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AUTOGYRO GMBH - AUTOGYRO MT-03
The AutoGyro MT-03 is the most recently notable one of five
The EAA Aviation Museum is displaying two new aircraft AutoGyro aircraft on display at the EAA Aviation Museum, two of
that made appearances during EAA AirVenture 2019. These two which (including the MT-03) are world record holding aircraft.
displays include the BlackFly from Opener and the AutoGyro In 2019, Irishman Norman Surplus completed the very first
MT-03 from AutoGyro GmbH, adding to the world-class collection around-the-world journey flown in an AutoGyro.
at the museum. Surplus made his way through 32 countries over the 9-year
journey across the globe.
OPENER - BLACKFLY The AutoGyro MT-03 will be on display in the museum through
The BlackFly is the very first addition to the EAA Aviation Museum AirVenture 2020 and will feature a map pinpointing the exact flight
that operates entirely on electric power. path and various stops Surplus made along the way.
This single seat, ultralight aircraft had its first manned flight in
2018 and is scheduled to be available for purchase to the public
later this year.
The BlackFly was on display outside the Urban Air Mobility
exhibit at this year’s AirVenture, showing a small glimpse at the
future of personal aerial vehicles. Opener displayed the BlackFly
initially during AirVenture 2018 and then donated the aircraft to
A RARE CATCH the EAA Aviation Museum during AirVenture 2019.

The Libyan Antonov An 74-300 is a rare catch indeed for Malta. Here it is sporting a more sombre livery compared to
the previous one that adorned 5A-CAA. It brought over Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and his entourage on an
unannounced visit to the island presumably as the fighting round Tripoli continues unabated. Photos by Andre Abela

NEWS JSSI APPOINTS SENIOR VICE

PRESIDENT
ABOUT EAA AVIATION MUSEUM
The EAA Aviation Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the
for the business and I am proud to welcome him to the JSSI team," Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the USA.
said Neil W. Book, president and CEO of JSSI. The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. EAA members
Jet Support Services Inc, a leading independent provider Strapp began his tenure with NetJets as a certified public receive free museum admission year-round. For more information,
of maintenance support and financial services to the aviation accountant, working as a controller before being promoted to vice call the EAA Aviation Museum at (920) 426-6108 or visit www.eaa.
industry, has appointed business aviation industry veteran Gary president of finance. He later served as vice president of adminis- org/museum. Q
Strapp to the role of senior vice president, global programme tration before moving into his most recent position, vice president
management and technical services. of technical support and maintenance
reliability, which he held for approximately
Strapp brings 30 years of NetJets 20 years. Strapp is a graduate of The Ohio AIRLINES
experience to this newly created leader- State University with a Bachelor of Science WORLD FLEET WILL DOUBLE
ship position at JSSI. degree in business administration and
"Gary has an in-depth, hands-on accounting major.
experience and understanding of aircraft "For many years I have witnessed first- If that proves to be accurate, the world’s combined airline fleet
maintenance costs and hourly cost hand the exceptional support and benefits will double from 14,000 now to 29,000 in just 20 years.
maintenance programmes from his years in of a JSSI maintenance programme," said “The recovery is stronger than predicted and reinforces both the
the business aviation industry. His unique Strapp. The world will spend (US) $3.2 trillion on 26,000 new resilience of the sector to downturns and that people want and
skill set, industry relationships and years "This is an exciting opportunity to apply passenger and freighter planes between now and 2029, according need to fly,” said John Leahy, chief operating officer customers
of technical and financial experience will my industry background and experience to Airbus’s latest Global Market Forecast (GMF). Airbus.
help drive our business forward and allow and help lead this innovative business and Demand is driven by replacement of old aircraft with more effi- “The single aisle sector is particularly strong and our A320neo
us to deliver even greater levels of service exceptional team into a new era of business cient ones, growth in new markets, low-cost carriers, particularly meets this future demand by providing our customers with the
and support to our clients and industry aviation. JSSI is uniquely positioned in the in Asia and continued liberalisation and growth on existing routes. latest innovations and technologies whilst maintaining maximum
partners. Gary's impressive 30-year career market to provide products and services Of the (US) $3.2 trillion projected to be spent, around (US) $2.9 commonality.
helping to grow NetJets into the largest that aircraft owners need to operate their trillion will be spent on around 25,000 passenger planes.
global fleet in the industry clearly demon- asset efficiently at every stage of the life Of these, 10,000 will be replacement planes and 15,000 will be “Our entire product range is very well positioned to meet the
strates the dedication and passion he has new additions to fleets. economic and environmental needs for sustainable growth for the
cycle." Q decades ahead”. Q

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