting and managing the expectations of principals, passengers and the itinerary are all part of the successful trip.

“It’s a game of act and react, and an ability to deal with the unforeseen.”

World hot spots are a major consideration. Travel support specialists note that there are no shortage of them these days, including most recently, restricted airspace over Ukraine, Syria and Iraq. And the current Ebola crisis in Western Africa countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, resulted in a

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Trip Planning challenges this year included the Winter Olympics in Sochi (center) as well as the FIFA World Cup.

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People want to go places they ve never been and Universal Weather and Aviation are there to help.

Increased Technology Technology has turned trip planning and flight following into complex process. It has made a big difference in real-time updating of air crews with regard to everything from sudden political unrest to weather changes to shifting availability of parking at the destination.

“And it means the aircraft crew and passengers can communicate with us on anything from lavatory servicing and catering to changes in fuel requirements at the destination,” said Bartholomew.

“Nobody faxes anymore,” said Jeppesen’s Nancy Pierce. “Now ‘paperwork’ is sent back and forth by personal electronic devices (PEDs) – laptops, tablets and smart phones – and the latest technology has made it faster and more efficient.

But there is also a generational component involved in the technology. Jeppesen’s York pointed out that, “There are some pilots and customers who would rather pick up a phone and talk live to a dedicated trip manager, but there is a generation of younger pilots who are more comfortable with new technology.”

While the younger generation may prefer texting and e-mailing, Universal pointed out that there are subtle nuances that cannot be communicated via the electronic written word and trip support specialists have discovered that more attention must be paid to the wording.

The real headaches in trip planning today are regulatory, said Bartholomew. “You may get an announcement that an airport is going to be closed for a certain period, and then the day before it’s due to reopen, they decide to extend that period.”

Regulatory changes are increasing all over the place, according to York.

Some of it was prompted by the worldwide financial crisis, but in other cases, he explained, certain officials see those traveling in private

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TRIP SUPPORTS SPECIALISTS jets as a source of income from people who aren’t paying their fair share. Some countries have made it quite clear they simply want to tax those rich people, said one trip support specialist. Other problems are more rooted in politics.

Venezuela has made it so difficult in terms of paperwork and fees and fines that many business jet travelers are warned to simply avoid flying to or over that South American country.

Airport preferences are often shifting, said Jeppeson’s Pierce. She pointed out as an example the grow-

Trip Support Developments

ing competition of Moscow’s three major international airports – Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo – for Business Aviation.

They are very competitive, and new highways are being built to ease ground transportation from the outlying international airports into Moscow center.

While the world of business aircraft trip support is on a constantly shifting stage, one thing doesn’t change.

It is a service, they say, and the key to success is identifying what the client wants and meeting or exceeding those expectations, and being prepared to deal with the unexpected smoothly and seamlessly. “What it amounts to is a game of ‘act and react,’ and an ability to deal with unforeseen,” said Hartley.

decision, according to Jetex Regional Sales Manager Heather Satchwell, was based on feedback from U.S. and international customers and a significant increase in U.S.-based customers.

“The Miami office will serve as an important hub in our international network,” said Satchwell. “Not only does it give our U.S. customers local access to our services, it provides all customers with a strategic gateway into North America and easy access to both Latin and South America.

Jetex Launches U.S. Operations Dubai-based ground handling and trip support provider Jetex has set its sights on the North American market with the opening of a new operations center at Miami International Airport.

The facility is intended to expand on “the company’s global reputation for world-class trip planning, FBO series and concierge and fuel.” The

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FBO FEEDING FRENZY

There are nearly 4,000 fixedbased operators (FBO) in the U.S. and the industry is cautiously optimistic going into 2015 that the slow recovery of the past 18 months will continue.

By Kirby Harrison

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Experts are optimistic that the FBO recovery will continue steadily Brian Foley pictured.

conomic indicators suggest these expectations may be realistic.

“The GDP is good, corporate profits are up, and interest rates are low,” said Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis at Teal Group aerospace analysts. And he noted there are also positive indicators of a recovery in the Business Aviation industry, among them growing aircraft deliveries and a steady increase in flight activity.

Brian Foley, president of Brian Foley Associates aviation research and analysis, pointed out that according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), prior to the recession in 2007 there were approximately 406,844 Business Aviation operations a month, and by 2009 that total had dropped to about 266,218 operations. “Now, as of mid-November, that has inched up to

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about 352,877 operations a month, signaling what some might describe as irrational exuberance.”

Reports from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) suggests better times ahead for FBOs, the most recent business jet delivery numbers from the association show approximately 700 new jets coming into the system, said Foley.

According to GAMA, for the first nine months of 2014, business jet deliveries were up 9 percent compared with the same period in 2013.” Foley added that his own numbers show that in the first three-quarters of 2014, small business jet deliveries were up 22 percent and medium jet deliveries were up 19 percent. While large-cabin aircraft deliveries from the Falcon 900 up through the 747-8 were actually down 1 percent, he added, it was not enough to negatively impact FBO fuel sales.

While all this suggests increasing aircraft movements, it does not necessarily translate to greater fuel sales, and Ron Jackson, of Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG) consultants points out that, “Jet A is the lifeblood of the FBO.” During the recession FBOs pulled back, adapting to tough economic times. Free cookies, coffee, newspapers, baggage handling and cabin cleaning began to disappear as it became more difficult for FBOs – in particular independent FBOs – to maintain the traditional revenue stream, and more and more the real estate had to pay for itself. To that

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end, said Jackson, “We are seeing increasing ramp, facility and APU fees, along with development of other revenue streams.”

The value of diverse revenue streams was proven during the recession, said Independent Fixed Base Operators Association (IFBOA) executive director John Wraga, Jr. In addition, he said, FBOs have adopted the practice of bundling; the practice of combining “extras” such as ramp fees, with the fuel cost.

Some FBOs have developed additional sources of revenue; maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, hangar rent, aircraft charter and management.

In some cases, facilities that focus primarily on such specialty areas as cabin completion and refurbishment and MRO have refurbished an existing FBO to better accommodate the growing customer case.

BizJet International, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently completed refurbishment of one of its hangars in order to expand its FBO service. In now includes more than 33,000 square feet of hangar space as well as 2,500 square feet dedicated to reception, a pilot’s lounge, conference room, snooze rooms and showers.

“We are very excited about this new location and added services,” said BizJet International FBO manager Windy Worden-Carr.

FBOs have also latched onto the world of wireless high-speed Internet communication as a customer incentive. In growing numbers business jet passengers and crews board the air-

craft carrying personal electronic devices (PEDs) for entertainment and Internet communication – from laptops to tablets to smart phones. And when they enter the FBO, they expect the same seamless connectivity.

Fuel Remains Main Sources of Revenue While such electronic amenities are popular, admitted Wraga, fuel he said remains the primary source of revenue for the FBO, accounting for as much as 60 percent of total revenue, typically followed by hangar rent and ramp fees.

Fuel not only remains the primary source of income for FBOs, according to Wraga it represents 60-percent of revenue for independent FBOs that do not have additional sources such as aircraft maintenance and avionics service.

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And in an effort to provide a further revenue bump, many FBOs have adopted the practice of bundling other services with fuel contracts, such as lavatory service and parking he added.

The price of crude oil dropped from approximately $96 per barrel in midSeptember to about $78 per barrel by mid-November and was for the most part responsible for driving down the cost of automobile regular gas to below $3 per gallon in many parts of the country. But the cost of JetA at FBOs has remained flat, ranging from a low of about $3.50 to $5.00 a gallon in November.

Wraga pointed out that Aviation fuel prices have always lagged behind auto fuel, especially as regards decreases.

But he added, “Jet fuel will trend down over the next six months, unless some

global events slow the declining price of crude,” said Wraga in November.

In January 2014, ABSG released its annual FBO Industry Annual Forecast, predicting that fuel sales in the FBO industry would remain relatively flat in 2014, “with only half the marketplace seeing a relatively small increase in fuel sales volume.”

Enticknap said a strong push by flight departments and charter and fractional operators towards an alternative fuel purchasing strategy in 2014 might force FBOs to change the way they deliver and charge for services.

“On one end, FBOs are faced with higher cost of fuel which drives up the base price,” he explained. “At the other end is the more savvy aircraft operator trying to drive down the post-

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ed price, [and] caught in the middle is the FBO margin, being squeezed like a lemon in a juice press.

“Because FBOs operate on such thin margins, the days of selling fuel at wholesale are gradually coming to an end,” said ABSG’s Ron Jackson. “As a result a new business model is emerging that focuses on maximizing fuel pricing, greater customer service and not giving away free services.”

The 2014 ABSG survey asked respondents for predictions of fuel sales compared with 2013, with interesting results: 18 percent expected a decrease in fuel sales; 37 percent expected prices to remain the same as the previous year; 27 percent expected an increase of 1 to 4 percent; 10 perothers in Africa, Asia, Canada, Central America, the European Union, and South America.

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Atlantic Aviation boasts 60 locations across the US, while Signature has purchased 16 FBOs in the past year.

cent expected a 5- to 8-percent increase; and 8 percent an increase of more than 8 percent.

Asked if they felt the U.S. economy was headed in the right direction, 48 percent of respondents said “no,” 28 percent said “yes” and 24 percent fell into the “undecided” category.

Meanwhile Atlantic Aviation, a major FBO chain with 60 locations across the U.S., recently selected Garsite, a leading manufacturer of aircraft refueling products, to replace approximately 20 percent of its refueler fleet.

The selection calls for the Kansas City, Kansas refueling products supplier to re-engineer certain components to meet Atlantic Aviation’s operational needs. Atlantic has worked with

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Garsite for three years. “Their dedication to quality and willingness to help us design refuelers that meet our needs makes them a good fit,” said Atlantic Director of Procurement Todd Baker.

One of the more recent market phenomena in the market is growing number of acquisitions by other FBOs, in particular by the larger chains. “The chains have an advantage in that they are owned by parent companies with considerable resources for expansion.

The Signature chain, for example, totals more than 120 FBOs, of which 16 are acquisitions since January this year, either by acquisition, licensing, or as Signature Select affiliates. There are 65 such facilities in the U.S. and 56

The European Picture “While things are looking respectable for FBOs in the U.S.,” said Teal Group analyst Richard Aboulafia in November, “In Europe the macroeconomics are still grim and FBOs there are still looking for the right formula for growth.”

While small and mid-size business jet activity is traditionally greater in Europe than in the U.S., resulting in greater fuel revenues, that activity has not been growing. And while movements by large-cabin aircraft are up, the lower frequency of movements means lower fuel revenues.

Signature Flight Support has 24 locations in Europe and while the chain is hopeful of a recovery in 2015, the European GDP is not encouraging.

According to The Economist Online, investors through most of October were “feeling more optimistic about the euro zone.”

“All that has changed,” said The Economist in early November. “There are now serious worries that the euro zone will succumb to a ‘triple-dip’ recession [and] fears are growing that the 18-member currency club may fall into deflation.” Nevertheless, a number of U.S. FBO chains continue to expand into Europe via acquisition.

Europe hasn’t seen the market recovery we’ve seen here,” said Signature Vice President of

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offers little hope for the immediate future, noting that aviation traffic in Europe is down approximately 1.8 percent from 2013. “And FBOs are all about utilization,” explained Aboulafia.

Brian Foley of Brian Foley Associates in Sparta, New Jersey is no more encouraging than Aboulafia.

“The really strong part of the industry is the U.S., while in the rest of the world things are rather flat [and] in Europe, the industry is still bouncing along the rocks at the bottom of the recession. A recovery could be another three of our years in the making

UPGRADE

Landmark has completed a new facility at San Diego (top).

Euro Jet (center).

Marketing Patrick Sniffen. But he added, “We think there are opportunities . . . that make sense.” Among those opportunities in Europe was the acquisition of Jets FBO at London Biggin Hill Airport.

Elsewhere, competitor Landmark Aviation acquired RSS Jet Center at London Luton Airport in May. The Houston, Texas-based chain operates a total of 57 FBOs, including 10 in France, including the new $4.1 million facility at Paris Le Bourget Airport.

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Avflight, a smaller chain now has an FBO at George Best Belfast City Airport, and in November purchased the fueling operation at Isle of Man’s Ronaldsway Airport. “Although we’re primarily known in the United States as an FBO chain, the European fuel model is an excellent opportunity to showcase our supply strength and fuel service expertise,” said Avflight President Carl Muhs.

As for a recovery by European FBOs, a report from the European Business Aviation Association and Euro-control

Euro Jet Prospers in Eastern Europe Over the past decade, no part of Europe has experienced more significant growth in Business Aviation airport traffic than that of Eastern Europe.

The recent 25 year anniversary of the Berlin Wall reminded us of how this once closed off part of the world has now become a free market for trade, investment, and tourism.

Euro Jet has an FBO in Prague and is a handling agent in Eastern Europe with representation at every airport in the region. Its one-of-a-kind network spans 32 airports in 195 locations with hundreds of employees providing VIP service. In addition to the FBO, Prague is also the location of its 24 hour operations center.

“The growth of aviation in Eastern Europe has not been an overnight phe-

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nomenon, but rather gradually occurred over the past few years at a steady pace as investment continues to come in. It has further increased as many countries have entered the European Union, Crotia being the most recent,” says Gareth Danker, Director of Global Sales and Marketing.

Having an FBO in Prague makes the most sense as it is one of the busiest airports in Eastern Europe supporting a strong economy and popular tourist destination. Euro Jet offers a unique combination of two lounges

in Terminal 3, one before the security checkpoint and one ramp side after screening. Furthermore it has a large hanger space that fits several heavy jets which is essential during the cold winter months.

Outside of Prague, Euro Jet has lounges in Tivat, Zagreb, Bucharest, Constanta and Poprad, a ski resort area in the Tatra mountain range. In addition to his they have direct agreements with all airports, ramp cars, discounted rates with local caterers, and transportation companies and of course their own people.

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“While you can own all the equipment and have a great facility, if you don’t have the right people, a private aviation handling experience can go bad very quickly,” says Danker.

“Our Euro Jet staff are experts in handling VIP private aviation flights.

Everyone has extensive experience working at the airport, all speak fluent English, and are trained by us.

Eastern Europe is a part of the world where customer service has not been part of the local language.

Some of Euro Jet’s busiest locations include the biggest economies of the

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GULFSTREAM G500 AND G600

NEW BUDS ON THE GULFSTREAM BRANCH

While the NBAA convention may have welcomed 25,000 visitors from October 21st to the 24th, Gulfstream Aerospace alone, a few days before unveiled two all-new business jets at its Savannah facility to a gathering of 3,000 individuals customers, employees, suppliers and media. BART International reports.

C IMPRESS

Gulfstream surprised the industry by releasing two new clean sheet aircraft in advance of this year s NBAA. G600 (top), G500 (bottom).

The established G550 (center)

ombining speed, range and efficiency, the G500 and G600 are clean-sheet aircraft built upon the technology present in the G650 and the latest G650ER. “They will not replace any existing Gulfstream’s models” said Larry Flynn, Gulfstream president addressing the audience. “They will complement the fleet on hand, from the G150 to G650ER”. “The new additions to Gulfstream’s product line were designed with the input of Gulfstream owners and pilots to offer customers best-in-class performance,” he said.

“Once again, our customers played a major role in the development and creation of these aircraft. The G500 and 600 continue the long Gulfstream tradition of being the first original equipment manufacturer to ensure an opti-

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mal combination of speed, range, widecabin comfort and fuel burn”.

During the event, the first G500 taxied up under its own power, while Phebe Novakovic, chairman and CEO of General Dynamics revealed the 70foot mockup of the G600. “ Today’s announcement demonstrates the power of General Dynamics’ consistent and disciplined investment in both Gulfstream’s research and development and manufacturing facilities,” said Novakovic. “The effect of that investment is manifest in the two airplanes we are presenting today.”

The G500 will fly 5,000 NM at Mach 0.85 or 3,800 NM at Mach0.90. The G600 is able of flying 6,200 NM at Mach 0.85 or 4,800 NM at Mach 0.90.

The maximum operating speed for both aircraft is Mach 0.925. “The cabins of both aircraft feature wide cross-sections, offering maximum passenger comfort with substantial head and shoulder room many of the same features of the G650,” said Scott Neal, Gulfstream’s senior vice presi-

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dent for sales and marketing. “These are an all-new family of Gulfstream aircraft,” Neal said, emphasizing that the G500 and 600 will increase the company’s product offering and are not set to take the place of the G450 and G550.

An all-new element for both aircraft is branded Symmetry Flight Deck, a technology including active control side-sticks, integrated touchscreen controllers, e next-gen enhanced vision system and high-tech Honeywell avionics. The G500 and 600 will also offer a digital fly-by-wire system offering a flight-envelope protection, stability augmentation, increased redundancy and reduced maintenance. The planes will be powered by all new Pratt&Whitney Canada PW800 series turbofan engines in the 10,000 lbf (45 kN) thrust class. The engine is currently under development, the core of the engine having begun testing since December 2009.

The aircraft, including stream-produced wings and stabilizers will be manufactured in two Gulfstream facilities at Savannah International Airport. The $43.5 million G500 will

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Gulfstream G500 Performance Specifications Maximum Range * (Mach 0.85, 8 passengers, 5,000 nm / 9,260 km 3 crew and NBAA IFR reserves) High-Speed Mach 0.90 / 516 ktas / 956 km/h Long-Range Mach 0.85 / 488 ktas / 904 km/h MMO (Maximum Operating Mach Number) Mach 0.925 Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) 5,200 ft / 1,585 m Landing Distance (SL, ISA, MLW) 3,100 ft / 945 m Initial Cruise Altitude 41,000 ft / 12,497 m Maximum Cruise Altitude 51,000 ft / 15,545 m * NBAA IFR theoretical range. Actual range will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors All performance is based on preliminary data and subject to change.

Gulfstream G600 Performance Specifications Maximum Range * (Mach 0.85, 8 passengers, 6,200 nm / 11,482 km 4 crew and NBAA IFR reserves) High-Speed Mach 0.90 / 516 ktas / 956 km/h Long-Range Mach 0.85 / 488 ktas / 904 km/h MMO (Maximum Operating Mach Number) Mach 0.925 Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) 5,700 ft / 1,737 m Landing Distance (SL, ISA, MLW) 3,100 ft / 945 m Initial Cruise Altitude 41,000 ft / 12,497 m Maximum Cruise Altitude 51,000 ft / 15,545 m * NBAA IFR theoretical range. Actual range will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors All performance is based on preliminary data and subject to change.

FIRST OF NEW G500 MODELS ALREADY SOLD

make its first test flight sometime next year, with both FAA and EASA certification expected in 2017 and deliveries in 2018. The G600 estimated to sell for $54.5 million has a its flight test program anticipated 12-15 month after.

“I am especially thrilled and honored to be making this announcement in Savannah” concluded Flynn while surveying the crowd. “We got our roots in Bethpage N.Y. in 1958, when we introduced the G1, but it’s in Savannah that we have spread our wings”

A signing ceremony was held in conjunction with the introduction of the new aircraft with Flexjet LLC of Dallas, which offers fractional ownership and leasing operating a fleet of more than 150 business jets including firm orders and options for G450, G500 and G650 aircraft as well as long term service support agreement.

“Flexjet is privileged to fill the void in the fractional market for new Gulfstream aircraft, including the highly anticipated G500” said Kenn Ricci, chairman of Flexjet.

The same day, Larry Flynn signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Akbar Al Baker, group CEO Qatar Airways for the purchase of up to 20 aircraft for the airline’s Executive Division, including firm orders for the G500 and the flagship G650ER. “This agreement is evidence of the industry leading performance of Gulfstream flagship aircraft, the G650ER, and of our commitment to deliver on the promises we made for our new family of aircraft, which includes the G500,” concluded Flynn.

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t should come as no surprise to anyone that an aviation company called Flying Colours was founded as an exterior paint shop.

Thirty-five years later, Flying Colours is still painting airplanes, and a lot more. At facilities in Peterborough, Canada and Chesterfield, Missouri (not far from St. Louis) 320 employees provide: scheduled inspections; maintenance and overhaul; airframe modification; and avionics; not to mention the center’s signature cabin completion and refurbishment work, from component fabrications to installation.

To meet growing demand for its products from the business aviation industry, Flying Colours is rapidly expanding its facilities at Peterborough Airport. Most recently opened is a 120,000-square-foot hangar capable of simultaneously accommodating as many as 12 large-cabin aircraft for green completion work.

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In thirty-five years Flying Colours grown from an exterior paint specialist to a comprehensive completions and maintenance provider

Early next year, the company will break ground on another 120,000 square foot facility that will include back shops. One wing capable of holding up to six large-cabin aircraft will be devoted to completion and refurbishment work and the wing will house a second paint shop with two bays for prep-and-paint shop. Also planned as part of the complex, are administrative offices and a VIP lounge. The project represents an investment of approximately $3.5 million.

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FLYING COLOURS FORECASTS CLEAR SKIES

Finally, an expansion is also planned for the U.S.-based Jet Corp center. The 65,000 square foot complex will include a new hangar and a second paint shop.

If it seems a lot of expansion, Executive Vice President Sean Gillespie assures that it does not represent wishful thinking. “We do all of Bombardier’s Challenger 850 green completion work, we have an eight-aircraft ExecLiner project in the works for a Chinese customer and we are fin-

ishing five Challenger 850s for a Chinese bank, not to mention a growing special mission market.”

With a burgeoning market in China, expansion outside Canada should be no surprise. The company reached an agreement with Bombardier earlier this year to provide interior refurbishment and reconfiguration services at Bombardier’s Singapore Service Center at Seletar Airport. New hires in Singapore are already undergoing training at Peterborough and will return, along with a half-dozen Flying Colours technicians and skilled craftsmen, to assist with start-up in Singapore.

In Singapore, Flying Colours will provide services for Bombardier aircraft registered in China, as well as those from across all the Asian/Pacific market. According to Gillespie, the center is scheduled for a January 2015 startup, “and we already have projects booked.”

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Bombardier aircraft. “Not yet,” said Gillespie. “We’ll deal with that when it comes.”

If the Challenger 850 interiors are Flying Colours “bread,” then conversion of CRJ200 regional airliners to corporate and business use is the butter. To date, 16 ExecLiners are in service worldwide, and six more are in the reconfiguration process at the

Sharjah-based Eagle Aviation in the United Arab Emirates and will offer regular VIP charter, medevac options, or a combination of the two.

The cabin has three separate zones that can be adapted for specific charter missions. Two forward VIP areas feature a front section with settee and two facing complimentary business class seats, while a mid-section features a

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The Peterborough main facility is Transport Canada-approved for maintenance and also has similar approvals from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, General Authority of Civil Aviation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federal Aviation Administration of the U.S., the European Aviation Safety Agency, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man. Most recently, approval was given by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority to carry out maintenance on business aircraft registered in that Gulf state. In fact, a Flying Colours team recently complete maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) work on the company’s first Qatari aircraft, a Global Express. Also new is approval from Bombardier for the Jet Corp facility to work on the Learjet 70/75 and the new Challenger 350.

Least the casual visitor imagine that Flying Colours’ work is a bit mundane and lacking in creativity, Gillespie offers up for consideration a Challenger 850 with a “complete carbon fibre interior” delivered to a Hong Kong customer.

main Peterborough center and at Jet Corp. In fact, most of the departments in Peterborough are currently operating two shifts to keep up with the work load.

Although the bulk of Flying Colours’ work is on Bombardier aircraft, the center has provided completion and refurbishment work on more than a dozen business jets from other OEMs over the years, including Citations, Gulfstreams and Beechcraft King Airs.

Special missions interior configurations is among the latest Flying Colours projects. The company already has a seven-aircraft contract for CRJ700 conversions to special missions roles. “Eventually, we’d like to cover all aspects of special mission work from medEvac to surveillance,” said Gillespie. Other aircraft being considered for special mission roles include the Global 5000 and Global 6000, as well as the Challenger 600 series and CRJ200s.

The first special mission aircraft is an ExecLiner variant combining an executive interior alongside a medivac option. The aircraft was delivered to

The predominately black and gray carbon fiber surfaces are complimented with ebony hardwood veneer accents, while the seats are finished in white leather, and the side-facing, berthable divan is done in contrasting fabrics.

Satin-nickel plating adds a further touch of style, and complimenting the furnishings is an in-flight entertainment system featuring 22-inch wide-screen monitors, wireless cabin connectivity, SwiftBroadband Internet connectivity, and Airshow 4000 flight tracking from Rockwell Collins.

club-style fur business class seats. The aft cabin is fitted with 22 economy cabin style seats. The settee forward can to converted in minutes for medivac use and offers a full-size certified stretcher system.

The market expansion has also brought with it more and more contact with and approvals from governments outside Canada, whether it’s for maintenance or interior completion certification.

While somewhat outside the typical completion profile, Gillespie said the total project took just 16 weeks to finish and was delivered on time and on budget to the client’s specifications and satisfaction.

“Just because we don’t do everything, it doesn’t mean we can’t,” concluded Gillespie. And he noted that the new hangar scheduled to open in 2015 is large enough to accommodate an Airbus Corporate Jet.

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Flying Colours is receiving approvals from countries including China, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Kate Ahrens, VP of corporate development and interior design (center).

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FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

T H E SECRETS OF SUCCESS

By Paul Walsh

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Flightsafety grew from humble beginnings in a small office at LaGuardia airport.

ndentifying the recipe for making a great company is never easy, but in FlightSafety’s case it seems there are three main ingredients: a whole lot of passion, a simple idea, and a dedication to safety.

The passion started with company founder A.L. Ueltschi, the youngest of seven children raised on a dairy farm in Kentucky. In 1927 he was glued to the radio as Charles Lindbergh made his legendary transatlantic flight. That was it for Ueltschi, he had to become a pilot.

He soloed at 16, having gathered money for flying lessons by selling hamburgers to hungry pilots. Then after a period of barnstorming, he entered the commercial aviation world as a pilot for Pan Am. The big idea came there, where Ueltschi had graduated to flying the company’s president a Juan Trippe across the US in a converted WWII aircraft. Ueltschi saw that pilots of nascent business aircraft like his lacked the formal training enjoyed by airline professionals. It was a gap in

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the market but it was also something that he was passionately dedicated to changing.

In 1951 he established his pilot training company at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. In the beginning he worked part time from a small office in LaGuardia’s Marine Air Terminal, while continuing his tenure at Pan Am. Growth was steady and by 1968 he was able to take his company public,

retire from Pan Am to devote all of his considerable energy to making FlightSafety an international success.

Nowadays FlightSafety is a truly global entity where over 1,800 highly qualified instructors provide more than 3,500 individual courses for 135 aircraft types, using more than 300 simulators to serve Customers from 167 countries. Their range continually increases.

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Technology Its commitment to safety is evident in every training center you visit. It’s also evident in the fact that FlightSafety is a leader in simulation technology, an example being its new generation VITAL 1100 visual system.

The computational performance of VITAL 1100 is five times greater than that of its popular predecessor, the VITAL X. This significantly enhances training by providing imagery with vastly improved scene content and levels of detail that just haven’t been seen before.

Its ability to deliver exceptional visual realism has already been demonstrated by the integration of VITAL 1100 with a Level D qualified full flight simulator. Hundreds of millions of scene elements are processed every second and presented along with environmental effects such as physicsbased weather models of rain, snow and hail that develop and react as they do in the real world. Other unique features include dynamic shadowing and enhanced shading effects. This adds a new dimension to the training environment by providing aircrews with extremely valuable cues and added realism.

tion microtexture. This gives the viewer the necessary resolution for virtually any altitude and position, whether on short final in a fixed wing aircraft, or during hover/land maneuvering in a rotary wing platform.

The display management system incorporated into VITAL 1100 reduces life cycle and maintenance costs.

While removing the need for manual adjustments and special skill sets, this automatic calibration system also allows utilization of new LED and other display technologies as well as conventional LCoS projectors.

So far FlightSafety has delivered over 1,000 visual systems and close to 800 simulators and other advanced training devices to date. The simulators and visual systems are part of an integrated training system used throughout the company’s network of Learning Centers and by many other leading commercial, government and military organizations worldwide.

“VITAL 1100 offers unprecedented fidelity for a wide variety of uses with full flight simulators and a complete range of other advanced training devices,” said Jon Hester, General Manager, Visual Systems. “Our team of highly qualified engineers and design-

For instance it can provide system resolutions that are well over 20 million pixels for a typical out the window field of view of 200 degrees horizontally. This increase in resolution capability offers a big improvement in visual acuity. Target recognition and identification are greatly enhanced while additional scene resolution is provided by the system’s superior high defini-

ers developed VITAL 1100 based on Customer requirements and the experience gained during more than 44 years of producing the successful series of VITAL visual systems.”

Customer Portal Then there’s the myFlightSafety customer portal which provides flight department managers, pilots,

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maintenance technicians and other aviation professionals with password protected access to the information needed to manage their training online.

“FlightSafety’s ongoing investment in extending technology-driven solutions to our customers that align with their business processes continues to enhance their experience and the value that they receive from FlightSafety,” says Chris Weinberg, CIO. “There are currently more than 60,000 registered users of myFlightSafety and this number is expected to increase significantly with the addition of major new functionality.”

FlightSafety’s new online reservation system enables customers to schedule their training and confirm simulator times online and most customers who utilize this functionality will also be able to get their training records immediately upon completion of training. The system is currently being used by a select number of customers and will be further expanded early next year.

Applications There’s also FlightSafety’s y enhanced iPad App which offers interactive features that “increase the efficiency and effectiveness of training while providing convenient access to pre-study and classroom course materials,” said Greg McGowan, Senior Vice President, Operations.

Once a FlightSafety Customer is enrolled in a training program, the App will automatically download of the course materials. It is currently available for use in a growing number of pilot, maintenance technician and flight attendant courses.

It includes digital training manuals, cockpit posters, flashcards, and guides that serve as an excellent resource for post-course review and reference. The App features an advanced notebook function that automatically transfers the Customers’ notes and bookmarks to subsequent document versions. It also offers a search function, a freehand drawing tool with floating text, and the ability to export document with notes and drawings to mydocuments area of the App.

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SAFETY

IS FLYING SAFE?

by LeRoy Cook

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It s a mistake to pretend that we ve created perfectly reliable aircraft.

here is a growing view in today’s society that we must expect a perfectly safe environment in every aspect of life. This rationale prevails with vehicle tires, food labels, building standards and even hand tools—oftentimes far past common sense, such as putting instructions on an electric iron reading “do not iron clothes on body.”

We’ve come a long way in making aviation safer than it once was, with better engineering and construction, more reliable engines and vastly more capable aids to navigation. However, even in an age of whole-plane parachutes and synthetic vision, the question remains: Is flying safe?

“Absolutely not,” I always respond to such an inquiry. “Flying is inherently quite hazardous. We go to great lengths to minimize these hazards, but there will always be a potential for harm to be dealt with.” We must never lose sight of this fact and we should always be motivated to manage risks.

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able aircraft and that by following today’s complex rules we’re fully protected against disaster. In doing so, we paint a false picture leading to disappointment, unanticipated consequences and litigation. General aviation airplanes aren’t simply safe substitutes for commercial transportation or automobiles. Nor should we place so much faith in modern electronics that we trust them to venture into areas of operation we wouldn’t attempt without their aid.

Basic Aviation In the most basic form of aviation, a pilot uses his or her skill and judgment to overcome the limitations imposed by machine and environment. For instance, no airplane will run forever without adding fuel, and no man-made fuel gauge is totally reliable. Thus, every preflight preparation should include, as much as possible, physically looking at the fuel level and comparing it to records of fuel purchase and use.

If abnormal fuel-related indications show up during flight, such as unresponsive fuel-quantity levels or an

engine hiccup after switching tanks, we are programmed to take action, diverting to add “insurance” fuel and returning a fuel valve to its previous setting. Over time, we verify the fuel gauges and totalizer by applying our experience with normal fuel burns, but we never ignore a suspicious indication.

Engine failure, or disparate readings pointing to the possibility of a failure, requires pilot analysis and action. Because the engine(s) are installed for valid reasons of safety, anything that could affect powerplant operation needs to be addressed.

Modern engines don’t usually fail completely, without warning. A partial or intermittent power loss is, in its way, more difficult to handle than a total failure. Decisions have to be made; shall we secure it or try managing it, continue to destination or divert, choose a large airport far away or head toward a smaller, closer one?

An engine’s failure requires basic steps to be followed. First, pitch to an attitude that assures safe, controlled flight, even if it results in a

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descent. Trim to allow hands-free maintenance of this attitude, because step Two requires diverted attention toward solving the failure, such as checking fuel source, induction air, ignition and alternative sources of each. Step Three demands attention to the course being flown; it makes no sense to continue further away from potential landing spots if there’s any doubt about the aircraft’s ability to sustain flight. Step Four is to advise ATC of your problem and your intentions, be it under emergency authority or precautionary.

Stalls Still Need To Be Avoided In addition to having continued adequate power, airplanes need to flown in attitudes that create the performance desired. That’s simple, basic airmanship, but we seem to be ignoring it on advanced flight decks, especially when in obscured flight conditions with conflicting cues. Airspeed indications are only an approximation of angle-of-attack; if the ASI doesn’t look right, resolve it with attitude. If you know your aircraft flies 5-degrees noseup in long-range cruise, why would you pull it to 15-20 degrees in an attempt to reduce a false overspeed indication?

Attitude, of course, is also not an exact angle-of-attack cue, but it is a marker of performance. A certain power setting in a given pitch attitude should produce a known flight condition. Instead, pilots are trained to simply push and pull on the controls and expect predictable results or, worse yet, switch on the autopilot and watch it fly. “To prevent a descent, pull the nose up” works only as long as critical angle of attack is not exceeded.

For years, turbine pilots were trained to shove the thrust levers forward in a stall recovery, while holding the nose on the horizon and accelerating out of the stall. That works if the abundant power is prompt in coming and the thrust acts in a vector that lowers angle of attack. A better procedure, however, is to lower pitch angle while power is applied, assuring that the stall is exited immediately, even the nose winds up at a point below the horizon. Basic airmanship should be to break the stall, then return to stable straight-and-level flight.

Follow The Rules?

Following regulations enhances safety, but safety is never guaranteed by rules alone. Adding personal minimums, taking into account time-in-type and recent experience, may be necessary to assure a safe flight. A pilot who has just been qualified in the aircraft needs to be placed on increased weather minimums for a period of time, gaining proficiency while learning the airplane’s nuances. In non-commercial operation, this may be a self-imposed restriction, but a sensible one nonetheless.

Time in type is a sacred barometer, used by insurance underwriters to gauge the odds of coming to grief in an unfamiliar cockpit. But more importantly, it would seem, is the pilot’s willingness to cancel a trip if conditions are not in accordance with his or her personal minimums—and those minimums are going to have to be higher if he or she has limited time in the particular airplane being flown. Knowing full well that we’re not as sharp as usual should be enough to make the decision “no” instead of “go.”

Standards for safe operation must go beyond the basic regulatory framework, taking into account pilot fatigue, equipment discrepancies, recent maintenance, or unfamiliar airport and terrain. Factoring in weather and darkness as added risks requires additional risk management.

The freedom we enjoy in general aviation comes with a price, paid by dedication to honing our skills, continuing our education and insisting on airworthy equipment. Turning a blind eye to the risk involved increases our exposure.

If we promote flying as perfectly safe, how do we answer questions when a newsworthy crash makes the headlines? We should make everyone aware that we recognize the potential for danger that’s an integral part of aviation, along with accepting the responsibility to limit the danger through preventative action.

Is flying safe? It certainly isn’t.

Knowing this motivates us to actively work at diluting the danger to an acceptable level. Never should we REGULATIONS ignore the unforgiving nature of fly- Safety is never ing. guaranteed by ✈ rules alone.

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SECURITY

BEHIND A LOCKED DOOR

While airliners transport a wide section of people, business or corporate aviation operators often transport VIPs. Such VIPs may be exposed to security risks higher than to the risks airline passengers might be exposed to. It is therefore even more important for such operators to consider security risks.

The IS-BAO standard requires operators to establish, maintain and carry out a security programme that is proportional to the threat against the operator.

Besides preventing unauthorized access to and tampering with the aircraft, the operator is required to analyze the threats by actively gathering information on the area of operation.

This includes security information on

By Michael R. Grüninger and Capt. Carl C. Norgren of Great Circle Services AG (GCS)

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his topic is very emotional. This topic is potentially controversial.

This topic is certainly difficult. Do security measures lower the level of safety in civil aviation?

Security has become a major concern. Newspapers constantly remind their readers of security risks to civil aviation and human civilization in general.

There is a wide debate outside civil aviation, particularly in circles interested in politics, psychology and philosophy, on the reasons for and mechanisms of the current-day security threats and associated measures. This column is not the place to discuss these issues, but to consider the repercussions security measures have or might still have on aviation safety.

Two topics emerge: the importance of flight planning and the situation of aircraft equipped with a reinforced lockable flight crew compartment door.

CONTROVERSY

It s worth asking: do security measures sometimes lower safety levels?

Out of Sight, Out of Mind Searching the internet for airliner shoot downs quickly presents a list longer than imagined.

MH17, shot down on July 17, 2014, over the territory of Ukraine is but the last shoot down in a long series.

The first such incident dates back to the 1930s.

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Wikipedia describes the incident as follows: “Believed to be the first commercial passenger plane destroyed by hostile forces. On August 24, 1938 - during the Second Sino-Japanese War - a DC-2 (the Kweilin), jointly operated by China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC) and Pan American, carrying 18 passengers and crew, was forced down by Japanese aircraft just north of Hong Kong in Chinese territory. 15 people were killed when the Kweilin, which made an emergency water landing to avoid the hostile attack, was strafed by the Japanese and sunk in a river. [...] It was later believed to be an assassination attempt on Chinese President Sun Yat-sen’s only son, Sun Fo, who was thought to be aboard the flight but was not.”

the airports to be used and the route to be flown.

Security information and security risk analysis are part of the flight planning process. No doubt that after a careful threat assessment, the flight planner will avoid planning routes overflying risky territories. The fate of MH17 drastically demonstrates the need to stay clear of areas of trouble.

Sometimes it is hard to imagine that things happening on the ground might affect an aircraft flying at high altitudes. Is flying high above the clouds not synonymous with unbounded freedom? Unfortunately, today’s weapon systems, utilized by both regular and irregular fighters, are able to shoot down aircraft at any altitude. Out of sight, out of mind is a dangerous recipe.

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Avoiding conflict zones leads to longer flight paths, increasing duty times and sometimes requiring additional fuel stops. It also leads to increased traffic congestion in the airspace surrounding the conflict zone. These risks to aviation safety may be small compared to the security gain.

However we should not forget that aircraft have also been shot down which were not crossing a hostile conflict zone. In 1988 a warship, the USS Vincennes, mistook a civilian airliner for a fighter aircraft attacking. Iran Air flight 655, an Airbus A300, was in Iranian airspace on a flight from Bandar Abbas to Dubai when it was shot down with the loss of all 290 souls on-board. In 2001 the Ukrainian military accidentally shot down Siberian Airlines Flight 1812, a Tu-154 en-route from Tel Aviv to Novosibirsk with the loss of all 78 persons on-board. The anti-aircraft missile had been fired during an exercise and had failed to hit the intended target drone, instead locked-in on the civilian airliner at 36’000 ft. These aircraft were flying along published civilian airways under ATC control with functioning transponders clearly identifying them as civilian aircraft.

Avoiding conflict areas will reduce the risk of accidental shoot-downs, but will not eliminate it.

Trapped by a locked door After 9/11 the need for securing the flight deck from unauthorized access became a key focus of aviation security measures.

First the FAA, then European state regulators and today the European Commission (ORO.SEC.100.A and ORO.SEC.100.H) require all passenger-carrying airplanes of a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 45 500 kg, or with a maximum operational passenger seating configuration of more than 60 engaged in the commercial transportation of passengers, to be equipped with an approved flight crew compartment door that is capable of being locked and unlocked from either pilot’s station and designed to meet the applicable airworthiness requirements.

Some business aircraft are also equipped with such doors.

On October 10, 2006, a BAE 146-200 (a type also used as business aircraft) ran off the runway at Stord Airport (ENSO) in Norway. OY-CRG, operated

by Atlantic Airways, plunged down a steep slope at the end of the runway.

The aircraft sustained considerable damage and caught fire immediately.

The accident report continues stating that four people died and six were seriously injured.

The accident was caused by a failure of the lift spoilers to deploy and insufficient braking effectiveness. The position of the aircraft lying on fire on a steep slope made evacuation difficult.

The floor of the cabin was at a gradient. Thus, the passengers had to grab hold of the seats in order to climb up towards the rear of the aircraft. The front cabin doors were jammed or leading into the blaze. Only the left hand aft cabin door was available for evacuating the cabin.

The pilots escaped via the cockpit window.

The purser and a passenger in the front part of the cabin could not climb up through the cabin to reach the aft door. They attempted to escape via the cockpit door. The pilot tried to open the door from within the cockpit.

The reinforced door would not open.

The cockpit door was blocked as a consequence of fuselage deformations.

Fire fighters found these two persons dead in the cabin, behind the reinforced cockpit door, which prevented evacuation via the cockpit.

Although most business aircraft are not equipped with such doors, the case still bears some lessons for business aircraft operators. Mainly to consider freedom of evacuation paths and making sure such evacuation paths remain unobstructed.

What also needs to be kept in mind when equipping an aircraft with a secure, bullet-proof flight deck door is the risk of the flight deck crew intentional committing an act of sabotage.

There are a number of documented suicides by flight crew members (Royal Air Maroc flight 630 in 1994, SilkAir flight 185 in 1997, Egypt Air flight 990 in 1999 and most recently LAM Mozambique Airlines flight 470 in 2013). For a crew member intending to commit suicide or wanting to hijack the aircraft, a secure flight compartment door ensures he can carry

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out his actions undisturbed once the other flight deck occupant has left the flight deck. Probably a secure flight deck door would have helped the hijackers of United Airlines flight 93 in 2001 to keep out the passengers who foiled their attempt to use the B757 in the 9/11 attacks by storming the flight deck and overwhelming the hijackers.

As always in aviation there is no absolute security and no absolute safety.

Security measures have to be evaluated based on their benefits and risks.

When deciding on security measures their possible negative safety implications must be taken into account and mitigated as far as possible or at least as far as practicable.

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Michael R. Grüninger is Managing Director and Capt. Carl C. Norgren is Senior Aviation Consultant of Great Circle Services (GCS) Safety Solutions. GCS assists in the whole range of planning and management issues, offering customized solutions to strengthen the position of a business in the aviation market. Its services include training and auditing (ISBAO, IOSA), consultancy, manual development and process engineering.

GCS can be reached at www.gcs-safety.com and +41-41 460 46 60. The column Safety Sense appears regularly in BART International.

TRAGIC

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PROMOTING A POSITIVE IMAGE

nies that are publicly traded as well as family-owned, and companies in a variety of different kinds of industries.

To take just one example, the legendary Frederick W. Smith Chairman and CEO of the FedEx corporation says: “Business Aviation has been an integral part of FedEx’s success since the day we were founded.

The military calls it a ‘force multiplier,’ and that’s what business aircraft have been for FedEx. They’ve given us the capability to fight above our weight, and with the enormous global network we have in place today, they allow our people to move around the world in a much more efficient and productive fashion than would have been the case had we not operated with business aircraft.”

By Paul Walsh

The NBAA Meeting and Convention has experienced its fair share of knocks and challenges dating back to 2008.

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Business Aviation is a tool for getting business done was the message of this year s NBAA. Ed Bolen NBAA President and CEO (center).

owever from the perspective of a successful 2014 edition, it seems that adversity has only served to strengthen the convention making it more robust and popular than ever.

It’s also true that the NBAA has learned from the unfairly negative perception of Business Aviation that grew up in the years following the 2008 downturn. The lesson: to relentlessly promote the positive image of the industry as a tool for creating jobs and getting business done.

Indeed, when visitors entered the halls of the Orange Country Convention Center this year, they were confronted with a blizzard of publicity, including numerous testimonials from high-performing executives about how Business Aviation is fundamental to the success of their companies.

At the show NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen announced a new lineup of “Business Leaders on Business Aviation” as part of the campaign, in which a record number of chief executives from companies of all sizes, from all across the country, show their support for Business Aviation.

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CEO s Speak Out The campaign is a follow up to the successful “Top Ten” initiative launched at last year’s convention in Las Vegas, in which 10 highly respected CEOs were featured.

“Last year, we had 10 CEOs speak out,” Bolen said. “This year, 10 more raised their hands. Fifteen more raised their hands. Twenty more raised their hands. When all was said and done, dozens of CEOs spoke out in support of Business Aviation – explaining why the use of a business airplane is critical to their companies’ success.”

The new campaign features more than 30 personal testimonials from companies large and small, compa-

Success And as the show concluded Ed Bolen was triumphant, “This year’s show was an enormous success, filled with announcements and product introductions. The exhibit floor and aircraft displays had lots of activity and excitement. The education sessions were informative and well attended. The event once again showcased the industry’s size, diversity and significance.

Perhaps most important, the show provided many reminders that ours is an industry characterized by passion and professionalism.”

It’s worth noting that the event featured 1,100 exhibitors and additionally, more than 100 aircraft were displayed in several locations – at a sold-

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out static display at Orlando Executive Airport, at an indoor display inside the convention center and at various exhibitor booths on the show floor.

More than 26,000 people attended the show, which included representatives from 49 U.S. states and 95 countries around the world.

Against this backdrop the OEMs were out in force announcing new products and upgrades to drive the industry forward in coming years.

Gulfstream had a head-start, as just prior to the show, they launched an all-new family of business jets: the Gulfstream G500 and G600 before a crowd of approximately 3,000 people at their headquarters in Savannah.

You’ll find out more about the actual details of these aircraft if you turn to page 62 of this issue.

At the show the OEM also announced that its service and support organization, already the largest in Business Aviation, has grown to more than 4,200 employees worldwide, an increase of more than 10 percent in the last year. The growth includes field service representatives (FSRs) in the U.S. and other key personnel in Europe and Asia.

The growth will continue in 2015 with the completion of an aircraft refurbishment paint facility that is expected to produce 100 jobs in Savannah. Gulfstream’s new $33 million, 72,000-square-foot/6,690-squaremeter paint facility will be located near the Gulfstream Savannah Service Center, the largest facility in the world dedicated to business jet maintenance.

“Our team continues to grow at a fast pace to meet the demands of a growing fleet around the world,” said Mark

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Burns, president, Gulfstream Product Support. “Whether they are new facilities or more personnel, the customer resources we’ve announced and added enable us to achieve the goal that we

fuel system and flight control system testing and vibration tests, was concluded in October. All systems performed as designed.

Meanwhile the Engine run-up is planned for the end of the year and first flight later in the first quarter of 2015.

Three aircraft will be involved in the flight test and certification campaign, including one fully outfitted with an interior. Aircraft number two completed wing joining operations earlier this month and is due to fly in the second quarter.

“Thanks to the wealth of experience from the popular 7X – over 250 units have been produced to date – and the maturity of the digital processes put in place for its development and production, work on the 8X is quickly advancing, and reaching schedule milestones,” said Olivier Villa, Senior Vice President, Civil Aircraft, Dassault Aviation.

talk about every day: creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience.”

Meanwhile for Dassault who already launched two aircraft in 2013, the message was all about how their 8X and 5X were progressing steadily through the certification process.

First off it was announced that the 8X has completed its ground test campaign preparing the way for a maiden flight in the first quarter of next year.

Wing mating and engine installation operations on aircraft number one were completed at Dassault’s final assembly plant in Mérignac, near Bordeaux, in early July. The aircraft was powered up for the first time shortly after. The initial ground test campaign, including

In other news Dassault’s brand new Falcon 5X has entered the ground testing phase following power up of the first aircraft at the end of August.

First flight is expected by the second quarter of next year and certification by the end of 2016.

The fuselage for the first aircraft arrived at Dassault’s main assembly plant in Mérignac, near Bordeaux, in June and received its wings, new Snecma Silvercrest engines and onboard systems during the summer. The initial ground tests covered electrical and fuel system, hydraulics, and testing of the Falcon 5X’s advanced digital flight controls.

All tests went as expected. Ground vibration testing will start later this

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The Citation Latitude made its first public appearance on the static, Snecma Silvercrest impressed viewers at the show.

month.

“We are extremely pleased with the way the program is advancing, and are fully on schedule for a second quarter 2015 first flight,” said Villa.

“Wing mating and other operations were completed in a single step without need for rework, using our latest Product Lifecycle Management digital modeling methods. Development has also benefited from the use of our new FalconScan tool, developed for onboard fault diagnosis, which we have employed to facilitate ground testing.”

Assembly teams are currently installing final onboard test equipment on aircraft number one in anticipation of an initial engine run-up by year end and the commencement of taxi tests shortly thereafter. Final fuselage outfitting of aircraft number

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two is set to begin in November and work on the subsequent units will follow at one aircraft per month.

The development program for the new Silvercrest high-bypass engine is proceeding as planned, with eight power plants involved in the engine test and certification campaign. The engine has accumulated 1,300 hours on the bench to date. SNECMA commenced the engine flight test campaign in June using a dedicated flying test bed. “The engines have demonstrated nominal and max take-off thrust levels and shown very satisfactory operability and dynamic behavior,” said Villa.

There was plenty of excitement around Textron Aviation’s exhibit on the static display where Cessna’s Citation Latitude made its public debut.

“From cabin to cockpit, customers are impressed with the expansiveness of the Citation Latitude,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. “The superior flight functionality, performance and reliability that are inherently Citation are matched by the clean, contemporary cabin environment, superior in-flight productivity and integrated flight management suite – elevating the flight experience for both passengers and pilots.”

The aircraft on display is one of four Citation Latitudes flying in the company’s certification flight test program, which has logged more than 600 flight hours in 260 flights. Performance improvements demonstrated in the flight test program have prompted Cessna to update the aircraft specification to reflect an eight percent greater range to 2,700 nautical miles at longrange cruise speed, and shorter runway performance with takeoff distance now an impressive 3,668 feet.

Type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected in the second quarter of 2015.

Announced at NBAA just three years ago, the Citation Latitude features an all-new fuselage, the widest fuselage of any Citation jet, a flat cabin floor and six feet (1.83 meters) of cabin height, Garmin G5000 avionics, and two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D engines with auto-throttle capabilities.

Cessna’s Clairity cabin-technology system ties into the Citation Latitude’s advanced avionics center to provide connectivity and productivity to each passenger through their personal electronic devices.

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cased all seven aircraft on static display, including a prototype of the Legacy 450 mid-light jet, which is expected to be certified in mid-2015.

“We are thrilled to bring the Legacy 450 to NBAA alongside the Legacy 500, which was delivered to the first customer last week,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “These are revolutionary aircraft, delivering true innovation in their classes.”

And they were also in the fortunate position of being able to announce that their Legacy 500 executive was granted FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification during a ceremony at the show. The approval The Citation Latitude accommodates up to nine passengers and can reach a flight level of 43,000 feet (13,106 meters) in just 24 minutes. It is designed with a powerful new cabin cooling system and a pressurization system providing a 6,000-foot (1,829meter) cabin altitude at the aircraft’s maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet (13,716 meters).

Meanwhile sister company Beechcraft announced that beginning in Q4 2014, the latest model of the Beechcraft King Air C90GTx will offer new standard features that deliver shorter takeoff and landing distances, better handling characteristics and enhanced passenger experience.

“This is the latest in a long series of continuous enhancements we have introduced to the King Air 90 series.

The new Beechcraft King Air C90GTx looks stunning on the ramp and performs like no other,” said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Turboprop Aircraft. “The most significant of the changes is shortening the takeoff distance by nearly 600 feet (182 meters), opening up more airports and getting our owners closer to their final destination.”

The increased takeoff, climb and landing performance resulted from the incorporation of Raisbeck Engineering’s performance enhancements consisting of swept-blade propellers and dual aft body strakes.

The new King Air C90GTx features the Hartzell swept blade turbofan propeller with a 30-degree blade sweep and 96-inch diameter (6-inch increase over existing). The propeller provides more takeoff and climb thrust with less noise in the cockpit. The aircraft’s

takeoff distance was reduced by 23 percent, from 2,575 feet to 1,984 feet.

While slower approach speeds provide 10 percent shorter landing distances over a 50 foot obstacle from 2,400 feet to 2,160 feet.

In addition to the new propeller, dual aft body strakes have been added to improve directional stability at low speeds, passenger ride quality and aircraft handling characteristics. Other improvements include a new highspeed nose gear tire and updates to the Collins Pro Line 21™ flight displays. Flight testing and certification was conducted under a joint program

by Raisbeck Engineering and Beechcraft.

Embraer exhibited its full aircraft portfolio at the show and it was the first time that the Company show-

enables entry into service of the aircraft in the United States and in countries that require such certification.

“The FAA certification is a significant milestone achievement for such an advanced aircraft,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President and CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “The cleansheet Legacy 500 is a prime example of Embraer’s commitment to delivering innovative products and setting new standards in each market segment.”

The exiting news from Bombardier was that it had expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the addition of the new Challenger 650 aircraft. In partnership with NetJets, the global launch customer for the aircraft, the Challenger 650 jet was introduced.

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On June 11, 2012, NetJets placed a firm order for 25 Challenger 650 jets, formerly referred to as theChallenger 605 “NG”, with options for 50 additional aircraft. The Signature Series brand of the Challenger 650 aircraft has been designed with unique features such as customized cabinetry, seating, next-generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and lighting.

Deliveries of the aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2015.

“The Challenger 650 jet enhances our leading business aircraft portfolio, the largest within the industry and will establish new standards in its segment,” said Éric Martel, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This aircraft will provide our customers with the ultimate in-flight experience, a flight in the HondaJet during a special demonstration tour, and we have enjoyed seeing their excitement as we showcase the aircraft’s capabilities,” said Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. “The HondaJet program is also in the final phase of certification testing with the Federal Aviation Administration with all four flight test aircraft maintaining an intensive certification testing schedule.”

Honda Aircraft Company has conducted extensive certification flight testing at various locations across the United States. This includes test of minimum control speed on ground (Vmcg) in Kinston, North Carolina; high-field operation test in Telluride, Colorado; high-elevation field performance test in

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The Challenger 650 mock up, the HondaJet and Pilatus PC 12 NG all drew crowds at the show.

superior baseline offering and the lowest direct operating costs in its class.

With the Challenger 650 jet, they will have it all,” added Mr. Martel.

NetJets Senior Vice President of Global Asset Management Chuck Suma said, “The proven reliability of theChallenger 605 series played a significant role in our decision to order Challenger 650 aircraft. This new aircraft, with its enhanced performance capabilities, cutting-edge interior design will be a great addition to our fleet.”

Meanwhile H o n d a A i r c r a f t Company announced progress of their innovative HondaJet program.

“Over the past three weeks, many customers experienced their first

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Roswell, New Mexico; crosswind landing test in Lubbock, Texas; avionics system test in Wichita, Kansas; and extreme cold weather testing at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

Pilatus were also present and it seems that the exposure they got their paid off as just following the show Surf Air took delivery of PC-12 NG serial number 1490, with the registration number N809SA. The aircraft, sporting Surf Air’s unique new fleet paint scheme, is the first of fifteen firm aircraft the membershipbased airline ordered from Pilatus earlier this year.

This newest aircraft joins a fleet of three “Legacy” PC-12s Surf Air employed initially to introduce their business model. Two additional new PC-12 NGs will join the fleet by the end of this year. As new aircraft come on line, the older Legacy PC-12s will

Under the agreement, Airbus Group, through its Defense and Space Division, will provide technical and certification support, which will include the assignment of senior engineering staff to Aerion’s expanding development organization. Aerion and Airbus Defence and Space professionals will work together at Aerion’s new and larger engineering offices in Reno, Nevada.

“This is a major step forward for Aerion,” said the company’s chairman and principal investor, Robert M. Bass. “It puts us solidly on track toward our objective of certifying the world’s first supersonic business jet in 2021. Needless to say, we are thrilled with the resources Airbus Group will bring to the program.”

Over the longer term, Aerion will provide proprietary technology and assistance to Airbus Group in its high-

two years pushing the total to a remarkable 220 as of October 2014.

“Reaching 220 completions after recording our 200th in December 2012 is a significant demonstration of our growing capabilities and performance,” said Chuck Krugh, senior vice president and general manager at Jet Aviation St. Louis.

Krugh noted that Jet Aviation St. Louis has delivered the majority of the completions – 117 aircraft – since 2008, despite the global recession that peaked that year. Jet Aviation St. Louis started its first completion in 1982 and the work on that line of business fluctuated until completions began in earnest in 1997 with the first Challenger 601.

“We’re dedicated to delivering completions that exceed our customers’ expectations and set a high standard in the industry,” Krugh said.

eventually be phased out and replaced with PC-12 NGs featuring the Honeywell Primus Apex integrated avionics system, a higher horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P engine, and customized BMW Designworks USA executive interiors.

Aerion hosted an event to celebrate their recently announced collaboration with Airbus. To further their mutual objectives, both companies will exchange knowledge and capabilities in design, manufacturing and certification.

For Aerion, this means collaboration to advance the development and commercialization of the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet.

performance aircraft technology development. These technologies include Aerion’s extensive research, its proprietary design tools and patented aerodynamic designs.

JSSI were in jubilant form and continued the celebration of their 25 th anniversary by recognizing the first client to enroll onto a JSSI Program. In 1989, Boise Cascade Corporation was the first customer to enroll its Falcon 50 Honeywell TFE731 engines onto a JSSI hourly cost maintenance program, and they remain a customer today.

The popular TFE731 series engines were a good fit for hourly cost maintenance programs back in 1989, and many early JSSI customers flying Citations, Falcons, and Learjets were looking for options to help them manage the maintenance costs. JSSI introduced its programs to provide

Maintenance and Completions On the maintenance and completions side of the industry, NBAA also brought plenty of announcements. For instance Jet Aviation St. Louis announced that it had delivering a milestone 220th completion less than two years after breaking the 200 barrier.

The rate of green completions at Jet Aviation St. Louis continues to gather steam, with 20 deliveries in less than

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ACHIEVEMENT budget stability for these operators

JSSI s Co Presidents Neil Book and Susan Marr celebrating 25 years of their company s existence

HONOR

Jet Aviation presented a wounded warrior with a specially customized John Deere Gator (below).

through a highly competitive costper-flight-hour service. The same advantages that set JSSI apart back in those days remain at the core of their business today with the largest, most experienced technical and client services teams in the industry and the ability to cover virtually any make and model of turbine powered business aircraft.

In avionics the most exciting news was that Universal Avionics’ unveiled its newest avionics suite – the feature-rich InSight Integrated Flight Deck, a system which is the embedded next generation Synthetic Vision System (SVS) with advanced mapping capability and intuitive system-wide Graphical Pilot Interface.

Primary hardware components of the InSight Integrated Flight Deck include a 10.4” EFI-1040 Display acting as PFD and/or MFD, Electronic Control Display Unit (ECDU), Alphanumeric Keyboard (ANK) and Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) II. The 10.4” high-resolution LED backlit LCD EFI1040 Display offers multiple processors / partitioning, an Ethernet-based architecture, and future size and orientation options. Pilot interface and control of the system is conveniently provided through the ECDU, a 5.0” flat panel display, and a Cursor Control Panel (CCP) – a unique ‘Point & Click’ system controller. The ANK allows for alphanumeric entries, Flight Management System (FMS) function keys and a database SD card server. A second generation data concentrator, the DCU II, provides analog / digital conversion / concentration.

“We have an extensive knowledge base in retrofit display systems, garnished from our work with our EFI890R which is currently STC’d in over 30 aircraft types. We listened to our customers, combined their input with this knowledge and incorporated what we’ve learned into the InSight design,” said Dan Reida, Universal Avionics Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Support. “The result is a user-friendly and flexible system that provides our customers with a feature rich platform for operating in the NextGen and SESAR environment,” he added.

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Also at the show Duncan Aviation announced that it had received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the installation of a Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ solution for a Falcon 900B with Universal Avionics EFI-890R Advanced Flight Displays.

Since the announcement of the Universal Avionics EFI-890R Falcon 900B avionics retrofit option last fall, Duncan Aviation has completed two of the Falcon 900B avionics upgrades. The company is now pleased to announce completion of the FANS 1/A+ certification, which will allow aircraft wanting to fly the most efficient path to Europe to do so. As other aircraft continue to wait for a solution to meet the 2017 guidelines, the Falcon 900B owners now have a pathway.

“The benefits of FANS 1/A+ to the Falcon 900B are huge,” explains Gary Harpster, a Duncan Aviation Avionics Sales Representative. “It improves safety, reduces operating costs and flight time to Europe and gives crew and passengers access to the most efficient routing for the current conditions.

“The Falcon 900B has always been a good aircraft, but the avionics had become the weakest link in its future capabilities. The Universal Avionics solution replaces the items that cause those limitations as well as provides the operator with additional capabilities. Synthetic Vision allows the pilot the best in situational awareness throughout each aspect of the flight regime. The Application Server Units (ASU) provide the crew with a higher level of guidance when taxiing at unfamiliar airports, as well as weather and a user-definable checklist.

This system also offers the ability for camera input on the Primary Flight Displays, WAAS with LPV, RNP 0.3 for approaches, the foundation for ADS-B, RNP 4 for flight within the NAT Tracks, UniLink® UL-801 CMU weather, displayed Jepp charts and winds aloft, and more.”

Meanwhile Rockwell Collins introduced its new ARINCDirect suite of flight support services for Business Aviation. The new ARINCDirect consolidates and integrates the company’s former Ascend Flight

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Information Solutions and ARINC Direct services into one industryleading solution for flight planning, regional and international trip support, cabin connectivity and flight operations management.

“With our acquisition of ARINC in December of 2013, we recognized that we had two portfolios of flight support services from two great companies, each with best-in-class solutions,” said Jeff Standerski, senior vice president, Information Management Services for Rockwell Collins. “By combining the best of Ascend and ARINC Direct, Business Aviation operators can now experience the single most comprehensive portfolio of flight support solutions in the industry, along with the reliable performance, industry-leading technical expertise and outstanding customer service they expect — all from a brand they have come to know and trust.”

Through the new ARINCDirect, Rockwell Collins will offer its more than 3,500 flight support services customers around the globe the latest in intuitive flight planning using state-of-the-art online and mobile platforms; award-winning regional and international trip support; comprehensive weather services; a full spectrum of cabin connectivity options; and flexible and integrated flight operations and scheduling services.

Honeywell, for their part, emphasized the technologies including the new Symmetry™ Flight Deck, which will feature on the G500 and G600.

“The new G500 and G600 represent the most advanced business aircraft designed today and continue the strong innovation partnership between Honeywell and Gulfstream,” said Brian Sill, President, Business and General Aviation at Honeywell Aerospace. “From consumer-like touch functionality in the cockpit to mechanical systems that reduce weight and increase flight efficiency, we are providing customers, pilots and passengers the best flight experience possible.”

And Garmin announced strategic partnerships with select members of the company’s Authorized Dealer Network to provide a stand-alone Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast (ADS-B) solution for popu-

lar business and transport aircraft.

This minimally intrusive solution, not only satisfies global ADS-B requirements, but also leverages existing equipment to alleviate the need for costly Flight Management System (FMS) and cockpit display upgrades.

Utilizing Garmin’s GTX 3000 Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponders, GDL 88 ADS-B datalink and Flight Stream wireless gateway, operators are provided a lower-cost alternative to meet ADS-B Out requirements while adding the capability to wirelessly receive the benefits of ADS-B In on a mobile device in the cockpit.

In training FlightSafety International announced that it has been selected by Dassault as the factory authorized training provider for the new Falcon 8X aircraft.

“We are pleased to have been selected by Dassault to provide training for the Falcon 8X,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “Our Customers will appreciate the addition of the Falcon 8X to the complete range of training we provide for Dassault aircraft. FlightSafety’s simulation engineers and courseware developers will work closely with Dassault to ensure the full flight simulators and training programs are of the highest quality and meet the specific needs of the pilots, maintenance technicians and flight attendants who will operate and support the Falcon 8X around the world.”

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FlightSafety will initially design and manufacture two full flight simulators for the Falcon 8X. The first simulator will be installed at FlightSafety’s newly expanded Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. The start of training will coincide with the entry into service of the aircraft. The second Falcon 8X simulator will be installed at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Paris.

Finally just following the show Universal Weather and Aviation’s catering arm, Air Culinaire Worldwide announced that it has introduced new regional menus for its 16 owned-andoperated kitchens in the United States and three locations in London, England.

“Food is a very personal experience, so we want to ensure our clients are presented with a variety of the latest food trends and long-standing favorites. Whether you want to sample local favorites or are in the mood for grass-fed beef in Colorado or a knuckle sandwich in Boston, we can deliver a memorable in-flight catering experience” said Roger Leemann, SVP of Culinary Operations. “While we have a global footprint, each kitchen team has deep knowledge of the flavors and ingredients that make their local cuisine unique. We capture the essence of each region’s cuisine, and ensure that each item is properly adapted for safe stowage and reheating onboard the aircraft.”

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Universal Weather and Aviation s catering arm Air Culinaire has announced regional menus for its 16 owned and operated kitchens.

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AVIONICS UPGRADES Business jet operators who fly across the North Atlantic are being urged to upgrade their avionics to be Future Air Navigation System (FANS) compatible with a new mandate coming into effect on 5 February 2015.

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FANS A CALL TO ACTION

By Steve Nichols

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Companies are being urged to upgrade to the new FANS system Honeywell (Page 81) offers FANS capability on its Primus Epic cockpit solution.

ut what is FANS and why is the mandate so important?

FANS provides direct datalink communication between the pilot and air traffic control (ATC).

The goal of FANS is to improve performance related to Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS)/ Air Traffic Management (ATM) activities. Radio (VHF) or satellite technology (satcom) is used to enable digital transmission of short messages between the aircraft and ground stations with communications typically including air traffic control clearances, pilot requests and position reporting.

To understand why FANS has come about you need to look at the history of radio communications and clearance for trans-Atlantic and similar flights.

Ground-based VHF radio only has a limited range, which means that aircraft flying across oceanic areas can’t use it to keep in touch with ATC. For years, the only means of communication in remote/oceanic airspace was high frequency (HF) radio, which uses either line of sight or the ionosphere to bounce the transmissions to the recipient.

The problem is that HF is highly dependent on the sun. A solar flare can wipe out transmissions for minutes or hours, plus effects related to solar coronal mass ejections can also seriously impede links.

Plus you also have to factor in the time of day, and even the time of year to pick the right frequency for reliable contact.

In days gone by pilots reported their position to a radio operator who, in turn, relayed the aircraft position report over a telephone line to ATC. While some aircraft still use HF com-

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munications it is slowly being phased out.

FANS provides a step up from HF radio communication by using data link communication through satellites.

Boeing announced the first implementation of FANS in the early 1990s, known as FANS-1, using existing satellite-based Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) communications, A similar product was developed by Airbus, known as “FANS A.” Today the two technologies are collectively known as “FANS 1/A”, which uses automatic position reporting and

Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) directly to ATC over VHF or satcoms using Inmarsat/Iridium in lieu of HF ACARS. The existing satellite-based ACARS, as found on the Inmarsat Classic services, was used during the first implementation of FANS. Things are now moving ahead with the Iridium satellite constellation approved for FANS ATC or safety services communications. Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband (SBB) service over its L-band I-4 satellites is also currently undergoing trials to get safety

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services certified, probably in early 2016.

Almost all long-haul aircraft have Inmarsat Classic services fitted, but more L-band (SBB) satellite launches are in the pipeline, which bodes well for FANS-capable satcoms.

But while FANS-1/A is being introduced in stages between now and 2020, one upcoming mandate could catch out pilots and operators if they don’t take action now.

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) mandate for 2015 covers ATNB1 or Link 2000+ and comes into effect on 5 February 2015. On the same day aircraft using the North Atlantic Tracks will require FANS in order to fly them.

The North Atlantic Tracks provide the fastest, most efficient means of traveling between North America and Europe.

Westland AW-139 helicopter; Dassault Falcon, Cessna Sovereign and Hawker.

Darshan Gandhi, Director Marketing and Product Management - Datalink, Honeywell Aerospace, said: “Primus Epic doesn’t need any upgrades to satisfy the FANS mandate and in fact our integrated flight deck has supported the FANS solution for many years already. It features FMS support for the messages to and from ATC, and benefits from a Communication Management Function (CMF) capable of supporting ACARS-based routing, as standard.”

In addition to Primus Epic, Honeywell also provides a FANS upgrade for legacy aircraft such as the Gulfstream G-IV and G-V, Dassault Falcon 900 A/B/C/EX, Bombardier Challenger-601 and many others with older P1000 and P2000 cockpits.

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what’s missing?

You are!

The Global Customer Committee (GCC) is an independent group of aerospace professionals that works hand in hand with Honeywell to identify and address key issues facing the business aviation community.

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) approved a Proposal for Amendment (PFA) of the North Atlantic Tracks Regional Supplement Procedures (NAT Regional SUPPS) on 4 January 2012.

Right now FANS 1/A Data Link systems are mandatory for aircraft flying between flight levels 360 – 390 (inclusive) on the two-core centre NAT organised tracks.

But from 5 February 2015 this is being extended to the whole of the NAT-organised track system between flight levels 350 and 390 (inclusive) with no exemptions.

H o n e y w e l l also offers a FANS capability on its Primus Epic integrated cockpit solution. This is available for a range of aircraft including Embraer, Gulfstream; Augusta

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“This offering includes an integrated FMS with a Mk III Communication Management Unit (CMU). In addition, Honeywell provides a complete solution with VHF data radios, cockpit voice recorder that support datalink recording (CVR-DLR), satcom and optional printer.

“One of the core things operators should consider when evaluating FANS upgrade paths is the level of integration that is provided with the FMS. This is important in order to avoid manual processes such as having to retype CPDLC messages, which of course carries an error risk, and mitigate having the same computer that is flying the aircraft also handling the navigation,” Gandhi concluded.

Carey Miller, Universal Avionics manager of business development,

We are currently looking for new members to represent business aviation operators and pilots in the EMEAI region.

If you would like to influence the direction of Honeywell programs, technical fixes and support strategy, and ensure that the views and concerns of the regional Business Aviation community are represented, then apply today.

For more information on GCC, visit http://committees.honeywell.com or email gcc@honeywell.com © 2014 Honeywell International Inc. All Rights Reserved

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AVIONICS UPGRADES said that aircraft that are not equipped with FANS equipment will not be able to fly these tracks and will have to route themselves accordingly.

“As a result of this mandate we are seeing people express a lot more interest in FANS,” Miller said.

“The next big milestone after that will be in December 2017 when another mandate comes into effect for the whole ICAO North Atlantic region.

This will affect flight levels 350 and 390 as well.

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FANS functionality will soon become the norm on business aircraft.

“If you are not FANS-equipped you are going to have to go around those tracks,” Miller said.

Miller added that a lot of aircraft owners think this is not such a “big deal”.

“But going around the North Atlantic tracks, especially when you are going westbound against the wind, will probably mean you are going to have to make an additional tech stop for refuelling,” he said.

“And when the mandate is introduced in 2017 you will probably have to make a tech stop when flying eastbound as well. So it is going to start to get very expensive for operators with aircraft that are not FANS equipped.”

Miller also said that he has heard from quite a few business aircraft operators in the US that the required FAA letters of authorisation (LOAs) for FANS are taking between four and nine months to obtain.

“If there is a solution available for your aircraft you may be able to get it installed, but the wait time for the letter of authorisation is getting longer and longer,” he said.

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LOAs. Miller said that in 2013 there had been fewer than 10 requests for FANS authorisation. But in 2014 this has grown considerably.

“By October there had already been close to 70 LOAs submitted to the FAA,” said Miller. “If you start adding up the aircraft that are going to be affected by the mandate it is going to end up somewhere close to 3,000 aircraft in total over the next five years.

“The FAA’s workload is going to go up enormously so we are recommending that operators get their LOA applications in sooner rather than later, otherwise the wait times are going to affect their operations.”

But it is one thing to apply for a letter of authority, but you also need to have the equipment on board the aircraft.

So who is offering what?

Universal Avionics has a solution for customers using its flight management system (FMS). This upgrades the FMS to a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) specification. You then add the FANS-capable datalink system and a data-capable cockpit voice recorder (CVR).

“There are other aircraft using a standalone Universal FMS that isn’t

integrated into the current avionics systems,” said Miller. “This isn’t coupled to the autopilot, but we can provide the communications support needed for FANS. “We currently have about 20 STCs supporting this work right now.”

Rockwell Collins has also delivered FANS solutions for business aircraft, including approximately 200 new Pro Line Fusion-equipped Bombardier Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft and Gulfstream G280s.

The company is also delivering FANS 1/A as part of the Bombardier Vision flight deck for Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft, and has announced availability for Falcon 50EX and 2000 operators with its Pro Line 4to-21 flight deck upgrade.

It also recently announced FANS 1/A capability for Bombardier’s Challenger 604 aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics.

The upgrade makes installation and training straightforward for operators by building on the aircraft’s current FMS and control display units (CDUs), while incorporating a new communications management unit provided by Rockwell Collins.

Craig Olson, vice president and general manager, Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins, said: “The installation of our FANS 1/A solution on the Challenger 604 aircraft requires minimal downtime and associated labour costs, making it the most cost-effective offering on the market.

“Furthermore, training on the system is fast and less costly since flight crews are already proficient with the onboard FMS and CDU.”

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“ Jeppesen and Company celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. It was very exciting and emotional. I got some really good licks in for FlightSafety.”

It’s like Einstein and an F-16 had a baby

– Jepp Jeppesen, from a letter to FlightSafety founder Al Ueltschi, 1984

ELREY B. JEPPESEN Navigational Aviation Pioneer

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Aviation pioneers Elrey “Jepp” Jeppesen and Al Ueltschi started out as barnstormers and went on to become industry leaders and icons. They were close friends and business colleagues who led industry-changing efforts to make aviation safer.

Their correspondence, now housed in Seattle’s Museum of Flight, illuminates their mutual respect and goals. In 1962 Ueltschi wrote in a letter to Jeppesen, “If we can provide the finest instruction and equipment, our Company should continue to grow even more.” Jeppesen shared how he actively promoted FlightSafety, whether at aviation events or in one-on-one interactions.

As a longstanding member of FlightSafety’s board of directors, Jeppesen was directly involved in the business. Al and Jepp discussed such milestones as ferrying the first Falcon aircraft across the ocean and the arrival of FlightSafety’s Gulfstream, Falcon and JetStar simulators.

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