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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO AeroBrigham Opens Dedicated Helicopter Facility

AeroBrigham opens dedicated helicopter MRO and paint facility in Decatur, Texas.
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Training and Workforce

NBAA IOC Celebrates 50 Years

Crewmembers from flight operations that fly internationally gathered for the NBAA International Operators Conference in Austin, Texas.
Matt Byrd, Air Force pilot and NBAA board member
Airports

Farnborough Airport Teams with Aston Martin

The maker of James Bond's ride has partnered with Farnborough Airport to provide its customers with a luxury shuttle to and from their aircraft.
Aston Martin SUVs on the ramp at Farnborough Airport
Accidents

AAIB Updates on Challenger 604 Loss-of-control Accident

An investigation into a Challenger 604 accident on Jan. 31, 2022, at London Stansted Airport is nearly complete, according to the UK AAIB.
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Regulations and Government

Latest 'Object' Shoot Down Closes Midwest Airspace

Amid latest shoot down, Pentagon admits to datalink and radar gaps.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Testing Proves Dual-dissimilar Satcom Benefits

Satcom Direct's dual dissimilar Plane Simple satcom installation will be available for aircraft that can accommodate two tail-mounted antennas.
Satcom Direct dual dissimilar satellite communications antenna installation

January Bizav Activity Up Globally, Drops in Europe

Argus reported that European business aircraft flight operations slid by 11.3 percent in January but increased 2.2 percent globally.
Gulfstream G600 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Regulations and Government

Rulemaking Begins for UAS Wireless Communications

The FCC is seeking comments on a rule that would enable wireless communications spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems.
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Airports

Report: Toronto Downtown Airport an ‘Economic Asset’

A report notes that Toronto's Billy Bishop airport is a magnet for business aircraft and generates about $3 billion in economic impact per year.
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Accidents

Aviation Heeds Lessons from ICAO Annex 13

First introduced in 1951, Annex 13 lays out international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for accident investigators.
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FutureFlight

Joby Starts Final Assembly of Company-Conforming eVTOL Aircraft

At its Marina, California facility, the company has begun to mate the all-electric, four-passenger aircraft's wing, tail, and fuselage.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Realigns Business, Senior Leadership

Bristow's government services and energy services businesses will each be led by a dedicated chief operating officer.
Bristow helicopter parked on airport ramp at sunset
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Recent FAA Medical Updates and Controversies

The FAA's recent changes to vision restriction verbiage and relaxation of rules regarding cardiovascular conditions have pilots talking.
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Aircraft

Vertis Aircraft Trading Sets Up in Dubai

Industry veterans Mark Abbott, Conan McGale and Jeffrey Emmenis form business aviation brokerage Vertis Aviation Aircraft Trading in Dubai.
Left to right Vertis Aviation Aircraft Trading executives, Mark Abbott - CEO, Jeffrey Emmenis- Director, Conan McGale - Director stand in front of business jet
Maintenance and Modifications

FAI Technik Opens Brandenburg MRO

German MRO FAI Technik will support Bombardier, Gulfstream, Hawker, and Beech aircraft from its new location at Willy Brandt Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
FAI Technik aircraft maintenance technician at work on jet engine
FutureFlight

TCab Tech Boosts Funding for E20 eVTOL Aircraft with New and Old Backers

The Chinese start-up has raised an additional $15 million to support plans to certify its five-seat E20 vehicle in 2025.
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FutureFlight

VRCO Seeks Space, Partnership, and Funding for XP4 Personal eVTOL Aircraft Development

The UK-based start-up plans a Series A funding round and is preparing to move into a new headquarters and accelerate development work with Spain-based engineering partner CITD.
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FutureFlight

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell Electric Airplane Passes Critical Thermal Tests

Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland have successfully completed thermal testing of the X-57’s cruise motor controllers.
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Fuel

French Military NH90 Helicopter Flown on 100% SAF

A French NH90 military helicopter has made its first flight running one engine on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
French Military NH90 Helicopter in flight
FutureFlight On The Radar

Wisk and South East Queensland Officials Envision Autonomous eVTOL Operations in Australia

Wisk Aero and the South East Queensland Council of Mayors have published a new white paper describing the opportunities and benefits that advanced air mobility (AAM) can bring to the Australian region.
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Horizon Gets Development and Certification Support for Its Cavorite X5 eVTOL Aircraft

Independent flight test and certification design approval organization CertCenterCanada has agreed to help bring the four-passenger hybrid-electric vehicle to market in 2026.
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How Inflight Medical Emergencies Pose a Safety Management Challenge for eVTOL Aircraft Operators

Inflight medical care specialists like MedAire are trying to determine how best to respond to emergency situations in new types of aircraft, including eVTOL air taxis.
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NTSB Seeks To Close Part 91 Revenue Ops 'Loopholes'

NTSB's Jennifer Homendy expressed concerns to lawmakers about the need to strengthen safety requirements for Part 91 revenue passenger-carrying flights.
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Sustainability and Environment

Global Aerospace Offers Sustainability Path with 4Air

In a tie-up with 4Air, aviation insurer Global Aerospace is now offering a range of sustainability programs for its clients.
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Bombardier Plans 12% Production Boost in 2023

Bombardier deliveries edged up by three units in 2022 but plans call for that to jump by at least 16 units, to 138 aircraft, in 2023.
Bombardier Global 7500 in flight at sunset
FBOs

New FBO Conference To Debut in April

NATA is partnering with FBO management software provider X-1FBO on the launch of a conference aimed at the service provider industry.
X-1FBO Headquarters on Florida's Biscayne Bay
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Considers Case For Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Flight automation specialist Reliable Robotics is conducting a feasibility study into how military transport aircraft could fly without a pilot on board.
The U.S. Air Force wants to assess the feasibility of remotely piloted aircraft.
Airlines

European Airlines Expand China Operations

EU and UK carriers are resuming flights to China in spite of the markedly higher costs owing to their inability to use Russian airspace.
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AIN Media Group Hires President, Forms Board of Directors

AIN Media Group hires Ruben Kempeneer as president and forms board of directors.
Ruben Kempeneer, president AIN Media Group
Training and Workforce

JumpHub Intros Non-rev Perks for Part 135 Ops

No-cost JumpHub offers non-revenue benefits, such as access to empty leg flights, to Part 135 operators and flight crews.
JumpHub app displayed on iPhone