Content Archive: October 2021

Former EDS Pilot, Aviation Manager Scott Miller Dies

Scott Miller, a pilot and former flight department manager for EDS, died on September 27.
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Sustainability and Environment

Aerospace Technology Heads Give Sustainabilty Support

The chief technology officers for seven major aerospace companies issued a statement today supporting the sector’s net-zero emissions ambitions.
Rotorcraft

Bell Completes First AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter for Bahrain

The Gulf island kingdom is buying a dozen of the U.S.-made Vipers to modernize its attack helicopter fleet.
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Aircraft

FlightSafety, Pratt & Whitney Revel in Breeze’s A220 Unveiling

As Breeze Airways unveiled its first A220 at Airbus’s Alabama assembly plant, FlightSafety and Pratt & Whitney celebrated their own related contracts.
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FBOs

Detroit FBO Plans Grand Opening Under New Name

Premier Private Jets, which recently acquired an FBO at Detroit area Oakland County International Airport, will hold its grand reopening in November.
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Charter & Fractional

Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9

Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.
Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation

Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation
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Accidents

FAA Releases Final Alaska Safety Initiative Report

The FAA's Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative points to solutions to the state's poor safety record, but costs are an obstacle.
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Aircraft

Industry CTOs Issue Sustainability ‘Call to Action’

Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran issue a statement to policymakers on environmental priorities.
ATC

FAA Selects Sita To Provide Oceanic Airspace Services

Sita will provide its FANS 1/A datalink services to enable ATC to text instructions to pilots in real-time over oceanic airspace.
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