On the Move

PEOPLE West Star announced the placement of LaLaina Doudna as project manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) location; the appointment of Gary A. Schandl as director of Quality Assurance for all West Star facilities; the placement of Walt Marcy to the Grand Junction, CO (GJT) team as the Avionics Technical Sales manager. Also, Jeffrey Sneden has accepted the position of Quality Assurance manager at their Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. Tommi Krell has assumed leadership for marketing the component repair business units, Dallas Aeronautical Services, Flite Components and Avant Aerospace. Krell will continue to maintain responsibility for corporate communication across the enterprise.

Tommi Krell

Moreover, John Brummel has been promoted to Avionics Technical Sales manager at their East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Brummel is a US Navy veteran and has over 20 years aviation experience, starting his career as an avionics technician at Midcoast (now Jet Aviation), moving to West Star (Premier at the time) in 2007. FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training announced that Rachel Runner has been promoted to manager of the Wichita Cessna Learning Center, and Rich High has been promoted to CEO. “Rich is Rich High

a highly valued member of our management team and a very capable leader,” said David Davenport, president & CEO, FlightSafety International. High assumes this responsibility from Brian Moore who has been named senior vice president of Operations, FlightSafety International. Moore will oversee the operational aspects of FlightSafety’s global Learning Center network. He will provide guidance and support for Center operations, the development, management and delivery of training programs and interaction with aviation regulatory agencies worldwide. Brad Thress has joined FlightSafety International as president and CEO. He assumes this responsibility from David Davenport who

Brad Thress

has left FlightSafety. Thress joins FlightSafety from Textron Aviation where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Global Parts, Program and Flight Operations, and the President of Able Aerospace. During his 27 years with Textron Aviation, he held several leadership roles within many business areas including Engineering, Flight Operations and Customer Service. In addition, he served as Cessna Senior Vice President of Business Jets. Duncan Aviation announced leadership changes to its Flight Department. Craig Rathjen has been named the director of Flight Operations and Jon Kroesche the new chief pilot of Flight Operations. In this position, Rathjen leads the day-today operations of the flight department. Kroesche will lead the flight crews within the department. Long-time Duncan Aviation team member Dennis Kruse will be relocating to the company’s Provo, Utah, facility as the Avionics Install Sales representative. “In his 15 years at Duncan Aviation, Dennis has built a strong technical background in the Install Department as a Technician and Crew Lead,” says Modifications Sales Manager Nate Klenke. Todd Shriner has been named Duncan Aviation’s technical representative for Bombardier products. In this position, Shriner will provide troubleshooting and technical support for customers who operate Global, Challenger and Learjet aircraft, as well as to company airframe maintenance teams. Pratt & Whitney announced that Carroll Lane has assumed the role of president of the company’s Commercial Engines business, reporting to P&W President Christopher Calio. Carroll Lane succeeds Calio in this role; Calio was recently named president of Pratt & Whitney, succeeding Bob Leduc, who retired from the company after more than four decades of service. RUAG International’s Board of Directors and CEO Urs Breitmeier have separated by mutual agreement. Urs Breitmeier held senior positions at RUAG for 18 years, the last seven of which as CEO. Chairman of RUAG International’s Board of Directors Dr Remo Lütolf said: “Urs Breitmeier was instrumental in shaping the unbundling and bringing it to a successful conclusion. RUAG International is thus well positioned for the future. We wish Urs all the best in his professional and private life and every success in the future.” Dassault Aviation has appointed Charles Wemaëre vice president, Worldwide Spares, with responsibility for spare parts strategy and logistics efforts for the global Falcon fleet. He will report to Pierre Thielin, VP, Worldwide Customer Service, within Dassault’s Civil Aviation Department. Wemaëre previously served as deputy manager to Serge Elias, the former VP Worldwide Spares, who is retiring. The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has recently announced organizational changes. Having replaced Matthew S. Zuccaro, James A. Viola is the new president and CEO of Helicopter Association International (HAI). In his most recent role with the FAA, Viola oversaw 78 Flight Standards District Offices and 2,500 employees across the United States, and was responsible for maintaining consistency and standardization in the application of safety oversight activities for the GA community. Kate Fraser and Charlie Precourt have joined the association’s Board of Directors. Fraser is head of safety for Joby Aviation, a California-based company that is a pioneer in the development of novel aircraft enabled by electric propulsion. Precourt is the vice president and general manager of the Propulsion

Systems Division at Orbital ATK. Stewart D’Leon is now the director, technical operations, replacing Elias Cotti, who is retiring after 20 years with the association. In his new role, D’Leon will be responsible for providing technical assistance to NBAA member companies and promoting the highest standards of aircraft maintenance. He also will coordinate and develop certification policies for NBAA membership to support increased aircraft dispatching and reduced cost of ownership. Maggie Bergsma, currently head of Communications for ATR, is appointed head of Communications Commercial Aircraft at Airbus. In the new Communications leadership team, she will join Yves Barillé, head of Communications Helicopters, and Dirk Erat, head of Communications Defense & Space. They will report directly to Julie Kitcher –executive vice-president Communications & Corporate Affairs and member of the Airbus Executive Committee. Meanwhile, Guillaume Steuer is appointed head of External Communications, reporting to Philipp Encz and managing Airbus’ media relations, web and social media activities. He will rely on Stefan Schaffrath, head of External Communications Commercial Aircraft, and Martin Agüera, head of External Communications Defence & Space, to boost dialogue with Airbus’ external audiences and strengthen the company’s brand and reputation worldwide. Hong Kong-based Metrojet Limited welcomes Captain Kobus Swart as director of Flight Operations. Swart will oversee all aspects of Metrojet’s flight operations, including the management of flight and cabin crew, flight dispatch and training. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the appointment of Julien Nargeot as regional vice president of Sales for Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Brian McCarthy as regional sales manager in the region. Nargeot joins Gulfstream with 12 years’ experience with a business-jet original equipment manufacturer, where he held a pilot type rating and was involved with pilot training and operational support, aircraft technical support and customer service. More recently, he spent seven years in new aircraft sales for the Middle East. McCarthy comes to Gulfstream with nine years of Business Aviation experience. He previously worked as a sales manager for an aircraft brokerage company and was responsible for the sale and acquisition of pre-owned and new business aircraft in the Northeast US and Asia-Pacific markets. Nargeot and McCarthy report to Roger Sperry, Gulfstream’s regional senior vice president of Sales for Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Florida, and are based in Gulfstream’s Singapore office. Modesto Jet Center announced the appointment of Otto Wright as general manager. Wright joins Modesto Jet Center with more than 12 years of experience in the aviation industry, mainly in leadership and business development roles. Most recently, he served as an aviation consultant and business owner. Previously, he served as business development director at Axis Jet in Sacramento, Calif., general manager for KaiserAir in Oakland, Calif., and has worked internationally with Far East Russia Aircraft Services (FERAS) and Jetex Flight Support. Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) announced Chris Charnley has been named director of business development, Canada. Charnley brings more than 40 years of aviation industry experience to JSSI, including senior leadership roles at Hawker Beechcraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada. He will be responsible for overChris Charnley

seeing the company’s growth in the Canadian market. He previously worked for Pratt & Whitney Canada in a variety of sales and technical support roles for multiple engine types, including the PW100, PW300 and JT15D. The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced that aviation industry specialist, Andreas Meyer will join the organization as the new director, ICAO Liaison, for IBAC in Montreal. As director, ICAO Liaison, Meyer will direct the operations of the IBAC office in Montreal, co-located with ICAO Headquarters. He will be IBAC’s designated representative to ICAO overall and will serve in particular as IBAC Observer on the Air Navigation Commission, the highest-level technical body at ICAO. Meyer will also design the IBAC strategy and approach to ICAO in coordination with the Director General Kurt Edwards, as well as coordinate among the IBAC representatives at ICAO forums and expert groups, as well as make recommendations to Edwards regarding matters before ICAO. Private aviation company Meridian announced that Patti Ann Sullivan has been named vice president of Aircraft Management. In her new position, Sullivan will oversee the sales of aircraft management services and will be responsible for driving the growth of the aircraft management business. Sullivan’s responsibilities include developing and visiting prospective new clients, negotiating aircraft management agreements, coordinating with other Meridian departments to ensure a smooth transition from the sales process to inservice operation and managing regional sales executives. In addition, she will focus on the needs of existing customers, offering counsel on the optimum operational and financial strategies to maximize the value and efficiency of their aircraft ownership. CAE has appointed Todd Probert as group president, Defense & Security. He will be based in Washington, DC and is succeeding Gene Colabatistto. Probert worked for Raytheon, the world’s fourth largest defense company, over the past 10 years. Most recently, he was leading the Command, Control, Space & Intelligence business unit as part of Raytheon’s Intelligence, Information and Services segment. At Universal Avionics (UA), Franc Mendes has been appointed to the manager position at Airline Business Development. Based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Mendes is responsible for introducing UA’s product line including the ClearVision Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) to the airline market. Additionally, Mendes will support UA’s Flight Department as a demonstration pilot for the company’s Gulfstream G-III aircraft. Mendes joins UA with over 24 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Most recently, he served in the position of technical and safety pilot for the Boeing Company in Shanghai, China. Prior to Boeing, Mendes was a longhaul pilot for Cathay Pacific Airways. He also has extensive experience flying corporate, United Nations and other humanitarian missions.

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EBAA Secretary General Athar Husain Khan From the Desk of

BUSINESS AVIATION HAS A GOOD STORY TO TELL WHEN IT COMES TO SUSTAINABILITY

IN TODAY’S CLIMATE-CHANGE DEBATE, policymakers, opinion leaders and others have begun to question the need for aviation as a means of transport, including for business, as part of a larger question about various sources of carbon output and sustainability. Unfortunately, this debate seems too often shaped by misperceptions at the expense of the facts. Please understand this: We in Business Aviation may likely be the smallest carbon source – with the most significant plan for sustainability – you’ve never heard of. We are often asked: What is Business Aviation? It’s a term long-used to describe the use of mostly small airplanes for business reasons. It accounts for only a tiny fraction of all emissions, of any kind. If we were comparing emissions to a dollar in your wallet, Business Aviation would account for far less than a penny. If we were comparing it to other sources – cars, coal factories, cattle – it doesn’t move the needle on the gauge. In fact, Business Aviation accounts for the smallest emissions footprint since the advent of flight, and in the past four decades, emissions from business airplanes have been reduced by 40%. This hasn’t happened by accident: Our investments in Global Satellite Positioning, composite technologies, evercleaner engines and other advancements have produced these benefits. Equally important, we’re only getting started. Business Aviation leaders are united behind a plan to further reduce emissions a further 50 percent by the year 2050, relative to 2005 levels. This commitment reflects a similar 2050-emissons goal set by other government, industry and business leaders. Central to this pioneering idea has been the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels, which are non-fossil-based fuel sources (think of used cooking oil). These alt-fuels reduce carbon lifecycle emissions by up to 80 percent, and thanks to industry investment, they are certified, safe and ready to use today in many business airplanes. The readiness of these carbon-neutral fuels and other forward-looking technologies reveals a central truth: Environmental action and economic growth are not mutually exclusive; we can make sustainability a top priority, without sacrificing the modern-day necessity of business flying, which connects citizens, companies and communities to economic opportunities as never before. Consider the data behind this economic equation: In Europe, Business Aviation flights support 374,000 jobs and 87 billion euros to the economy— these are often jobs needed in tomorrow’s workplace, including careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM careers. The case is no less pronounced in the US, where Business Aviation helps support more than a million jobs, and $200 billion annually, to the US economy. Here’s the point: As we look to tomorrow’s industries, many considerations are important, including their carbon footprint. Within that reality, the world’s simultaneous need for mobility with sustainability will be a constant, and some transportation industries will continue to focus on sustainable, safe and secure operations, while creating jobs and economic opportunity. Business Aviation is one of those industries.

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BUSINESS AVIATION’S SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT HIGHLIGHTED AT 2020 WEF

A GLOBAL COALITION FOCUSED on Business Aviation sustainability welcomed two new carbon-reduction initiatives for Davos-bound flights at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), starting Jan. 21, 2020, in Davos, Switzerland. The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition), in conjunction with the World Economic Forum and Zurich Airport, has secured agreements to make SAF available for aircraft departing the airport. At an event held Jan. 20 at Zurich Airport to demonstrate the fuels’ viability, organizers thanked officials with WEF and the airport for their collaboration with industry stakeholders in support of the demonstration. Additionally, under a payment-transfer initiative known as “book-and-claim,” operators flying to Davos are, for the first time, able to purchase SAF supplies, even at airports where SAF is not available. The initiative will be in place at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport (TEB) outside New York City, Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, Mass., and Dulles International Airport (IAD), outside Washington, DC. Simply put, SAF will be apportioned to the purchasing aircraft at TEB, BED and IAD, and consumed through a routine operation at California’s Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

Leaders with the coalition stakeholder groups applauded both initiatives, which were made possible through the efforts of Jet Aviation, Neste and World Fuels. Juergen Wiese, chairman of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), said: “Business Aviation aims to be a catalyst in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable transport. The new SAF programme brings us one step closer. This week at Davos, Business Aviation is laying the foundation of a physical, and traceable, SAF supply chain around the world.” Pete Bunce, president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), commented: “It is paramount that Business Aviation stimulates supply and demand for SAF, which is a linchpin to our industry’s sustainability commitments. These initiatives complement efficiency gains garnered through more efficient aircraft and engine designs and leveraging performance-based navigation, which is enabled through advanced avionics.” Kurt Edwards, director General for IBAC, said: “Business jet operators and their stakeholders around the world can and should request SAF when fueling their tanks. The demand for SAF is the gamechanger for more production, and the time is now to bring the supply to our industry and demonstrate that thousands of aircraft are ready to fly with SAF.” Tim Obitts, COO of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), stated: “NATA commends the SAF Coalition and our members from all segments of the supply chain for their dedication and innovation in advancing a number of sustainable firsts for the Business Aviation industry, These milestones demonstrate that meaningful change can be achieved through partnerships, education and collaboration.” Ed Bolen, president of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), said: “Business Aviation has long been committed to the sustainability of flight. As we continue working toward increased availability of sustainable fuels, we know that these initiatives are key to moving the industry toward a carbon-neutral future, this week, and in the years to come.” Business Aviation groups have been working for decades to decrease the industry’s emissions footprint, as part of the larger Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change. Learn more at futureofsustainablefuel.com.

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BUSINESS AVIATION LOOKS TOWARD AN EXCITING AND SUSTAINABLE 2020

NBAA President & CEO Ed Bolen From the Desk of

WE’VE RECENTLY TURNED OUR calendars over to a new year, and I’m often asked what I think the future holds for our industry. While NBAA typically leaves forecasting duties to analysts and meteorologists, it’s apparent we’re already seeing some very significant developments throughout the global business community that will continue throughout 2020 and beyond. First and foremost, while our industry has always embraced new technologies, the pace of emerging innovations has clearly increased, and includes the introduction of all-new aircraft that are more powerful and more capable, yet also more efficient, along with a host of new products and services. For example, over the past few years we’ve seen a new transportation segment emerge alongside more traditional business aircraft and rotorcraft seen at NBAAsponsored events. Urban air mobility (UAM) aims to revolutionize travel across large metroplexes, utilizing optionally piloted and even fully autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles to transport on-demand passengers and cargo. These hybrid gas-electric and, ultimately, fully electric designs offer the promise of safe and efficient travel within metropolitan areas around the globe, and even to the airport for longer-distance trips. NBAA also expects these designs to ultimately complement traditional Business Aviation aircraft that are also moving toward more efficient operations and reducing our industry’s already-low carbon footprint. The issue of environmental sustainability is another dominant theme not only in headlines around the globe, but also in the boardrooms and flight departments of

companies using Business Aviation to improve their efficiency and competitiveness. Among the most promising avenues is use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from renewable feedstocks. NBAA has been at the forefront of efforts to promote greater use of SAF in Business Aviation. As more and more operators seek to reduce their own carbon emissions with no impact to aircraft performance or reliability, we recently joined with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and other industry stakeholders to announce a new Business Aviation Global Sustainability Summit coming to Washington, DC in March 2020 that will explore additional opportunities for our industry to use this fuel. It’s evident that our industry is embracing change across several fronts, as displayed throughout the recently concluded 2019 edition of NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas. NBAA-BACE reflected this exciting time with the most exhilarating convention I believe NBAA has ever hosted. I also expect this energy and inspiration to carry forward to our upcoming events in the coming year. Shanghai, China will host the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2020) from April 21-23, with the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2020) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland from May 26-28. The 2020 edition of NBAA-BACE, the largest event in the world dedicated to the Business Aviation industry, comes to Orlando, FL from October 6-8. Our global Business Aviation community is in the midst of an unprecedented and thrilling transformation before our eyes, as new aircraft, technologies and practices take hold, showcasing the innovation and sustainability of our industry. I encourage readers of BART International to see what this promising future holds, and experience this evolution firsthand, at an NBAA event in 2020.

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NBAA CANCELS ABACE 2020

C A N C E L L E D ! ! !

THE National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the decision to cancel this year’s Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE), given health concerns and other special challenges for event participants, which have arisen in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. ABACE 2020 was scheduled to take place in Shanghai from April 21-23. In remarking on the decision, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen noted: “While the Chinese government is taking commendable steps to address the Coronavirus outbreak, the current situation has presented a very challenging environment for decision-making and action for ABACE participants to fully prepare for the event. This necessary step is being taken in the spirit of partnership, collaboration and transparency.”

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NBAA WELCOMES FAA CALL FOR COMMENT ON DRONE IDENTIFICATION RULE

THE National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) mandating remote identification for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. The 319-page NPRM, issued Dec. 26 by the agency, proposes to require remote identification capabilities that would allow a drone’s identity and location to be received by people on the ground and in the air, helping to further the safe integration of the devices into the nation’s airspace system. Specifically, the proposal would: ❍ Create definitions for “unmanned aircraft system”, “unmanned aircraft system service supplier” and “visual line of sight”

❍ Adjust aircraft-registration requirements contained in Parts 47 and 48 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) ❍ Create a new FAR Part 89, “remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems” ❍ Amend transponder and ADS-B requirements in FAR Parts 91 and 107 “The remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems in the airspace of the United States would address safety, national security and law enforcement concerns regarding the further integration of these aircraft into the airspace of the US while also enabling greater operational capabilities,” according to the FAA. “NBAA has long maintained that UAS offer great promise for a variety of applications, including for companies relying on aviation in the conduct of their business,” noted NBAA Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs Doug Carr. “This notice from the FAA is a foundational document for moving forward with integrating not just UAS, but other emerging technologies, in a way that addresses our industry’s collective safety, security and other objectives. We thank the FAA for issuing this important proposal, and we look forward to working with the FAA and other stakeholders to secure its adoption.”

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UPDATED SAFETY RESOURCE AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE PILOT OPERATIONS OF VLJ AND TAA

THE NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION (NBAA) has updated an important training resource for certain single pilot operations – specifically those of jet aircraft weighing 10,000 pounds or less, certificated for single-pilot operations and equipped with advanced cockpit automation, automated engine and systems management and/or integrated autoflight, autopilot and flight guidance systems. The NBAA Training Guidelines for Single Pilot Operations of Very Light Jets (VLJ) and Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) was revised in response to a safety recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following an Embraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100) accident in 2014 in Gaithersburg, MD. The NTSB determined the probable cause was the pilot’s attempt of an

approach in icing conditions without proper use of the airplane’s deice system or accurate consideration for landing performance speeds based on weather conditions and aircraft weight. “In the safety recommendation, the NTSB tasked NBAA with developing enhanced training guidelines related to risk management in winter operations and special emphasis on appropriate use of ice protection systems and related standard operating procedures, as published by the manufacturer,” said Mark Larsen, NBAA’s senior manager of safety and flight operations. “These revised Training Guidelines for Single Pilot Operations of VLJ and TAA reflect the safety recommendation by placing additional emphasis on these key skills.” Specifically, the updated guidelines feature expanded discussions of: ❍ The areas of greatest risk to these operations, including the implications of winter operations, aircraft performance, and procedural noncompliance ❍ Pre-arrival training and proficiency, to include advanced cockpit procedures, aeronautical decision making and risk management ❍ Recurrent training recommendations ❍ Increased aerodynamics knowledge during training to address unique flying qualities of the aircraft type The guidelines do not establish mandatory training requirements; rather, they are meant to describe the minimum curriculum the association believes is necessary for successful VLJ transition and recurrent training programs. The guidelines help operators and training providers establish their own training programs utilizing these industry best practices.

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