Jerry Siebenmark
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Aircraft

Textron To Mark Citation, SkyCourier Milestones in 2021

Next year will bring the 50th anniversary of the Citation 500 type certification as well as certification and first delivery of the Cessna SkyCourier 408.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Clay Lacy Completes First Global 6000 JetWave Install

Clay Lacy Aviation performed the Honeywell JetWave Ka-band connectivity hardware system installation at its Van Nuys repair station.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Expands NorCal Engine Rapid Response

Greg Gaden is based in Oakland and has more than 30 years of experience with engine makes such as Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney.
Engines

New FlightData Feature Enables Automatic Reporting

Aerocor's new FlightData automatic reporting feature will allow operators of certain aircraft to share data with three third-party providers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lee Aero, Peregrine Partner on STC To Combat Covid-19

Lee Aerospace and Peregrine Avionics have partnered on an Aviation Clean Air STC for the Citation Excel, XLS, and XLS+.
Charter & Fractional

Judge Allows JSX To Temporarily Continue SNA Flights

The temporary restraining order comes after JSX filed a lawsuit against Orange County and John Wayne Airport earlier in December.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing

Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star, Collins Team Up for G450 Cabin, CMS Upgrade

West Star Aviation said the combination of a G450 cabin upgrade along with installation of Collins Aerospace's Venue could save owners as much as $200,000.
Avionics

Duncan Amends STCs for Challenger, Legacy Models

Duncan Aviation's amended STCs for Honeywell products on the Bombardier Challenger 600 series and Embraer Legacy 600.
Rotorcraft

Austrian Operator Orders Five Airbus H135 Light Twins

Airbus Helicopters will deliver the first newer variant of the H135 to ÖAMTC Air Rescue in early 2022.
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Charter & Fractional

Omni Air Adds Charter Base, Expands Mx Operations

Omni Air Transport plans to offer maintenance services outside of its in-house managed fleet.
Aircraft

NOAA Takes Delivery of Second Beechcraft King Air

Textron Aviation's special missions Beechcraft King Air 350CER will be used for coastal mapping, aerial survey, and emergency response missions.
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Charter & Fractional

Guide Aims To Prevent Illegal Charters from Dry Leases

Six aviation associations produced the General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide to help aircraft owners and lessors avoid the pitfalls of illegal charters.
Aircraft

Embraer Marks First Praetor 500 Conversion in Europe

Embraer's conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 was completed at the Brazilian airframer's service center at Le Bourget in Paris.
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Avionics

Textron Aviation Expands Citation FDM Service Options

Textron Aviation's new flight data monitoring service option will allow Citation owners and operators to transfer data to L3 Harris Technologies or Safran.
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Aircraft

Mountain Aviation Marches Toward 35 Citation X Fleet

Mountain Aviation has taken delivery of its 26th Cessna Citation X.
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Aircraft

China Flight University To Acquire M2 Sim from TRU

The Civil Aviation Flight University of China will use TRU Simulation + Training's Level D simulator to support its fleet of four Cessna Citation M2s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Charter Provider Jung Sky Establishing Mx Department

Former Croatian Airlines technical director Davor Bujan will lead Jung Sky's effort to establish an in-house maintenance department.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Services Plans Malaysian Expansion

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia is looking to expand its operation at Subang Airport to a much larger facility.
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Airports

JSX Sues John Wayne Airport To Provide Air Service

JSX alleges in a lawsuit that it was informed last month it would not be allowed to operate at the Orange County airport beginning January 1.
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Training and Workforce

RFDS Selects FlightSafety's MissionFit Training Device

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations will use the FlightSafety MissionFit Flight training device for Pilatus PC-12 NG training.
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FBOs

Sheltair Orlando Welcomes New Bizav Tenant

GPI Geospatial occupies the third floor of the FBO's four-story terminal at Orlando Executive Airport and hangars its three aircraft there.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Slides Timeline for Alliance Service Center

Gulfstream Aerospace now expects its Fort Worth Alliance Airport service center to open in early to mid-2022.
Safety

ARC Notes Jump in SMS Form Use

ARC Safety Management attributes the higher activity to increasing SMS integration.
Environment

Airbus May Be Considering Hydrogen-powered Helicopter

Airbus's ZeroE project could be adapted to its helicopter business, executive says during Wichita Aero Club webinar.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Dubai Completes Milestone Mx Check

Technicians at Jet Aviation Dubai completed the region's first Falcon 50 4C maintenance check.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Upgrades Inflight Entertainment System

The company's new Vision 360 features an improved 3D moving map.
Safety

Experts Explain Covid-19 Testing and Test Effectivity

Molecular tests are the most effective for detecting coronavirus, according to medical experts.
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Broker SkyService Sees Autumn Surge in Aircraft Sales

Skyservice Business Aviation sold seven light jets and turboprops in the past 12 weeks.
Maintenance and Modifications

Royal Flying Doctor Service Adds Engineering, Mx

The 18 staff from Hawker Pacific who joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service will work from the organization's five Australian bases.
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