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FAA Blames Damaged Database File for Notam System Outage

Investigations into the latest air transport system meltdown in the U.S. begin as traffic flows return to normal after a software glitch grounds flights.
Newark Airport in the New York City area experienced significant disruption.
Airports

Airbus Tests Autonomous Flight Diversions, Taxiway Support

The aircraft maker's DragonFly technology could enable automated diversions in response to medical emergencies and improve safety at busy airports.
Airbus UpNext fitted three external cameras to an A350-1000 for flight testing.
Sustainability and Environment

Milan Linate Airport To Stock Continuous SAF Supplies

SEA Prime, which manages the private aviation infrastructure at Milan's airports, will how have continuous supplies of SAF at Linate.
SEA Prime CEO Chiara Dorigotti
FutureFlight

Parker Meggitt Develops Energy Buffer for Airbus's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion System

The company aims to have a prototype of its eBuffer system ready to start ground testing in 2023, and another unit ready for flight testing in 2025 with the chosen ZeroE demonstrator aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Latest FAA Heliport Guidance Does Not Include Vertiports For eVTOL Aircraft

The U.S. air safety agency says that for now the advanced air mobility sector should consult with its Office of Airports and Flight Standards.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Archer Details eVTOL Program Milestones That Will Release Stellantis Funding

An 8K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explains what the eVTOL aircraft developer must do to access up to $150 million in fresh capital from the automotive group.
Airports

Air Culinaire Caters for Business Aviation Flights in the NYC Area

Air Culinaire Caters for Business Aviation Flights in the NYC Area
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Avionics

Southeast Aero STCs Garmin GI 275 for Part 25 Aircraft

Southeast Aerospace designed an adapter plate for the Garmin GI 275 that it said simplifies installation.
Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument
Maintenance and Modifications

ASI Revamps Debonair, Piper Meridian Cockpits

Avionics installer ASI highlighted Garmin avionics upgrades on two high-performance single-engine airplanes.
Upgraded cockpit of a Beechcraft Debonair
Regulations and Government

Graves, Larsen Take Reins of House T&I Committee

Reps. Sam Graves and Rick Larsen bring deep aviation policy backgrounds to their leadership roles on the T&I Committee during an FAA reauthorization year.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee room (Photo: Office of Rep. Garret Graves, R-Louisiana)
Maintenance and Modifications

Av8 Group Expands Landing Gear Overhaul Capacity

The addition of a second coordinate measuring machine system doubles Av8's landing gear overhaul capacity,
Photo of Coordinate Measuring Machine System
Charter & Fractional

FAA Floats SMS Reqs for Aircraft OEMs, Part 135 Ops

An FAA notice of proposed rulemaking would mandate safety management systems at aircraft manufacturers and Part 135 charter operators.
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Sustainability and Environment

PNBAA To Host SAF Educational Webinar on Thursday

The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association seeks to further educate its members on the benefits of SAF use.
SAF tanker at loading rack.
Rotorcraft

AStar Ground School To Be Offered at Heli-Expo 2023

EuroSafety International will offer an Airbus H125 ground school at this year's HAI Heli-Expo.
Airbus H125 helicopter
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Universal Adds Sites to Customs Reimbursement Program

Over the past year, Universal Weather and Aviation has added 42 U.S. locations to its Customs Reimbursable Services Program.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
ATC

FAA Lifts Grounding Order Following U.S. Notam Outage

Normal airline operations resumed at about 9 a.m. after a failure of the U.S. notam system forced the cancellation of some 850 flights.
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FBOs

Yingling Adds 13th Hangar To Accommodate MRO Demand

The 22,00-sq-ft hangar is the eighth one Yingling Aviation has added in the past three years.
Photo of Yingling Aviation hangar
FutureFlight

LCI To Add Elroy Air Chaparral eVTOL Aircraft to Lease Portfolio

The hybrid-electric aircraft, which could complete certification by the end of 2023, will have a payload of around 500 pounds and a range of 300 nm. It is intended for autonomous or remotely piloted operations.
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Aircraft

Airbus Falls Short of 2022 Delivery Target, Blames Supply Chain

Although supply chain constraints suppressed deliveries, both Airbus and Boeing registered strong sales campaigns last year.
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Safety

NATA Updates Its Misfueling-prevention Program

Given the recent changes in aviation fuels available at airports, NATA has updated its free, online misfueling-prevention program.
close up of fueling an aircraft with avgas.

HAI Announces 2023 Mx, Comms Award Recipients

Helicopter Association International has named Mike Iven and Lawrence "Skip" Robinson as Salute to Excellence Award recipients.
Photo collage Mike Iven left and Lawrence “Skip” Robinson in helicopter on right
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct HQ Turns to Solar Power

The business aviation connectivity provider has installed a 1,200-panel solar farm at its Florida headquarters.
Aerial view of Satcom Direct's solar farm
Safety

FAA Revises 5G AD Based on New Information

In its analysis of 5G cellphone network interference, the FAA found about 100 incidents where aircraft avionics were affected.
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Airports

Savannah Org Forms To Address Aircraft Storage Issues

A Savannah, Georgia aviation group launched to advocate for aircraft owners and operators, NBAA reported.
Entrance sign at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Charter & Fractional

JSX Progresses On Adding Starlink Wi-Fi to Fleet

JSX began equipping its fleet with Starlink airborne connectivity in early December following FAA approval.
Image of JSX Engine and Tail
Rotorcraft

FAA Issues New Heliport Guidance

FAA issues new advisory circular on heliport planning, design, and construction
Helicopter rotor head
FutureFlight

Destinus Files New Flight Plan to Bring Hypersonic Aircraft to Market

The European start-up expects to begin flight testing the latest prototype of its hydrogen propulsion system in February, as it prioritizes work on a passenger airliner that could shrink the globe by flying at five times the speed of sound.
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Aircraft

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer

Who Makes Those Private Jets? - BJT Explainer
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Used Business Aircraft Inventories Climb, Values Slip

With pre-owned business aircraft inventories climbing, asking values are slipping, albiet remaining higher than a year ago.
Preowned G650 for sale
FBOs

St. Croix FBO Hosts Air Force One

While Bohlke International Aviation has hosted many celebrities in its 65-year history, none compare to its special guest over the year end holidays.
Air Force One departs from St. Croix's Henry E. Rohlsen Airport