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Rotorcraft

Hirschberg Stepping Down at Vertical Flight Society

Mike Hirschberg said he plans to step down as executive director of the Vertical Flight Society.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Avionics

Safety Notice Issued on Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot

A problem with Garmin's GFC 500 autopilot when equipped with auto trim may cause an uncommanded trim runaway when the autopilot is first engaged.
Garmin's GFC 500 autopilot
FutureFlight

Beta Makes Second Cross-Country eVTOL Flight as Charging Infrastructure Expands

Beta Technologies, which is building a network of charging stations for electric aircraft across the U.S., recently completed a cross-country trip with its prototype eVTOL aircraft.
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Training and Workforce

EAA Young Eagles On Track after Covid

More than 49,000 young people received free introductory aircraft rides this year as part of the EAA's Young Eagles program.
EAA Member pilot and youth in Piper Cub airplane for Young Eagles program flight
Engines

Fadec Alliance Tapped for Sustainable Engine Program

The Fadec Alliance joint venture will develop engine controls for the CFM International RISE turbine engine demonstrator program.
Fadec Alliance LEAP engine controller
Regulations and Government

New York Governor Vetoes Helicopter Noise Bill

Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.
Helicopters on helipad at the West 30th Street heliport in New York City
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Completes Seventh ACSF Safety Audit

The Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard for Part 135 and Part 91 operators is the leading industry audit for high safety standards.
Flexjet Gulfstream G650 in flight
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Mental Health Issues in Aviation

Mental health is an important, but delicate, issue to contend with in aviation.
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Regulations and Government

Congress Eliminates Experimental Training LODA Mandate

A Congress[passed removing a mandate requiring a LODA for flight training in experimental aircraft addresses a July 2021 directive.
Washington (Photo: Pixabay)
FutureFlight

Airline Group Backs Reliable Robotics in Making the Case For Remotely-operated Aircraft

With a fleet of 130 aircraft, ASL Aviation Holdings will engage with other prospective customers for plans to convert existing flight decks with the Reliable Robotics advanced navigation and autoflight system.
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FutureFlight

European Commission Funds Avio Aero To Build Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Demonstrator

The GE subsidiary will lead a consortium of 21 companies and institutions in the new Amber project, which is part of Europe's wider Clean Aviation initiative.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

U.S. Electric Aviation Pioneers Seek Federal Backing for Zero-emissions Efforts

A group of 15 companies has written to the U.S. transportation and energy departments, demanding that they keep up with European funding for green aviation technology.
Charter & Fractional

Flying Privately: Four Questions to Ask Before Chartering an Aircraft - BJT Explainer

Flying Privately: Four Questions to Ask Before Chartering an Aircraft - BJT Explainer
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Aircraft

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet

How a Zero Carbon Electric Helicopter Could Save Lives and the Planet
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Regulations and Government

Florida County Ends Decades-long Jet Ban at KLNA

Following a court verdict in support of the FAA, Florida's Palm Beach County has dropped its longstanding jet ban at Palm Beach County Park Airport.
Aerial view of Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA)
Sustainability and Environment

SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go

New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.
Neste SAF fuel tanker with lift refueling airliner under wing
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Gallagher Acquires Australia Aviation Insurance Firm

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Aviation Insurance Australia of Brisbane, Queensland, which was founded in 1993.
Partial image of a business jet

Bizav Operations Still Ahead of 2019 But Softening

WingX reports that operations are dipping in North America and Europe from 2021, but are still up over pre-pandemic levels.
Air to air photo of Embraer Legacy 500 on takeoff
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skyservice Awarded Satcom Direct Plane Simple STCs

Skyservice has received Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA STC approval for installation of Satcom Direct's Plane Simple connectivity hardware.
Satcom Direct Plane Simple hardware

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