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CONTENTS 32 Volume XXVIII N° 6 EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Fernand M. Francois

NBAA-BACE PREVIEW

DEPUTY EDITOR Busra Ozturk ART DIRECTOR Tanguy Francois SENIOR EDITOR Marc Grangier SAFETY EDITOR Michael R. Grüninger INSTRUCTION EDITOR Captain LeRoy Cook TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Steve Nichols ROTORCRAFT EDITOR Mark Huber NEW YORK EDITOR Kirby J. Harrison LEGAL EDITOR Aoife O’Sullivan CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Louis Smyth, Derek Bloom, Richard Koe, Brian Foley, Anna Naznarova

COMPLETIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

The educational and informational sessions alone would be a reason to attend NBAA-BACE this year.

Upgrading a business aircraft is a cost-effective way to keep it in shape for today’s needs.

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Kathy Ann Francois EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Volker K. Thomalla vthomalla@bartintl.com

BACE UNCOVERED NOVELTIES

US MARKET ANALYSIS

Along with many updates, visitors of NBAA-BACE 2016 can expect from the OEMs several new product announcements along with many updates.

North American Business Aviation has seen a growth in activity this year. Most of this growth has come primarily in large aircraft.

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Engine technology driving industry’s steady progress.

The MRO market continues to grow significantly. And with the global business fleet growing to 38,000 aircraft within the next decade, there’s no stopping this trend.

52 AVIONICS NOVELTIES AT ORLANDO

Business Aviation has taken the lead in avionics innovation. At NBAA-BACE, the manufacturers will highlight their latest achievements.

80 FUEL PROVIDERS SCRUTINY

Interestingly enough, lower fuel prices have not translated to high fuel sales. The providers try different ways to attract more customers.

ROTORS AND WINGS MINGLE AT BACE

The service standard offered by new aircraft registries cannot be met by traditional government-run registries.

Helicopter manufacturers see a renewed interest in business travel by helicopter.

UPGRADES AND CONVERSIONS

Major completion centers have a presence at NBAA-BACE in Orlando to meet with existing and potential customers.

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The Russian business aircraft market has stabilized, but the road back to growth is expected to be long and bumpy.

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PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES IF YOU WANT TO CATCH the public attention driving in the streets of the US, forget about the Ferrari or any other fancy car! My 1973 Fiat 500, imported from Italy, gets more attention than any other vehicle I have ever driven, and it never fails to be the centerpiece of a conversation at every refueling stop than any other vehicle I have ever driven. And yes, it's okay to take a picture! Having stopped the car recently at the parking of a local bank, a woman driving a brand new Ford Mustang parked near my little automobile came asking permission to have a closer peek. Looking at the dash board she exclaimed: "This is wonderful! It is so simple, just a speedometer and two switches!" She added: "There are so many fairly distracting widgets and thingamabobs in my new car!" Cluster digital panels are just that: a distraction. You can now even read and respond to your emails and text messages right from your dashboard! You can also see if you are driving correctly in the middle of your lane by simply checking your panel instead of looking at the road. These thingamajigs might attract a potential client, but they certainly do nothing to increases the safety of your journey. Clearly, car makers are inspired by the aura of aviation - remember the fins of the sixties! But at least in aviation the instrumentation serves a purpose: to help a pilot fly safely.

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And now car makers are testing the selfdriving car. This is not for me, thank you. Although two airplanes flying on auto pilot have the same chance of bumping into each other as two flies in a Cathedral, the same cannot be said for two cars traveling on the same road! In this age of ever-increasing driver distraction, one would think that HeadUp Display (HUD) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the system that makes instrument-panel data (speed, RPM, mileage, etc.) appear on the windshield to allow the drivers to keep their eyes on the road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would be in every car. Despite nearly 25 years of incar development, this technology remains an aviation fitting instrument, where it presents flight information in the pilot's forward field of view and eliminates the need to continually transition from head-down instruments to head-up and out the window view during critical phases of flight. As a result, the pilot achieves greater precision and situational awareness at all times. Our avionics' whizzes have made huge investments and progress in technology, all aiming at improving the safety of flight. The EFB has replaced the iconic pilot's bag loaded with Jeppesen charts. Mobile Pilot apps are now present in cockpits, helping pilots with everything from fuel management to flight planning. And although new technologies are making our flights more comfortable and safer, we must remain trained and updated. Look out, new technologies and new-fangled business models such as flight-sharing apps are just around the corner.

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BRIEFING ROOM Additional trip planning, permit, and day of flight considerations are recommended when operating wide-body or large general aviation (GA) aircraft. If you're flying a Boeing 777 rather than a Gulfstream G550, for example, there are particular planning and logistical challenges to be aware of in order to ensure smooth operations to international destinations.

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DEFINITION OF A WIDE-BODY AIRCRAFT A traditional wide-body aircraft typically has a fuselage diameter of 5 - 6 meters (16 - 20 feet) with the largest wide-body equipment having a diameter of over 6 meters (20 feet). In the commercial airline world these are typically twin-aisle aircraft. Largest wide-body aircraft are the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Other wide-bodies, configured for GA, include the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Boeing 767, Airbus A330/340, MD-11 and MD-11ER. LARGE NARROW-BODY AIRCRAFT Larger narrow-body aircraft typically have fuselage diameters of 3 - 4 meters (10-13 feet) and include aircraft the size of, or larger than, a Gulfstream G650. BBJ variants of the Boeing 737, and ACJ versions of the A318/319, are examples of popular large narrow-body aircraft. Other large narrow-bodies in GA configuration include the Airbus A320300, Boeing 757-200/300, Boeing 727 and Boeing 737-300/400/500/600/700/800/900ER. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR LARGE AIRCRAFT While some wide-body and large GA aircraft are fitted with their own air stairs, most require external stairs at destination. Additional ground support equipment (GSE) is often necessary to support these larger aircraft - including belt loaders, GPU, tow bar, and an external aircon unit. At certain locations, such as Mauritius, tow bars are a mandated requirement when requesting permits for large aircraft. As larger aircraft can uplift 5000 - 30000 gallons of fuel, uplift arrangements should always be made well in advance. Many large GA aircraft carry a flight mechanic with an enhanced fly-away spares kit. Flight crews are frequently augmented and crew count may be as high as 10-15 for a B777 GA operation. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Additional permits may be needed for large aircraft operations. Aircraft overflying the U.S. may require a TSA waiver. At some locations, such as

LARGE AIRCRAFT OPS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! Barbados (TBPB), a landing permit is needed for charter aircraft with more than 20 seats. At Seoul Gimpo (RKSS) no aircraft with more than 20 passengers is permitted. At certain locations you'll be required to operate to the main terminal, rather than the GA ramp. CIQ clearance may take place at the terminal if more than 15-20 crew and passengers are onboard. During large event periods at certain locations, it may be difficult to obtain parking for large or wide-body aircraft. Additionally, there are locations where runways and taxiways do not have the width or load-bearing capability to accommodate large or wide-body equipment. ENHANCED DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Some Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) tend to view all wide-body and large aircraft as either charter or commercial. At certain locations CAA may want you to confirm, in writing and on company letterhead, that the flight is private non-revenue. You may need to provide an interior diagram to justify the assertion that this is a private GA operation. IN-FLIGHT CATERING REQUIREMENTS Large and wide-body aircraft usually have larger galley configurations with additional heating elements and cooling capabilities. While high loader trucks are preferred for loading/unloading in-flight catering, these vehicles may not be readily available at smaller airports. At some locations you may need to load catering supplies via the L2 stairs. In certain cases local in-flight caterers will not be equipped to handle very large or specialty catering requests. You may need to resort to sourcing catering from local restaurants. In all cases, additional advance planning is recommended for large and wide-body catering. CONCLUSION When operating a wide-body or large GA aircraft it's important to allow yourself additional pre-planning time to ensure that permits, aircraft parking, CIQ arrangements/Gate requirements, in-flight catering and GSE equipment is organized and ready at your destination. It's best to bring your 3rd-party provider into the process early. QUESTIONS If you have any questions about this article, please contact: eusebiotorresjr@univ-wea.com at UNIVERSAL WEATHER

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QUICK LANE REVOLUTIONARY CESSNA CITATION LONGITUDE TAKES TO THE SKIES

Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced the successful first flight of its Citation Longitude super-midsize jet. The flight comes less than a year after the company unveiled new details for the revolutionary aircraft – the company’s latest example of continued investment in its family of larger business jets. “Today’s successful first flight of the Citation Longitude was performed exactly as we anticipated,” said Scott Ernest, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “Our product development process is

second to none and allowed us to move smoothly from unveiling the Longitude last November, to the first flight of the prototype in just 11 months. This milestone not only showcases our continued commitment to investing in new products to meet market demand, but also our focus on investing in our development and production processes to bring the aircraft to market quickly without compromise.” The Longitude took off from the company’s east campus Beech Field Airport, piloted by experimental test pilots Ed Wenninger and Stuart Rogerson. During the two hour and two minute flight, the team tested the aircraft’s flaps, landing gear, pressurization systems, stability and control. “I was extremely pleased with the performance of the Longitude during the first flight,” said Rogerson, senior flight test pilot. “The level of maturity in flight characteristics is already very high. I was particularly impressed with how intuitive the flight systems are, validating the extensive integration work done by our development teams. We accomplished everything we wanted to do during this maiden flight, setting the pace for the flight test program.” The prototype aircraft will continue to expand the performance envelope, focusing on testing flight controls and aerodynamics, while the first production model, set to fly in the coming weeks, will be primarily used for systems testing.

JET AVIATION INSTALLS ITS FIRST ADVANCED AVIATION DISHWASHER IN BASEL

DASSAULT AVIATION HANDS OVER FIRST FALCON 8X

Jet Aviation recently installed its first cuttingedge in-flight dishwasher (ADW 600) that was developed in-house at its Basel facility to support all aircraft types. The ADW 600 was successfully installed in Basel on a VVIP Airbus 330-200ER. The Aviation DishWasher (ADW 600) was installed by Jet Aviation on a VVIP Airbus 330-200ER and certified through the EASA PART-21 DOA minor modification approval process. The ADW dishwasher boasts a 3-minute wash cycle.

ASSOCIATED AIR CENTER RECEIVES INDUSTRY’S FIRST FAA APPROVAL FOR BOEING 787 LIMITED AIRFRAME RATING

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Dassault Aviation has delivered its first Falcon 8X, marking the entry into service of the company’s new ultra-long range flagship. Amjet Executive took delivery of the aircraft at Dassault Aviation’s BordeauxMerignac facility and is now the first company to operate the Falcon 8X. “To see our new flagship Falcon handed over right on time in perfect operating order gives us immense pride,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Associated Air Center (AAC) has received the industry’s first approval for a Boeing 787 Series aircraft Limited Airframe rating from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorizing the company to perform composite bolted major repairs and alterations on 787 Series composite aircraft. This new rating was approved subsequent to AAC’s delivery of the industry’s first 787-8 Head of State VVIP interior completion on February 26, 2016. The rating is based upon extensive technical training, significant investment and overall experience.

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QUICK LANE BELL SIGNS FIRST EUROPEAN VIP CUSTOMER FOR ITS INNOVATIVE SUPPORT SOLUTION

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signing of the first VIP customer for its Customer Advantage Plan (CAP) support solution in Europe. The private customer operates a Bell 407GXP and is located in Belgium. Bell Helicopter’s Customer Advantage Plans provide customers with comprehensive coverage solutions for daily operations. The plans offer a fixed-cost-per-flight-hour service option that protects customers’ budgets and their aircraft and increases aircraft avail-

ability at rates competitive to published direct maintenance costs. The private customer has signed for the Standard Plan, one of the two plans offering increased value through predictable operational budgeting, flexibility to changing mission demands and enhanced financial benefits. “We are delighted to provide our customers around the globe with a reliable support solution,” said Glenn Isbell, executive vice president, Customer Support and Services for Bell Helicopter. “Our Customer Advantage Plans, combined with our world-class customer service, provides customers with the support needed to keep their aircraft flying for any mission.” The Bell 407GXP is another example of Bell Helicopter’s continued investment in its current products to enhance customer value and increase mission capability. The Bell 407GXP, launched in 2015, is an upgrade to Bell Helicopter’s best-selling platform, the Bell 407, with added value through industry-leading performance, payload capability and operating economics. The Bell 407GXP provides an additional 50 lbs. (22.5 kg) of payload capability, coupled with a new M250 Rolls-Royce engine that improves performance and fuel efficiency delivering class-leading hot and high performance. The Bell 407GXP is also equipped with new avionics features, such as hover performance calculator improvement, as well as transmission TBO extension of +500 hours that will lower maintenance costs.

CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN C680 JOINS TAG SPAIN AOC TAG Aviation Spain has announced the addition of a Citation Sovereign C680 (EC-MLV) to its growing charter fleet, offering clients greater flexibility and cost-effective travel. The Sovereign C680 is an impressive midsized state-of-the-art executive jet which provides a superior overall performance for short and medium range journeys. “I am delighted to welcome the addition of the Sovereign C680 business jet to our expanding charter fleet,” said Carlos Carasa Martin, Director of Flight Operations, TAG Aviation Spain.

EPIC FUELS POWERS AROUND THE WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT EPIC Fuels, a leading fuel supplier in the general and commercial aviation industries, sponsors Cleveland-based T&G Flying Club and pilot Saki Chen in her attempt to become the first Chinese woman to fly around the world. August 1 marked the beginning of a 24,000-mile odyssey, when the team departed from The Cleveland Jet Center, an EPIC Fuels and UVair FBO Network location, at Cuyahoga County Airport.

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BOMBARDIER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF AIRCRAFT HEAVY MAINTENANCE IN TUCSON Bombardier is celebrating its 40th year of operations in Tucson, Arizona. Occupying almost 1 million square feet (92,900 square meters) of total hangar space, the Tucson Air Centre is the largest of Bombardier’s nine Aircraft Service Centers and services both Bombardier commercial and business aircraft, and employs over 900 engineers, technicians and staff in the region. Since opening in 1976, the facility has been located at Tucson International Airport, a key local partner.

Global In-Flight Connectivity for All Ages Pilots and passengers will appreciate the affordable, global in-flight connectivity provided by AeroWave™ from BendixKing. Crews will now have in-flight access to global weather services, voice, text, email and their favorite connected aviation apps. Plus passengers will enjoy the ability to send and receive emails, text messages, browse simple web pages, make and receive phone calls and more. AeroWave’s low-cost connectivity service plan is based on prepaid hours of use – not the amount of data used - so there are no billing surprises. Airtime is only $40 USD per hour and unlike other services it works at any altitude all over the world. It’s that simple. Don’t leave your favorite apps on the ground anymore. Find out how to get globally connected today.

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QUICK LANE AMAC AEROSPACE ANNOUNCES NEW MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS

AMAC Aerospace has signed a new contract to upgrade a Boeing BBJ with a new cabin oxygen system and welcomes two Gulfstream aircraft for maintenance inspections to be performed by AMAC’s Gulfstream team. The current oxygen system will be removed and replaced by a new state of the art oxygen system, which will be installed with a minimum modification work on the existing VIP cabin interior.

CESSNA SIGNS MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PAN AM INT’L FLIGHT ACADEMY

BELL AND TRU SIMULATION + TRAINING NEARING FINISH LINE FOR BTA-VALENCIA

Bell Helicopter and TRU Simulation + Training Inc. announced new updates in their continued progress with their training center in Valencia, Spain - continuing to meet commitments to bring a regional training solution to Europe. The Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) - Valencia, is designed to serve the training needs of European customers, beginning with pilot training on the Bell 429. BTA-Valencia is on track to be operational by the end of the year.

UNIVERSAL AVIONICS FOCUSES ON NEXTGEN ROADMAP AT BACE Universal Avionics offers educational sessions on the NextGen roadmap and how to properly equip for upcoming mandates during the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAABACE). The sessions are at 1:30 pm (EDT) on both Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Booth 235. NextGen experts from Universal Avionics will walk attendees through the entire NextGen roadmap not just - Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast (ADS-B) - educating them on the "building block" approach to equipping for upcoming mandates.

ROCKWELL COLLINS’ PRO LINE FUSION® UPGRADE CERTIFIED IN BRAZIL Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion® avionics upgrade solution for King Air 350 turboprops equipped with Pro Line II has received supplemental type certificate (STC) validation from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The same upgrade was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) STC earlier this year. Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion upgrade for King Air 350 turboprops provides turn-key compliance with airspace modernization deadlines such as ADS-B and transforms the flying experience with the largest widescreen primary flight displays available. Cessna Aircraft Company announced during the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS) that it has signed a multiyear agreement with Pan Am International Flight Academy. The agreement provides that Pan Am will purchase new, non-complex, single engine aircraft, which includes the Cessna Skyhawk 172, exclusively from Cessna for all of its primary flight training operations. In conjunction with this agreement, Cessna will also provide service support, parts discount and training.

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QUICK LANE RUAG ADDS GULFSTREAM G550 TO ITS MRO SERVICE PORTFOLIO

RUAG Aviation announces the extension of the EASA Part 145 Maintenance Organisation approvals to include line and base maintenance for the Gulfstream G550 at its facilities in Munich. This is the latest addition to RUAG Aviation’s expanded portfolio of business aviation MRO capabilities. Gulfstream G550 customers are now afforded the opportunity of choosing a tested and proven partner for full aircraft services. RUAG Aviation confirms thorough expertise and an excellent reputation in business aviation MRO extending over 30 years.

PIPER M600 ACHIEVES PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE FROM FAA

BLACKHAWK LAUNCHES NEW ENGINE UPGRADE PROGRAM FOR THE KING AIR 350 SERIES Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. unveiled details about their newest XP Engine + Upgrade program for the King Air 350 in an announcement from company executives. Blackhawk is developing a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that will allow the installation and operation of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engine to replace the existing PT6A-60A engines on the King Air 350 model. The Blackhawk program, called the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade, is currently installed on Blackhawk’s King Air 350 that will be used as the STC test aircraft during the experimental flight process.

Piper Aircraft, Inc. was granted a Production Certificate for its new advanced, single-engine M600 turboprop by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 2016 at its Vero Beach, FL. headquarters. “Being granted the Production Certificate is the latest in a series of significant milestones for this innovative aircraft,” said Simon Caldecott, Piper Aircraft President and CEO.

COMLUX AMERICAS MAINTENANCE BUSINESS STRONGER THAN EVER Comlux America LLC, the Completion and Service Center based in Indianapolis, IN, has maintained a very busy schedule in 2016 with not only multiple VIP completions (1 ACJ330, 1 BBJ and 1 SBJ), but also a steady stream of maintenance including 3 BBJs and 1 ACJ, with several more confirmed throughout 2016. Comlux has had a very busy year as they have continued to ramp up their maintenance on top of the already busy completions business.

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DUNCAN AVIATION ANNOUNCES TDR-94 TRANSPONDER SERVICE Duncan Aviation has developed a TDR-94 / TDR-94D Quick Turn Team to provide operators with TDR-94/TDR94D transponder service that includes same-day evaluation and three-day turntimes, with AOG options available when needed. “Having serviced the -003 TDR-94 units for the last several years and with more than 30 years of experience working the Rockwell Collins transponder line, these technicians have also developed a highly efficient process that will allow a one-day repair with proper scheduling,” says Kevin MIesbach, business development manager for Avionics and Instrument Shop.

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QUICK LANE StandardAero DELIVERS COMPANY’S FIRST FALCON 7X 1C INSPECTION

HAWKER 400XPR ACHIEVES FAA CERTIFICATION

StandardAero Business Aviation completed and delivered the company’s first Dassault Falcon 7X 1C inspection from its Springfield, IL, MRO facility on August 19, 2016. In addition to the 1C inspection, StandardAero technicians completed more than 50 airframe Service Bulletins on the aircraft. Service Bulletin 7X-338 was the largest work scope performed, modifying the center wing tank for improved accessibility. Service Bulletin 7X-353 was also completed, which improves fluid circulation in the lower panels of the lateral center wing tanks.

Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, Inc., announced that it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification on all 400XPR program elements. All components of the exclusive factory-approved, engineered and supported upgrade package are available for installation on Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP aircraft at Textron Aviation service centers worldwide. The first full Hawker 400XPR factory-completed aircraft is currently in work and expected to deliver later this year.

WEST STAR AVIATION RECEIVES FAA APPROVAL ON LEAR 60 FANS STC

West Star Aviation is proud to announce FAA approval on their Lear 60 Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS) STC. West Star has teamed with Universal Avionics and TrueNorth Avionics to offer this new FANS solution for the Lear 60. This package consists of a Universal Avionics UniLink® UL-801 Communications Management Unit (CMU), Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and TrueNorth’s FAA C195a TSO’d Data Link Unit granting Lear 60 operators access to North Atlantic Tracks for more efficient routing to Europe.

ROCKWELL COLLINS’ CUSTOMER ZETTA JET LUFTHANSA TECHNIK, MTU AERO ENGINES ACCEPTS DELIVERY OF HIGH SPEED CABIN CONNECTIVITY EXPLORE TO SET UP JOINT MAINTENANCE The high speed cabin connectivity experience of the future is now one step closer for Zetta Jet customers with the delivery of the company’s first Bombardier Global 6000* aircraft enabled with Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX (JX). Rockwell Collins is the service provider and a value added reseller of JX connectivity as part of its ARINCDirectSM offering. “Our passengers will be among the first in the world to experience the fastest and most reliable in-flight internet service available,” said Geoffery Cassidy, managing director of Zetta Jet.

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Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines are looking into options to jointly provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the PW1000G family of geared turbofan engines. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of establishing an MRO joint venture at a globally competitive location. First decisions will be made by the end of the year. The joint venture could handle a substantial amount of GTF shop visits already in the first few years of business.

QUICK LANE JET AVIATION AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM BAFFLE REPLACEMENTS FOR PW Jet Aviation has acquired the necessary tools and training at its Maintenance Center in Basel to perform the Pratt & Whitney (PW) Service Bulletin (SB) calling for replacement of the left and right bevel gear oil shield on PW307A engines. Baffles are critical to the proper functioning of an engine. The baffle replacement is classified as a heavy maintenance input.

BELL 429 TURKISH POLICE & FORESTY FLEETS REACH 95% OPERATION AVAILABILITY RATE

DAHER MARKS AN AVIATION MILESTONE WITH ITS ROLLOUT OF THE 800TH TBM Daher announced the completion of its 800th TBM very fast turboprop business aircraft, which has rolled out from the company’s final assembly line at France’s Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. This milestone aircraft is a TBM 930 – the latest addition to the TBM family of very fast turboprop aircraft, which is in production along with the TBM 900 version. “The 800th TBM represents another important achievement and highlights the success of our very fast turboprop aircraft family, whose first model – the TBM 700 – entered into production 25 years ago,” said Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice president of the Daher Airplane Business Unit.

Bell Helicopter announced that the Bell 429 fleets of the Turkish National Police and Turkish General Directorate of Forestry have reached a 95 percent operational Availability Rate and that the aircraft is continuing to be successful in country supporting public safety, assisting to prevent fires and preserve Turkish Forests. “I am proud that the Turkish National Police have achieved such excellence. They are superior aviators, “said Clay Bridges, Bell Helicopter, Regional Manager, Turkey.

RUAG COMPLETES FULL REPAINTING OF GULFSTREAM AIRCRAFT The specialist aircraft painting facilities at RUAG Aviation in Munich successfully delivered a fully repainted Gulfstream aircraft to complete customer satisfaction. “Large business jets like the Gulfstream are easily accommodated in our state-of-the-art paint shop,” states André Ebach, General Manager Business Jets, RUAG Aviation. “Our advanced technologies and professional facilities provide the basis for our excellent reputation in aircraft painting.”

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BOEING 777X TO FEATURE TOUCHSCREEN FLIGHT DISPLAYS FROM ROCKWELL COLLINS Boeing has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its industry-leading touchscreen flight displays for all five flight deck displays on the new Boeing 777X. This is the first time a commercial air transport aircraft will be equipped with touchscreen forward flight displays. “Touchscreens are everywhere in our lives and we applaud Boeing for taking the bold step to embrace this next evolution in flight deck technology for an advanced aircraft like the 777X,” said Kent Statler, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Commercial Systems for Rockwell Collins.

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The new Embraer Executive Jet Legacy 450 under registration D-BFIL arrives at Atlas Air Service in Bremen. After its ferry flight from the Embraer plant in São José dos Campos (Brazil), the aircraft was welcomed and “launched” with a water cannon salute on the left and right-hand side by two fire engines at Bremen Airport. Atlas Air Service is the first company throughout Germany to operate the Legacy 450 as charter plane. The airline’s fleet currently counts eight aircraft managed on behalf of their clients. “The aircraft owner and our charter clients can provide the most modern aircraft of its class boasting unrivalled comfort with the new Legacy 450”, states Dr. Nicolas von Mende, CEO of Atlas Air Service AG. “Airlines passengers can now expect a novel boarding experience with state-of-the-art entertainment systems and a spacious cabin with comfy wide seats that can be converted to form flat beds for night flights.”

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DUNCAN AVIATION UNVEILS FIVE CJ3 INTERIOR REFURBISHMENT DESIGNS

Bell Helicopter and Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), an acclaimed designer and manufacturer of high-end cabin comfort systems, has unveiled the MAGnificent interior for the Bell 525 Relentless. As part of Bell Helicopter’s luxury helicopter line, this new innovative interior is designed with enhanced bespoke amenities for Bell 525 Relentless customers. A full-scale cabin mock-up is on display at the Monaco Yacht Show (Parvis Piscine entrance), giving show attendees a unique opportunity to experience the next generation in helicopter interiors.

Duncan Aviation’s in-house design team recently completed five designs created specifically for the owner-flown Citation CJ3 aircraft. The five designs pair light and airy colors that make the cabin appear more spacious and open with darker, complementary colors for the carpeting and lower sidewalls. The beautiful yet neutral hues pull together rich textures, maintenancefriendly materials and subtle patterns that will appeal to most operators and passengers.

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ROCKWELL COLLINS’ FANS 1/A SOLUTION FOR FALCON CERTIFIED

GlobalParts Aero Structures located on Wiley Post Airport in Bethany, Oklahoma has announced an agreement with its neighbor on the same field, Turbine Aircraft Services (TAS), to provide convenient, cost-efficient inlet repair and replacement services for a broad list of aircraft customers ranging from Bombardier Challengers and Learjets to Textron Cessna, Hawker and Beechcraft jets. The arrangement is a logical one for the two organizations, since both GlobalParts and TAS have long histories and experience working with the OEMs.

Rockwell Collins’ Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A solution for Dassault Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft that have been upgraded with Pro Line 21™ avionics is now certified under a supplemental type certificate held by Dassault Falcon Jet. The FANS 1/A solution is available from authorized Rockwell Collins dealers as an option with the Pro Line 4™ to Pro Line 21 upgrade.

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ON THE MOVE PEOPLE Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the Business Aviation industry, announced Joy Nebel’s promotion to senior vice president, Client

tion of day-to-day marketing activities, including developing marketing materials for Blackhawk’s new STC programs, further raising the profile of Blackhawk and the services it provides whilst developing and building the inhouse marketing function.

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and Administrative Services, and J a m e s S t o v a l l was recently promoted to vice president, Pricing & Program Development. Also, industry veteran D o n S t r e n c h has joined JSSI as the new vice president, Financial Planning and Analysis. “As JSSI’s business continues to evolve and expand, it is critical that we structure our organization to meet the demands of the exceptional rate of growth we’ve experienced over the last several years and that we forecast into the future. These new roles for Joy, Jim, and Don are key to accomplishing our goals,” commented Neil Book, President, and CEO for JSSI. Blackhawk Modifications, worldwide leader in performance upgrades for turboprop aircraft, announced that Lindsay Allmon joins the Blackhawk Marketing Team as its new marketing coordinator. Upon joining Blackhawk, she will be responsible for the coordina-

Meanwhile, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. named Matthew Murphy regional vice president of Sales for Mexico and Central America. He reports to Fabio Rebello, regional senior vice president, International Sales, Florida and Latin America. Murphy is responsible for aircraft sales to new and existing customers in Mexico and Central America. He will work alongside Russell Laughead,

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regional vice president of Sales for Latin America, until Laughead’s planned retirement at the end of this year. Murphy will be based in Mexico. FlightSafety International promoted Bryan King to manager of the HondaJet Learning Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. He assumes this responsibility from Eric Dixon who has left the company to pursue other opportunities. “His experience as a member of the HondaJet Center’s management team, and in the US Air Force for over 20 years, made him the ideal choice for this important position.,” Daniel MacLellan, senior vice president, Operations, said. Rolls-Royce also had some big announcements recently. Simon Kirby has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The new COO position has been created to drive operational and financial performance across the business and to take responsibility for delivering the Group-wide transformation agenda. Stephen Daintith, meanwhile, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and as an executive director of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc. Stephen will take up his new role in 2017. West Star Aviation announced Rob Jolly has joined their team as Regional Sales Manager for the Western territory covering Arizona, Nevada and California. “We are very excited to have Rob join our team. He has all the skills and experience needed to be very successful in this role.” said Jim Swehla, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, West Star Aviation. Duncan Aviation announced that Matt Lentell has been named the new program manager for all things Bombardier. In his new position, Lentell will foster communications between Duncan Aviation and Bombardier by promoting greater collaboration among the various departments and facilities and cultivating a sin-

gle-team environment to make our customers’ experiences even more satisfying. In his new role, Lentell will lead focus groups that involve production and customer service personnel in an effort to identify areas for improved and enhanced service.

Matt Lentell BP has appointed Jon Platt as chief executive of Air BP, the oil company’s global aviation business. Platt has been with BP for over 27 years and brings a wealth of experience from previous roles, which include CEO of BP’s global Liquid Petroleum Gas business and CFO for the global Petrochemicals business. “Air BP has a strong focus on safe and reliable operations, growth and supporting the needs of our customers through quality, technical expertise and innovation.” said Platt. TAG Aviation Asia announced the appointment of Jolie Howard as Chief Executive Officer of TAG Aviation Asia, effective November 2016. Ms Howard was the very first employee to be engaged by TAG Asia when the company commenced its business in the region in 2006. Welcoming her new challenge upon returning to TAG Asia, Ms Howard said: “I am very excited about the future of TAG and the potential for business growth in this part of the world generally.”

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BOMBARDIER REPORTS JSSI INDEX: BUSINESS AVIATION ENTERS SECOND QUARTER 2016 "NEW NORMAL" IN 2016 RESULTS Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) reported its second quarter 2016 results and reaffirmed its full year guidance. "We continue to make very good progress executing our turnaround plan," said Alain Bellemare, president and chief executive officer at Bombardier Inc. Highlighting the company's recent progress is the C Series entryinto-service and the certification of the CS300 aircraft - the larger version of the C Series. These significant milestones reflect the completion of the C Series' development phase and transition into production rampup. Bombardier reported consolidated revenues of $4.3 billion in the quarter and $8.2 billion for the first six-month period, relative to $4.6 billion and $9.0 billion for the same periods last year, explained for the most part by the planned reduction in business aircraft revenues. EBIT before special items was $106 million and $236 million respectively for the quarter and year-todate, as margin improvements at Business Aircraft and Transportation were offset by the production ramp-up effect of the C Series, as it entered into service. Improved free cash flow usage for the first six months of the year and the completion of the equity investment by the Government of QuĂŠbec (through Investissement QuĂŠbec) have resulted in pro forma liquidity of $4.9 billion as at June 30, 2016. These results place Bombardier on track to meet its full year guidance of revenues between $16.5 billion and $17.5 billion, EBIT between $200 million and $400 million, and free cash flow usage between $1.0 billion and $1.3 billion. In the first half of 2016, Bombardier delivered 73 aircraft and achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.0 validating the strategic decisions it took in 2015 to re-align aircraft supply to market demand. It also realized an improved EBIT margin before special items of 6.7% in what continued to be a challenging market environment.

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Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the world's leading provider of maintenance support and financial services to the Business Aviation industry, has released its Q2 2016 Business Aviation Index, which tracks flight hours for business aircraft by region, industry and cabin type, providing powerful insights into the state of global economic conditions. With a slight increase in travel, the index affirms a "new normal" of modest but prudent Business Aviation travel. According to JSSI's Index, global flight hours during Q2 of 2016 showed growth of 4% over the previous quarter. This follows the cyclical trend of higher flight hours in the second quarter of a given year. While there was QoQ growth, there was also a 1.2% decline in flight hours YoY, compared to Q2 of 2015, which coincides with a trend JSSI has seen in past presidential election years of a "holding pattern" by corporations waiting to see the result of the elections. However, this is also consistent with the "new normal" for flight hours which is seen in the chart below for overall flight activity YoY. After the peak year in 2008 and subsequent plunge in 2009, there has been a relatively stable period overall from 2012 through 2016. Q1 saw helicopter utilization hitting the lowest hours since 2011, but in Q2 the hours rebounded to a more normal level. The major contributing factor to the decrease in helicopter utilization is the economic downturn in

the power and energy sector as many oil companies still have large reserves and prices continue to be low and volatile. "Flight hours in the large cabin aircraft segment have seen a steady, but gradual decline since Q2 of 2011 and after experiencing its lowest first quarter since 2009, Q2 2016 saw more declines hitting all-time lows in average flight hours. This is consistent with the current prudent usage of corporate jets. Private aviation is not a frivolous expense, but rather a valuable business tool for an increasingly interconnected global economy," said Neil W. Book, JSSI's president and chief executive officer. $

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lished a new edition of its Business Jet Model/Market Summary. The 3Q 2016 Edition of this quick reference guide is compiled to show the most recent published market pricing/valuation information from 2Q 2016 in an easy-to-use and easy-to-compare format.

BOEING FORECASTS DEMAND FOR 39,620 NEW AIRPLANES VALUED AT $5.9 TRILLION Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects a demand for 39,620 new airplanes over the next 20 years, an increase of 4.1 percent over last year's forecast. "Despite recent events that have impacted the financial markets, the aviation sector will continue to see long-term growth

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/EUROPE TRANSATLANTIC EUROPE ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH TIME FOR ACTION IN PRECISION APPROACHES

From the Desk of Fabio Gamba EBAA CEO

ACCORDING TO BOTH Eurocontrol and the European Commission's Aviation Strategy, looming capacity constraints pose the most important challenge to the ability of European aviation to meet the growing demand in the decades to come. But there is an affordable technology already available now that can make a significant contribution to the better use of existing capacity and expand the number of smaller airports accessible in all weather conditions. This is the deployment of precision approaches at regional airports through the use of satellite-based augmentation systems.

visibility) approaches, but without the costly ground infrastructure required for ILS.

Improved Access and Safety Business Aviation is a key contributor to the accessibility of remote regions, transporting passengers to hundreds of local destinations and connecting 100,000 airport-pairs in Europe - three times more than the number served by airlines. Out of these, one quarter are not even connected by any other direct means. However, poor ground equipment at many smaller airports is a major impediment to extending this reach further. The implementation of satellite-based navigation technologies, such as EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), is vital to improving access to and safety at all airports and heliports by providing precision approach capabilities in all types of weather without the need for ILS or other groundbased aids. EGNOS enables precision approaches with vertical and lateral guidance - so-called LPV - with similar performance to ILS cat I (200ft/800m

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The business case for LPVs is that much more compelling for airports with limited budgets, such as regional airports. Already today there are airports with EGNOS-based procedures covering over 250 runways in no fewer than 18 countries in Europe. Add to this another 500 LPV procedures planned for implementation across Europe by 2020, and this is encouraging indeed - even if it falls far short of the more than 3,000 LPV approved runways in the US.

A quicker adoption of satellite-based technology for precision approaches would enable the opening up of many additional landing locations, including secondary and regional airports, to safe all-weather operations, thereby increasing European airport capacity and safety. Most of these solutions are already available on board the aircraft and can be implemented anywhere in Europe, without the need for any additional airport-hosted infrastructure. In fact, LPV-capable aircraft are increasingly the standard in Business Aviation, which boasts some of the most modern aircraft in the world. More than 10 major Business Aviation manufacturers currently offer LPVcapable models. And for legacy aircraft, there is an ever-developing market with standard retrofit solutions, making it possible to benefit from LPV approaches at very reasonable cost. The technology is there, it is already in use at many airports, and the cost of deployment is not an issue. That's why the EBAA is urging European authorities to explicitly support the deployment of satellite-based navigation applications, particularly with regard to LPV approaches at regional airports. The time for action for precision approaches in Europe is now.

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WORK BETWEEN THE National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) recently led to confirmation that operator participation in IS-BAO will satisfy safety management system (SMS) requirements under European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) third-country operator, or "Part TCO," regulations. IS-BAO - the International Standard for Business Aviation Operations - is an extensive series of auditing requirements created by IBAC to recognize best practices towards ensuring safe operating standards. These requirements are benchmarked against standards put forth by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as well as established best practices identified through international regulatory agencies, and specific aircraft flight operations. Officials with EASA and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently confirmed that ISBAO standards will fulfill SMS certification under the Part TCO 30 - BART: NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2016

requirements, which go into effect Nov. 26. "By that deadline, operators must have received a TCO authorization from EASA indicating they are compliant with a regulation largely based on ICAO standards to continue operating commercially in Europe," noted Doug Carr, NBAA's vice president, regulatory and international affairs. "While the regulation indicates operators must comply with a statesponsored SMS program, it also allows operators to use alternative means of compliance, such as ISBAO, which meets to ICAO Phase 4 SMS standards." Part TCO is a unified authorization process adopted by the European Commission (EC) requiring all nonEU commercial air transport (CAT) operators - including US Part 135 operations - to obtain a single EUwide safety authorization when operating to, from, or within EU states and territories. All commercial operators who fly to, or intend to fly to, Europe - even for fuel stops - are required to apply for TCO authorization. As part of the TCO application process, operators are required to self-declare compliance with many ICAO standards, including ICAO Annex 19, SMS. While the Part TCO Regulation contains language indicating that a state-sponsored SMS is an acceptable means of compliance to meeting Annex 19 requirements, it also accounts for states that have filed differences with ICAO by including language allowing operators to mitigate hazards through alternative means of compliance. EASA has the sole authority to issue TCO authorizations and permit commercial flights to operate in EU member state airspace. Carr added that while the FAA does not require SMS for

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that FlightSafety International Chairman, President, and CEO Bruce Whitman, who has been with FlightSafety International for 55 years, has been selected to receive the prestigious NBAA American Spirit Award in recognition of his commitment to helping others throughout the global aviation community. Whitman receives the honor during the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Nov. 1-3 in Orlando, FL. Whitman has served in a variety of capacities with FlightSafety, since joining the organization in 1961.

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Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has announced that Louis C. Seno, JSSI Chairman Emeritus and member of the Board of Directors, has earned the Wright Brothers “Master Pilot” Award and was recently presented with this distinction by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at a ceremony on August 28th, 2016. Deemed by many as the most prestigious aviation award, the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot designation recognizes individuals who have exhibited professionalism, skill and aviation expertise for at least 50 years while actively piloting aircraft.

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NBAA BACE PREVIEW

SHARED KNOWLEDGE There are few places where you can learn as much about Business Aviation as you can at the NBAA’s annual BACE. This year’s edition offers an array of educational and informational sessions sure to meet the interests of professionals from across the bizav spectrum. Volker K. Thomalla reports

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BAA-BACE 2016, which takes place from November 1st to November 3rd in Orlando, Florida, is the world’s largest gathering of Business Aviation professionals. Not only does the event serve as a marketplace and showcase for the latest in aircraft, products and services, it’s also a place to share knowledge about the major issues that affect our industry. The spectrum of topics and number of events is so huge that these special events and education sessions have to start before the convention even opens. Organized by OEMs, suppliers, service providers and associations, the NBAA-BACE education sessions offer a unique, in-depth look at a smorgasbord of hot topics. NBAA itself will offer several courses from its popular Professional Development Program (PDP) on site. PDP is aimed at helping Business Aviation professionals progress their careers by preparing them for man-

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agement roles within their companies. Scheduled workshops include such topics as: Emergency Response Planning, Human Factors in Aviation, Management Fundamentals for Flight Departments, Staffing Needs and Job Related Training for Aviation Departments, Creating and Maintaining a Vibrant Company Mindset and Flight Operations Manual Workshop. With over 300 participants expected, one of the bigger education sessions this year will be the ever-popular Tax, Regulatory and Risk Management Conference. According to organizers, this is the premier conference for attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, CFOs and flight operation professionals looking for tax planning strategies and secretes coming straight from industry leaders. Among the many sessions focused on safety, the NBAA Single Pilot Safety Standdown stands out. The

workshop includes presentations from top industry experts and includes informational sessions designed to enhance operators’ knowledge and provide them with tools and training methods to enhance safety in single pilot operations. Another event focusing on single pilot operations is the seminar “Single Pilot IFR Best Practices”, where William J. Edwards from AvSafe, LLC will analyze several accidents and show attendees how to avoid becoming a victim by simply “doing the right thing”. The highlight of the educational sessions will definitely be the “FAA’s Meet the Regulators” session. Here attendees can join a discussion with FAA senior leadership, including FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Peggy Gilligan, for insight on such important topics as sharing safety data, the FAA’s new compliance philosophy and the upcoming ADS-B equipage deadline.

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An International Endeavor With Business Aviation being an international endeavor, several educational sessions will focus on international operations – which can always be a challenge, especially for newcomers. Conducting these operations in a safe, secure, efficient, and legal manner requires thorough planning and preparation. Pilot scheduling, trip support, medical, security, and training considerations will be discussed at the educational session “International Operations for the First Time Operator”. Attendees of this panel discussion will be encouraged to share their experiences and get answers to their questions/challenges. Presenters include: Henry LeDuc, UAS Trip Planning; Mitch Launius, Air Training International; Chris Duffek, JPMorgan & Chase Co.; Phil Linebaugh, International Trip Planning Services, LLC.; Debbi Laux, MedAire; and Charlie LeBlanc, United Healthcare Global. On the topic of international operations, Flying to Cuba is sure to be hot topic in Orlando this year. It has always been difficult to fly an N-registered aircraft to Cuba, but the changes in the political climate between the US and Cuba now make it legal for Part 91 and 135 flights to go there. Eric Norber of Cuba Handling, LLC will discuss the challenges of visiting Cuba and answer all specific and technical questions about flying there. He will also explain the specifics of both US and Cuban requirements, as well as the procedures to fly safely and legally to and within Cuba. A broader view on international operations will be highlighted by the NBAA Security Council and International Operations Committee at

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the “International Operations and Security Hot Topics” session. Presenters will provide an overview of current security, international and customs issues pertaining to Business Aviation. Presentations from the Department of State will cover best practices for safety and security for those traveling abroad, including US Embassy resources, contacts and international travel planning tools. Also, Customs and Border Protection will update attendees on general aviation initiatives being worked on collaboratively by industry and CBP for added flexibility and access for operators. Meanwhile, Adam Hartley from Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. will elaborate on an often overseen part of international operations. In a session entitled “Is This Trip Feasible?”, he will focus on the ever growing confusion of Value Added Taxes (VAT) and Excise Tax Application by European countries. He will show how having a strategy around the most compliant way to achieve an exemption is essential. “Even if an operator doesn’t qualify for exemption, there are ways to reclaim already paid fees,” he says. “Those who fly into Europe need to understand the rules and, more importantly, the processes that take place on the ground that could prevent them from paying hefty taxes they do not need to be paying.” His secret? Having a strategy that ensures compliance and avoids potential fines. Hot Topics When it comes to aircraft acquisitions, mistakes can be very costly. To help you learn from the mistakes of others, the “Avoid These Mistakes

When Buying an Aircraft” session will show potential aircraft buyers how to avoid common mistakes and how they can prepare themselves for a smooth aircraft transaction process. On the topic of buying and selling an aircraft, it is important to understand the state tax laws in every state where the aircraft could spend time during the transaction and subsequent operation. The “State Tax Considerations for the Seller & Buyer” session will look at real life examples highlighting how state taxes can affect the seller and the buyer and will demonstrate how the state tax rules are applied. Perhaps the most unique session on the schedule is the panel discussion entitled “Goldilocks Strategy to Aircraft Transactions”. Here, panelists will use an entertaining and interactive role-playing approach as they discuss an aircraft transaction and highlight common issues. The panel will include brokers/sellers, a buyer/agent and an aviation attorney, each providing their perspective and interests in the transaction. Another emerging ‘hot’ topic is that of drones, which will be addressed during the “Evolution of UAS: A Regulatory & Application Perspective” session. This panel discussion, led by Brent Terwilliger from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, will review the various requirements of use for UAS in the US. NASA will also join the session to present its UAS Traffic Management program for low level UAS. Walking the Walk NBAA isn’t only ‘talking the talk’, at least when it comes to the skills shortage that the industry faces, they’re also ‘walking the walk’. In an attempt to attract young people to the industry, the “Careers in Business Aviation Day” specifically targets college and university students and invites them to hear from experts from a variety of fields about the different opportunities the industry has to offer. Round-table discussions will provide students with an opportunity to talk face-to-face with leaders from all across the Business Aviation industry and to gain valuable insight into how to get the most out of their education for their chosen career path.

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With the BRIC countries consistently underperforming, the recovery of the market is more dependent on the US than ever. As a result, visitors of the upcoming NBAA-BACE in Orlando can expect several new product announcements, along with many product updates. Volker K. Thomalla reports

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The cabin of the new Cessna Denali will be on display.

BAA-BACE is, without doubt, the most important convention and exhibition for Business Aviation – and this year’s event is no exception. Over 1,100 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest products and services at the nearly one million square feet of exhibition space at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). There will also be two static displays of aircraft – one indoor at the OCCC and a second, bigger one at the Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) near downtown Orlando. A complimentary shuttle service connects the exhibit hall with the static display at ORL. Show organizers expect nearly 100 fixed-wing and rotary aircraft at the static displays, representing the whole spectrum of business aircraft currently on the market.

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Before you go, here’s a look at what you can expect: Textron Aviation Textron Aviation will be displaying nearly its entire lineup of business jet and turboprops at NBAABACE 2016. Attendees can visit the Cessna Citation Longitude, Cessna Citation X +, Ces s n a Citation S overeig n +, Ces s n a Citation Latitude, Cessna Citation XLS+, Ces s n a Citation CJ4, Ces s n a Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation M2, Beechcraft Kin g Air 350i, Beechcraft King Air 250 and the Cessna Caravan EX. In addition, the company will also have a Cessna Citation Hemisphere and a Cessna Denali cabin mockup on display.

The name of Cessna’s newest single-engine turboprop was announced at the end of July at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, and NBAA-BACE attendees can expect to hear more details about the aircraft in Orlando. The $4.8 million “Denali” is a direct competitor to the best-selling Pilatus PC12 NG. “It beats the PC-12 in all characteristics,” says Kriya Shortt, senior vice-president sales and marketing at Textron Aviation. The Denali will be equipped with the Garmin G3000 flight deck and a large rear cargo door and will be available in multiple configurations, including one with an optional belted lavatory. “The new, optional, externally-serviced aft lavatory will be something that is completely new for this class of airplane,” says Michael Thacker,

senior vice president engineering at Textron Aviation. “When you think about the sense of space, you probably don’t think that you are sitting in a single-engine turboprop, perhaps not in a turboprop at all.” The aircraft is powered by a completely new designed GE Aviation engine called the ATP and is currently under development at GE Aviation’s design centers in Prague, Czech Republic, and Torino, Italy. First flight of the Denali is expected to take place in 2018, with certification following 12 to 18 month later. Cessna has already announced that the Denali will be built in Wichita at Textron’s East Campus. Meanwhile, Cessna is preparing to start flight-testing the newest addition to the super-midsize class, the Citation Longitude. The 3,400nmtwinjet is powered by two Honeywell Aerospace HTF7700L turbofans. 4,500nm (8,334 km) range. The Hemisphere is scheduled to fly for the first time in 2019.

Flight test engineers completed the initial ground engine tests on August 23rd, paving the way for first flight of the Longitude prototype. “The engine run tests are one of the final major milestones as we prepare for first flight,” says Scott Ernest, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “This step really allows us to prove the maturity of the aircraft and its systems. Following this, we will do a series of functional and structural tests on the airframe in preparation for first flight. The speed at which we are progressing on the Longitude program demonstrates our industry-leading development cycle and affirms our commitment to new product investment.” Pilots will find a Garmin G5000 avionics suite in the cockpit, while

passengers (up to 12) in the cabin will enjoy being able to manage their cabin environment and entertainment from any mobile device. Connectivity is guaranteed by high-speed internet. The Longitude offers its crew and passengers the lowest cabin altitude in its class at 5,950 feet, which maximizes comfort and reduces fatigue. The Longitude is the second type in Textron Aviation’s new family of larger business jets, following the previously launched Cessna Citation Latitude. At last year’s NBAA-BACE, Cessna showed a fuselage cross section of the Citation Hemisphere, which will be the largest Citation ever built. Although the company didn’t reveal details of the new twinjet then, we now know that it will feature a fuselage diameter of 102 in and a

Gulfstream Gulfstream is bringing seven aircraft to Orlando. The Savannah, Georgia, based manufacturer will show its full portfolio, from the light jet G150 to the ultra-long-range G650ER. However its two Gulfstream business jets that likely won’t be on the static that will be the talk of the town: the brand new G500 and its bigger sibling, the G600. So far, the G500 fleet consists of five aircraft, with the fifth having just completed its first flight on August 5 th from the Savannah-Hilton Head International airport. It is the first production test aircraft to be outfitted with a full interior and serves as testbed for the cabin. “This first flight of our G500 production test aircraft marks another significant event for the G500 program and Gulfstream’s history of delivering on our promises,” says Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “This fully completed aircraft focuses on the passenger experience and ensures that we deliver the most reliable, comfortable and functional cabin environment on both the G500 and G600.” The G500 production test aircraft is testing the complete passenger experience for form, fit, function, noise

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Gulfstream's twin engine jet G500 (top). G600's wing join (below).

NBAA PREVIEW in late June (see BART International 164). Dassault offers its 8X customers more than 30 different cabin layout configurations and three galley sizes (two with a crew-rest option) to choose from. The company will show an 8X on the static display, as well as a 7X, a 900LX and a Falcon 2000. In preparation for the delivery of the first 8X, Dassault and FlightSafety International celebrated the inauguration of the first Falcon 8X full flight simulator at the FlightSafety Learning Center in Le Bourget in France in mid-September. The simulator is level D certified and will be supplemented by another 8X simulator, which will

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Work proceeds in preparation of the Falcon 8X initial delivery.

and comfort, as well as the passenger interface with various cabin elements. Tests will include repetitive operations of all systems during many different phases of flight. The test aircraft will also be taken through a variety of missions, including overnight trips, hot and cold weather scenarios and turbulence. “The many hours of interior testing this aircraft will undergo, from galley and lavatory use to comfort and cabin health during long flights, help us hone every aspect of flying on the G500,” adds Burns. In early August, the G500 fleet had amassed more than 1,300 flight hours on 320 flights. The longest flight kept the G500 in the air for 8 hours and 24 minutes. In July, the G500 completed its first transatlantic flight, flying to the Farnborough Air Show in the United Kingdom. The G500 is scheduled to receive type certification from the FAA in 2017 with an entry-intoservice in 2018. Meanwhile, the G600 program is progressing as well. In April this year, Gulfstream celebrated the wing join of the first test aircraft in Savannah. A month later, the empennage was mated to the fuselage. Additionally, the wings of the structural test article – which will “fly” only in a test rig – were joined with the fuselage. Parallel to the assembly of the test aircraft, Gulfstream continues to test the aircraft’s systems in its electronics labs, as well as with an Iron Bird, to guarantee the highest reliability of the systems at first delivery. The G600 is projected to enter service in 2019, a year later than the G500.

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Dassault Aviation Expect Dassault Aviation to use the show as an opportunity to highlight the upcoming delivery of the first Falcon 8X. The entry-into-service of Dassault’s new flagship is an important milestone for the manufacturer, which is on track with the original schedule. Based on the Falcon 7X design, the 8X has a wingspan that is 8cm (3 inches) longer than the 7X’s wingspan, and features a total length of 24.46m – some 1.08m longer than the 7X. The aircraft has the longest cabin of all Dassault Aviation’s business jets, as well as the longest range. The 8X can cover nonstop distances of up to 6,450nm (11,945km) with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves at Mach 0.80. It was certified by both EASA and the FAA

be installed at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. Despite this positive progress on the 8X, the Falcon program had a rough first half of the year. The order intake for the Falcon family amounted to 778 million, compared to 610 million in the first half of 2015, but the 22 orders for new Falcon stood against 11 cancellations for the Falcon 5X as a result of delays on the Safran/Snecma Silvercrest engine, which has moved the entry-into-service date for the new twinjet from the end of 2017 into 2020. Fifteen new Falcons were delivered in the first six months of this year, compared to 18 in the first half of 2015. Furthermore, the backlog dropped from 91 Falcons at the end of 2015 to 87 Falcons at the end of June this year.

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Phenom 100 EV (top) Legacy 450 (center).

Embraer 2016 has been a milestone year for the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. In April the company celebrated the delivery of the 1000 th business aircraft, a Legacy 500, to Flexjet. This comes just 10 years after Embraer created its Executive Aircraft Division. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our global team,” says Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “In a remarkably short period we have populated the Business Aviation market with the most advanced and reliable aircraft in the industry. Delivering 1,000 business jets to more than 60 countries in just over a decade reflects our strong ability to listen to our customers and respond to them with innovative solutions for different needs.” But the manufacturer doesn’t intend to stand still. In June, the company began production of its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 twinjets in Melbourne, Florida, adding industrial capacity to the already existing Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 production line. Over 170 Phenom jets have been produced in this facility since it started operations in February 2011. Embraer also continues to enhance the performance of all its aircraft. In July, the company announced that the Legacy 450 was granted certification from the Brazilian, US and European aviation authorities for an extended range of 2,904nm (5,378km). It took only minor modifications to the wing to accommodate more fuel, along

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with updates to the Fuel Control Unit and avionics. The extra fuel tank capacity can be retrofitted at no cost for the first aircraft serial numbers. “The new range will enable nonstop flights from San Francisco to Hawaii and New York to Los Angeles,” says Pellegrini. At EAA AirVenture, Embraer launched a new version of its light jet Phenom 100, the Phenom 100 EV. Featuring a new avionics suite with the Prodigy Touch flight deck, based on the Garmin G3000, and modified Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F1-E engines, the Phenom 100 EV offers more speed with a superior hot-andhigh performance. The new version will enter the market in 2017. Emirates Flight Training Academy in

Dubai and Mexico’s Across Business Aviation company will be the first operators of the Phenom 100 EV. Bombardier The Challenger 350 and the Global 5000/6000 are leading Bombardier’s list of aircraft deliveries in the first half of 2016, with 30 and 28 units respectively. The Canadian OEM plans to bring all three to Orlando, along with two Challenger 650 and two Learjet 75. Expect Bombardier to highlight its services for existing and potential customers during the event, following on the expansion of its service network back in June. Bombardier plans to establish a factory-owned Service Centre at London Biggin Hill Airport.

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The new facility is set to be fully operational in the fourth quarter of this year. It will feature 3,065sqm (32,991sq.ft) hangar space and will be staffed and equipped to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft. “Enhancing our service and support in the UK is a top priority, as our aircraft installed base in the region is significant and growing,” says Andy Nureddin, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Services, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This expansion establishes our presence in the London area, providing our customers with greater flexibility, industry leading maintenance support and access to our entire Network, including our large inventory of parts available in the region.” Pilatus Swiss manufacturer Pilatus will be exhibiting two aircraft on the static display: with the well-known and proven single-engine turboprop PC-12 NG (the latest version of the aircraft) being joined by the utility twinjet PC24. This will be the first time ever that Pilatus’ first business jet is shown at NBAA-BACE. Last year, the company had shown a full size cabin mockup. Two PC-24 prototypes are currently flying, one in Switzerland and one in the US. The second took to the air in November of 2015 and made a short visit to EBACE in Geneva in May this year. “Together, the two proto-

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Biggin Hill Bombardier Service Center (top). PC-24 over Geneva and. PC-24 interiors.

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HondaJet on its North American demo tour and HondaJet interior.

types have completed 300 flights and over 500 hours in Switzerland, Spain, Scotland and Iceland,” says Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pilatus Oscar J. Schwenk. “In the past few months we have conducted numerous important tests to explore the flight envelope and observe how the aircraft handles in natural icing conditions. The results are extremely positive and confirm that the PC24 will be a superb aircraft in line with the high standards of our ‘Pilatus Class’ – exactly as our customers expect.” The aircraft that will be on display in Orlando is currently based in Phoenix, Arizona for systems testing after having completed initial flight tests in Switzerland. It will be used for cold weather and icing trials. A third prototype is expected to fly soon and complement the test fleet. Pilatus plans for certification and first customer deliveries of the PC-24 in the third quarter of 2017. As to its turboprop, the company has delivered over 1,400 PC-12s so far, with the 1,400th was handed over to a customer in the southwestern United States on July 16 th of this year. An additional milestone was achieved by the fleet of 630 PC-12 NG models that surpassed the 1 million flight hour mark since its introduction in 2008. The worldwide fleet of all PC-12 aircraft has accumulated more than 5.6 million total flight hours since certification. The current version, which was announced at NBAA-BACE last year, incorporates a number of enhancements, including a 5-blade composite pro-

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peller, aerodynamic drag reduction features, a 285 knot cruise speed, avionics upgrades and new interior and exterior design choices. The HondaJet With the FAA production certificate on hand since July 8, 2016, Honda Aircraft can now produce, flight test and issue airworthiness certificates for the HondaJet for customer deliveries. “This is a great achievement for our company as an aircraft manufacturer, and it is a very important milestone for ramping up production. Honda Aircraft has demonstrated our commitment to building aircraft of the highest quality and that meet stringent safety requirements,” says Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO Michimasa Fujino. “We also want to recognize the strong collab-

oration with the FAA during this rigorous approval process.” The company has continuously ramped up production of the aircraft since receiving the FAA type certification for the innovative twinjet in December last year. Since then, Honda has earned type certification from Mexico, Canada and EASA, opening the door for deliveries to these countries. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s shipment report for the first six months of this year showed that Honda Aircraft delivered three HA-420 HondaJets in the first quarter and seven in the second. The first delivery to a European customer took place on April 2016, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. To serve this growing customer base, Honda Aircraft has so far appointed 11 dealers worldwide, who serve their respective regions.

as well as manage their certification and production. “We are continuing discussions with engine manufacturers, with engine selection as the next major milestone for the Aerion program,” says Jeff Miller, Aerion’s Vice President Marketing and Communications. The Reno, Nevada, based company launched a factory site selection process in November of last year and has received numerous offers since. After assessing the different options, Aerion wanted to announce the location of the assembly site in the first half of this year upon formal launch of the AS2 program. It is planned to break ground at the assembly site in 2018. Supersonic Dreams The Aerion Corporation is pursuing the dream of supersonic business travel with its AS2 program, for which it has teamed up with the Airbus Group for engineering and certification support. Flexjet, LLC has become the first fleet customer for the new type by ordering 20 AS2 aircraft in November 2015. According to Flexjet and Aerion, the order is a firm order. “We have examined Aerion’s technology and the AS2’s remarkable performance capabilities, and see them as potential game-changers for business travel,” says Kenn Ricci, Flexjet’s Chairman. “Aerion and Airbus Group are moving forward impressively with the AS2’s development.” The three-engine aircraft is designed for a maximum operating speed of Mach 1.5 and a long-range

supersonic cruise speed of Mach 1.4. Its cabin is designed for eight to 12 passengers and will have a cabin height of 1.9m (6ft 2in). Aerion announced at last year’s NBAA-BACE that it contracted with Inairvation GmbH of Germany to develop innovative cabin interiors,

Piaggio and Piper The last 12 months have been very busy for Piaggio Aero Industries. The manufacturer moved its production north from Genoa to Villanova d’Albenga in Northern Italy. On August 25 th, the first airplane produced in the new plant took off from

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Flexjet is the inaugural fleet purchaser of the AS2 (top). AS2 interior (center). Avanti EVO (bottom).

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TBM aircraft 900 and 930 (top). Piper M600 (below).

the adjacent runway of the international airport Clemente Panero. The aircraft, an Avanti EVO was scheduled to be handed over to customer in September. The EVO is the most recent version of the twin-engine turboprop P.180 Avanti. 220 aircraft of this type have been sold so far. Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Florida, will be showcasing their new single engine turboprop aircraft, the Piper M600, as well as the M500 in Orlando. In June, the company received Type Certification for the new M600 and began delivering the aircraft a month later. The first Piper M600 was delivered to Jerry and Jack Wardlaw from Georgia, loyal Piper customers who have stepped up from a M500 the M600. “Today’s delivery marks another significant achievement in the M600 program and our journey to bring new value to the single engine turboprop mar-

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ket,” says Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. “We are excited to begin deliveries of the M600 less than one month after receiving Type Certification from the FAA, fulfilling Piper’s commitment to developing and manufacturing premium aircraft of exceptional value that consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.” The M600 has a 2016 list price of $2.853 million. It is equipped with the Garmin G3000 avionics suite that allows easy data input by the GTC 570 touchscreen controllers. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A turboprop powered aircraft has enhanced safety features like an Emergency Descent Mode, Electronic Stability Protection, Level Mode and underspeed/overspeed protection. The M600 has a maximum speed of 274 ktas at max power and offers its users a maximum range of 1,484nm (2,748km).

Daher In April 2016, Daher raised the curtain of its newest turboprop aircraft, the TBM 930, which complements the TBM 900. Both aircraft types have comparable performance figures. While its sibling, the TBM 900, is equipped with a Garmin G1000 avionics suite, the TBM 930 comes with a G3000 flight deck with three 12-inchscreens. While most of the TBM aircraft are sold to and operated in the US, the company has high hopes for new opportunities in the European market. Daher welcomed a recent European Commission vote for an amendment to regulations to authorize commercial flights with single-engine turbine aircraft. “The committee’s positive vote reflects the well-established safety record of single-engine turbine aircraft, and enables continental Europe to join other regions of the world – including the US – where commercial air transport operations have been approved for some time,” says Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice president of the Daher Airplane Business Unit. In regard of commercial operations, the 2017 version of the TBM aircraft family will have an "Elite Privacy" quick-change lavatory compartment option. The Elite Privacy configuration integrates a lavatory area in the TBM's aft fuselage. It consists of a bench-type seat with a low divider wall when not in use and converts to a fully private toilet compartment at the touch of a button.

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MORE WITH LESS THE MAGIC OF TECHNOLOGY For engine manufacturers, achieving better performance with better fuel economy and less emissions at higher reliability is the Holy Grail. The newest generation of business aircraft engines fulfills these requirements by Volker K. Thomalla

f there ever was a key component to an aircraft, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the engines. Progress in fuel consumption, emissions, noise and cost of ownership can only be made with better aircraft engines. Fortunately, new technologies and materials have allowed engine manufacturers to push the limits and develop advanced engines with higher performance and lower emissions. Here, BART International takes a look at the latest.

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P&W Canada PW800 powering the G500 (top). Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan on Citation Longitude (center). Safran Silvercrest on test bench.

With the PurePower PW800 turbofan, Pratt & Whitney Canada adds an engine for business and regional aircraft to its PurePower family. In the 10,000-20,000 lbs (44-89 kN) thrust class, it features the latest tech-

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nologies from Pratt & Whitney Canada, including the single-piece fan, the low NOx (TALON) combustor, a light composite thrust reverser and the newest generation FADEC engine control.

Gulfstream Aerospace selected the PW800 for its new G500 and G600 ultra long range business jets, making them the first Gulfstream jets ever to be powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada engines. The G500 is equipped with the PW814GA variant, producing up to 15,144 lbs (67.36 kN) thrust, while the G600 will be powered by the PW815GA with a thrust rating of 15,680 lbs (69,7 kN). The PW800 was certified by Transport Canada in early 2015. Another major milestone was reached on August 5, 2016 when the first production test aircraft of the Gulfstream G500 made its inaugural flight, joining the fleet of four G500 test aircraft. The test fleet has amassed more than 320 flights and more than 1,300 flight hours so far. Certification of the G500

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NBAA BACE PREVIEW The BR725 is the most modern member of the BR700 engine family. It is based on the BR710 and BR715 engines, which have amassed over seven million flight hours. It features a 24 blade fan with a 127 cm diameter. A new combustor design provides lower emissions, while a new thrust reverser system provides more reverse thrust and lower drag. Rolls-Royce has been affected by the falling production rates of Bombardier’s Global 5000 and 6000 ultra-long-range jets, which are powered by the BR710A2-turbofan. In light of this economic reality, the company

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Williams International powers Cessna Citation CJ1 to CJ4 and M2. FJ44 (top). Rolls-Royce BR725, the latest of the BR 700 family.

is scheduled for 2017 with entry-intoservice in 2018. The G600 is projected to enter service in 2019. With its Silvercrest turbofan, Snecma, part of the French Safran Group, made some bold promises: up to 30 percent better range due to a 15 percent lower fuel consumption compared to today’s engines, along with a significant decrease in NOx, CO2 and noise emissions. Dassault Aviation chose the Silvercrest engine for its newest and largest twinjet, the Dassault 5X. But after some findings during engine flight tests, Snecma had to postpone engine certification from 2015 as originally planned to 2018, forcing Dassault to temporarily freeze production and revise the entire program schedule. Following a partial redesign of the engine casing, the first test engine with modifications should be fully assembled by the end of November and flight tests should start next year. As it continues to add more customers, Honeywell Aerospace is ramping up production of its HTF7000 turbofan family. The engine was developed at the turn of the century and first used on the Bombardier Challenger 300. Today it is the engine of choice for the Challenger 300 and 350, the Embraer Legacy 450 and 500, the Gulfstream G280 and, most recently, the Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude. On August 23, Cessna completed initial ground engine tests on the Longitude’s HTF7700L turbofans, paving the way for first flight of the prototype before NBAA. With a take-off thrust rating within the 6,900 lbs – 7,600 lbs (30.6 kN – 33.8 kN), there are currently more than 800 HTF7000s in service, amass-

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ing more than 1.7 million flight hours with a dispatch reliability of over 99.9 percent. The engines are backed by a global support network that includes more than 22 service centers and Honeywell officials highlight the maintainability of the turbofan with key LRU that can be replaced in 20 minutes or less. With a broad range of engines, Rolls-Royce is well positioned in the Business Aviation market. Its Tay engine family is the legacy family that has been powering Gulfstream aircraft for decades. In fact, the entire Tay fleet has logged over 35 million engine flight hours so far. However, the Rolls-Royce AE3007 is the engine of choice for the Cessna Citation X and the Embraer Legacy 600 and 650. The engine was recently updated with redesigned fan blades. Its newest civil version, the AE3007C2, powers the Cessna Citation X+, which competes with the Gulfstream G650, which is also powered by RollsRoyce turnbofans, for the title of Fastest Civil Aircraft. The dual channel FADEC controlled engines accelerate the Citation X+ to a maximum speed of 0.935 Mach.

is in the middle of a transformation program that should save 150-200 million annually by the close of 2017. Last but not least, Williams International is a leading manufacturer of turbofan engines for light and very light jets. Products from the Commerce Town, Michigan based OEM cover the 1,000 lbs–3,600 lbs thrust range and can be found on the Cessna Citation CJ1, CJ1+, CJ2, CJ2+, CJ3+, CJ4 and Citation M2, amongst others. Williams International also provides the engines for remanufactured aircraft programs like Nextant’s 400XTi or the Hawker 400XPR. Williams engines are significantly lighter and more fuel efficient than the engines they replace. The engine is much quieter, too, meeting Category IV noise compliance regulations. One of the newest additions to its customer base is Pilatus Aircraft, which will most likely debut its light utility PC-24 jet at NBAA-BACE this year in Orlando. The FJ44-4A turbofan that powers the Swiss twinjet can be used as an auxiliary power unit on the ground. Two FJ44equipped PC-24 are flying today, one based in Switzerland and one in Arizona for systems tests.

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THE PLACE TO HEAD FOR AVIONICS INNOVATION Visitors looking for avionics equipment and expertise will be spoilt for choice at this year’s NBAA Convention. Steve Nichols considers the assortment

EVOLUTION

Garmin G5000 flight deck upgrade program (top). Esterline CMC Electronics PilotView Electronic Flight Bags (below).

ore than 50 avionics companies are listed in the exhibitor directory, including OEMs, dealers, installers and service specialists. So what can we expect to see from some of the majors? Esterline CMC Electronics (booth 3619) says it will showcase its latest cockpit avionics displays and Human Machine Interface (HMI) products. A flight deck demonstrator will promote Esterline’s broad expertise in HMI technologies and integrated display solutions for forward-fit and retro-fit aircraft requirements. This will include a new Korry overhead panel with touchscreen technology for the Gulfstream G500/G600 – the first of its kind – as well as Mason primary and secondary flight controls. Several Esterline CMC Electronics Head Down Display products will also be showcased as well as the 12.1 inch PilotView Electronic

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Flight Bag (EFB) and e-connectivity solution selected for the Bombardier C Series aircraft. The company will also be introducing its new CMA-6024 GPS Sensor at this year’s NBAA. This is a SBAS/GBAS CAT-1/II/III Precision Approach Solution that it says is dependable, reliable and flexible. Esterline will also be promoting its CMA-6800 Display that received STC Approval from EASA as well as from Transport Canada for the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) upgrade on ATR 42/72 aircraft. The CMA-6800 is a modern, Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD), form-fit and function interchangeable solution for legacy cathode ray tube (CRT) displays. There is absolutely no change in cockpit operations since the unit is installed seamlessly with existing symbol generators and control panels.

The SureSight CMA-2700 Integrated Sensor System will also be on display. This third-generation sensor offers the highest resolution available for an Enhanced Vision System (EVS) sensor and four times the resolution of currently certified systems. This is also the first EVS to be fully compliant to ARINC 818 Avionics Digital Video Bus standards. This sensor has been selected for the Bombardier Global aircraft with the Vision Cockpit and the Bombardier Challenger 605. Garmin (booth 1900) says it will be celebrating being given FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for its G5000 avionics suite on the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP aircraft. It says the G5000 modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, offers significant weight savings and provides operators with a solution to fulfill global next-generation airspace initiatives. Additionally, the G5000 upgrade offers lower cost of operation and solves parts obsolescence with zerotime avionics. The G5000 Integrated Flight Deck modernization program for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP features three high-resolution 12-inch flight displays situated alongside dual touchscreen display controllers that serve as the primary crew interface to the system, simplifying operation and ease of control of the flight deck. Landscape flight displays offer multi-pane capability, allowing up to six independent pages to be displayed simultaneously. Charts can be viewed

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HARDWARE

Honeywell's JetWave tail antenna (left). JetWave hardware for GX Aviation installation on Boeing 757 (right).

across all three displays, including FliteCharts terminal approach procedures or optional Garmin ChartView powered by Jeppesen, as well as georeferenced Garmin SafeTaxi airport diagrams. The integration of SurfaceWatch offers visual and aural cues to help prevent pilots from taking off and landing on a taxiway, on a runway that is too short, or on the wrong runway based on performance data entered during preflight. In addition to charts, pilots can simultaneously display maps, checklists, TAWS and TCAS information, flight plans, weather and more. Additionally, the G5000 flight deck for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP is estimated to provide a weight savings of 150 pounds or more compared to the current system, allowing additional baggage, passenger and fuel load flexibility. Garmin’s booth will also feature its other avionic and glass cockpit offerings. Honeywell International (booth 2200) says its focus at BACE is on extending the life of operators’ aircraft. One of the main ways to do this is with connectivity and an integrated aircraft. The company will have a new interactive display to demonstrate the capabilities and benefits of connected aircraft for pilots, passengers, maintenance personnel and operators. Honeywell says it will have a live demonstration of JetWave, the exclusive hardware that connects to Inmarsat’s GX Ka-band network and provides Jet ConneX service to business jets. JetWave delivers consistent and global connectivity services to the cabin and cockpit at speeds similar to home and office connectivity.

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Honeywell and Inmarsat (booth 1007) recently wrapped up a world testing tour using JetWave on Honeywell’s Boeing 757 aircraft, during which time the aircraft was flown to more than 10 cities across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Throughout the tour, flight crew and interested customers stayed connected on Wi-Fi, whether over land or water, working over company VPNs, staying connected to family and friends on social media and live chats, and streaming music and videos as if they were on the ground. At NBAA 2015, the company announced the acquisition of Satcom1. This year, attendees will be able to see and experience how Satcom1 has been integrated into Honeywell’s GoDirect Cabin Connectivity technologies. These technologies help passengers and operators to manage data bandwidth and live onboard TV. Honeywell will also showcase its GoDirect flight planning services, including GoDirect Flight Preview, GoDirect MyMaintainer, GoDirect Weather Information Services and more. In addition to connectivity, Honeywell will also be highlighting the latest software upgrades for its Primus Epic and Primus Elite integrated cockpit systems. It says the newest updates provide pilots with the right information at the right time to help better avoid collisions and hazards, allowing them to make faster decisions for safer and more efficient flights. Attendees can also meet with Honeywell to discuss how to upgrade their avionics systems to meet current and future mandates. With the 2020 deadline quickly approaching,

operators need to know what upgrades are most important, and how they make them quickly and cost effectively. Honeywell will also have information on its latest maintenance plans available for operators, and how they help lower downtime by decreasing the potential for unscheduled maintenance. You can find out more about all of its maintenance and service plans at the booth: the Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan (HAPP), the Maintenance Protection Plan (MPP) for cabin and environmental systems, and the Maintenance Service Plan (MSP), which is celebrating its 40th year, for engine and auxiliary power unit coverage. BendixKing, part of Honeywell’s aerospace business, will also be promoting its range of avionics solutions for business and general aviation (GA). Top of the list is its AeroWave 100 Inmarsat-based in-flight internet connectivity solution for popular GA airframes. FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval is now available for a range of popular turboprop and turbine airframes including the Cessna Mustang, M2, CJ2, CJ3, CJ4, Caravan, Embraer Phenom 100 and 300, Pilatus PC-12, Daher TBM 700/850/900, Textron King Airs, Mitsubishi MU-2 and Turbo Commanders. It says additional models will be added to the approved model list over time. AeroWave features optional certified Wi-Fi routers that simplify installation and provide easy voice or data connectivity for passengers and crew. Low-cost AeroWave service plans have billing based on $40 per hour,

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DISPLAY

AeroVue cockpit retrofit solution for King Air (top). HGS-3500 Head-up Guidance System (below).

rather than on the amount of data used. The system also opens up a world of connected Honeywell services to general aviation pilots, such as internet weather services, flight planning tools and communication with flight dispatchers or FBOs. BendixKing will also be promoting its Radar Renaissance upgrade program for owners of its RDR 2000 weather radar. It says the program provides an affordable path for owners to upgrade the capabilities of their RDR 2000. As part of the program, RDR 2000 units are inspected, disassembled and upgraded to the new RDR 2060 specification, which provides 50 percent more transmit power, pilot workload reduction features and a oneyear product warranty. With the magnetron power increased 50 percent to 6kW, the effective range of the radar is now up to 340 nautical miles, which provides pilots better convective weather awareness. It will also be promoting its BendixKing AeroVue cockpit upgrade for the Beechcraft King Air 200 / B200 cockpit. The integrated flight deck includes new radios, GPS units, transponder, autopilot, and more. It says its three 12”

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displays, with standard SmartView synthetic vision system, greatly enhance situational awareness. Rockwell Collins/ARINC Direct (booth 3594) says it will be talking a lot about its Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics solution for the Citation CJ3 aftermarket. It unveiled the program alongside Duncan Aviation at last year’s NBAA and flight testing began recently. The plan is to have the CJ3 that is being certified for this upgrade to be on static display at NBAA for current and potential customers to see. Rockwell Collins says it has had more than 10 deposits already for the solution, so the market is definitely excited. In addition to the CJ3 Pro Line Fusion upgrade (which provides turn-key compliance with ADS-B Out), it plans to talk to customers about the impending 2020 ADS-B mandate. It says its solutions are certified and ready for installation and it looks forward to speaking with interested parties at NBAA to figure out what they need to be in compliance. Rockwell Collins’ Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A solution for Dassault Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft that have been upgraded with Pro Line 21 avionics were recently certified under a supplemental type certificate held by Dassault Falcon Jet. The FANS 1/A solution is available from authorized Rockwell Collins dealers as an option with the Pro Line 4 to Pro Line 21 upgrade. With FANS 1/A, Falcon 2000 and 2000EX aircraft operators will comply with regulations for operating over the North Atlantic and be able to access preferred wind-efficient transatlantic routes to save time and fuel.

Rockwell Collins will also be celebrating the certification of its HGS-3500 Head-up Guidance System (HGS) and EVS-3000 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for the Embraer Legacy 450/500 flight deck. Both systems are new technologies for the market. The HGS-3500 uses substrate waveguide technology versus an overhead projector to provide pilots with flight critical information and the EVS-3000 is a multispectral, uncooled vision system for better weather penetration and seeing LED lights. The EVS can be viewed on the HGS along with synthetic vision from the Pro Line Fusion avionics on the Legacy. For the cabin, inflight connectivity will get a big push for Rockwell Collins at NBAA especially as Inmarsat is expected to launch its Jet Connex (JX) broadband service by the end of the year. Rockwell Collins is an authorized re-seller of the service that will enrich the experience that its Venue HD cabin management and entertainment system can deliver. At EBACE it announced that Bombardier had selected the cabin management system to be equipped on all new Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft. Broadband connectivity will also be enhancing the flight deck so pilots can get access to information like weather through its ARINCDirect app for trip planning and support. Universal Avionics (booth 235) will have its Cessna Citation VII featuring the InSight® integrated flight deck over at the static display. The company says attendees can stop by the aircraft to sit in the cockpit and get a demo of the system from one of its pilots. It is actively looking for more aircraft platforms that it can support with InSight and one of those platforms is the Falcon 50. Universal’s main focus this year will be on its core products – specifically, the SBAS-FMS (for ADS-B Out, LPV and WAAS/SBAS) and the UniLink Communications Management Unit (CMU) (for CPDLC, DCL, FANS and Link 2000+). At the time of writing it was also in the process of planning expert sessions at its booth on NextGen and Data Link during the show. Universal says it also wants to educate attendees on CPDLC Departure Clearances (DCL) and what precisely it means for them, with an interactive demonstration of those benefits.

It will also have a five-display EFI890R Advanced Flight Display demonstration rig available in booth, highlighting its Falcon 900B upgrade program. TSO authorization was recently granted for its AHS-525 AHRS, which will also be highlighted in the Universal booth. There has also never been a better time to consider inflight connectivity for your business aircraft. Systems are getting smaller and faster, and newer Ku- and Ka-band systems can offer a fast user experience. Cobham (booth 1953) will be promoting its range of compact satcom systems, including the AVIATOR 200S system, featuring the compact HELGA (combined HLD and Enhanced LGA) antenna. HELGA is Cobham’s high-power, low-noise, amplifier and diplexer-enhanced low gain antenna. The AVIATOR 200S can simultaneously provide high speed data and up to three quality voice calls, offering an ‘office-in-thesky’ data service to a broad range of aircraft including turboprops and light jets. Gogo (booth 1844) will be promoting its range of air-to-ground (North America) and satellite-based connectivity solutions. It recently expanded its coverage on the eastern seaboard of North America and in central Canada, providing approximately one hour of additional air-to-ground inflight connectivity in both locations for business aircraft. The expanded coverage on Canada’s east coast is primarily between Halifax, Nova Scotia and Gander, Newfoundland – approximately 450 additional nautical miles of new coverage. In central Canada the expanded coverage is available in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan and central Manitoba, providing additional connectivity for flights crossing over the polar cap region into Canada – primarily flights between Europe and Canada, and Europe and the west coast of the US. It will also be highlighting its Gogo Biz 4G network/system as it gets closer to launching the service in the first half of 2017 as well as the global Ka-band solution with Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX, which complements its North American ATG/4G system, while keeping on the advancement of its Gogo Vision

IFE product, which continues to expand in the US and into Europe. Gogo also recently announced new cockpit and operational applications for use with its ATG 1000 inflight connectivity system, specifically aimed at the light jet and turboprop segments. By developing partnerships with the industry’s leading app providers – Garmin, JetFuelX and FltPlan.com – Gogo says it is providing those pilots the ability to fly more safely and efficiently, and save on fuel expenses. ViaSat (booth 4855) will be promoting its Ku-band Yonder inflight connectivity for business aircraft. It recently signed a multi-year agreement with Dassault Aviation to deliver bundled global broadband inflight connectivity, inclusive of in-cabin network equipment. Installation of the system has begun on the Falcon 8X, with deliveries by the end of the year. Dassault Aviation will make the Kuband service available on the Falcon 8X by offering the ViaSat Mobile Terminal 1500 (VMT-1500-C) ship set, which includes a Ku-band antenna, modem and antenna control unit. BizjetMobile (booth 3465) says it can keep pilots and passengers connected inflight for an entire year for only $9,990. With CHiiMP Smart, which it claims is the smallest, lightest and most inexpensive connectivity system in the industry, customers receive free 12 months text and email plus 500 minutes of voice for no extra cost. CHiiMP Smart utilizes Bluetooth Smart technology and the Iridium satellite constellation to deliver simple App-based messaging communications to the aircraft. It allows pilots and passengers to stay in touch with people on the ground, enhance

business communications, and improves flight operations. Satcom Direct (booth 2626) will be showcasing its latest updates to SD Pro, which keeps flight departments in sync with their aircraft, with live demos. It will also have the SD WiFi Hub and SD Router on display, along with GlobalVT. The SD WiFi Hub is a standalone router and Wi-Fi solution for small to mid-size aircraft that also acts as an enhancement to the Satcom Direct Router (SDR) for larger aircraft. As well as a wireless access point, it is the gateway for all voice and data communications on the aircraft. At 1.6 pounds, Satcom Direct says the Hub has the smallest and lightest router form factor in aviation. GlobalVT enables passengers to use their own cellphone number with their smartphone from take-off to landing, at any altitude, anywhere in the world. The service acts like a global cellular roaming service, rerouting all calls and texts to a passenger’s smartphone number via the aircraft's satellite connection. The company will also be announcing some exciting new inflight entertainment options during the show, but we are sworn to secrecy!

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FEATURE

UASC's InSight integrated flight deck on Citation VII (top). Satcom Direct Wi-Fi Hub (below).

NBAA HELICOPTERS PREVIEW

HELICOPTER MANUFACTURERS

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giants are coming to NBAA-BACE to showcase their latest products and achievements. Mark Huber reports

LIGHT

Airbus Helicopters will display its H130 lightweight single-engine aircraft (below).

irbus Helicopters, Bell, Robinson and Sikorsky all plan to display helicopters at this year’s NBAA show in Orlando, continuing their pursuit of the corporate market. For the first time at NBAA, Bell will also be displaying a cabin mock-up of its supermedium twin 525 with an executive interior. Bell and Airbus also will be pushing the use of light singles for executive transport; Bell will be displaying its 505 Jet Ranger X while Airbus will bring an H125 and H130. Robinson is expected to bring an R66 turbine single while Sikorsky will feature an S-76D medium twin. Airbus Helicopters points to the many modifications it can perform on the H125 as demonstrative of the capabilities of its Grand Prairie, Texas

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completion center. An Airbus Helicopters spokesman told BART that the H125 and H130 represent “a high percentage of our corporate and VIP aircraft sales,” adding that “Airbus Helicopters Inc. has produced, completed and delivered a large number of corporate/VIP aircraft from the Grand Prairie facility. These range from the H125 family to the H145.” The H125 is made at Airbus’ plant in Columbus, Mississippi and can then be flown or shipped to Grand Prairie for completion including custom paint. Popular modifications that can be added to the H125 include NVG cockpits, mission-tailored avionics, space pods that double luggage capacity, pop-out floats for overwater

operations, customer-specified interiors, cameras, and video systems. A popular option on the H125 is a quickchange rear bench that converts from a four-place utility seating layout to a three-seat executive configuration. The H130, originally conceived for the airtourism market, is now gaining ground as an air ambulance and as executive conveyance thanks to its large flat floor cabin and panoramic windows. Recently updated, the model features an active vibration control system, a powerful two-zone environmental control system, improved cockpit switches and door hardware, more powerful Safran Arriel 2D engine that delivers better high/hot performance, and a 154 lb. gain in takeoff weight.

Bell’s 525 mock-up on display at this year’s NBAA features an executive interior designed by the Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG). The “Grandeur” interior builds on the interior work MAG did on the “Magnificent” VVIP interior it created for the Bell 429 and will offer a variety of material choices and cabin layouts as well as MAG’s I-FEEL In-Flight Entertainment Enhanced Lounge and SILENS Speech Interference Level Enhanced Noise System. I-FEEL allows passengers to control internet access, moving maps, lighting controls and audio and video controls via wireless personal smart device. The cabins will also feature electro-chromatic window dimming. Bell announced the super-medium 525 program in 2012. The cabin provides 88 square feet of floor space, 128 cubic feet of baggage room, and seating for 6 to 12 passengers in corporate, VIP, or VVIP configurations. Three aircraft had been inducted into the flight test program when one crashed on July 6 of this year and test flying was suspended. The aircraft had been expected to be certified in 2017. Earlier this year, MAG validated installation of the Magnificent interior in the Bell 429 under FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a US customer. The interior already has STC approval from EASA, Russia, Brazil and Canada. Future validations will be performed based on customer demand. MAG is producing the interior at its facility in Monteprandone, Italy and performing the installation at its Northeast Philadelphia location (PNE). The configuration will consist of interchangeable four, five and six seats along with two center consoles. The interior will also have electro-chromic windows and MAG’s SILENS technology allowing passengers to conduct normal conversations without the use of headsets. Other modifications will be made to the helicopter while it is at MAG’s facility. Bell also offers factory executive completions of its helicopters, particularly the 407GXP and the 429 at its Piney Flats, Tennessee completion center. In July, Bell opened a new 150,000 square-foot customization center there with the capacity to process up to 200 helicopters per year. “Expanding our facilities allows us to implement new technologies and processes to ensure a

high quality customization and delivery process for our customers,” said Glenn Isbell, executive vice president, Customer Support and Services for Bell Helicopter. The new facility co-locates all of Bell Helicopter’s current Piney Flats customizing operations under one roof – increasing capacity, improving efficiencies and the overall training experience of the workforce. Chad Nimrick, general manager for Bell Helicopter’s US sites, said: “The new facility allows talent and resources to be more easily shared and further streamlines our operations.” A new flight line has also been added to accommodate all aircraft in both day and night operations. Bell has additionally acquired approximately 41 acres of land adjacent to the new building, securing the flight path in order to allow the company to continue uninterrupted flight operations. Bell Piney Flats provides maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities including structural repairs, engine maintenance, window replacement, custom interiors and upgrades, avionics upgrades, customizing and refurbishment. Bell is continuing its flight test program for its new 505 light single and has one on display here at NBAA. Executive options include high-end leathers and plusher foam treatments on the seats as well as cabin air conditioning. FAA certification could come later this year. Bell has set a price target of near $1 million. “This helicopter will exceed customer desires, combining proven capabilities with leading edge technologies,” said Matt Hasik, Bell executive vice president of

Commercial Business. Safran has received EASA type certification for the Arrius 2R engine for the 505 and has delivered the first US-produced engine to Bell. Low-rate initial production will begin soon at Bell’s Mirabel, Quebec plant. Bell has received more than 350 letters of intent from prospective customers. “Customer response to this aircraft has been inspiring,” said Patrick Moulay, Bell vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “Since launching the program, we have received more letters of intent for the Bell 505 than our competitors have delivered for short light single helicopters in the past two years combined.”

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SECURE

Bell 505 (top) and 525 (below) are designed to operate safely in austere environments with decreased pilot workload.

UPGRADES & CONVERSIONS Demand for VIP completions continues to grow unabated with suppliers to the top end of the completions market being in buoyant mood. Kirby Harrison takes the pulse of the industry

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DESIGN

VIP completions from Aloft AeroArchitects (left). Innovative cabin concept from the LHTMercedes team (right).

ompletion centers here at the NBAA convention are still riding a wave of demand for VIP cabin outfitting, with work currently underway across the industry for clients from business entities to heads of state to individuals of great wealth. And it appears the demand will continue, at least in the short term. In July this year, Boeing announced orders for two BBJ Max 8 business jets, bringing the total orders for this latest BJ variant to 12. First BBJ Max delivers are expected to begin in late 2016 or early 2018. At Airbus Corporate Jet earlier this year, the company took orders from charter operator Comlux (Booth No. 1212) for three of its new ACJ320neo business jets, with deliveries to begin in late 2018. In April Airbus also took an order from an Asian customer for an ACJ319neo, with delivery scheduled for 2019. Meanwhile, completion centers are competing for work on the VIP aircraft still in production – the ACJ330 and new ACJ350 from Airbus, as well as another half-dozen BBJ 787s that are still in the Boeing pipeline. Major VIP Completion Presence at NBAA Completion center presence at NBAA will be considerable, with an emphasis on new features and new technology.

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Aloft AeroArchitects (Booth No. 2031) plans several major announcements at NBAA, “some of which will surprise and appeal to long-time aircraft maintenance and refurbishment customers,” said John Eichten, senior vp of sales and marketing. Greenpoint Technologies will coexhibit for the first time with parent company Zodiac Aerospace and the highlight will be a scale model of the award-winning Azure BBJ 787-9. Also featured will be the company’s latest wide-body contract calling for major modification work on a 777-200ER designed as “a flying oasis for passengers to complement vacation travel.” Zodiac will showcase a variety of products, including a cockpit mockup with associated systems.

Lufthansa Technik has one of the most substantial exhibits, featuring select cabin equipment and connectivity technology. Among them is the new Two-In-One, a radome mounted on the vertical stabilizer and designed to reduce drag and allow installation of Ka-band antennas. Also on display in full-size will be the new Chair VIP seating which is now ready for orders and production. Perhaps the most striking new addition to the LHT exhibit will be a VIP cabin cross-section mockup highlighted by Mercedes Benz final design style. A 3-D “virtual video” will feature the Mercedes Benz cabin, as well as introduce Lufthansa Technik’s new ACJ350 VIP cabin creation. Also intro-

duced at NBAA will be “an eye-catching special vehicle.” Delivering the Goods Aloft has recently delivered “two of the finest BBJs” to the operating fleet,” said and added Eichten: “We’ve been most enthused by our continued demand and growth of our ODA and engineering services. There are two additional interior outfitting jobs in the works. By the end of the year we will have hosted nearly 20 BBJ visits for the auxiliary fuel system installations, VIP completion, maintenance, refurbishments and other various work.” Associated Air Center (Booth No. 2296) is representative of the current activity. A high point for the Dallas, Texas-based center came in February of this year with the near simultaneous customer delivery of a BBJ 787-8 and a BBJ 747-8. The BBJ 787-8 delivery was described by Associated as “an industry first” and went to a Latin American head of state. It was Associated’s sixth wide-body completion. The BBJ 747-8 went to a Middle Eastern repeat customer. Also this year, the center has delivered a BBJ that was in for a 12-year inspection that included cabin refurbishment and cabin systems upgrade. The most recent addition to the center is a third ACJ in for heavy maintenance, cabin refurbishment and cabin systems upgrade for a repeat Asian customer. Associated Air Center’s Patricio Altuna, executive vp of sales, also reports Ku-band and Ka-band as repre-

senting the best and the latest trend in cabin connectivity. The latest BBJ 747-8 delivered by Associated featured Ku-band in addition the Satcom Broadband. The center is also nearing completion and delivery of an ACJ320 with Ka-band. Comlux America, the completion and service center division of Comlux The Aviation Group is at NBAA following the successful delivery earlier this year of a BBJ for a unidentified private customer in the Asia theater. The airplane features a high degree of contrasting colors with varying hues of dark and light “with small pops of vibrant colors artfully commingled and integrated.” The master suite contains a lavatory with oversized rainfall shower. Widescreen monitors range in size up to 50 inches and streaming audio-visual on demand content is available to 16 iPads.

Seating allows for up to 15 full-flat sleeping positions and 19 seats offer a memory position feature. Greenpoint Technologies claims a 99 percent on-time delivery rate over nearly 30 years of operation. In 2016, Lufthansa Technik expects to finalize five green completions, as well as one wide-body major modification project. With delivery of a BBJ 747-8 this year, Lufthansa Technik will be the first to deliver three of the big, new business jets. Latest Trend is Ku-band and Ka-band Connectivity Completion centers report that cabin connectivity and cabin entertainment are now the hot-button items with customers, whether it’s a green completion or a major refurbishment.

At Aloft AeroArchitects, plans are to focus on solutions for existing aircraft operators such as ADS-B and FANS compliance, said Mathew Hill, VP of business development. “We’re making significant progress in growing our ODA and engineering services for quite a large variety of customer pursuits,” he added. “For those customers, we’re performing a la carte services, depending on the level of need and include program management, design, engineering, certification and STC approval. According to Associated’s Altuna, the latest trend is Ku-band and Kaband, “providing better connectivity than the previous Satcom Broadband.” The BBJ 747-8 completion recently delivered featured

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EXPERTS

Associated Air Center has delivered the first BBJ 787-8 to be configured for head-ofstate operations (top). Comlux America facility (below).

UPGRADES & CONVERSIONS

SPECIALISTS

Greenpoint's 747-8 lounge design (top). Lufthansa Technik has installed Kaband antenna on A350 (left).

Ku-band and an ACJ320 outfitted with the new Ka-band is nearing delivery. Lufthansa Technik (Booth No. 2632) reports a market “very interested” in in-flight entertainment as well as communication upgrades. “We’re forecasting about 40 to 50 inquiries at Lufthansa Technik in these areas in 2016 [and] nearly half of the scheduled heavy checks include additional modification and upgrade programs.” In fact, Lufthansa was the first in Europe to receive an STC from EASA to install Ka-band antenna systems on the Airbus A350. LHT also holds an STC to install Ka-band antenna systems on the Airbus A320 family and expects to receive STCs by the end of the year for the Airbus A330 and BBJ. The cabin technology expected by customer is vast, according to Annika

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Svore Wicklund, director of the design team at Greenpoint Technologies (Booth No. 2276) in Kirkland, Washington. It includes rain showers, dish-washers, inductive ovens and OLED (organic light-emitting diode) video screens. But whatever the equipment, she said, “hide it when you can [and] keep the cabin clean and comfortable.” In terms of cabin design, added Wicklund, there are fascinating opportunities to integrate technology into design. There is also an interest in global trends and global appreciation in design. Greenpoint is also seeing a demand in technology that helps expand or adapt the space, from projectors to movable bulkheads and panels to interactive screens and lighting. “Clients want more speed and simplicity and less wires.”

Expanding the Revenue Stream Virtually every VIP completion center is moving more strongly into heavy maintenance and modifications as a means to diversify its revenue stream. Aloft noted that existing owners are enjoying the capability they have with current aircraft assets. “As we receive BBJs for heavy maintenance, the associated interior upgrades are very individual in nature and largely tailored around upgrading technology such as cabin management systems and inflight entertainment,” said Hill. Looking forward, he added that future regulatory compliance will play a role in modifications. Lufthansa Technik, for example, has concluded a cooperation agreement with DC Aviation Group, a leading business jet operator in Europe. The plan is to offer VIP customers a firstclass package of services at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. The services will consist of regular check as well as maintenance, including unscheduled repairs and AOG as well as aircraft cabin support. This year, LHT will finalize the first cabin modification of a BBJ 787. For the time being, VIP completion centers are busy with green completion work interior refurbishment, maintenance, repair and overhaul. But that is expected to slow as the current crop of wide-body VIP airplanes dwindles with no substantial increase in sales. Aloft AeroArchitects sees the VIP completion industry as “in a bit of a lull as we anticipate the forthcoming new aircraft variants like the Airbus neo and Boeing Max.”

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COMPLETIONS & MODIFICATIONS The business jet upgrade business is alive and well, being likely to remain so for some time. Kirby Harrison reports on the new features and programs at this year’s NBAA

UPGRADES IN STEADY DEMAND RETROFIT

Flying Colours works across the range of Bombardier Business Aircraft (top). Duncan Aviation Pro Line Fusion cockpit upgrade (center). Elliot Aviation Hawker 400XP Avionics Suite (bottom).

he business aircraft upgrades and modifications market is thriving and at the NBAA convention there is considerable evidence in support of that claim. Flying Colours is known for its business jet cabin completion work, but according to Executive President Eric Gillespie, approximately 60 percent of the overall business is now upgrade work. Upgrades are also a major part of business at the Canadian firm’s St. Louis facility and at its Seletar Airport center in Singapore. At the convention, Flying Colours (Booth No. 1208) will be promoting extensive maintenance capabilities as well as cabin refurbishment and green completion work. Highlighted

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will be a recent decision by Inairvation to include Flying Colours among those selected to install its Challenger and Global cabin retrofit packages. Flying Colours will also be promoting its relationship with Satcom Direct to install the Satcom Director router, as well as spotlighting installations of the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system in its CRJ ExecLiner business jet conversions from airliner configuration. Among the largest MRO and mod centers is Duncan Aviation (Booth No. 3126) and the family-owned company will put its people on stage through a series of large-screen video at the exhibit. A Citation CJ3, retrofitted with Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck by Duncan, will be on the aircraft static display. Among the planned announcements will be expansion plans at its Provo, Utah location. There, Duncan will add nearly 220,000 square feet of structures to its 166-square-foot maintenance and modifications center and 53,000square-foot paint shop. NextGen announcements will detail mandated upgrades such as ADS-B. Duncan holds 37 solutions for ADS-B and is authorized to perform the ADSB mods on its own line of TDR-94 and TDR-94D transponders. Technicians and specialists will be on hand to answer questions about Duncan’s newest engine authorization and making engine work easier for Mexican operators. The company’s presence at NBAA is followed by announcement of the opening of Duncan’s avionics “workaway” location in San Antonio, Texas. “San Antonio is one of the few air-

COMPLETIONS & MODIFICATIONS To simplify this process and others, the company recently published a new booklet about the often complicated process of certifying work on aircraft. “The Certification Straight Talk Book,” says Duncan, “takes a clean and concise look at the process of certifying and documenting repairs and modifications.” To download a free copy, access the Duncan website at www.DuncanAviation.aero and click Resources. At Elliott Aviation, the company is streamlining the process for G5000 install so as to guarantee a

EXPERTS

Raisbeck's swept-blade propeller (left). StandardAero's MRO facility (right).

ports in the country with an aircraft mix that matches our business model,” said Manager of Satellite Operations Matt Nelson. On the static display line at Orlando Executive Airport, Elliott Aviation (Booth No. 275) will be showcasing a Garmin G5000-equipped HawkerXP – the first ever Elliott Aviation 400E variant. “This aircraft had an offer within two days after putting it on the market, even without the STC approval,” said Director of Avionics Sales Conrad Theisen. Raisbeck Engineering (Booth No. 434) of Seattle, Washington will be at NBAA 2016 and promoting its new EPIC Platinum Performance package for King Air 250 operators. In addition to increased takeoff, climb, cruise and landing performance, the FAAapproved short-field performance allows safe access to “thousands more airports around the world,” said Sales Director Scott Keefe. StandardAero (Booth No. 2296) will display a rotating HTF7000 engine cutaway and an avionics kiosk promoting popular cockpit upgrade programs and high-speed wireless solutions and equipment. Video programs will advocate the company’s interior and paint capabilities and nose-to-tail services. The StandardAero theme this year will be “Where Your Future Takes Flight,” with the goal of enhancing the company’s “go-to-full solution” (CompleteCare) MRO provider for Business Aviation operators now and for the future. “We are here for the long term and our message is all about maintaining and growing the trusted service partnership we have with our customers,” said StandardAero President of Business Aviation Marc McGowan.

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Regulatory Issues Driving Upgrades At the upgrade centers, the name of the game at this point in time is regulatory compliance. To be more specific, Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B). FANS is an oceanic airspace issue at this point but will eventually be incorporate over land as well, while ADS-B was mandated in 2015 for new aircraft and by 2017 in all other aircraft in Europe. It will be required for all aircraft in the US by 2020. Duncan Aviation not only holds 37 solutions for ADS-B, allowing the company to perform upgrades on more than 100 aircraft models, it has access to FANS solutions for 17 aircraft models. For more information on mandate deadlines and a searchable solution database, access the company’s NextGen landing page at www.DuncanAviation.aero/nextgen. Further, Duncan will continue to offer its free ADS-B seminars this fall.

15-day downtime, while at the same time working on ADS-B solutions. “We currently have ADS-B STCs for Premier 1/1A and 2002 and for newer Pro Line 21 Hawkers,” said Marketing Coordinator Ginny Zink. “We are now working towards solutions for Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP, as well as the rest of the Hawker series 125 and all King Air models.” But regulatory matters are not the only drivers of avionics upgrades. At Duncan Aviation, a Citation CJ3 retrofitted with Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck upgrade began test flights in August. It replaces the factory-installed displays with larger 14.1inch landscape touchscreen primarily flight displays “The system performed flawlessly on our one-hour, ten-minute flight in the CJ2,” said Scott Simpson, principal flight test pilot for Rockwell Collins. “In addition to ensuring ADSB compliance, owners who upgrade will find it an absolute joy to fly.”

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COMPLETIONS & MODIFICATIONS Aviation to announce the addition of the Avanti P.180 aircraft to LoPresti’s BoomBeam HID lighting system to its list of STCs. The upgrade increases runway lighting from 400 percent in range, as well as providing a 70 percent increase in amps. Earlier this year, Jet Aviation (Booth No. 265) announced its maintenance, refurbishment and overhaul facility in Basel was designated an authorized service center for Airbus Corporate Jets. The appointment includes line and heavy main-

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Blackhawk testing King Air 350 engine upgrade (top). Lounge of King Air 350 managed by Jet Aviation (below).

A Lot of Engine Work It isn’t a mode center if it doesn’t handle engine work, and Blackhawk (Booth No. 1119) is among the most active. In September the Texas-based company announced it is working on STC approval for a Beechcraft King Air 350 engine upgrade. The PT6A67A will replace the PT6A-60A, increasing shaft horsepower from 1,150 shp to 1,200 shp. Raisbeck’s EPIC Platinum Performance engine upgrade for the King Air 250 provides a cruise speed increase of 10 knots as well as quicker time-to-climb. “A key driver was the need for significantly shorter landing distances,” said Keefe. The engine, plus the new five-blade composite MT propellers, will reduce climb time from sea level to FL350 to 18 minutes and bump cruise speeds up as much as 37 knots. At the convention, StandardAero will announce continuing developments for the HTF7000, “winning and delivering on some large airframe programs and engine authorizations.” There are new engine programs and authorizations such as secured line maintenance for the BR710 and AE3007 Rolls Royce engines, as well as heavy maintenance for the Honeywell HTF7000. StandardAero is a PT6A Designated Distributor and Overhaul Facility, and is now the only MRO provider to offer both repair and engine upgrade for PT6A-114 and 114A powered Cessna Caravan 208B operators. VIP Completions In the Upgrade Business In growing numbers, VIP narrowand wide-body completion centers are moving into the upgrades busi-

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ness. In June, Airbus Corporate Jet Center (Booth No. 2234) was designated by Airbus Corporate Jets as an authorized service center for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). The company, based in Toulouse, France, is an approved Part 145 repair station. More important is ACJC’s VIP Pass program, offering a package of services to meet all maintenance requirements of ACJ owners and operators. It is described as an “open suite of services which cover scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a single package.” One of the more striking upgrades is the recent retrofit of an ACJ319 with wing-tip Sharklets. The upgrade was performed by Indianapolis, Indiana-based Comlux (Booth No. 1212), acting with TAP Maintenance and Engineering. The Sharklets act as a barrier to the flow of air around aircraft wingtips, reducing drag. Sharklets can also be retrofitted to certain existing ACJ320s. At Greenpoint Aerospace (Booth No. 2276), a maintenance, repair and overhaul division of Zodiac Aerospace, partnered with LoPresti

tenance, cabin refurbishment, cabin and systems upgrades. In Singapore, Jet Aviation’s Seletar Airport MRO facility has completed and delivered its second 8C inspection. To maximize the Global Express XRS’s downtime, the comprehensive heavy maintenance inspection, which requires dismantling, reassembly and landing gear overhaul, was done in conjunction with a full interior refurbishment. Lufthansa Technik (Booth No.2632) also is heavily into maintenance and upgrades. It was the first MRO in Europe to receive an EASA STC to install Ka-band antenna systems on an ACJ340. It also holds STCs for the ACJ320 and ACJ340 as well, and expects STCs for the BBJ and Airbus ACJ330 before the end of 2016. In conclusion, the business jet upgrade business is alive and well, and is likely to remain so for some time, as older aircraft continue to come in for the latest and greatest, from landing lights to C-checks to avionics regulatory requirements.

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NORTH AMERICAN MARKET

WEATHERING STORMY WATERS As NBAA once again

Long term trends in business jet activity in North America and Europe

comes into view, the Business Aviation industry hopes that aircraft deliveries pick up the declining trend so far this year. Richard Koe reports on latest trends

TENDENCY

The 12-month rolling trend for business jet departures is slightly down in 2016.

he conventional view over the last few years has been that flat is the new normal when it comes to Business Aviation. As forecasts for recovery have more recently been downgraded, even flat is coming to be seen as positive. This year’s total new aircraft deliveries are now expected to be in the same range as the first half’s disappointing 5 percent decline. Following guidance from leading OEMs, next year’s deliveries are also expected to fall, probably to their lowest point since 2009. In this context, flight activity in North America, where at least two thirds of all Business Aviation activity happens, is doing well to hold its own. That was the status after the first half of the year; compared to the same period 2015, Business Aviation activity was up 3 percent across North America in July. The 12-month rolling average trend for business jet departures is down a little in 2016, but has maintained forward momentum since it last flat-lined in 2012, and activity is up at least 40 percent from its trough in 2009. Having suffered a similar fall in 2009, the comparable European trend has been much weaker in that period, with business jet flights from across the region only regaining some flat-line stability in the last few months.

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Within North America, the United States is the dominant market, with almost 95 percent of business jet activity in 2016. Flight activity levels are also relatively depressed in Canada due to the downturn in the oil and gas market. Within the US, a similar slowdown is evident in the state oil capital Texas. In contrast, the state with most and fastest growth in Business Aviation flight activity this year is California. With its economy – which would register as the 6th largest of any country worldwide – growing 4 percent compared to 2 percent for the US as a whole, California’s robust appetite for Business Aviation is not a surprise. The growth in Business Aviation activity in North America this year has come primarily in large aircraft. This reflects the relatively strong delivery trend for new aircraft in these segments since the recession, including the Global 6000 and Gulfstream 650 in the ultra-long range class, and the Challenger 350 and Gulfstream 280 in super-midsize. With the likes of NetJets and Flexjet upgrading their fractional fleets with the industry’s largest ever orders, the active fleet in these segments has grown substantially in the last 5 years. Textron and Embraer have also benefiting from the replacement

and upgrade cycle through the market entry of the Citation Latitude and Legacy series. Conversely, the traditional staple of the business jet fleet, heavy and midsize jets such as the Challenger 600, Hawker 700-900 and Lear 60 series, have seen a consistent slowdown in activity. This is reflected in the stubbornly-high number of pre-owned aircraft for sale in the North American market. Belying the overall ratio of around 11 percent inventory for sale, at least a third of the ten-year-plus fleet is idly sitting for sale, despite precipitous falls in prices. Overall, the lighter aircraft segment in North America is doing relatively well in terms of activity. This may reflect the relatively constant if tepid economic growth since 2010, with aircraft-owning firms and individuals benefitting from low interest rates, low energy costs, high corporate profits and strong stock market. The oil price slump is less kind to the larger aircraft segments, whose owners’ economic fortunes tend to be more closely tied to the energy market. This is one reason, amid wider and increasingly serious economic and political distractions, for the downward drift in delivery guidance from the OEMs since 2015. So whereas 2016 activity levels are benefitting from some fleet

growth in the last 2-3 years, the impact of falling large jet deliveries may see a standstill in activity trends next year. The flipside of the buyer’s market in terms of discounted prices is that business jets are now depreciating more like cars than vintage wine. With the economic horizon increasingly murky – the US GDP’s growth cycle is already ageing, and the global economy more turbulent than ever – American businesses aren’t brimming with confidence. Convincing their shareholders and employees that a corporate jet is justified is no synch. Even in the relatively good times of record corporate profits up ‘til this year, businesses have been taking money from the table rather than investing it. By cutting back on production, OEMs have finally realized that the capacity they’ve pumped into the market is not all going to find a home. As aircraft deliveries become ever more reliant on the dwindling proportion of existing owners who think it’s time to upgrade, flight activity is reflecting the more risk-averse majority who increasingly prefer to use Business Aviation on an ad hoc basis. Hence the chartered fleet has been consistently busier than either fullyowned or fractional aircraft active in the North American market. In the first half of 2016 for example, Part-135 departures were up by 3 percent, whilst Part 91 flying is dawdling at scarcely 1 percent. Part 91-K activity is also stagnant this year. At the aggregate level the fractional model, with a fleet still 30% lower than it was pre-crisis, is yet to recapture the confidence of its erstwhile customers. At the operator level, there is considerable divergence from these aggregate trends, as shown in Chart 4. In the fractional space, dominant supplier NetJets has a relatively strong activity trend over the last 12 months, whereas sister-company and leading aircraft management operator EJM demonstrates the lower end of owner activity trends. Meanwhile turboprop fractional operator PlaneSense, among the top 10 busiest operators in North America, has flights growing more than 30 percent over the last 12 months. PlaneSense benefits from having the most popular single Business Aviation aircraft in the US, the Pilatus PC-12, flight activi-

States in the US with most Business Aviation flight activity in 2016

ty up 20% this year, ranking it alongside the Challenger 300 and Phenom 300. Another operator with success built around the PC-12 is Surf Air, a Californian start-up providing a charter hybrid based on ‘all you can fly’ membership. With a fleet of a dozen aircraft and options to take another 50, Surf Air has rapidly expanded its operations in the last 12 months. As reflected in its average sector duration of 1.2 hours, Surf Air operates as a short-haul shuttle operator, specializing in sectors of around 400 miles. XO Jet, another California-based operator has found a way to grow its business throughout the recession, employing a much more expansive continental footprint of point to point connections. XO Jet’s flat trend in the last 12 months suggests this model may have reached its limits for now. As NBAA once again comes into view, the industry will be hoping that the 3rd Quarter’s deliveries pick up the declining trend so far this year. Flight activity levels, which have held up during the summer, at least in the charter market, should be an encouraging sign, at least for some operators and their OEM suppliers. As with the economy at large, the industry will be guessing at the outcome of the looming US presidential election, and its potential impact on their customers. Given the downside risks already blotting the 2017 horizon, no one wants another surprise; another year of flat deliveries and sluggish activity growth will be a welcome alternative.

Richard Koe is joint Managing Director of WINGX, a provider of Business Aviation data, tools and technology. Together with partner, Christoph Kohler, Richard has developed WINGX into one of the industry’s foremost suppliers of business intelligence. Our aim is to equip anyone with a vested interest in the industry with immediately accessible, transparent and actionable insights into all aspects of the business aviation market globally. As well as managing WINGX, Richard is a regular speaker, panelist and moderator at industry conferences worldwide, writes on a wide range of Business Aviation issues and works closely with regional regulators and industry associations.

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DOMINANT

The US takes up 95% of the jet activity in North America.

MAINTENANCE MATTERS

MRO SERVICES – YOU FLY, WE TAKE CARE OF THE REST

Despite the trends challenging independent companies, the MRO market continues to grow significantly, being worth up to some US$11 billion last year. Marc Grangier reports latest news from the industry Worldwide business fleet is expected to grow to 38,000 aircraft during the next ten years, with a 10-year MRO requirement of US$ 121.8 billion. Asked by BART about their perspectives until the end of this decade, Johannes Turzer, senior vice president and general manager, Jet Aviation Basel, and Chuck Krugh, senior vice president and general manager, Jet Aviation St. Louis, commented: “Based on our analysis of the global market, we foresee a 5 percent to 10 percent volume increase in maintenance projects in 2017 and the next two to

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BACKING

Dassault Falcon call center (top). Avionics installation at Jet Aviation St. Louis (below).

This quote, at first sight humorous, undeniably reflects the desires of operators concerning the high level of maintenance of their aircraft. Maintenance, Repair and Overall (MRO) services represent a large share of business aviation expenditures. While OEMs revenues totaled US$ 22 billion in 2015 with the delivery of 735 new aircraft, MRO spend, according to ICF International latest statistics, represented some US$ 11 billion last year. And during the next 10 years, this market is expected to grow at 4.1 percent per annum. MRO market is indeed a tough one, especially since aircraft manufacturers have developed comprehensive service plans covering heavy and line maintenance to attract their customers who were previously going to independent MROs. Jacques Chauvet, Senior Vice President Worldwide Customer Service, Dassault Aviation,

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told BART International that it’s now part of OEMs ongoing commitment to enable customers to continue to access the top notch modernization solutions they need. Concerning spare parts, Malissa Nesmith senior vice president/COO, Global Parts.aero, sees a promising market place as aircraft OEMs appear to be more open to outsourcing support for their legacy, out of production aircraft, while they focus on new product development, production, sales and support.

three years. Jet Aviation provides maintenance at several locations, including our experienced and comprehensive facilities at Basel and St. Louis that offer our customers service options on both sides of the world. We expect to see larger inspections and checks that could easily accommodate retrofits, modifications, and upgrades, which we call RMUs. The market responded very favorably to our global RMU service offerings in 2016 and we

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MAINTENANCE MATTERS tion models can benefit from NextGen air traffic management technologies that enhance situational awareness and optimize aircraft operational capability.” The upgrade offers a mix of hardware and software solutions, including navigation capabilities like LPV and improved situational awareness features like SVS, electronic charts/maps and XM weather overlay that will allow operators to access a larger number of airports with increased levels of safety and efficiency. It will come with a full package of services including Falcon-specific trust they will continue to take advantage of our maintenance expertise and in-house capabilities in designing and renewing cabin interiors, upgrading cabin-management systems, and improving aircraft connectivity on all platform types”.

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West Star East Alton hangar (left). Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 upgrade for Falcon 50EX (right).

Avionics Upgrades Changes in navigation requirements, especially concerning the Future Air Navigation System (FANS 1/A+), which uses automation and satellitebased technology to improve aviation communication, surveillance and traffic management, will undoubtedly bring consequent business to MRO companies dealing with avionics upgrades. After Jan. 1st, 2020, aircraft without FANS 1/A+ will not be permitted to operate in North Atlantic Ocean (AT) region above 28,000 feet/8,534 meters and therefore not be able to use the most efficient routing to and from Europe and North America. For Jason Burdette, Textron Aviation’s manager of aftermarket business development “Right now, it’s the importance of timing on ADS-B upgrades. No matter what your plans are for the aircraft, you need to get the work scheduled as soon as possible. It’s a mandate for nearly every aircraft with hard deadlines – in the US, it’s December 31, 2019. If you get too close to the deadline, even a year or two out, shops will start to fill up. That means prices are likely to go up, and you’ll have a tough time scheduling the necessary downtime around days you’re not planning to fly. When you compare aircraft with and without the upgrade, recent pre-owned aircraft sales prove your aircraft will sell at a higher price if it includes the ADS-B Out modifications.”

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Gulfstream Aerospace announced last August it had earned approval from the FAA to upgrade Gulfstream GIV and GV aircraft with FANS over Iridium (FOI) using the TrueNorth Simphon? FANS 1/A+ Data Link Unit (DLU). Once installed, the standalone unit enables data connectivity over the Iridium satellite communications (SATCOM) network, allowing for FANS communication in remote coverage areas. This system operates as the sole data link service on aircraft without FANS 1/A+-compatible Inmarsat SATCOM installed. On aircraft already fitted with FANS 1/A+compatible Inmarsat SATCOM, the system functions as a backup data link solution. For its customers operating existing Falcon 50EX, 2000 and 2000EX aircraft, Dassault Aviation is now offering the comprehensive package of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrades. According to Chauvet: “This customized OEM-driven Pro Line 21 cockpit upgrade package, previously available through Rockwell Collins, ensures that out of produc-

pilot training tailored to companylevel standards and all associated certifications. The new STC will ensure turnkey compliance with FANS 1/A, ADS-B, WAAS/SBAS and other new air traffic management requirements while providing a clear roadmap for future ATC mandates and enhancing aircraft value and lifespan. Lufthansa Technik AG has modified an Airbus A340 in VIP version with the fastest Internet connection currently available on the market, the socalled Ka-band satellite communication technology. Lufthansa Technik is the first MRO company in Europe to receive the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from EASA to install Ka-band antenna systems on an Airbus A340. After successfully installing such a system on an A319 as well, Lufthansa Technik now holds STCs for Airbus A320 family and A340 aircraft. In addition, Lufthansa Technik will also receive STCs for Boeing 737BBJ and Airbus A330 before the end of 2016. West Star Aviation has received an STC for Automatic Dependent

Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. This Approved Model List (AML) STC is applicable to CL-601-3A, CL601-3R, Falcon 900B and Falcon 900EX aircraft equipped with Honeywell GNSSU Global Position Sensors (GPS) and the Rockwell Collins TDR-94D transponders. This STC meets all current ADS-B requirements and meets the required FAA mandate deadline of January 2020. Honeywell has introduced the latest version of its AvioIP cabin router software, version 3.0. Developed by the company’s Satcom1 asset, the software will improve the in-flight connectivity experience for passengers and aircraft owners by supporting the latest satellite communication technologies, including Inmarsat’s JetConneX. StandardAero’s Houston MRO facility has completed its first Future Air Navigation System (FANS) Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Automated Dependent Surveillance System- Broadcast (ADS-B) Out installation on a Dassault Falcon

50EX aircraft equipped with a Pro Line 21 integrated cockpit system. The work was completed in three weeks, in conjunction with a 4A+ airframe inspection that also included system upgrades for synthetic vision, Gogo Axxess Iridium and a Display Interface Unit (DIU) supporting FANS. Completed on August 3, this was the first such system installation at StandardAero’s Houston facility. Earlier this year, StandardAero’s Houston MRO facility completed its first Rockwell Collins TTR-4100 TCAS 7.1 STC for Falcon 50 series and Falcon 900s. Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has signed a service center agreement with Associated Air Center located at the Dallas Love Field. “This new relationship with Associated Air Center enhances our ability to introduce and expand existing maintenance programs for the customized or VIP aircraft market. Certainly on the airframe side, this is a segment of the market that has had very limited maintenance programs available. We are working very hard to deliver more

options to BBJ and ACJ operators around the world,” commented Neil Book, President, and CEO for JSSI. Jet Support Services (JSSI) offers a full range of hourly cost maintenance programs, providing coverage for nearly any combination of airframe, engine and APUs. For Neil Book, its President and CEO: “Our plan is to reduce overall costs, improve the residual value of the aircraft and enhance overall customer service experience.” By combining its various programs, JSSI can provide a single point of contact for any maintenance need from aircraft’s tip to tail – as a matter of fact, Tip-To-Tail is the name of one of its main programs aimed at the client desiring a single source solution. To go above and beyond, JSSI has now developed its JSS1 program which, in addition to engine, airframe and APU coverage, encompasses every maintenance aspect of operating a turbine powered aircraft, including allocations for paint, interior, avionics upgrades, subscription services, into one single monthly payment.

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MAINTENANCE MATTERS replacement of the existing Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A engines by PT6A-67A engines. Blackhawk anticipates receiving the STC in the second quarter of 2017. Cabin Modifications Last August, Jet Aviation installed its first cutting-edge in-flight dishwasher (ADW 600) that was developed in-house at its Basel facility to support all aircraft types. The ADW 600 was successfully installed in Basel on a VVIP Airbus 330-200ER and certified through the EASA

NOVELTY

PurePower PW8 technician (left). Blackhawk XP67A engine upgrade for the King Air 350 (center). Jet Aviation's inflight dishwasher (right).

Engine Maintenance Forecasts predict that engine maintenance will be the fastest growing business over the next ten years (plus 13,7 percent per annum). OEMs have captured a large portion of this market, but independent MROs maintain their share, offering custom-tailored solutions that larger companies cannot always provide. StandardAero Business Aviation’s Houston MRO facility has recently completed a record turn-around time milestone by completing three simultaneous TFE731 engine Core Zone Inspections (CZIs) for a Falcon 900 corporate operator – all in under 15 days – through the company’s FASTLANE service program. The CZIs took place while the company also concurrently performed required airframe Owner Controlled Inspection Program (OCIP). As a result of the expedited engine maintenance services, the operator was able to minimize aircraft downtime costs, avoid the use of rental engine assets and return to service immediately. Last summer, Textron launched its Peace of Mind program, which is designed to create a simpler transition to new Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. Peace of Mind provides up to two years or 400 hours of Textron Aviation’s industry leading ProParts and ProTech programs, as well as Pratt & Whitney’s ESPecially engine maintenance program, all free of charge for new King Air and Caravan turboprop purchases from July 25, 2016, through September 30, 2016, with delivery by the end of the year. “We are always looking at how we can make stepping into turbine ownership easier and the Peace of Mind

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incentive eliminates any uncertainty around maintenance costs by providing comprehensive maintenance protection through industry leading programs,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has already introduced its ESP PurePower PW800, a service plan designed for future owners and operators of PW800 engines. This plan will deliver comprehensive coverage for heavy and line maintenance, combining numerous all-inclusive services from engine wash, borescope inspections and troubleshooting support. P&WC is consulting with operators in order to finalize the details of this plan, targeted for full roll out in 2017. The PurePower PW800 engine family has accumulated more than 4,000 hours of full-engine testing, simulating a diverse range of aircraft missions and environments, and more than 600 hours on P&WC’s 747 flying test aircraft. Blackhawk Modifications has unveiled details about their newest XP Engine + Upgrade program for the King Air 350, involving the

PART-21 DOA minor modification approval process. Unlike traditional industrial dishwashers that tend to have a short wash cycle but use corrosive chemicals, Jet Aviation’s stateof-the-art ADW dishwasher boasts a 3-minute wash cycle. It significantly reduces the number of dishes required on board, provides additional storage space and can even be used to heat up dishes before serving meals. Jet Aviation is currently finalizing development of a lighter 450 mmwide model, which will fit all mid- and super mid-size business jets. Bombardier is introducing a new cabin management system, which will be available on new Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft as of Q3 2016 and as a retrofit on in-service Global aircraft models. Designed to be ultrafast, flexible and intuitive, the cabin management system’s robust design is based on a dependable fiber optic architecture for maximum reliability. Lufthansa Technik AG has launched a laser-based system for installation support (Augmented Reality) when equipping VIP aircraft cabins in the framework of its research and innova-

MAINTENANCE MATTERS

INSPECTION

Gulfstream launches 3D paint projection process (top). TAG Aviation's C-check on Falcon 7X (left). Associated Air Center facility (right).

tion projects. The mobile projection system can be adapted to suit every installation situation. Components can therefore be installed with high precision and significantly more efficient than using conventional measurement and alignment tools. Gulfstream Aerospace announced that its Savannah Completions Center has incorporated 3-D projection technology into the process of designing and executing aircraft paint schemes, resulting in increased flexibility and enhanced design quality. The process eliminates the 2-D design phase, allowing technicians to forego plotting the design on the aircraft using just a flat schematic. For Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Gulfstream. “With this software, designers get a rendering and can see exactly how everything will look in 3-D, ensuring they’ll be satisfied with the finished product.” RUAG Aviation unveiled a new showroom at its Munich location. Dedicated to cabin interiors, the new facility features a materials selection center, displaying a comprehensive range of materials and finishes.

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Major Inspections Bombardier Business Aircraft announced last September that its Service Center Network had completed over 75 120-month heavy inspections on Global business jets. Last Summer, Duncan Aviation delivered the company’s first Falcon 7X 1C inspection, with added interior refurbishment and complete paint, two days ahead of schedule. In addition to this inspection, the aircraft received an interior refresh with a nose to tail soft goods refurbishment, including new Avonite counters in the galley and lavatory, new plating on all hardware and cabinet repair/touch up. The aircraft also went home with a complete exterior paint. TAG Aviation undertook last spring its first C-check on a Dassault Falcon 7X. The C-check was completed in conjunction with a major cabin and cockpit refurbishment and also included a new wood-varnishing repaint process, which will be applied to the cabin’s woodwork interior. TAG is currently planning further C-checks for the 7X and other Falcon models this year.

Expanding MRO Markets Bombardier has announced its plan to establish a new, wholly owned Service Center in the London, UK area. This center will offer complete tip-to-tail heavy maintenance capabilities, and will complement the Bombardier Business Aircraft Service and Support Network in the United Kingdom. Located at London Biggin Hill Airport, it is set to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2016. It will be fully equipped to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as well as modifications, avionics installations, and AOG support for Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft. Jet Aviation has recently received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) authorizing its MRO facility in Basel to support Falcon 900 series aircraft registered in the Philippines. The Basel facility is currently working to secure approval for the Falcon 2000 series. “Our goal is to expand our scope of services to ensure we can support our customers in South East Asia who make transcontinental flights to Europe,” says Johannes Turzer, senior vice president and General Manager, Maintenance Center Basel. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that its company-owned service center in Brunswick, Georgia, received approved maintenance organization (AMO) designations from Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. The company also announced that its service center in Las Vegas recently earned AMO status from Aruba. Both service centers are certified US FAA, EASA and Transport Canada Part 145 repair stations, which means that their technicians can work on aircraft registered in the US, European Union countries and Canada. Associated Air Center (AAC) has received approval for 145 Repair Station Certification from the Director General of Civil Aviation of India. This new certification will allow AAC to provide interior completions, scheduled maintenance, cabin refurbishment and cabin systems upgrades for Indian registered VVIP aircraft at AAC's FAR-145 FAA Repair Station, at the company's Dallas Love Field location.

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FUEL PROVIDERS

BIZAV FUEL PROVIDERS DELIVER

GLOBAL

AVTRIP members can gain points at any Avfuel location around the world (right).

usiness Aviation fuel providers are at the NBAA convention in force and there is a certain enthusiasm in that community, as might be expected with virtually every customer they have is also here in Orlando for the big show – FBOs, charter and fractional operators, OEMs, maintenance centers, corporate flight departments and individual owner/operators, all under a single roof. There will be no lack of subject matter for discussion, including: the impact of a continued slump in the price of crude oil, demand for fuel by a slowly growing global fleet, continuing development of alternative fuels, as well as fuel cards and other programs designed to hold onto old customers and woo new ones. So what’s going on with the price of Jet-A in the United States? The short answer is that the price of a barrel of Jet-A mirrors very closely shifts in the price per-barrel of crude oil. It is a process that hasn’t varied for at least the last seven years [See jet fuel and crude oil price-per- barrel comparison graph provided by Platts, Oanda.], with the price of Jet-A running about $20 more per barrel than crude oil. That graph also shows a high of $140 a barrel for Jet-A in August 2011 and the most recent low of only $60 a

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Kirby Harrison takes a look at Business Aviation fuel suppliers, alternative fuels, price volatility and latest innovative solutions in the industry

barrel in August 2016. The price US Gulf Coast Spot Price per gallon of Jet-A three years ago this time was $3.12 a gallon, said Rob Morris, senior director of fuel supply and operations for UVair, the fueling division of Universal Weather & Aviation. “Today it is $1.40.” With 2,534 FBOs across the US reporting, the average Jet-A price nationwide is $4.08 a gallon, said John Enticknap of Aviation Business Strategies Group. The lowest price for a gallon of Jet-A was $2.14 a gallon and the highest $8.09, he added. As for the rest of the world, said Morris, the price per gallon of Jet-A is lower, “depending on the region, anywhere from 5 to 12 cents per gallon lower.” Analysts point out that when it costs more to produce a product than the going market price, those producing will reduce production. But this did not happen with oil production in the US, according to commodities market research and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie. Further, while US crude production was rising, demand from China and Europe was falling. In addition, a disruption of oil supplies by Middle East violence never materialized. Then the Saudis cut prices for its biggest clients, suggesting it preferred to

defend its market share rather than prop up prices. So there the industry is currently, with the price of crude bouncing along between $30 and $60 a barrel, and the price of Jet-A averaging approximately $4.08 a gallon. It is interesting to note, said Enticknap, that lower fuel prices have not translated to high fuel sales. “In general, fuel margins have stabilized, but there is more pressure to discount fuel through contract fuel sales programs.” The real differentiator between FBOs, he added, is the customer service experience that determines the amount of fuel to be purchased. Buffy Muth, marketing director of Avfuel is in agreement. “We pay attention to our customers and help them find solutions for all their needs,” she explained. “For that reason, we have some of the most loyal customers in the business.” Fuel Card Incentives Fuel cards are a major feature among all fuel suppliers and offer a wide variety of advantages. Air BP is near the top of the Jet-A food chain and fueled more than 6,000 flights a day in 2015. That’s more than four aircraft a minute, or one every 15 seconds, totaling some 360 million fuelings worldwide in 2015.

Air BP has a single fuel card program branded The Sterling Card that is carried by more than 10,000 aviators worldwide. Within the program, customers can apply to hold a Jet, or apply for an Unleaded, Avgas or Avgas Fuel card. For ease of recogni-

“thank you” to pilots and operators flying in the Avfuel network. Participants earn AVTRIP points at more than 500 participating FBOs. The EPIC Card is carried by more than 10,000 cardholders and nearly 2,000 flight departments, according to

Finally, there is the WingPoints Rewards Card that allows users to redeem points immediately for gift cards from leading retailers and restaurants, or for a pre-paid debit card, “acceptable at thousands of locations.” The Fly Savvy Rewards program comes with the Personal Credit Card. Users earn 30 cents-per-gallon in Free Statement Credits for the first 60

tion and to avoid potential fueling mistakes, all Sterling cards are color coded to specify which fuel holders require. Benefits include: streamlining of paperwork, removing the need for generation of an advanced fuel release; access to interactive “eNabler” paperless electronic invoicing; 24/7 support from global Air BP out-of-hours; and an inquiry response team. A local, dedicated account manager involved with the network of location managers ensures customers receive current and “up-to-date information and the best service available.” Avfuel is a supplier to more than 800 FBOs, of which more than 600 carry the Avfuel brand. The company offers three cards. The Avfuel Pro Card can be used for Avfuel Contract Fuel, retail fuel, or non-fuel flight expenses without a fuel purchase requirement. There are more than 3,000 Avfuel Contract Fuel locations worldwide. The Avfuel Retail Card allows pilots and operators to purchase fuel and FBO services at Avfuel-branded dealers. Users have the benefit of no annual fees, online management and a simplified fuel locator. The AVTRIP Rewards Card, says the company, is a way of saying

the company. It is co-branded with US Banks Multi Service Aviation, allowing acceptance both in and out of network at more than 8,000 locations worldwide. EPIC will negotiate fuel discounts with FBOs for cardholders who purchase in larger volumes. According to Connie Pierpoint, vp of client services for EPIC fuels, “Processing fee savings and additional marketing/sales are key drivers for FBOs to accept the card.” In addition, over 3,300 flight departments and pilot members subscribe to Bravo Rewards, the supplier program designed to drive loyalty and additional usage. Eastern Aviation Fuels is the exclusive distributor of Shell-branded aviation fuel in the United States and offers two fuel cards, one for contract fuel and one retail variant. Phillips 66 is a global supplier of JetA at more than 850 branded FBOs. The Phillips 66 Aviation Wings Card is a free card with no annual fees and is accepted virtually everywhere, according to the supplier. It is accepted at more than 1,700 FBOs in the US. The Personal Credit Card from Phillips is accepted at more than 800 Phillips 66-branded FBOs, or at any of thousands of Phillips 66, Conoco and 76 gas stations across the US.

days. From day 61 to day 90, users earn 10 cents-a-gallon and $5-a-gallon after the first 90 days. Young Eagles volunteer pilots get $1-a-gallon rebate when using a new Personal Credit Card. While fuel cards offer obvious advantages, a new trend is developing, and at least two suppliers have recently begun charging FBOs a credit processing fee for retail sales. “It’s by no means universal,” said Enticknap. “But it’s definitely a trend aimed at increasing contract fueling sales.” Fuel Suppliers Offer Incentive Programs In addition to fuel cards, the Jet-A providers also offer numerous customer programs with a variety of advantages, from quality control assurance to customer support and loyalty rewards. Air BP offers its Operations Manual for External General Aviation (OMEGA) program to support Air BP fuel. It highlights operation best practice from the moment fuel arrives at the airport and advises on safe storage and quality testing. It also includes recommendations about how to move fuel around the airport and provides instruction for safe refueling of aircraft.

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FUNCTIONAL

Epic Aviation's fueling charge card (left). Phillips 66 Aviation Wings Card (right).

FUEL PROVIDERS

ALLIANCE

Air BP OMEGA training center (left). Flight planner of RocketRoute and Air BP (right). Eastern Aviation servicing fuel to over 500 Shell branded FBOs (below).

Equipment maintenance and trouble-shooting problems are an integral part of the program structure. The system can also be updated and adapted as an airport site develops. Health Safety Security and Environment (HSSE) and emergency response procedures allow OMEGA customers to run their own operations in line with aviation industry practices. Air BP is a partner with RocketRoute, a digital flight planning service. For FBOs, the RocketRoute tool ensures that potential customers have easy access to fuel supply. For Sterling Card holders, it offers the ability to order fuel seamlessly via the RocketRoute digital platform. The Avfuel Hub is a proprietary Web-based, point-of-sale processing system for Avfuel-branded FBOs. It centralizes and streamlines the sale of fuel, products and services, interfaces with third-party software, and is fully integrated with AVTRIP and Avfuel Contract fuel. Avfuel Contract fuel offers pilots and operators cost-plus rates on jet fuel. It serves more than 4,000 customers representing 15,000-plus turbine aircraft with more than 3,000 global fueling stations. Avfuel FBOs play zero processing fees on jet fuel sales through Avfuel Contract Fuel. Avplan is Avfuel’s unique trip-planning and flight support entity. It works with flight departments to develop personalized trip-planning support for a client’s specific needs. It includes comprehensive flight planning and ground support for a multileg trip, assistance in arranging fuel or handling at a specific location and access to up-to-the-minute weather briefings.

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Comprehensive training opportunities offered by Avfuel including FAAapproved Part 139 fire safety and fuel quality assurance seminars. The Avfuel online ramp-side training source is used for new and recurrent training needs. Avfuel is also a leader in design, building and maintenance of refuelers and has the largest refueler fleet in the US with more than 700 vehicles and inventory of parts and supplies. A 33,000-square-foot dedicated facility fits equipment to customers’ daily requirements. Avfuel also has an in-house insurance subsidiary, Avsurance, specializes in the provision of aviation-related risk management solutions. Finally, there is Avfuel Marketing, allowing customers to benefit from the marketing power of “a recognized and trusted global brand.” Avfuel marketing, said Muth, “combines proven communication platforms with innovative technologies to help FBOs attract business, earn customer loyalty and increase sales.” Eastern Aviation Fuels has the Shell AeroClass pilot reward program,

Quality Control assurance and contract fuel. AeroClass was created to help FBOs increase fuel sales while pilots are earning points to redeem for Visa gift cards. According to Eastern, the Quality Control program is “an industry leader.” It means every Shell branded FBO is audited prior to any fuel sales to ensure that the facility meets or exceeds the minimum product fault standard. In addition, each Shell FBO is audited annually thereafter to assure adherence to these standards. The company also offers in-person Quality Control Seminars four times a year, as well as the ACE-GA (Interactive CD ROM course) training program for line service personal. As with other suppliers, the Shell Contract Fuel program is designed to drive business to its branded locations “and offer corporate customers the most competitive pricing.” Phillips 66 Aviation has expanded its Partners-Into-Plane contract fuel program to permit Part 91 corporate and all Part 35 charter operators to participate.

HEARD AT THE PUMP

Building on its existing platform, the program does not require fuel releases or contract fuel cards for processing. Partners-Into-Plane is available at 200 FBOs in the United States and currently has more than 300 participating members. FBOs participating in its contract fuel program are not charged processing fees and on average, are reimbursed electronically within 48 hours. Alternatives to Petroleum Derivative Jet-A It has become difficult to discuss aviation fuels these days without at least mention of so-called alternative fuels, biofuels and sustainable fuels. All in this group are “alternatives” to the current petroleum-based Jet-A. Sustainable fuels, however, are derived from sustainable sources, typically fast-growing plants. That said, it is a subject in which fuel providers are earnestly interested. In May this year, Air BP launched its new Environmental Solutions program. The service consists of a number of elements supporting the best

practice carbon reduction framework. The aim is to mitigate carbon impact across the aviation sector with a “Reduce, Replace, Neutralize” approach to carbon management. The full offering includes the supply of Air BP Biojet as an alternative aviation fuel that offers a minimum carbon emission of 35 percent. Biojet is now delivered via the main hydrant system at Oslo Airport. “Air BP is committed to the aviation industry’s efforts to achieve its ambitious environmental targets,” said Norbert Kamp, Air BP chief commercial officer. “The launch of the Environmental Solutions” demonstrates that Air BP is focused on supporting the Business Aviation sector in meeting the target of a 50 percent reduction in total emissions by 2050, relative to 2015.” In January this year, Air BP worked with Norwegian airport operator Avinor and sustainable biofuel specialist SkyNRG, to begin supplying jet biofuel at Oslo Airport Gardermoen from the airport’s main fuel farm. “Air BP anticipates this will lay the foundations for the increased adop-

Jet Center, part of the Avfuel Network, recently opened a new, 23,000-square-foot hangar. The hangar is capable of accommodating aircraft as large as the Global 6000. It marks completion of the second stage of construction. Trego-Dugan Aviation is a Phillips 66-branded FBO that has opened a new facility in North Platt, Nebraska.. The facility includes pilot’s lounge and audiovisual equipped conference area and holds an FAA Part 145 repair station approval. Avfuel, through its flight planning business unit Avplan, has augmented its trip support service, allowing a specific-date capture. The goal is to assist operators in making informed decisions regarding when, where and how to purchase aviation fuel. Westjet Air Center, a Phillips 66 fuel dealer since 1958, has opened its new, 5,000-square-foot, $1 million facility, featuring a stone exterior and copper ceilings. Westjet has an agreement with a local gym to provide day passes for visiting crew. Desert Jet Center’s new full-service FBO is open for business, including Jet-A fueling, parking, insidehangar storage, terminal services, aircraft detailing and Part 145-certified aircraft maintenance. EPIC Fuels supplies the FBO. EPIC Fuels’ EPIC Card is now being accepted by Capital Jet Company/MillionAir, the first and only FBO facility at China’s Beijing Capital International Airport. Tilwell Petroleum Manager Member, Anthony Cardwell served in the US Air Force from 1958 to 1960. Now, with the addition of Admiral William J. Fallon (USN-Ret.) as a partner and advisor at Tilwell, the fuels provider has become a VeteranOwned Small Business. Air BP Sterling Card customers are now able to refuel at 62 locations operated by Signature Flight Support across the United States. Sterling Card holders will also benefit from ancillary Signature services, including ramp, lavatory and waters services, lubricants, de-icing, merchandise and other FBO and aviation-relates services.

tion worldwide of jet biofuel supply,” said Air BP Global Marketing Director Miguel Moreno. Air BP, he added, is working closely with Avinor in its assessment of market demand. “We want to be a leader in the supply of biojet as we recognize its importance for our customers and the wider industry in meeting ambitious industry environmental targets.” Avfuel is working closely with Swift Fuels of West Lafayette, Indiana to develop an alternative, no-lead avgas through the PAFI process, while outlining distribution methods that would ensure fair allocation of the

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SUSTAINABLE

EPIC BioFuel (top). Oslo Airport is the first location to supply Air BP Biojet via main fuel hydrant system (below).

FUEL PROVIDERS

LEADER Epic Fuels' Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Mikolasik (below).

resource to keep the product competitive when a viable alternative is approved, said Muth. EPIC claims to have “amassed significant experience in these [fuel alternative projects], including blending data, logistics, transportation and the rigorous testing required to ensure fuels meet or exceed industry safety standards,” said Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Mikolasik. Over the past several years EPIC has provided both technical and logistic expertise in programs for sustainable fuel alternatives, including Alaska Airlines’ first-ever commercial flights in 2016 using a blend of petroleumbased fuel and alcohol-to-jet fuel. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is also on board. The association notes that “Biofuels derived from sustainable oil crops, such as jatropha, camelina and algae, or from wood and waste biomass, can reduce the overall carbon footprint by around 80 percent over their full life cycle.” A public statement by the FAA in 2014 took an interesting approach, noting that commercial aviation “faces fuel cost, environmental, and energy security challenges that arise from petroleum-based jet fuel use.” And it noted that, “The FAA is working to enable the U.S. use of one-billion gallons per year of “drop-in” sustainable alternative jet fuels by 2018. The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is playing “an important role” in the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program . . . to identify and implement environment technologies aimed toward building on the operating efficiency of commercial, turbine-powered aircraft.

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And in 2013, NBAA joined other industry groups and government stakeholders to launch the “Farm to Fly 2.0” initiative, aimed at developing viable, sustainable biofuel supply chains in the US.” The business Aviation industry itself has participated in dozens of flights using alternative fuels. As early as 2012, a Dassault Falcon 20 established a touchstone event as the world’s first civil jet powered 100 percent by biofuel. Multiple flights have followed, some with 100 percent alternative fuel and others with a mix of alternative biofuel and petroleumderived Jet-A. Where to from Here? Air BP anticipates that among the issues that will affect aviation fuel demand going forward are such industry themes as the call for aviation to reduce its carbon footprint, emerging markets in developing countries and fluctuating currency exchanges.

“In growing numbers, aircraft with more efficient engines are arriving at and leaving FBOs without purchasing fuel,” said Enticknap. The FBO response, though not across the board, has been to look for ways to make up for the loss in fuel sales that has long been the revenue mainstay. Among them is a growing array of “fees,” for services that had been free, from ramp parking to fuel truck leasing, to lavatory service. One crew, when asked about availability of a crew card was politely informative that there was a fee now accompanying what had been a free service, The current low fuel prices may have some positive effect on flight hours in light business jets [which would] increase the overall demand for Jet-A, according to Avfuel marketing manager Buffy Muth. But in the world of fuels, nothing is quite so simple, and as the global Business Aviation fleet increasingly switches to more fuel efficient engines that burn less fuel, it will offset the higher demand for Jet-A caused by increased flight hours. Enticknap explained that the minimal increase in flight hours can be explained by the fact that most Business Aviation owner/operators budget well in advance and are not going to change schedules set well in advance simply because fuel is cheaper. EPIC Fuels’ Mikolasik pointed out: “Modern advances in airframes, engines, flight surfaces and navigation aids are making Business Aviation aircraft much more fuel efficient, as well as providing extended range, and that may have small impact on demand,” he explained. Also, said Mikolasik, “we see a demand for biofuels, especially blends, eclipsing the industry’s demand for pure petroleum-based fuel as more and more options become viable.” On the other hand, despite the cards and special programs from suppliers and FBOs, the bottom line is and always will be service, said Enticknap. Therefore, he advised FBO owners and managers: “Invest in in proper customer service training and in the use of resources of your fuel supplier. After all, it’s a changing business environment [and] it’s the new normal.”

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REGISTRY

WHICH REGISTRY IS RIGHT?

With new aircraft registries seeming to come onto the market every day, the competition is heating up. And despite their individual selling points, all tend to have one thing in common: The level of service they offer cannot be met by traditional government-run registries. Volker K. Thomalla reports

n a globalized world, aircraft owners have many options for where they can register their aircraft. But registering a valuable asset like a business jet offshore is not the right solution for every aircraft owner, and not all registries accept every candidate. When it comes to choosing the right registry, the starting point is always an analysis of the owner’s needs. Twenty years ago, when only the British overseas territories of Bermuda and the Cayman Islands were offering registration for foreign aircraft owners, tax evasion was nearly always the motivating factor for going offshore. Today, both the where and the why has changed – a lot.

OPTION

Air Astana A320 Aruba registered (top). Alexandria Colindres Director of Business Development at The Registry of Aruba. (below)

Aruba Sets the Service Standard According to Alexandria Colindres, Business Development Director of Aviation Registries Group (ARG), there are several reasons for choosing another registry for an aircraft. ARG handles administration and marketing for the registry of Aruba, an autonomous part of the Netherlands, located in the Caribbean just north of Venezuela. In the early 1990s, the island’s government decided to open its own aircraft registry and, in 1995, contracted with ARG, which is based in Miami, Florida. “The most important thing we can offer is our service,” says Colindres. “We’re here for our customers 24/7 – there’s no other registry that offers this service.”

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It is this 24/7 service that attracts a lot of customers to the offshore options – especially when it comes to getting the issuance of overflight permits done faster. Another motivating factor for going offshore is to preserve the value of an aircraft. In countries such as Russia, there are different requirements for documenting an aircraft’s maintenance history, which have a negative impact on the aircraft’s price if the owner decides to sell at a later stage. On this point, for the safety oversight of Aruba registered aircraft, ARG has a designated inspectors program. “Currently we have 20 designated inspectors worldwide, but right now, we’re looking for additional inspectors for Asia,” says Colindres.

You don’t even have to be a resident of Aruba to register in Aruba – although there could be worse places to call home… All one has to do is appoint a local rep in Aruba, typically a lawyer or a trust. The Aruba registry accepts private and commercial aircraft owners, but they do not register aircraft below 5,700 kilogram MTOW. “40 percent of our customers are commercial operators, 60 percent are private aircraft owners,” says Colindres. Speed of service is also an issue. The registry of Aruba issues certified copies of the register certificate to the aircraft owner, which allows them to start operations earlier. To make thing even faster, ARG is using digital technology. “In the coming years, our database will become more interactive,” explains Colindres. “We’ve done a lot of research in the last two years and we want to notify our clients automatically and electronically when a document expires.” However, she also notes the importance of conventions like NBAABACE and EBACE, adding: “It’s extremely important to meet people at shows like NBAA-BACE. We like to have a family relationship with our clients.” Channeling Your Creative Side Although the speed of aircraft transactions is a main reason why aircraft owners are registering their aircraft in another country – smaller registries are often faster and more flexible than the large, government-run registries –

there are also more trivial reasons for choosing an offshore registry. One of these being the availability of a customized registration. When the Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey) registry was established in 2013, it became popular for customized aircraft registrations. The prefix 2- of the Channel Islands registry led to play on words like 2SEXY, 2-HIGH, 2-GOOD, 2-KOOL and 2-RICH, to name only a few. As of July 2016, more than 60 aircraft were registered with the Channel Islands’ registry. However, the registry is limited to turbine-powered aircraft above 2,700 kg, turbine-powered helicopters and general aviation aircraft. In other words, it’s not open for aircraft used for commercial air transport. The registry is public and the registered aircraft’s owners name is found on the official website. M Marks the Spot Likewise, the Isle of Man registry is also public. The prefix of the aircraft registration here is M- which also spurred the imagination of aircraft owners who came up with customized registrations like M-ONEY, M-AGIC, M-YJET and, obviously from a fan of the Soviet Union, M-CCCP. The Isle of Man registry is run by the Department of Economic Development. The benefits for aircraft owners registering here include a secure mortgage register, no insurance premium tax and a clear and simple taxation scheme. According to the Department of Economic Development, the registry is the largest, European based, dedicated private and corporate aircraft register. As the credibility of a country of registration is very important for potential customers, the Isle of Man highlights that it is on the OECD’s “White List” of countries complying with the global standard for tax co-operation and exchange of information. But aircraft registered here are only for private and corporate use, and are therefore not allowed to be used for commercial air transport or aerial work. Furthermore, only citizens or incorporated businesses of the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, the British Commonwealth, an EEA State or Switzerland are allowed to register an aircraft with the Isle of Man registry. In July of this year, the Parliament of the Isle of Man approved the Cape Town Convention,

an international treaty to standardize transactions involving movable property. The Aircraft Protocol took effect on March 1st 2006 and is ratified so far by 64 states and the European Union. It will now be implemented in the Isle of Man, coming into effect in early 2017. Not Only for Falcons Safety can also be a decisive factor in choosing a certain country to register an aircraft. Malta, for example, attracts customers to its registry by being a member of the European Union (EU) and an EASA certified State with an FAA Category 1 rating. Malta is well known for its shipping registry – the largest in Europe – and is hoping that the aircraft registry will become a factor in the country’s economy, too. The country’s national aircraft register also integrates the aircraft and the mortgage registers, which enhances the visibility of rights over the aircraft and its engines. To qualify for registering any aircraft in Malta, an applicant needs to be either a Maltese citizen or a citizen of a, EU member state, EEA State or Switzerland, and have a place of residence or business in Malta or any of the said states. To attract foreign aircraft to its registry, Malta has introduced financial incentives. For example, there is no import duty on the importation of civil aircraft into Malta, and aircraft do not attract any stamp duty. Income derived from the ownership or operation of an aircraft engaged in the international transportation of passengers and goods is deemed to arise outside Malta, so it is exempt from Maltese tax. Malta also has over 60 double taxation treaties in force, and is negotiating further treaties. Like the Isle of Man, the country has implemented the Cape Town Convention. The Most Serene Registry of San Marino Launched in 2012, the San Marino Aircraft Registry has its technical tasks and marketing contracted to ARG. The registry is open for business to all private and corporate jets and turbine helicopters. Foreign nationals and foreign companies need to elect domicile with a local representative to register their aircraft in San Marino. Compared to other nation’s registries, there is no need to incorporate a San Marino company. Aircraft registered in San Marino

Registration 2 9H C6 EI M P4 T7 VP-B VP-C VP-L VQ-B

Country/Region Channel Islands Malta Bahamas Ireland Isle of Man Aruba San Marino Bermuda Cayman Islands British Virgin Isl. Bermuda

are not be subject to import duties or value-added tax if the aircraft maximum take-off weight (MTOW) exceeds 5,700 kg. Aircraft owner details in the San Marino registry are strictly confidential and are not published. Being part of ARG, the San Marino registry is committed to superior customer services – with the time to register an aircraft averaging a mere five to seven days. And Many More to Come… Offshore registries are not suitable for everyone. It might not even be cheaper registering an aircraft in a foreign registry. Service does have its price and non-governmental run registries have a very high level of service. But the competition among registries will further increase, and with it, the number of options for aircraft owners will increase too. More countries – not only in Europe – will follow the examples of Aruba, San Marino and the Channel Islands and open their aircraft registry as a way of attracting new business. A case in point: Estonia has decided to open its aircraft register for international aircraft owners this year – and rest assured, others will follow shortly.

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ASSURANCE

Safety is a decisive factor in choosing a particular country to register an aircraft.

JET EXPO REPORT

t’s no secret that the Russian Business Aviation market has seen brighter days. Nevertheless, Jet Expo 2016 at Moscow’s Vunkovo-3 airport showed that OEM’s and suppliers remain committed to Russia and the CIS states. And if you needed proof, all you had to do was head to the static display, where several aircraft were being shown in Russia for the first time.

Jet Expo 2016 welcomed several premieres and showcased a stabilized Russian Business Aviation market. Although recovery remains slow, BART International learned that partnering with local companies seems to be a promising approach. Volker K. Thomalla reports

IN RUSSIA, PARTNERSHIP EQUALS SUCCESS For example, Rheinland Air Service flew a HondaJet demonstrator aircraft to Moscow – the first time the HondaJet was shown at the event. “We want to raise awareness about the jet in the region,” says Simon Roads, Division Director of Sales at Honda Aircraft. “Although we know that Russia and the CIS states are more of a large cabin market, we feel the HondaJet is a new aircraft and the customers love its technology and the innovation and the fact that it’s fuel efficient and cost effective. We get a lot of attention here and visitor comments are very positive.”

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Jet Expo 2016 opening ceremony (right). Bombardier Global 6000 at static display.

So far, Honda Aircraft has no dealer for the Russian in its global network. However, the manufacturer is ramping up production and has already delivered aircraft to customers in the US,

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Canada, Mexico and Europe – so it may be only a matter of time before Russia is added to this mix. According to Roads, the company’s current backlog stands at over 100 aircraft.

Bombardier Sees Long-term Demand Bombardier Business Aircraft had two aircraft on display, including the Challenger 650, which was accessible to Jet Expo visitors for the first time. Although the aircraft was on display for a day last year, it was still an experimental aircraft and thus inaccessible to attendees. “Russia is a key market for Bombardier and despite the uncertainty around the near-term prospects for the Russian economy, the medium and long-term outlook remains positive,” says Nicolas Poirier-Quesnel of Bombardier’s Marketing and Communication team. “Our longer term forecast indicates that demand in the CIS region, including Russia, is expected to be strong. The aircraft fleet has been growing by 7 percent every year since the early 1990’s. With an average economic growth

of 2.2 percent per year, the rate of business jet adoption in Russia and CIS is expected to continue to increase.” According to Bombardier’s latest market research, the region is expected to welcome 400 deliveries over the next 10 years. “This year we wanted to set ourselves apart from the competition by demonstrating our strong cabin design and product offering,” adds Poirier-Quesnel. “For this reason, we are delighted to have our Global 6000 and Challenger 650 here at Jet Expo.” With the industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Bombardier continues to grow its leadership position, both in the industry and in here in Russia and the CIS region. The Global 6000 business jet offers more cabin volume and more floor space than any other aircraft in its class. Another unique feature that Bombardier offers Global 6000 customers is the option of adding a shower to their aircraft. “No other business jet in the ultra-long-range segment today matches the high-speed range capability and mission flexibility delivered by this aircraft,” says PoirierQuesnel. As if this wasn’t enough, passengers can stay connected and productive while in flight with Bombardier WAVE – which leverages the latest in satellite communication technology to provide true worldwide coverage and in-flight Internet access at speeds never before seen in Business Aviation. Bombardier is the first business aircraft manufacturer to make ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi services available in flight globally and the first to offer performance commitments for network availability and speed. “The new cabin management system on the Global 6000 provides greater flexibility to our customers when using current or future consumer electronic devices,” explains Poirier-Quesnel. “When paired with Bombardier WAVE, users can seamlessly stream and mirror content straight to high-definition monitors just like at home.” Offering a more complete standard equipment package than that of any other aircraft in its class, the Bombardier Vision flight deck is the first cockpit to seamlessly blend the

best in technology with superior design aesthetics. Meanwhile, the Challenger 650 builds on the solid reputation of the Challenger 605 and will feature the newly-evolved GE engines, offering shorter take-off distance, extra payload capacity and improved range capabilities out of challenging airports. The Challenger 650’s widestin-class cabin has been completely redesigned to offer the ultimate inflight experience, with breakthrough design attributes and unique expressions of comfort, control and connectivity. The new jet features redesigned seats and galley, an advanced Cabin Management System, largest-in-class HD monitors, Audio Video on Demand, Bluetooth integration and industry-leading connectivity capabilities. The Challenger 650 also features the Bombardier Vision flight deck, providing pilots with new levels of control and comfort, in addition to increasing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload. This combination of capabilities provides the best value in Business Aviation, including the latest generation Flight Management Computer, Synthetic Vision System (SVS), MultiScan™ weather radar and available head-up display with Enhanced Vision System (EVS). “Our Global and Challenger aircraft families are well positioned to continue capturing a significant portion of the Russian market,” concludes Poirier-Quesnel. “And our Challenger 650 aircraft and our new Global 7000/8000 aircraft development program position Bombardier for longterm market leadership here in Russia and the CIS.”

Dassault Bullish about Russia Turning to Dassault Aviation, the company says it is satisfied with its performance in the Russian market this year. “This year Russia has been a bright spot in the global Business Aviation landscape, contrasting with the overall softness of the global market,” says Gilles Gautier, vice president, Falcon Sales at Dassault Aviation. “There has been a lot of activity in the region and we are bullish about both near and longer term prospects, especially once the economy gets going again.” The company sees Russia and the neighboring region as being a perfect market for Business Aviation, with a vast network of small, hard to reach airfields underserved by commercial airlines and a large pool of businessmen, professionals and high-wealth individuals who must travel great distances to support their domestic and international activities. With this clientele in mind, Dassault’s exhibit at Jet Expo featured the Falcon 7X and

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UPFRONT

Dassault Falcons at static display (top). Challenger 650 vision flight deck.

JET EXPO REPORT two SBJs on display. The aircraft is configured with a 19-seat VVIP cabin designed by Vemina Aviaprestige and completed by the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company in Zhukovsky. The cabin features two conference areas, a VIP compartment and two service areas. It can also be converted to a Medevac configuration. The range of EMERCOM’s SBJ is 4,100 km (2,213 nm), but Shukhoi is working on the certification of additional tanks that would increase the type’s range to 6,000 km (3,239 nm). Certification of the longer-range verthe long range Falcon 900LX trijets. The French manufacturer also highlighted the forthcoming entry-intoservice of the new, ultra-long range Falcon 8X. The 8X was certified in June 2016 and will start deliveries within just a few weeks. Dassault is one of the leading suppliers of high-end executive jets in the Russian and CIS region. More than 50 Falcons have been delivered to customers here over the last decade, most of them being the large cabin Falcon 7X and 900. In fact, since Jet Expo last year, Dassault has handed over five new 7Xs to Russian customers, including four in the first half sion is expected to be awarded before year-end. Among other operators of the Sukhoi business jets are the Royal Thai Air Force and RusJet.

DISPLAY

Sukhoi SuperJet (top). Citation Latitude (center) and G650 at Jet Expo (bottom).

of 2016. Several other Russian 7X deliveries are scheduled yet this year. “Falcon Jets, with their large, quiet cabins and incomparable robustness and short-field capability, are ideal for serving this market,” says Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation Eric Trappier. “This is particularly true of our three engine models, which ensure added safety and shorter travel times over the vast, often inhospitable confines of the Russian region.”

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“And no Falcon will be better suited to serving the demanding conditions of Russia than the new Falcon 8X ultra-long range trijet,” he adds. Sukhoi Brings VVIP to Jet Expo The Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ), a VIP-version of the Sukhoi Superjet 1000 regional jet and jointly developed by Sukhoi and several western suppliers, was another newcomer to the show. The Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) put one of its

G650ER Gets Attention Gulfstream Aerospace had a threeaircraft strong display at Jet Expo, consisting of the midsize G280, the long range G450 and an ultra-longrange G650ER, which was getting a lot of attention by potential buyers at the show. Gulfstream’s flagship has the longest range of all purpose-built business jets, able to fly 7,500 nm (13,890 km) at Mach 0.85. Traveling at Mach 0.90 with eight passengers allows G650ER users to cover a nonstop distance of 6,400 nm (11,853 km). The aircraft type entered service in November 2014. Rounding Out the OEMs Eastunion Business Aviation of Moscow represents Cessna Citation business jets in Russia and the CIS states. Cessna Aircraft is part of the

Textron Aviation Group, which was represented in Moscow by Jet Transfer, which is the Cessna and Beechcraft authorized Sales Representative in Russia and Kazakhstan. Textron deployed two of its Cessna Citation business jets to Moscow: The Cessna Citation Latitude and the Citation M2 light jet. A Beechcraft King Air 350i completed Textron Aviation’s line-up of business aircraft at Jet Expo. Meanwhile Embraer came with a Legacy 500 and a Phenom 300. The

company had formed its Executive Jet Division only 11 years ago and has since delivered more than 1,000 business jets into 60 countries. The portfolio stretches from the entry-level Phenom 100E up to the bizliner Embraer Lineage 1000E. Last but not least, Airbus and Boeing were also exhibiting at Jet Expo. Boeing put a BBJ on display, while Airbus flew in an ACJ319. The aircraft is operated by MJet on VVIP charters. The Importance of Buddying Up Especially in challenging times, partnering with local companies seems to be a good approach to address a market and there were several examples of such ventures showcased at Jet Expo. Leonardo’s (Finmeccanica) helicopter division exhibited an AW139, which was designed in Italy and is locally produced by HeliVert in Tomilino, just outside Moscow. Satcom Direct opened an office in Moscow three years ago and is expe-

riencing growth in its Russian and CIS customer base. “It’s important to have technical support available in the region 24/7,” says Catherine Rost, Marketing Manager of Satcom Direct in Moscow. The company, which has been an exhibitor at Jet Expo for five years now, spent this year highlighting its recently launched SD pro service and its glob-

al VT mobile application that allows customers to use their own cellphones on board an aircraft. At the close of the opening ceremony, a new partnership was signed. Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) and Vostok Technical Service Jets (VTS Jets) signed a cooperation agreement for a maintenance service center for Bombardier business jets at Moscow Vnukovo-3 airport. “We want to offer our customers our technical expertize whenever and wherever it is needed. Moscow is one of the Business Aviation hotspots and we are glad to establish a new milestone in our growing network,” says Christoph Meyerrose, Managing Director of LBAS in Moscow. “Working together with VTS Jets was a natural choice because of their customer oriented approach, their goal to meet the highest industry standards and their sophisticated logistics solutions.” “With an annual traffic of more than 22,000 flight hours in 2015, Russia is the third biggest market for Bombardier business jets in the EMEAC region, while Vnukovo is the number one airport with over 4,400 departures of Bombardier jets in the same period,” adds Andrey Akopov, General Director of VTS Jets. “Together with LBAS, our dedicated team is at customers’ disposal and ready to serve any demand.” VTS Jets is approved for business jet maintenance by EASA and the aviation authorities of Qatar, Aruba, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. For more on Russia, join us next year for the 12th edition of Jet Expo, scheduled for September 7 to 9, 2017, again at Vnukovo-3 airport.

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PARADE

HondaJet (top), Embraer Phenom 300 (center) and MJet ACJ319 on display.

LEGAL

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON

What are the challenges to owning and operating an aircraft in Europe? How does Brexit affect aviation in Europe? Aoife O’Sullivan brings answers

BUSINESS AND PRIVATE AVIATION: THE CHALLENGES IN TODAY’S EUROPE

he phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On” was first published on a poster produced by the British government in 1939 during the beginning of the Second World War. The intention was to raise the morale of the British public in the event of invasion. There is no empirical evidence to suggest it actually worked but the phrase has since become mainstream for any and all types of scenarios, not least those affecting business and private aviation in Europe today. Brexit and the Impact on Aviation in Europe

CONCERN

EASA might lose one of its key members following the Brexit vote.

The people of Britain voted for a British exit, or “Brexit”, from the EU in a historic referendum on Thursday June 23, 2016. The outcome prompted jubilant celebrations around Europe from those who supported the leave campaign but sent shockwaves through the global economy and sent the pound into freefall. The general consensus seems to be that nobody knows what will happen next and depending on your political stance, it will mean great challenges but also opportunities for Britain or it will mean the country has orchestrated a fall from grace for years to come. The following weeks of turmoil in British politics led to mass resignation, including that of David Cameron, then-prime minister, and the appointment of Theresa May in his place. To actually leave the EU, May must trigger Article 50 which sets the timer of two years in which Britain must negotiate its departure. She has said she will do so in March 2017. What does Brexit mean for aviation? Quite a lot in fact. Even the most jubilant acknowledge nothing is guaranteed in terms of Britain being able to secure rights and treaties for itself with the EU either en bloc or individually with the other member states. The biggest source of benefits to UK

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aviation from EU membership is in the area of traffic rights and the nationality of operators. Any operator owned and controlled by EU nationals is free to operate anywhere within the EU without restrictions on pricing, capacity or frequency. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was established in 2003 as the EU regulatory and rulemaking body for aviation. Initially, EASA’s scope was limited to aircraft certification and maintenance. However, a process to extend this scope resulted in the EASA “Basic Regulation”, which became EU law in 2008. The Basic Regulation extended EASA’s powers to include: Flight Crew Licensing, Operations, Medical in addition to existing EASA functions like airworthiness (Part M) and certification (Part 21). EASA have been working with various members of the aerospace community (including EBAA) to review the Basic Regulation and respond to changes in the aviation environment with a more integrated approach. EBAA has been an important and very effective lobbyist for Business Aviation in Europe in this way. When the UK leaves the EU, its airlines and operators will not have automatic access, although the UK is expected to negotiate continued access. It makes perfect sense for Britain to remain part of EASA. Being in the EU is not a pre-condition of EASA. The most obvious way for the UK to continue to avail of EU policies and strategies in aviation would be to par-

ticipate in the ECAA Agreement in the same way as countries such as Norway currently do. The ECAA Agreement is a multilateral agreement between the EU, its individual member states and the additional states that form part of the single aviation market. Worryingly, however, it may be possible for any one of the members to object to modification of the agreement to allow the UK’s continued participation after leaving the EU. Given the interests the remaining states have in discouraging any other exits, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that an objection would be filed. Secondly, participating in the ECAA Agreement requires any applicant to submit to EU laws which include market access, safety, the environment, employment and social issues and consumer rights. The UK has historically been involved in lobbying for and against such regulation. However, being a signatory to the ECAA Agreement does not give the UK a say in any developments in these areas – only EU member states have a voice. Non-EU signatories to the ECAA Agreement must simply accept it. It is surely in Britain’s interests to maintain the status quo, certainly in the aviation sphere. Aviation is an international business – many of the engineers, managers, brokers, even lawyers are in Britain because of the EU freedom of movement principles which allow EU workers to travel and work without restriction in Europe. That door is closing and arguably any

non-British workers will now need visas. Sense should prevail, but European migrant workers in Britain are quite rightly concerned. EBAA has already begun the process of lobbying to protect rights at a European level, but the road ahead will not be easy. Part NCC No self-respecting conference in Europe these days is complete without reference to Part NCC and its impact on private aviation. Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 (the Basic Regulation) entered into force on 8 April 2008. Operators and personnel involved in the operation of certain aircraft have to comply with the relevant essential requirements set out in Annex VI to this EASA Air Operations Regulation. The rule applies to noncommercial operators of complex aircraft with a principal place of business or residence in a member state of EASA. Therefore, it applies to EASA and non-EASA registered aircraft. Operators had until 26 August 2016 to declare themselves compliant with the regulation. Thereafter they are technically in default if they have not done so. The regulation extends beyond EASA registered aircraft – the focus is instead on the “operator”. If your NReg aircraft is based in the EU and operated from the EU (but possibly not Britain?!), this regulation will apply to you. If the aircraft is not operated by a professional operator, responsibility for the safe and proper operation of the aircraft usually defaults to the owner and that owner must ensure compliance with the regulation. Not knowing what standards are required will not protect these owners from legal responsibility. More worryingly, however, in the case of many privately managed aircraft, there is no certainty as to who is in fact the “operator” of the aircraft and if not properly defined, the default position will most likely be the owner. Article 3(h) Reg 216/2008 defines an operator as “any legal or natural person, operating or proposing to operate one or more aircraft”. Depending on the underlying or surrounding operation and management of the particular aircraft, the definition can apply to many different people who

oversee the day to day operation of the jet including the pilot, the flight department within a corporate group, aircraft managers or “consultants”, or the owner itself. The operator has full legal and regulatory responsibility for the aircraft and each flight. The operator is responsible for such things as: ❍ Maintenance management ❍ Preparation and maintenance of operations manual ❍ Keeping the required aircraft records e.g. log books ❍ Control of the operation ❍ Compliance with regulation and laws ❍ Safety oversight and systems In the event that any supporting functions are contracted out the owner may still retain overall responsibility: Full operational control of private aircraft cannot be easily contracted out and the ability to do so depends on many factors, not least the state of registration of the aircraft. For example, if the aircraft is registered as a private aircraft with the FAA, Part 91 of the FAA regulations confirms that the owner retains full operational responsibility for the aircraft at all times and this responsibility cannot be fully transferred from the owner (with some carve outs for leases and fractional ownership models). The possibility for a legal nightmare arises in the context of a Part 91 aircraft based in Europe. If the FAA say the operator is the owner and he lives in the US, but EASA say the operator may be the manager based in the EU, which regulation applies? Sadly, this is not clear and is an issue EBAA will be tackling in the coming months at various working groups organized on topic. EBAA have made available IS-BAO, which is a code of best practices designed to help flight departments worldwide achieve a high level of safety and professionalism. This will go a long way to helping operators comply with Part NCC. Conclusion Suffice to say, there are many challenges to owning and operating an aircraft in Europe. EASA have been working with various members of the aerospace community (including EBAA) to review the Basic Regulation and respond to changes in the aviation environment with a more inte-

grated approach. EBAA has been an important and very effective lobbyist for Business Aviation in Europe in this way. More work needs to be done by the other industry participants to help streamline the process. There are some 3,300+ bizav aircraft in Europe, generating close to 20bn per annum in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supporting around 165,000 jobs (source: EBAA). We need to work together to streamline the processes, regulations and taxes to encourage more entrants into this very important market and more importantly, to encourage them to stay.

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Aoife O'Sullivan is a London-based lawyer specializing in business and commercial aviation, military aircraft and civil aerospace. She is a leading partner at a boutique firm dedicated to the aviation industry, The Air Law Firm LLP. Aoife is internationally renowned for her work in aircraft finance and speaks regularly at conferences and industry events. Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine named her as one of the top 10 leaders in Business Aviation in 2014. Aoife is a member of the Board of Aerion Corporation Inc, a pioneering company dedicated to developing aircraft for supersonic flight. Aoife was a founding member of IIBN, a network of Irish entrepreneurs of in excess of 5,000 members worldwide. She was previously chair of the European Business Aviation Association finance and leasing group. Aoife O'Sullivan is extremely knowledgeable and commercially savvy, particularly in relation to the corporate jet market. Contact Aoife at: aosullivan@thelawfirm.com

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EXPERT

Aoife O'Sullivan is internationally renowned for her work in aircraft finance and regulatory issues.

FROM THE COCKPIT

THE REASON WHY

Pilots should always know the intent of the course of action, the WHY of regulations and operating procedures rather than following the rules blindly, Captain LeRoy Cook writes

ALERTNESS

Tracking the centerline and deviate only when necessary is vital for safety.

hen reviewing and polishing the techniques and skills of flying, we often lose sight of the reason behind our pursuit of excellence. The goal is NOT to get as good as we can possibly be at a maneuver. Rather, it should be to understand WHY the maneuver is important. That generates our real motivation to improve. Consider the obsession with tracking the centerline of a taxiway or runway. Is it simply to perfect our steering technique? No; the line is painted there for a reason and we’re following it precisely for that reason. If our nosewheel is on the taxiway’s centerstripe, we know that aircraft parking spots, pavement edges and buildings are laid out to provide specified clearance from the taxiway. Our wingtips are therefore guaranteed safe passage. Stray and all bets are off. Armed with this knowledge of the reason WHY, we can judge when a deviation from the strict adherence is acceptable. If a fuel truck or another aircraft has been parked out of position, we should not blithely drive our airplane into it just to stay on the line. We obviously need to see the danger, determine if our general-aviation wings are short enough to allow swinging over to avoid the obstacle and thereby prevent the hit. Or, if there are centerline lights or reflectors that create an annoying thump as our small tire passes over each impediment, we can taxi more smoothly by offsetting our path by just twelve inches. We know WHY we’re supposed to follow the line, not just that we’re supposed to do it.

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Runway centerlines, on the other hand, are there not just to keep us from running off the edge of the pavement, but to provide a tracking target during the furious run toward liftoff, and during and after touchdown. This becomes particularly important in low-visibility conditions and with a crosswind’s influence. If we tolerate deviation in routine operation, our skill may not be there when we’re challenged on a dark and stormy night. That’s WHY we stick to the centerline, every time we’re using the runway. Slavish procedural observance without an understanding of why we do it leads to rigid piloting – arguably not piloting at all. At some point in your career, you’re going to encounter a situation that isn’t in the normal or emergency checklist. You need to understand WHY the systems are operated as they are in order to cope with an abnormality. The pre-takeoff checklist may include a switch position for a piece of avionics or aircraft

gear. You should know why that switch has to be on not just that it’s on the list of things to be done. Is it turning on a pump that backs up a normally-active one or merely an “armed” setting? Is the “ignition” switch doing its job of igniting or just clicking into position? Can it be verified audibly or by indication? Turning on exterior lighting when pulling into position for takeoff is not just a checklist item. The reason WHY is important; it’s so our aircraft stands out from the sea of lights in the threshold environment in case another airplane is heading for the wrong runway or ATC is unsure of our location. Because I know the reason, I understand that I can defer the “light ‘em up” action for a few seconds if there’s another pilot facing me across the runway entrance so he won’t be blinded while I swing into position. The point is not to belittle strict adherence to procedures. Rather, it is to go beyond adherence to understand the reason behind the proce-

dure. You’ve possibly been taught to tap brakes before raising the landing gear, assuring that the rapidly spinning tire won’t “grow” enough to rub as it nestles into the wheel well. If the gear has accumulated a coating of slush in taxi and during the takeoff roll, however, maybe it would be wiser to leave the brakes alone and let the wheels dangle in the breeze for a few seconds to dry off before retraction. A control check before departure is a normal part of every pre-takeoff checklist. The reason why is not just to make sure the yoke moves freely. It should also require a visual look at the wing (and tail, if visible) to see that the control surface follows the pilot’s input. Employ a shadow’s movement if the sun angle is suitable. There’s a supposedly-true story of a newly-delivered cabin-class twin that was being given a maintenance check for rigging. It was discovered that the rudder had never been connected at the factory. No one had bothered to verify its movement during several flights. An extreme case, to be sure, but the point is to verify response, not just yoke action. A number of years ago, back in 1982, a Boeing 737 was flown into a bridge structure during departure from Washington National airport, not because there wasn’t enough power available to make the airplane climb, but because the power wasn’t applied. The manual takeoff power setting was performed by establishing a specified exhaust pressure ratio, but the engine sensors were iced over and gave a wrong reading. The pilots ignored the power levers’ position, sluggish acceleration and extended roll, following procedures precisely. The result was a crash into the Potomac River with 74 lives lost. WHY things didn’t look right should have been a vital clue. In giving a proficiency check recently, I added an “unsatisfactory” rating for a pilot’s landing, not because the touchdown wasn’t in the zone or the crosswind correction wasn’t applied, but because he landed with a green landing gear light dark. I require a short-final cockpit check of landing readiness from memory, including verifying gear-down. I had dimmed the gear indicator while he was looking for traffic, maneuvering to final.

His check was shortened by familiarity, because he knew the gear was down, just as it had been in the previous three circuits. However, I told him he should have caught the unsafe indication and executed a go-around for troubleshooting; there’s a reason WHY we check the gear on shortfinal. Yes, the gear extension is supposed to take place as part of the stabilized-approach checklist during descent or perhaps at the final approach fix, but it needs to be confirmed just in case. In one of our aircraft, the autopilot master switch is very near the controls required for engine shutdown, so it’s easy to bump it to “on.” The starting checklist calls for “autopilot – off” before initiating start, and during taxi one hot day, when I had gone through engine start from memory to get some air moving, I noticed “wind” causing my ailerons to move around as I turned down the taxiway. It wasn’t the wind; the autopilot switch was “on” activating heading mode and the

control wheel was following the heading bug’s selection despite my efforts to correct it. The checklist item is there for just such a reason, because the autopilot should not be activated as soon as the avionics master switch is turned on. Perhaps one of the greatest “WHYs” we need to remember is why two crew members are required for most operations. It isn’t because the aircraft normally needs two people to perform all the tasks of piloting. That second crewperson is a resource, a very important one, not a back-up device to sit idly by in case his or her services are required when the primary pilot is incapacitated. The PNF is employed to verify the PF’s actions, to make checklist call-outs, to double-check ATC instructions, to be a barrier against blindly following a procedure that dooms the flight. Long ago, my captain introduced me as “his conscience” to a group of company personnel. I was expected to challenge him, to bring my fresh-out-of-school training to his cockpit, and to respond correctly to instructions. Later, when we switched roles as equals, the division of labor remained the same. Do not ignore the WHY of regulations and operating procedures, because they were developed for very good reasons. We must not worship their flow of order in a perfunctory manner that simply satisfies completion. Instead, always know the intent of the course of action. Piloting requires thinking, not just acting.

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FAILURE

Boeing 737 crashed into a bridge two miles from the White House in 1982 because of a pilot error.

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THE HAZARD OF TOYS IN THE OFFICE High up in the sky, pilots often claim to work in the best offices in the world. However, it is still a working space and professional behaviour is required to avoid mistakes. Featured by Michael R. Grüninger and Capt. Carl C. Norgren

ERROR

No matter how advanced the technology, the human element is impossible to control.

he flight was proceeding calmly at 33,000 ft over the Mediterranean Sea on a February afternoon in 2014. Having just departed the UK and destined for Afghanistan, the Voyager ZZ333 military variant of the A330-243 and its 189 passengers and nine crew members were part of a fleet of 14 aircraft operated by the UK Royal Air Force. As daylight faded, the first officer left the flight deck to take a break while the captain remained alone at his workstation. As the co-pilot was engaged in a lengthy conversation in the galley, the aircraft suddenly started falling from the sky – causing all the unsecured occupants inside to be violently thrown against the ceiling. As the plane continued to fall, the first officer made his way back to the flight deck, struggling against the negative g forces that were pinning him to the ceiling. Once back, he found the autopilot disconnected, causing the aircraft to dive at a rate exceeding 15’000 ft/min. Unable to pitch the aircraft up, the co-pilot used his side-stick to pull the aircraft out of the dive and to regain control. All-in-all, the aircraft had lost 4’400 ft during the dive and subsequent recovery. More so, 25 passengers and seven crew were injured, and the cabin interior had sustained damage in numerous places. As a result, the crew was forced to issue a Mayday and divert to Incirlik, a military base in Turkey. The subsequent investigation revealed that the cause of the incident was a nose-down input on the captain’s side-stick. While the first officer stood in the cabin, the captain took a number of pictures of the flight deck with his digital camera. During the 18 minutes that the first officer was away from the flight deck, the captain had taken approximately 80 pictures. After his

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photoshoot, he placed the camera behind the side-stick. As he moved his electrically-powered seat forward, the camera became lodged between the armrest of the seat and the side-stick. Initially, the captain did not move the seat fully forward, but when he did, he could not immediately counteract the pitch-down command given by the armrest pushing the camera against the side-stick. According to the investigating panel, the factors that lead to the pitch-down command were influenced principally by the prevailing safety culture with respect to loose articles on the flight deck…as a result, the carriage, use and ad hoc storage of a small number of personal items had become normal practice. Pilots often claim that they work in the best offices in the world – high up in the sky, always in the sun or under the stars, with far reaching and ever changing views. However, it is still a working space and professional behavior is required. Just like in a groundbased office, sometimes a short break is necessary. In this situation, the copilot was taking a break, during which the captain was supposed to work alone and to perform both his and his co-pilot’s duties.

Redundancy for a Reason Commercial air transport requires two pilot – for good reason. For starters, the presence of a second pair of eyes and ears reduces the probability of misunderstanding and enhances safety, not to mention that adherence to standard operating procedures is enhanced when a two-pilot crew monitors each other. Furthermore although pilot incapacitation due to in-flight medical problems might be rare, when they do occur, the benefits of the redundancy of two pilots on the flight deck is inarguable. Dual flight controls are another basic safeguard against the potentially catastrophic results of failures in such vital systems. However, this redundancy is ineffective when only one pilot is present on the flight deck. For all these reasons, the presence of two pilots in the flight deck is a vital part of the flight safety net. When one pilot leaves the flight deck, the remaining pilot must be extra vigilant. Not only is the workload increased, as the remaining pilot performs the duties of both the pilot flying and the pilot monitoring, but also the redundancy of a two-man crew is no longer provided.

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Therefore, a single pilot in the flight deck increases the risk profile. Operators can mitigate such operational risks by prohibiting any activities not related to the safe operation of the flight when one pilot leaves the flight deck. This includes no eating or any other activities that might distract the remaining crew member from any safety relevant functions. Toys on the Flight Deck

SECURE

Safety is always enhanced by the presence of a second pilot.

Personal electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, cameras and GSM WiFi routers, whether procured by the operator or belonging to the crew member, are increasingly prevalent on today’s flight decks. Equipped with lithium batteries, they present a fire hazard, and without dedicated storage facilities they can

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interfere with aircraft equipment and systems – including flight controls. During turbulence, they can also cause injury and damage. As a result, loose equipment should not be present on the flight deck unless the operational risks have been evaluated and appropriately mitigated via operating procedures and dedicated safe storage locations. Inappropriate storage locations can also pose hazards. For example, a spare lithium battery without a protective casing around its terminals can be short-circuited if placed in contact with a metal surface. Furthermore, the windshield heating has reportedly caused electrical fires when inadvertently contacted by the antenna cable of a mobile GPS unit placed on the glareshield.

When Habits Become the Rule Had the captain of flight ZZ333 not moved his seat back to take private pictures while alone on duty, had he not placed his camera in such an inappropriate location and had the first officer not left the flight deck for such an extended time, the resulting injuries and diversion would not have occurred. With this in mind, it is worth noting that the manuals did provide only a small amount of guidance on the transport of loose objects. In real life, crew regularly carry a large number of equipment and documentation onto the flight deck without guidance on where and how to store it. The additional camera in this scenario was certainly not seen as a potential hazard. In other words, it has become routine to stuff the cockpit with non-flight related things and, as a result of seeing so many loose objects in the cockpit, our guard has been lowered.

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Michael R. Grüninger is managing director of Great Circle Services (GCS) Safety Solutions and Capt. Carl C. Norgren is a freelance contributor to Safety Sense. 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 since 2007.

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