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EASA Publishes Cabin Crew Training Guidelines

EASA is hoping to harmonize the varied cabin crew training requirements in Europe through its latest guidance.
Passengers deboarding business jet greeted by cabin crew
Aircraft

Air New Zealand Signals Next Steps To Decarbonize Fleet

The carrier plans to acquire up to 23 electric or hybrid-electric aircraft and is now working with four manufacturers to replace turboprop commuters.
Air New Zealand is evaluating four electric and hybrid-electric aircraft including (from top left clockwise): Eviation's Alice, VoltAero's Cassio 330, Beta Technologies' Alia 250 and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions' planned hydrogen conversion of the Britten Norman Islander.
Maintenance and Modifications

Alpine's New Bear Paws Approved for AStars

Alpine Aerotech's Bear Paws have received Transport Canada STC approval.
Alpine Aerotech Bear Paw for H125 helicopter

Tailwinds Foundation Launching with Workforce Focus

Industry executives are founding a organization, Tailwinds Foundation, to put a spotlight on workforce issues.
Auburn University students in flight deck with instructor
Avionics

Congresswoman Flies Helicopter with Pilot Assist System

Skyryse's FlightOS system enables almost anyone to fly a helicopter with almost no training.
U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) flying Skyryse FlightOS-equipped automated Robinson R44 helicopter
Avionics

Rotor Tech's 'Cloud Pilot' Flies Uncrewed R22 Helo

Rotor Technologies hopes to apply its remotely-operated aircraft technology to aerial firefighting.
Robinson R22 helicopter takes off uncrewed at the FAA’s unmanned aircraft systems test site using Rotor Technologies "Cloud Pilot" operating system.
Sustainability and Environment

New York Governor Urged To Veto Helicopter Noise Bill

New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.
Blade helicopters at heliport in NYC, one coming in for landing
Maintenance and Modifications

Eagle Creek Approved as Pilatus PC-12 Service Center

Eagle Creek Aviation joins Premier Jet Center as a Pilatus PC-12 repair center in KCAC Aviation’s Midwest region.
Photo of Eagle Creek Aviation facilities in Indianapolis
Safety

Aspen Airport Establishes Genav Safety Task Force

After scores of general avaition accidents over the past several decades, Colorado's Aspen/Pitkin County Airport has established a safety task force.
Crashed Hawker 800XP at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
Avionics

Universal Establishes ClearVision Repair in Tucson

The addition of ClearVision EVS-5000 repair capabilities at Universal Avionics in Tucson, Arizona, will open the door to additional high-tech work.
Universal Avionics tech working on EVS-5000

NBAA Names Scholarship in Honor of Steve Brown

NBAA established a scholarship to foster future business aviation leaders and honor Steve Brown, who retired from the association this year.
Steve Brown headshot
Avionics

EASA Approves Garmin's G5000 for Citation Excels/XLSs

The EASA certification for the Garmin G5000 comes three years after FAA certification.
Pilots in Garmin G5000 equipped flight deck
Maintenance and Modifications

Flexjet Graduates First Class of A&P Apprentices

Ten apprentices successfully completed Flextjet's 30-month-long program.
Flexjet airframe and powerplant apprentices with Snap-On Tools box
Aircraft

Boom Supersonic Outlines Its Own Engine Design

Taking on a huge risk to the Overture supersonic airliner program, Boom Supersonic has elected to design and build its own turbine engine.
Boom Supersonic Symphony turbine engine
Rotorcraft

Reconstituted Enstrom Gains FAA Production Certificate

Enstrom plans to restart helicopter deliveries next year
Enstrom 480B
FutureFlight

Boom Names Partners to Power Its Overture Supersonic Airliner

Questions remain as to how and where the aircraft's Symphony turbofan engine will be manufactured, but Boom still insists it can get the Overture jet certified in 2029.
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FutureFlight

Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Completes Critical FAA Systems Review

The FAA conducted an in-person, multi-day day audit of Joby’s eVTOL at the company’s facilities in Marina, California, to complete the second of four systems reviews required for its type certification program. 
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FutureFlight

Air New Zealand Names Four Partners for NextGen Aircraft Program

The airline's collaborators include Eviation, Beta Technologies, VoltAero, and Cranfield Aerospace—all companies working on electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Airbus Offers USim Tool for Fast-track Simulation of Advanced Air Mobility Operations

The European aerospace group's Acubed unit has developed USim to help support the safe and efficient integration of uncrewed aircraft into controlled airspace.
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Sustainability and Environment

LanzaJet Announces Milestone in SAF Plant Construction

Sustainable fuel technology pioneer LanzaJet is nearing completion of its Georgia facility which will bring SAF production to the U.S. East Coast.
LanzaJet's new SAF production facility in Soperton, Georgia
Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Delivers Last PC-6 Porter

Pilatus marked the end of a 63-year production run for the PC-6 Porter on Dec. 12, 2022, with the last delivery of the venerable turboprop single.
Pilatus PC-6 Porter in hangar
Aircraft

United Turns to Boeing for Reboot of Long- and Short-haul Fleet

The U.S. airline will add up to 200 of Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet and 100 of the 737 Max single-aisle jets in a deal worth at least $65 billion.
United Airlines is ordering a mix of new Boeing 787 and 737 Max airliners.
Engines

Engine Makers Team on Contamination Research

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce participate in Virginia Tech program studying the impact of environmental contaminants on aircraft engines.
Researchers at Virginia Tech conduct aircraft engine testing

NBAA Offers Small Operator Online Educational Series

NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
Cessna Citation CJ4 in flight

NBAA Offers Small Operator Online Educational Series

NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
Cessna Citation CJ4 in flight
Regulations and Government

Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Piloting without License

Despite having his pilots license pulled by the FAA, a Massachusetts man continued to fly a helicopter, earning himself a prison sentence.
Antonio Santonastaso piloting a Robinson R22 helicopter from unapproved landing zone in his back yard

Airbus Survey Predicts Higher Corporate Bizav Usage in 2023

A recent survey by Airbus among corporate aircraft using companies predicts higher usage in 2023.
Partial view of Gulfstream business jet on airport ramp
Aircraft

German Team Performs Remote Carrier Air Launch Test

The launch was the first inflight test of remote carrier technology destined for the Future Combat Air System.
Airbus remote carrier
Safety

Boeing Addresses Jeppesen 'Cybersecurity Incident'

In a Form 8-K, Boeing acknowledged that a cybersecurity incident affected its Jeppesen subsidiary and said that safety was not compromised.
Aerial view of Boeing Corporate offices in northern Virginia
Sustainability and Environment

Belgium’s Noise and Emissions Tax Includes Bizjets

Belgium is imposing taxes on noise and emissions of aircraft, including business jets, operating short-hop flights to or from Brussels Airport.
view of runway 25R at Brussels National Airport with airliners parked at gates in background