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Engines

Rolls-Royce Gets EASA Approval for Pearl 700

EASA approval of the Pearl 700 brings Gulfstream's G700 and G800 ultra-long-range aircraft closer to certification next year.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Enters Service

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 will make an appearance at 2022 NBAA-BACE in Orlando, Florida next month.
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Regulations and Government

Baldwin Adds NASA ASRS Reporting to Safety Module

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has integrated NASA Aviation Safety Report System (ASRS) capabilities into its Baldwin safety reporting module.
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FBOs

SkyService Doubles Footprint in Montreal with BBD Site

Skyservice's new property at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport includes an 80,000-sq-ft hangar previously owned by Bombardier.
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Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines Captain Quits During Probe into Sleep Incident

During an investigation into the August 15 incident in which both Ethiopian Airlines pilots fell asleep during a flight, the captain has resigned.
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Aircraft

Air India "Transformation Plan" Will Refresh Network and Fleet

Following privatization in early 2022, Air India now intends to add new narrowbody and widebody aircraft through leasing arrangements.
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FutureFlight

Jetson Refines Design for Personal eVTOL Vehicle as Fundraising Continues

The Swedish company has delayed the start of manufacturing from 2022 to 2023 as it works on further refinements to the design of its Jetson One single-seater personal eVTOL vehicle.
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FutureFlight

Ecocopter Teams with Airbus over eVTOL Service Plans in South America

The rotocraft operator, with a fleet of 21 Airbus helicopters, is looking at how eVTOL aircraft could be deployed for commercial services across Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
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FutureFlight

Flapper Partners with Destinus for High-speed Cargo Flights

Charter flight broker Flapper wants to use hypersonic, hydrogen-powered aircraft developed by Destinus to speed up cargo flights between Europe and Latin America.
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Airlines

FAA Denies Republic’s Proposed Exemption from 1,500-hr Rule

Republic Airways’ proposal to reduce its first officer flight time requirements from 1,500 to 750 hours meets with stiff resistance from the FAA.
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Regulations and Government

Pekoske Return To TSA Draws Industry Praise

Peter Pekoske, who was reconfirmed as TSA administrator, was praised for his collaboration with industry during his first stint at the role.
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Accidents

NTSB: Turbine Otter Nosedived into Bay

Witnesses who observed the De Havilland DHC-3 Turbine Otter plunge into Mutiny Bay, Washington, on September 4 said it was in a near-vertical descent.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Challenger 3500 Receives More Cabin Design Accolades

Bombardier's new super-midsize business jet takes home a Grand Winner award in the Grands Prix du Design international awards contest.
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Report: Bizjet Market Value To Jump 42% through 2028

Market research is seeing revenue value of the business jet market soaring from $29.3 billion in 2021 to $42.7 billion in 2028.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Plans ‘Innovation Center’ at Duluth HQ

Cirrus Aircraft has secured a 60-year ground lease for its recently acquired building and land in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Aircraft

New Saudi Airline Plans Gain Momentum

The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.
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How New Flight Training Devices Could Produce New Pilots For eVTOL Aircraft

How New Flight Training Devices Could Produce New Pilots For eVTOL Aircraft
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Aircraft

JetNet CEO: Bizav Must Lead on Sustainability

Appearing at his first JetNet iQ Summit as CEO of the host company, Greg Fell called on the industry to adopt sustainable efforts.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers Global 6000 for USAF BACN Program

The latest Global to go to the U.S. Air Force, a 6000 modified for the BACN program, marks the first delivery under a June 2021 contract.
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Sustainability and Environment

Directional Aviation Invests in Green Crude Producer

Directional Aviation's investment in Alder Fuels is also aimed at transparently documenting sustainable aviation fuel production and its use.
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: Some Aviation Heroes Wear Dresses

Two September 24 events—Girls in Aviation Day and the National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony—will highlight the role of women in aviation.
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BA Group To Develop Nine Hangars at Colorado Airport

Yampa Valley Regional Airport selected Business Aviation Group for its hangar development project.
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Aircraft

JetNet: Bizjet Prices Remain High as Inventory Ticks Up

After reaching record lows in December 2021, business aircraft inventory is slowly creeping up according to the latest JetNet data.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MCAS Marks Hangar, Office Expansion with Open House

The open house included a static display of a pair of Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jets and a Kodiak 100 single-engine turborprop.
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Rotorcraft

Brazilian Military Orders 27 Airbus H125s

The order for 27 Airbus H125 helicopters will be used by the Brazilian air force and navy flight training programs.
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Airlines

French ATC Strike Inflicts More European Flight Disruption

French air traffic controllers are striking over pay demands and allegations of insufficient recruitment, prompting Ryanair to repeat demands for reforms.
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FutureFlight

Mako Promises Viable Regional Airline Range with Electric Superconductor Propulsion System

The UK-based startup is seeking to optimise existing superconductor technology to develop its Forerunner family of electric-ducted-fan engines to power flights of up to around 600 km.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Report Predicts $2.3 Billion Market for Air Taxis by 2027

A new report predicts that the global market for air taxis will grow at a CAGR of 19.6 percent over the next five years, reaching an estimated value of just over $2.3 billion by 2027.
FutureFlight

Air Charter Firm GlobalX Orders 50 Eviation Alice All-electric Aircraft

Eviation announced on September 15 that GlobalX has signed a letter of intent to buy 50 of the all-electric Alice commuter aircraft, with the first deliveries expected in 2027.
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Charter & Fractional

Priester Aviation To Acquire Mayo Aviation

The two, family-owned aircraft management and charter companies expect improved scale and efficiencies with the acquisition.
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