Jerry Siebenmark
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Aircraft

Piaggio Wins Order for Nine Avanti Evos, Retrofits

The contract also calls for the Italian defense ministry to finalize a deal with Piaggio Aerospace to retrofit 18 aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Argus Forecasts Flat Holiday Followed By First Quarter Jump

Fractional aircraft activity is expected to see a double-digit gain in the first quarter of 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Providers Consider 2020's Challenges, Prospects

An election year and worries of a downturn create some uncertainty for the MRO industry in 2020.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Readies AOG Teams for College Bowl Games

The South Carolina-based MRO provider will have extra technicians and mobile units at the ready for AOG customers.
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Aircraft

Embraer Kicks Off Flexjet Order with Praetor 500 Delivery

The Embraer Executive Jets delivery is part of a $1.4 billion Flexjet order announced at NBAA-BACE in October.
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Aircraft

Aerion Identifies More Suppliers for AS2 Bizjet

Potez Aéronautique and Safran are the newest suppliers of components and systems to Aerion Supersonic’s 12-passenger AS2 business jet.
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Aircraft

This Praetor 600 Paint Job Is Not for a Packers Fan

West Star Aviation completes its first custom paint job on a factory-new Embraer Praetor 600.
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Aircraft

ExecuJet MRO Malaysia Gains Philippines Certification

The CAAP certification allows ExecuJet to perform line and heavy maintenance on a variety of Dassault, Bombardier and Gulfstream jets.
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Trade-A-Plane the 'Spark Fueling Aviation Dreams'

The 82-year-old aviation publication will cease printing in late December in favor of an all-digital format.
Aircraft

Chicago To Be Charter Operator GrandView's Next Base

GrandView Aviation will open its third base at Chicago Executive Airport in early 2020.
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Aircraft

First Cessna SkyCourier Gets Its Wings

Textron Aviation successfully mates the wings and fuselage of its prototype SkyCourier high-wing, twin-turboprop utility airplane.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Creates Online PMA Library

The new, searchable database includes more than 75 PMAs that are complementary to Duncan Aviation's STCs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Southeast Aero Wins PMA for Garmin G5000 Harnesses

Southeast Aerospace says the harness manufacturing can save avionics shops up to 450 man hours from creating their own.
Aircraft

Nomad Completes ADS-B Install on Challenger 850

The installation comes ahead of the European ADS-B Out deadline set for June 7, 2020.
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Aircraft

Sustainability Key for Charter Ops, PrivateFly CEO Says

PrivateFly CEO Adam Twidell releases his annual predictions for business aviation in 2020.
Regulations and Government

FAA Changing Airman Cert Process, Plans Webinars

The new process includes registering for an FAA tracking number to eliminate name confusion.
ATC

Aireon To Expand Aircraft Surveillance in Africa

Aireon to expand its space-based ADS-B surveillance in collaboration with the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar.
Aircraft

FAA: Windshield Could Fail On Certain Gulfstream Jets

The affected aircraft include Gulfstream III, IV/IV-SP/G450, V/G550, and G650/650ER twinjets.
Safety

Baron Launches Weather API for Aviation Website

Website provides for developer integration of weather data into mobile devices.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Opens New MRO at Van Nuys Airport

The 66,000-sq-ft Gulfstream MRO facility includes a 43,000-sq-ft hangar.
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Avionics

ACA: Change Coming To Use of Compassion Call Sign

New procedure will comply with changes to ICAO and FAA call sign requirements, Air Care Alliance says.
Aircraft

Clay Lacy Keeps Busy with Phenom 10-year Inspections

Clay Lacy Aviation is marking a decade as an Embraer Authorized Service Center.
Aircraft

Tamarack Continues To Expand Dealer, Service Network

Tamarack Aerospace Group has added Banayn Air Services, Rose Aircraft Services, and RBR Aviation to its dealer, service center network.
Aircraft

FAI Prepares Transatlantic Ambulance Fleet for ADS-B

By the end of 2019, FAI’s air ambulance fleet of six Bombardier Learjet 60s and four Challenger 604s will be ready for U.S. FAA ADS-B mandate.
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Aircraft

Amstat Upgrades Dashboard for Premier, Connect Users

The upgraded dashboard allows users to customize information using widgets.
Aircraft

November ADS-B Equipage Rate Continues Modest Ascent

The FlightAware November 2019 report shows 2,099 turbine aircraft remain unequipped to meet the FAA's January 2020 ADS-B mandate.
Environment

IBAC, EBAA Plan New Sustainability Initiative

Increasing awareness of social and environmental issues in business aviation is the impetus behind new STARS program.
Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charters Prompt Random Ramp Checks in Mexico

The ramp checks on foreign operators are in effect at all Mexican airports.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flightdocs Establishes Canadian Office

The new office is located nearby Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Aircraft

Coulson's Firefighting Setup To Equip Cal Fire C-130s

The Air Force contract is valued at more than $39 million.