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Sustainability and Environment

Study Shows SAF Offers More Than Just CO2 Emissions Savings

Researchers found SAF usage generates fewer ultrafine particles than regular jet fuel
Engine on SAS airliner in flight
Safety

Helijet S-76 IFR Lands Safely after Lightning Strike

The helicopter lost twol rotor blades and its flight instruments were compromised
Helijet
Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Delivers 27 Aircraft in Q3

The manufacturer anticipates more than 60 aircraft deliveries in Q4
Pete Bunce and Ed Bolen at Pete's retirement party
Accidents

Bizjets Collide after Unauthorized Takeoff Attempt at Houston Hobby

While there were no injuries, the Hawker 850XP and Citation Mustang suffered substantial damage
Hawker 850XP N269AA
Regulations and Government

Senate Gives Unanimous Approval for Whitaker FAA Nom

Whitaker received wide support from industry and government
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
Fuel

Farnborough Airport Sells Millionth Liter of SAF

Boosting sustainable aviation fuel availability is a key part of the airport's net zero carbon commitment
Sustainable aviation fuel at Farnborough Airport in the UK
Maintenance and Modifications

Sanctions Force Russian Companies To Refurb Aging Airliners

Preowned Tupolev Tu-204 and Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft are now being sourced as bizjet replacements
Russian Business Aviation Exhibition at Moscow's Vnokovo Airport in September 2021.
FutureFlight

Logistics Group N2 Signs Sales Agreement for Moya's Autonomous Utility eVTOL Aircraft

The Brazilian start-up expects its high-capacity drone to be used for applications including cargo deliveries and crop spraying from 2026.
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FutureFlight

HeliKorea Orders 20 Overair Butterfly eVTOL Aircraft

The California-based eVTOL developer also announced partnerships with Korean police and a local infrastructure developer.
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FutureFlight

Federal Securities Lawsuit Against Archer Aviation Dismissed

The plaintiff in a federal securities lawsuit filed against Archer Aviation in September has voluntarily moved to dismiss the case.
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Security

OpsGroup: GPS Spoofing Falsely Pointing to Tel Aviv

GPS spoofing is continuing to show aircraft over Tel Aviv
OpsGroup Tel Aviv Spoofing Map (Image: OpsGroup)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Air Methods Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The helicopter air ambulance provider will continue to operate during restructuring
Air Methods Bell 407 (Photo: Air Methods)
Charter & Fractional

Hahn Air Is European Launch Customer for CJ3 Gen2 Jet

The German operator has operated Textron's Citation business aircraft for almost two decades
(Left to right: Ron Draper, Textron Aviation; Captain Daniel Rudas, Hahn Air)
Training and Workforce

West Star To Open a Maintenance Training Academy

The company plans to hire 25 paid apprentices
West Star East Alton, Illinois (Photo: West Star Aviation)
Avionics

Garmin Releases Biggest-ever Pilot Watch

The new watch adds a flashlight and ECG capability
Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro watch
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Dealers Predict Bizav Growth in Market Report

Demand is forecasted to remain constant for turboprops and light jets
Pricing projections for the next six months
FBOs

New FBO To Rise at Atlanta-area Bizav Gateway

The privately funded and operated facility will be the third service provider on the field
Artist rendering of the planned new FBO at KFTY
Regulations and Government

Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination

Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Michael Whitaker (Photo: Air Traffic Control Association)
Engines

Ontic Assumes Manufacture, Support of Honeywell TRAS

California-headquartered supplier to expand site in Staverton, UK
Ontic TRAS for CFM 56
Engines

GE Receives Grant To Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Engine

Combining fuel cells and SAF could accelerate decarbonization efforts
GE engineers preparing fuel cell for testing
Rotorcraft

Florida Keys HEMS Signs for Trio of Leonardo AW139s

Florida's Trauma Star is taking new AW139 helicopters
Leonardo AW139
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Expands 3D Printing Capacity

Airbus will use 3D printing for eVTOL and Racer compound helicopter
Airbus 3D printing
Safety

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.
Dr. Sian Proctor and Jared Isaacman
Charter & Fractional

Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi Talk Tennis, Philanthropy, Aviation, and More at NBAA-BACE

The most successful tennis players in the world give a wide ranging interview.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Belen with Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi
FutureFlight

Japanese Government Backs SkyDrive's eVTOL Aircraft Development

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has awarded SkyDrive 12.4 billion yen ($82.7 million) for the development of its three-seat eVTOL aircraft. 
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FutureFlight

Supernal Teams with Mecaer and Hyundai To Develop eVTOL Aircraft Landing Gear

The partners signed a collaboration agreement during the Seoul ADEX air show in South Korea.
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FutureFlight

Wisk Reports Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft is On Track For Flight Testing in 2024

When Boeing's advanced air mobility subsidiary starts flying the latest version of its eVTOL vehicle, it will build on the more than 1,600 flight hours logged so far by earlier models.
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Engines

GE Honda Aero Continues Neat SAF Tests

This second test was conducted in Japan
GE Honda Aero Engines HF120
Rotorcraft

Report: Air Methods Considering Bankruptcy

Would an Air Methods bankruptcy be a harbinger for medevac industry?
Air Methods EC135 (Photo: Air Methods)
Maintenance and Modifications

Honda Aircraft Simplifies Ownership Tasks

The Aircraft Management Services program helps with maintenance management
Honda Aircraft Aircraft Management Services