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Aeronautix Seeks King Air 350 Starter/generator STC

Wichita-based Aeronautix has developed a starter/generator that will increase power and decrease maintenance for the Beechcraft King Air 350.
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Accidents

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2021

For the fifth year in a row, there were no fatal business jet accidents in Canada in 2021.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Grants HOGE Utility Power STC for AW139

Defense systems on Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A triggered the need for multiple STCs.
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Rotorcraft

PHI Opens Regional Headquarters in Perth

PHI's new regional headquarters in Perth will oversee operations in the Asia Pacific.
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Aircraft

Gripen E Fires Meteor as Air-to-Air Combat Approval Nears

The Gripen E program is now into the serial production phase, while work progresses at pace to bring the aircraft into operation.
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Avionics

Pro Star Aviation Plans Facility, Capabilities Expansion

Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.
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Engines

Honeywell's TFE731 Turbofan Engine Turns 50

The TFE731, which turns 50, was Honeywell's first business jet engine.
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FBOs

Sheltair Offers Animal Rescue Flight Fuel Discounts

Through a partnership with animal rescue charity Pilots N Paws, Sheltair will offer fueling discounts on rescue flights.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Builds on Brazil Business Jet Connectivity

Satellite network and airborne connectivity company Viasat has strengthened its services to the business jet market in Brazil.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Booking Firm Mirai Expands to Middle East

Mirai Flights has signed three new charter brokers in the Middle East region.
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Avionics

FAA OKs STC Path for Caravan Autonomous Flight System

Autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics said the FAA has accepted the certification basis for its autoflight system on the Cessna Caravan.
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AviationManuals Earns IS-BAH Recognition

With the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling recognition, AviationManuals expects to be able to serve more FBOs.
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Aircraft

UPS Orders Eight Boeing 767 Freighters

An order for eight 767 Freighters brings UPS’s order total for the widebody cargo haulers to 108.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo AW249 Makes First Flight

New two-seat Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter—a successor to the AW129 Mangusta—made its first flight on August 12 in Vergiate, Italy.
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Engines

Pratt Canada’s PW127XT-M Gains Transport Canada Approval

The newly certified PW127XT-M will power all new-build ATR turboprops.
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Regulations and Government

French Transport Minister Calls for Bizjet Restrictions

French Transport Minister Clément Beaune has called for higher taxes or even limited bans on business aircraft operations in Europe.
Regulations and Government

GAO Faults FAA on Laser Strike Response

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report examining the FAA's response to the growing laser strike menace.
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ATC

AINsight: A Visual Approach Gone Bad

A visual approach in a large turbine-powered aircraft can be a challenge.
Rotorcraft

Air Force Takes First Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A

The U.S. Air Force MH-139 will be used to protect intercontinental ballistic missile bases and transport government officials and security forces.
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Charter & Fractional

With More Aircraft, NetJets Adds New Lease Option

Fractional provider NetJets is expecting to accept delivery of 80 business jets this year.
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Aircraft

C&L Aviation To Host Plane Pull Fundraiser

The plane pull hosted by C&L Aviation Group and Bangor International Airport is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine.
FutureFlight

Zeva Aero Introduces Z2 Wing-Body eVTOL Prototype

Zeva Aero, the company behind the flying saucer-shaped Zero eVTOL that made its inaugural test flight earlier this year, is working on a new prototype of its unique aircraft concept.
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FutureFlight

EvFly Shops for eVTOL and eCTOL Aircraft To Support Asian Air Mobility Service

The new Singapore-based operator expects to start air taxi services in Thailand and has wider plans to build a flight network across Southeast Asia, as well as in the Middle East and Africa.
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FutureFlight

GKN and Partners Step Up Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System Tests for Aircraft

Filton Systems Engineering and Fabrum have developed test equipment to help GKN Aerospace advance technology to fuel aircraft propulsion systems with liquid hydrogen.
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Singapore Driving Traffic Gains in ASPAC

Global Sky Media's second-quarter report found countries in Southeast Asia led rebound in business aviation activity but industry optimism dipped.

HAI Seeking Safety Services Partnerships through RFI

HAI issued a request for information for partnerships in the areas of safety risk management, training and certification, and flight data management.
Aircraft

GAMA: 1H Jet and Turboprop Deliveries Climb

First-half deliveries of business jets and turboprops are up year-over-year, according to statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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ATC

FAA Expresses Concern about Navigation Errors at KTEB

The FAA Safety Team issued a notice reminding operators of proper departure procedures at Teterboro, saying navigation errors have been happening.
Aircraft

Engine Delay, Sanctions Threaten Sino-Russian CR929 Program

Funding shortages in Russia have delayed the PD-35 engine by as many as three years while relations between UAC and Comac deteriorate.
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Castagna To Succeed Obitts as NATA Head

NATA president and CEO Timothy Obitts will end his term on September 1. He will be succeeded by NATA board member Curt Castagna.
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