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Business Aircraft Accident Reports: November 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, November 2022

Typhoon Fighters To Protect the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

A joint UK/Qatari squadron has deployed from the UK to bolster the air defenses of Qatar during the world’s largest single-sport competition.
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People in Aviation

A recent look at aviation industry related changes in leadership roles and job titles as well as those recognized with awards and honors.
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Rotorcraft

Bird Strike Research Seeks Mitigation Strategies

Advancements in sound and lighting technologies could be key to reducing escalating bird strikes on aircraft.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

The Business Jet's Heart of Green

OEMs, aftermarket providers, and customers are searching for and finding sustainability in the aircraft cabin.
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FBOs

Crownair Aviation Brings Royal Flush in San Diego

With a new FBO facility and more than twice its former leasehold, Crownair Aviation at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport is on a roll.
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Accidents

Hansen Helicopters' 'Highway To Hell'

Guam tuna spotting firm, CEO implicated in deaths, convicted on dozens of offenses
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Aircraft

Legacy Tails: Learjet 35A—Hold the Coffee

Learjet's most ubiquitous business jet model is an unequaled bargain.
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Safety

Flight Data Monitoring Growing in Corporate Flight Ops

Corporate users and vendors of flight data monitoring see an upside in implementing FDM, but say data protections are key to implementation.
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Safety

P-FOQA Offers Lower-cost Safety Analysis

CloudAhoy's pilot-focused FOQA program enables almost any aircraft to access vital safety information.
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FutureFlight

Volocopter Draws $182 million in Funding from Saudi, Chinese Interests

The Investments will help to carry the company beyond certification of the VoloCity air taxi vehicle.
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FutureFlight

BAE Systems Taps Battery Maker Amprius for Electric Aviation and Defense Applications

British defense contractor BAE Systems has entered into a three-year cooperation agreement with the lithium-ion battery developer.
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Aircraft

Indian Aviation Looks Beyond Fleeting Supply Disruptions

Budget carrier IndiGo to wet lease 777s for six months while A320s await engines.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Inaugurates Miami-Opa Locka Service Center

Bombardier's Miami-Opa Locka Service Center replaces a smaller operation at Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Electric R44 Completes First Airport-to-airport Flight

An electric-powered R44 helicopter modified by Tier 1 Engineering and Lung Biotechnology showed a new way to transport transplantable organs.
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NATA Adds Former Flight Standards Official to Roster

Alan Stephens will be taking over NATA's v-p of regulatory affairs role held by John McGraw, who will continue to advise the association on security.
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Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Updating Embraer Fleet with New Livery

Elite Jets' Embraer fleet comprises four Phenom 300s and one Legacy 500.
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Airports

FIFA World Cup Fans Advised To Plan Travel Early

Slots for bizjets into Doha during the FIFA World Cup cost $5,000, while penalties for failing to adhere to strict turnaround times will be up to $25,000.
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FutureFlight

EHang and Haeco to Cooperate on Assembly, Maintenance, Training on Passenger AAV

The Hong Kong-based engineering and maintenance company will also assist in manufacturing and assembly of EHang's EH216-S.
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FutureFlight

Electric R44 Completes First Airport-to-airport Flight

An electric-powered R44 helicopter modified by Tier 1 Engineering and Lung Biotechnology showed a new way to transport transplantable organs.
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FutureFlight

Archer Picks Mecaer To Supply Landing Gear for Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi

Mecaer Aviation Group, an Italian aerospace company, will design and provide the gear.
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Charter & Fractional

CAE, Clay Lacy Ink Pilot Job-sharing Deal

Under a two-year agreement, CAE instructors will fly for Clay Lacy Aviation, while senior Clay Lacy pilots will conduct training and check flights for CAE.

IBAC Announces Governing Board Executive Officers

Ali Alnaqbi and Juergen Wiese will both serve for second terms, while Cynthia De Oliveira will assume the role as treasurer from Sudhir Nayak.
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: Cognitive Decline in Aging Pilots

A proposed bill in Congress would raise the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots from 65 to 67 without first examining the effects of aging.
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Safety

Citation Jet Pilots Convention Serves Up Aviation Safety

Members of the Citation Jet Pilots Association have had two years of no incidents or accidents.
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DHS/DOT Seeking More Bizav Human Trafficking Training

A Blue Campaign DHS official educated a GWBAA meeting on human trafficking and encouraged attending to promote training.
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Avionics

Honeywell Improves Forge Flight Efficiency Platform

Honeywell Aerospace has released a new and improved version of its Forge Flight Efficiency platform aimed at reducing user operating costs.
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Charter & Fractional

Sun Air Jets Selects ForeFlight Software for Operations

ForeFlight's software is expected to better support Sun Air Jets' growth and complement its continued focus on safety.
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Aircraft

Airbus A350 To Feature Performance Gains, Roomier Cabin

A new production standard for the Airbus A350 will allow for higher mtow ratings and a five-inch-wider interior.
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Safety

FAA Releases AC To Help Pilots Avoid Midair Collisions

A new FAA advisory circular focuses on pilots' see-and-avoid responsibilities to reduce the risk of midair collisions.
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