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China's AutoFlight Appoints U.S. Leadership Team for Prosperity eVTOL Aircraft

Omer Bar-Yohay, founder and former CEO of Eviation Aircraft, has become AutoFlight's president, and Joby's head of business development, Chad Cashin, is joining as chief commercial officer.
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Flashback: Beech treks to outer limits with bold new Starship 1

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Editor-in-Chief Matt Thurber Flies in the Left Seat for the Reader - AIN’s 50th Anniversary

Editor-in-Chief Matt Thurber Flies in the Left Seat for the Reader - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
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Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Still an Aircraft Services Force

Despite TAG Aviation Holding's piecemeal sell off several years ago, TAG Aviation maintains a large aircraft charter managment fleet in Asia and Europe.
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Security

Charting a Secure Flight Path through Threatening Skies

Business aviation faces evolving threats on multiple fronts while in flight but security experts are constantly developing new means to counter them.
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People in Aviation

David Scobey is president and CEO of Corporate Aircraft Association, John Carver is CEO of Burrell Aviation, and David Coppock is president of JetHQ.
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Safety

Michael Graham: SMS Can Work for Small Ops

NTSB member Michael Graham expresses the need to erase the perception of SMS as costly and difficult.
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FBOs

FBOs Feel the Labor Pinch

While soaring fuel prices have led to pain at the pump, petroleum costs are not the only factor stressing the FBO market.
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FutureFlight

How New Training Devices Could Fast-Track Pilots Into eVTOL Aircraft

The emerging advanced air mobility sector expects to need thousands of pilots to operate new eVTOL aircraft and faces a recruitment and training challenge at a time when flight crew are already in short supply.
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FutureFlight

Kite Gets Funding for Electric Motor Based on Improved Magnetic Material

The Australian start-up says its material retains energy 10 times more effectively than current alternatives and will support smaller, lighter, and more efficient electric power sources for aircraft.
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Training and Workforce

New Flight Attendant Training Provider Arrives in Asia

SkyLux Consultancy, a new Singapore-based corporate flight attendant training provider has launched to meet the growing demand in the region.
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Avionics

Daedalean Aims for Autonomous Flights by 2028

Startup Daedalean has outlined its path to developing self-flying aircraft by 2028.
Regulations and Government

NBAA's Bolen Urges Congress To Keep AAM as a Priority

NBAA head Bolen asked lawmakers to create a national strategy, support investment, and ensure a transparent regulatory process to enable the AAM market.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Czech Republic's HLS Named Daher Service, Sales Center

Daher's new authorized center, Hradecka Letecka Servisni, is a Part 145 repair station in central Europe.
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Airports

Florida Airports Slowly Return to Normal

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, more Florida airports look to resume normal operations.
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Regulations and Government

EASA To Revise Helo EMS Operational Rules

EASA is raising the bar for helicopter emergency medical service operations in Europe, with new rules to take effect by mid-2023.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Card Hourly Rates Continue To Climb

The average hourly cost for a fixed-rate, guaranteed availability jet card membership increased to $11,200, according to Private Jet Card Comparisons.
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NBAA Coordinates on Relief Assistance, Says BACE a Go

NBAA established a webpage to provide information and a link to its emergency response database in the aftermath of Ian, but said BACE is still on.
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Regulations and Government

Bill To Help Expedite Airport Projects Clears Congress

A bill to permit use of AIP funds to expedite airport projects heads to the White House after Senate passage last week.
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FutureFlight

Wisk Aero Unveils Four-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Wisk Aero has revealed the design of its sixth-generation eVTOL air taxi, a fully autonomous and all-electric aircraft that can transport four passengers up to 90 miles.
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Engines

Sustainable Aviation Fuel, offsets can help GE business aviation customers reduce their carbon footprint

Operators of GE’s Passport engine can reduce their carbon footprint with Sustainable Aviation Fuel and a new offset program.
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FutureFlight

EHang Reports Progress With Type Certification of Autonomous EH216-S eVTOL Aircraft

The company says that Chinese aviation safety regulators have now approved the Project Specific Certification Plan and that compliance testing will be stepped up in October.
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FutureFlight

GlobeAir Agrees to Add a Dozen Lilium Jets to Its European Private Charter Fleet

The agreement with the Austrian company is more evidence of growing interest in eVTOL aircraft in the business aviation industry.
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FutureFlight

Battery Pack Pioneer Sets Sights on Leading Role in Electric Aviation

EP Systems expects its Epic energy storage system to be in use on around 14 aircraft types in 2023, including Ampaire's EcoCaravan hybrid-electric conversion model.
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Airlines

SIC Logging Is Focus of FAA Investigation into Boutique Air

The FAA has questioned Boutique Air's training and pilot development program, but a probe has expanded into other areas.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Names New Brand Ambassador

Former race driver turned billionaire investor and CEO Torger "Toto" Wolff has been named as Bombardier's newest global brand ambassador.
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Charter & Fractional

Broker Paramount Business Jets Enhances Card Program

The Paramount Jet Card requires a minimum $100,000 deposit.
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Aircraft

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Daedalean Publishes Roadmap for Autonomous Flights by 2028

The start-up outlines its path to developing self-flying aircraft.
Aircraft

Comac Wins Certification of C919

After 14 years of development, China's C919 narrowbody airliner appears nearly ready to enter service.
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