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Bell Sells Six 407GXi Helicopters to Argentina for SAR

Argentina’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract to take six Bell 407GXi helicopters which will be used to assist with search and rescue missions.
Bell 407GXi helicopter in flight over grassy field
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: June 2023

Preliminary and final accident reports, June 2023
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Accidents

Ketchikan Air Tour Safety Still Lacking, NTSB Finds

Federal safety experts say Alaskan air tour operators have not resolved all issues arising from a spate of accidents between 2007 and 2021.
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Aysha Alhameli Highlights Innovation in Air Accident Prevention in the UAE

Aysha Alhameli, assistant director general of the UAE Air Accident Investigation Sector, outlines numerous projects underway to help global safety.
Aysha Alhameli UAE
Maintenance and Modifications

Profound Change Moves the Maintenance Market

Supply chain problems, a tough market for finding new technical personnel, and door-busting levels of business are affecting aircraft MRO providers.
AMAC technician
FBOs

Provo Air Center: A Secret No More

Once relatively unknown among the Caribbean destinations, the Turks and Caicos Islands are now becoming one of the region's hottest locations.
Provo Air Center

People in Aviation

A look at aviation industry changes in leadership roles and job titles as well as scholarship awards and honoring the memory of those who have flown west.
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Charter & Fractional

Euro Charter Firms Ready for Peak Summer Demand

Last year’s record activity tripped up Europe’s Part 135 providers. They vow no repeat performance this summer.
Summer charter
ATC

FAA Regrouping on Remote Towers

As Europe and other parts of the world expand their use of remote-tower technologies, the FAA is pulling back and halting such projects at two airports.
Heathrow remote tower
Training and Workforce

A Higher Level of Upset Training with APS

APS provides UPRT at a high-altitude in all-attitude aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Boeing Takes Full Control of Autonomous eVTOL Developer Wisk Aero

The California start-up's CEO, Brian Yutko, confirmed that the company is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the aerospace and defense giant during a Boeing press conference in South Carolina.
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Aircraft

Piasecki Develops Hydrogen Helicopter at Sikorsky Factory

Piasecki Aircraft has acquired the former Sikorsky helicopter factory in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and will use it to develop VTOL aircraft.
Piasecki's PA-890 hydrogen-powered helicopter.
Sustainability and Environment

Jetex Offers Global SAF Book-and-claim

Through a deal with fuel management company 360 Jet Fuel, Jetex is now offering its customers the ability to purchase SAF through book-and-claim.
Jetex FBO hangar
Avionics

FlyExclusive Selects Gogo Avance Upgrade on 40 Aircraft

FlyExclusive is opting to install an Avance L3 or L5 upgrade on 40 more aircraft in its fleet.
FlyExclusive is upgrading its fleet with more Gogo Avance air-to-ground connectivity systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Giants Joined after Viasat Closes Inmarsat Buy

The purchase of Inmarsat by Viasat completes an acquisition plan that was announced in November 2021.
Inmarsat satellite
Sustainability and Environment

Report: U.S. SAF Industry Will Require $400 Billion Investment by 2050

A report by renewable fuels producer SKYNRG states that to meet worldwide demand for SAF, 400 refineries will be needed by 2050.
tanker trucks loading SAF at refinery
Aircraft

HondaJet 2600 May Be Nearing Launch Decision

The HondaJet 2600 "Concept" could become Honda Aircraft's next program, and a launch decision may be made soon.
Honda Aircraft 2600 business jet concept
Charter & Fractional

Choosing the Right Management Approach: Not as Simple as It May Appear

Research shows that fewer charter hours for management aircraft can produce more positive results for the owners.
Falcon interior (Photo: Dassault Aviation)
Aircraft

SAS Taking Bookings for First Electric Flight in 2028

Scandinavian airline SAS plans to be one of the launch operators for Heart Aerospace's Swedish-made ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner.
SAS plans to operate Heart Aerospace's hybrid-electric ES-30 regional airliner.
Aircraft

Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'

Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
Jeffrey Emmenis, Vertis Aviation CEO

Why AMAC’s Expertise Is More Sought After Than Ever - AMAC Aerospace

Why AMAC’s Expertise Is More Sought After Than Ever - AMAC Aerospace
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FutureFlight

Piasecki To Develop and Build VTOL Vehicles in Former Sikorsky Helicopter Facility

The Coatesville, Pennsylvania factory produced Sikorsky S-76 and S-92 helicopters before Lockheed Martin closed it in 2022.
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FutureFlight

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

A weekly roundup of significant milestones and achievements from companies and organizations working to transform aviation with new types of aircraft, propulsion systems, flight controls, and business models.
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FutureFlight

Destinus Achieves First Flight with Hydrogen Afterburner To Advance Plans for Hypersonic Aircraft

The company's Jungfrau technology demonstrator made several flights last week from an airport in Germany using its new hydrogen-burning afterburner system.
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FBOs

Chartright Air Group Adds Second FBO in Canada

Canadian aircraft charter provider Chartright Air Group has opened its second FBO in the province of Ontario.
Chartright Air Groups new FBO at Region of Waterloo International Airport
Sustainability and Environment

Daher Takes the Plunge to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Daher has committed to the use of sustainable aviation fuel for all flight operations at its Tarbes, France headquarters.
SAF Fueling of a TBM turboprop Daher's Tarbes, France headquarters

SmartSky Secures STC Approval for Lite ATG System

SmartSky obtained a supplemental type certificate for its Lite air-to-ground connectivity system that was installed on a Learjet 60.
Installation of SmartSky system (Photo: SmartSky)
Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Adds Aircraft, Partners with Leon Software

TAG Aviation Europe has added four aircraft in the UK and Switzerland, and partnered with Leon Software to update its operational software.
Bombardier Global 7500 in flight over clouds
Charter & Fractional

Volato Offers Lifeline to Jet It HondaJet Owners, Pilots

Volato is working to accommodate aircraft, pilots, and customers from shuttered fractional HondaJet provider Jet It.
HondaJet pilot greets business passengers on airport ramp
Charter & Fractional

India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network

The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.
Helicopters at the All India Institute of Medical Science