BJT Waypoints
BJT WAYPOINTS | October 29, 2019
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IN THE NEWS
A row of stored 737 Max jets sits idle in Moses Lake, Washington, awaiting an FAA directive to allow the model to re-enter service. (Photo: Barry Ambrose)
LION AIR CRASH REPORT CITES FAILURES BY BOEING, FAA, AND CREW
An Indonesian safety committee reserved much of its criticism for the design and certification of elements of the 737 Max flight deck.
 
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AWARD-WINNING
Illustration: Fotolia
BIZAV’S CLIMATE-CHANGE RESPONSE GETS BACK ON TRACK
BJT columnist James Wynbrandt recently won a major award for this story about sustainable alternative jet fuel.
 
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DEALS
Gulfstream G700
GULFSTREAM COLLECTS $2B IN G700 ORDERS
The aircraft launches with purchases from two private-jet fleet operators.
 
QUOTE UNQUOTE
“There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each differently.”
— film producer Robert Evans, who died Saturday at age 89
 
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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TWO WEEKS IN TURKEY ISN’T ENOUGH
This fascinating and ancient country offers historic mosques, amazing outdoor markets, gorgeous scenery, and more.
 
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GIVING BACK
CAN Reception
CORPORATE ANGEL NETWORK RAISES $510K
The funds help the organization to transport cancer patients to treatment.
 
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BOOK OF LISTS
A La Petite Chaise (1680), Paris.
8 OLDEST EUROPEAN RESTAURANTS
The senior member of the group has been around for well over a thousand years.
 
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AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
STATS GALORE
Our searchable guide contains detailed performance, specs, and expense data for every popular business aircraft on the market.
 
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FROM OUR ARCHIVES
FOTOLIA/MONTAGE JOHN A. MANFREDO
FESSING UP TO JET PERQUISITES
Understating the value of personal usage of the company aircraft can lead to significant penalties.
 
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PLACES TO TAKE YOUR JET
AEROSPACE IN THE DESERT
The Dubai Airshow is happening November 17–21. Plus, other events you should know about.