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See Us At NBAA Booth #7039 Certified TFE731-4-1C Falcon 50 On Static Display GKN tests a compressor case. Aero Engines Now Big News for GKN GKN Aerospace says it will expand its presence in the business aviation aero engine sector, making it a priority for the next five years. Marcus Bryson, chief executive of GKN Aerospace, notes, “With a predicted 20-year market growth forecast of more than 140% across business aviation, representing over 50,000 engines, this is clearly a key market for us.” The company has already grown across its aero engine business, organically and through the acquisition of Teleflex Aerospace Manufacturing Group (builder of complex engine components). The aero engine operation now accounts for just under 25% of the total $1.5 billion turnover of GKN Aerospace (Booth 4918). GKN Aerospace is a supplier of major biz jet engine programs such as the Honeywell TFE731 and HTF7000, and the Pratt & Whitney Canada 600 series, which includes the PW610, PW615 and PW617 for the Eclipse, Mustang and Phenom 100 VLJs. GKN Aerospace supplies cases for all three engines plus the duct assembly for the PW610. Mike Beck, president and CEO engine products says, “Forecasts indicate that the greatest area of growth in business aviation is expected in the medium-to-large jet category. This segment will require new 7,000 to 12,000 pound thrust engines and it is important to us because the new engines will require blisks in the fan/compressor as opposed to bladed discs.” In the biz jet sector, GKN Aerospace Engine Products is already supplying blisks for Honeywell’s CFE738 on the Dassault Falcon 2000. GKN plans to expand its blisk business over the next three years. The Engine Products Division is also positioning itself to supply complete engine modules. This calls for the replacement of numerous component contracts with a limited number of engine module contracts, such as for a fan module—comprising fan, case, shaft and bearing. GKN Aerospace would develop, manufacture and handle supply chain management of the module before delivery. 50Dash4 – The performance upgrade for the Falcon 50 and the newest in certificated office equipment takes to the air. Our new STC installs the TFE731-4-1C engine on the Falcon 50. After the Honeywell-supported upgrade, your engines are re-installed, along with new nozzles and modified engine instruments, in as little as 14 days total downtime for your aircraft. It’s as simple as that. What’s in it for you? That’s easy – quicker, higher, faster, further, with more passengers. With higher flat-rated thrust, increased payload/range, better high/hot and short field performance, you get more payload/range and airfield options with the 50Dash4. A significant improvement package, and already Stage 4 quiet, too. Bring us your Falcon 50. We can give it some real punch, backed by FAA-verified numbers. The simple, easy 50Dash4 three hole punch. Office equipment redefined. Call Jim Swehla at 800-922-2421, Cell 618-616-7084. Performance Upgrade for the Falcon 50 www.50dash4.com The 50Dash4 Performance Upgrade is available from Premier Aircraft LLC, a joint venture between West Star Aviation, Inc. and Yankee Pacific Aerospace, Inc., and is supported by Honeywell Aerospace. http://www.50dash4.com

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Contents Spectrum Stresses Freedom Adam Shows A700 Cabin User Fee War of Words Execujet Boosts Services Saab's Got Your Back CAE Covers the Field London Airports Roundup Pratt & Whitney Canada Another Show! A More Digital Jeppesen CMC Rides Bizjet Wave Thales Weighs In We Fly the Eclipse 500

B/CA Show News - NBAA 2007 Day 2

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