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VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green

VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green
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Airlines

China's Covid Policy Curbs Traffic Rebound in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific airlines seek new market opportunities to compensate for the loss of the Chinese market.
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Airlines

European Commission Seeks Return to Normal 80:20 Slot Rule

Brussels argues that the recovery of air traffic to pre-Covid levels no longer warrants the relief from the usual 80:20 slot use requirement.
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Avionics

SkyLink 7100 Qualified for Crewed Aircraft

Blue Sky Network has qualified its SkyLink 7100 Iridium satcom to DO-160G, and the antenna has received FAA TSO C159d approval.
Security

Gama Aviation Brings Glasgow FBO Screening In-house

Gama Aviation has introduced in-house security screening at its FBO at Scotland’s Glasgow International Airport.
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Avionics

SmartSky Achieves 100% Continental U.S. Coverage

SmartSky Networks’ high-speed, air-to-ground (ATG) broadband network is now available for business aircraft users across the entire continental U.S.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Blue Sky's SkyLink Satcom Passes Qualification Testing

Blue Sky Network's SkyLink antenna also received FAA technical standard orders approval.
FBOs

North Texas FBO's New Terminal Now Active

Rise Aviation, the sole service provider at North Texas Regional Airport has opened its new FBO terminal.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Adds Mx Capacity in the Philippines

New hangar adds 20 percent more capacity for Lufthansa Technik Philippines.
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Aircraft

Hermeus Acquires 3D Printers for Quarterhorse, Chimera

Velo3D is supplying its traditional Sapphire and large-format Sapphire XC to Hermeus for the Mach 5 Quarterhorse aircraft and its Chimera engine.
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Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aerospace Expanding PMA Parts

C&L Aerospace has become the exclusive distributor for the ATR’s rear tail cone lens assembly.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds To A&P Corps through OJT Program

West Star Aviation has hired A&P technicians after their completion of an FAA on-the-job training apprentice program offered by the MRO provider.
Aircraft

China Airlines Orders 16 Boeing 787-9s

An order for 16 Dreamliners by China Airlines calls for first delivery in 2025.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet

CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.
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FutureFlight

Beta eVTOL Aircraft Battery Catches Fire While Awaiting Ground Testing

Vermont-based eVTOL developer Beta Technologies says no one was injured after a fire erupted in a shipping container outside its headquarters at Burlington International Airport.
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FutureFlight

Regent Says Approval in Principle Marks Key Step to Certification of Electric Sea Glider

The U.S start-up has been supported by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore as it steps up the certification process for its family of sea gliders. It now expects to engage with the U.S. Coast Guard on the next stage in the process.
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FutureFlight

Victoria Seeks Advanced Air Mobility Leadership Role in Australia

The Australian state's government has issued an advanced air mobility policy document to support the development of advanced air mobility and Melbourne could get the country's first vertiport for eVTOL aircraft flights.
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FutureFlight

MintAir Orders 40 Jaunt Journey eVTOL Air Taxis for Korean Market

The Korean start-up will serve as Jaunt's exclusive partner in Korea's budding advanced air mobility market.
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Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace Plans for Commercial eVTOL Operations as Prototype Prepares To Fly

Vertical Aerospace Plans for Commercial eVTOL Operations as Prototype Prepares To Fly
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FBOs

Execujet Reopens with New Managers in St. Thomas

Execujet Flight Services in St. Thomas has new managers as it reopens in a new location at King Airport while it awaits completion of a permanent home.
Airports

Brisbane First Aussie Airport with Electronic Refueler

Air bp has introduced an all-electric refueling truck for customers lifting jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (YBBN) in Australia.
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Avionics

High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.
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Aircraft

Daher Delivers 20th TBM 960 Turboprop Single

The 20th Daher TBM 960 delivery comes a little more than two months after receiving FAA type certification.
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Aircraft

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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