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Dallas, Texas:Bombardier expands interior repair and refurbishment capabilities in DallasBombardier is enhancing its interior repair and refurbishment activities at its service centre in Dallas, Texas, providing customers with even more maintenance and support capabilities. Bombardier will collaborate with Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GETI), a market-leader in aircraft furnishings since 1991, to offer customers the industry’s highest quality of enhanced interior services and support at the Dallas Service Centre. Built on a long-standing relationship between the two companies, the collaboration with Wichita-based GETI will benefit from the supplier already being well-versed with Bombardier business jets at Bombardier’s service centre in Wichita, Kansas. Customers at the Dallas Service Centre will have access to enhanced interior repair and refurbishment services for their aircraft flooring, cabinetry, seats, and upholstery on various aircraft platforms.
Washington, DC:FAA invests $42m in Airports across AlaskaPart of the FAA’s campaign to increase safety in Alaska. The Federal Aviation Administration will award seven Alaska airports a total of $42m in Airport Improvement Program grants to help with safety, access and sustainability efforts. The FAA has awarded more than 64 grants totaling $257.4m to Alaska airports during fiscal year 2021. “These grants reflect our ongoing commitment to the unique needs of Alaska aviation community and our focus on supporting the extensive Alaska National Airspace System,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Aviation provides the backbone of daily commerce to many communities in the state, including the delivery of food and life-saving supplies, inter-city and inter-village transportation, emergency medical evacuations and daily commuting. Approximately 82 percent of communities in Alaska are only accessible by air. Many of these communities are home to Alaska natives, which represent nearly 20 percent of the state’s population.
Montreal:IBAC congratulates SRC Aviation - first to renew IS-BAH Stage 3The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) commends SRC Aviation, India, for being the first Stage 3 renewal for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) program. Based in New Delhi, India, SRC Aviation was also the first organization in the world to achieve IS-BAH Stage 1 in 2015. SRC Aviation Managing Director, Bobby Chadha, said, “This recognition from IS-BAH is a reflection of our commitment to the highest global safety standards and to excellence in service.” IS-BAH Program Director, Terry Yeomans, noted, “It is inspiring to see the resiliency organizations have to implement and maintain a voluntary global standard such as the IS-BAH, especially with all the challenges we have faced in the past 18 months. Congratulations to Bobby and the entire SRC team and thank you for your continued commitment to business aviation safety and support for the IS-BAH Programme.”
Washington, DC:GAMA supports US Administration’s and Congressional SAF initiativesThe General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is supporting the Biden Administration’s steps to expand the development, use and production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). A Fact Sheet, released by the Biden Administration, announced its planned actions to significantly bolster the future of sustainable fuels in aviation. “We commend the Biden Administration for its commitment to boost the production, distribution and uptake of SAF," said Pete Bunce, GAMA President and CEO. "For years, the general and business aviation community has recognized that the increased use of SAF will play a key role in reducing aviation’s CO2 emissions and complements our continued innovative advancements in aircraft technologies.
“It will be important for industry and government to work together on the elements of the administration’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, which aims to increase the production of SAF to three billion gallons per year by 2030. GAMA, along with other industry stakeholders, has been working with the US Congress on similar legislative solutions and we look forward to future progress on these initiatives. We also are eager to work with other policymakers and regulators to further advance SAF production and use worldwide.”
Washington, DC:New business aviation Fact Book brings industry to life with advocacy resource you can useThe National Business Aviation Association and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have released a fully updated, wide-ranging Business Aviation Fact Book, laying out a broad overview of the industry’s benefits to citizens, companies and communities everywhere. The 33-page publication is downloadable as a PDF, and print copies will be freely available at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place October 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV. A shareable resource designed for professionals and advocates as well as newcomers, the public and civic leaders, the Fact Book is a publication of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign.
Presented in part though user-friendly infographics, charts, tables, photos and real-world stories, the Fact Book brings to life the competitive gains for companies and organizations using business aircraft; the industry’s role in supporting 1 million jobs and driving more than $200 million in economic activity each year; the connectivity lifeline business aviation provides to communities across America; and the sector’s role in providing critical lift for worthy humanitarian endeavors.
Boston:4AIR launches first interactive SAF map for bizjetsNew interactive map developed and maintained by 4AIR shows where to find Sustainable Aviation Fuel regardless of who makes or markets it. 4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in private aviation, has launched an interactive map to show private jet owners and operators where to find Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Although SAF reduces emissions contributing to climate change, it can be hard to find because of limited distribution and fragmented marketing. 4AIR solves this problem with this map - the first aggregator of where a user of private aircraft can find SAF, regardless of the airport, FBO or fuel provider. “Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an efficient and effective way to reduce the impact private jets have on climate change,” said Kennedy Ricci, 4AIR’s president. “This is the single best way for aviators to find this climate-beneficial fuel. And, by making it easier to find SAF, we hope to promote its use and expand its availability.”
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According to WINGX`s weekly Global Market Tracker, published today, almost 2.4 million flights have been operated on business jets so far this year, now trending slightly up on the same period in 2019, confirming a complete recovery from the pandemic lows Since May 2021, pre-pandemic comparable month traffic levels have been eclipsed. So far in September 2021, business jet sectors are up 15% compared to the first 3 weeks of September 2019.
Top 20 outbound business jet pairs from Croatia, September 2021 Passenger airline traffic is only 20% up on 2020 so far this year, although it has bounced 47% this month. Compared to 2019, the airlines’ recovery is painfully slow, sectors still trailing by 41% versus last 2019 year to date. Cargo operators continue to see more activity than before, up by 9% this month, up 7% this year.
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Afghanistan:Afghanistan becomes Air Charter Services' largest passenger humanitarian missionThe world’s largest aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has arranged more than 110 flights to transport a total of almost 25,000 passengers out of Afghanistan and the surrounding region since troubles began several months ago. Speaking on the situation, ACS’s Group Commercial Jets Director, Matthew Purton, said: “Over the last few months we had performed more than 20 flights directly out of Kabul for several governments, with around 4,500 passengers in total on board. Our cargo division also arranged flights for more than 300 tons of relief goods to fly into the Afghan capital and Mazar-i-Sharif, including medical kits and food supplies.  ACS’s Group Commercial Jets Director, Matthew Purton. "We had a large number of future flights booked, however, when the Taliban seized control of the airport on 14th August all of these had to be cancelled. At this point, military aircraft were used to ferry people to hub airports in nearby Middle East countries, such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. |
007 'You Only Live Twice' Bell model helicopter goes to auction
A model of a Bell 47G Helicopter used in the filming of the James Bond classic ‘You Only Live Twice’ is for sale with H&H Classics in a timed auction that ends on Sunday September 26th. It is estimated to sell for an estimate of £18,000 to £22,000.
The model is believed to be the last remaining 007 Bell 47G Helicopter props out of four originals created and used in the movie. This model is significantly larger and more impressive than the only other example publicly sold. It measures a whopping 9 feet in length, dwarfing the other example sold at just 6 and a half feet in length. Julien’s Auctions, USA sold a smaller example (rumoured to have been for static promotional use only with zero screen time) for $23,040.00 in May 2014).
These four scaled-down helicopters were used in perhaps the most iconic of all James Bond action sequences where Sean Connery can be seen flying his Ken Wallis-built Auto Gyro (affectionately known as 'Little Nellie') through the mountains, closely pursued by four enemy Bell 47G helicopters in black. Whilst this sequence was supposed to be taking place over Mount Fuji, the actual footage was captured in Spain and the UK's Pinewood studios. The main helicopter flight was filmed above the village of Ebino, where aerial photographer Johnny Jordan famously lost a leg when the blades of another helicopter struck him whilst passing too close. Filming was cancelled and later completed in the skies above Torremolinos, Spain. |
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The helicopter measures over 9 feet in length, 4 feet in height and was built for Pinewood Studios by an old friend of the seller that has sadly now passed away - Dave Niemen; he built many planes and other aircraft for TV and cinema many years ago. The helicopter was recovered after supposedly being shot down during filming and supporting documentation on file explains the 'recovery mission'. The helicopter does not fly, but could be made to. The models were 'flown' using gantry cranes and arm extensions during filming - everything was mechanical during this period, so there was plenty of smoke and mirrors involved in this process. The model is offered with a comprehensive selection of paperwork and meticulous research from the vendor. |
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