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Fair Winds Signal End of LABACE 2022

LABACE 2022 is a wrap and was a successful event, despite many challenges.
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Regulations and Government

OSHA Orders Metro To Reinstate Air Ambulance Pilot

OSHA orders pilot who turned down two flights over visibility concerns reinstated.
Avionics

ANAC Validates Taillight ADS-B Transponder

The Brazilian STC for uAvionix's tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder covers more than 250 single-engine airplane models.
Avionics

Avionics Sales Increase for Eighth Consecutive Quarter

The Aircraft Electronics Association's Avionics Market Report noted higher sales to OEMs.
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Avionics

FAA Provides MOC for UAS Remote ID Mandate

The FAA has published a means of compliance for UAS manufacturers to meet the requirements for providing remote identification capability.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Revenues Grow, but So Do Losses

Though Wheels Up's second-quarter revenues increased 49 percent YOY, to $425 million, its losses in the three-month period ballooned to $92.7 million.
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Airlines

Airlines Clamor for Clarity on Altimeter Upgrades for 5G

The airline industry calls on the FAA to issue more definitive guidance for upgrading their radio altimeters to accommodate full-strength 5G signals.
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Training and Workforce

ATAC Lands F-35 Fighter Chase Contract

The Textron business unit, best known for its contract aggressor work, will support flight test activities at the F-35 final assembly plant.
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FutureFlight

Cranfield Aerospace Draws Fresh Funding from UAE and California-based Investors

CAeS has now drawn £14.4 million for the development of a hydrogen propulsion system meant to power 19-seat commuter aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Archer Completes Preliminary Design Review of Newly Named ‘Midnight’ Production eVTOL

Archer says its Midnight eVTOL air taxi is now expected to enter service by 2025, company officials told investors during a quarterly earnings call on Thursday (August 11).
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FutureFlight

Bombardier Probes Blended Wing Design As Basis For Green Private Jets

The company says it is keeping an open mind on what type of new propulsion systems might be used for future low-carbon business jets.
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Airports

‘Crown Jewel’ Congonhas Airport To Be Auctioned

An upcoming auction of airport assets in Brazil could have a big effect on business aviation operations.
Congonhas Airport, Sao Paolo, Brazil
Rotorcraft

Bristow Orders Up to 55 Beta Alia 250 eVTOLs

Helicopter operator Bristow has placed a firm order for five Beta Alia 250 eVTOLs and has options for 50 more.
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Charter & Fractional

Embraer Bolsters Bizjet Support in Brazil

Unscheduled maintenance services are now available to Embraer business jet operators under a new partnership with Voar Aviation.
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Rotorcraft

Upgrade Project on Vancouver Helipad Completed

Pacific Heliport Services has completed a major upgrade project on the public-use heliport in downtown Vancouver, Canada.
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Infraero Shifts To Delivering Airport Solutions

Airport management company Infraero has added more services to its capability menu.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Logs VIP Orders at LABACE

Leonardo logged orders for three VIP configured helicopters during LABACE 2022 which will be delivered next year from Leonardo's new facility in Itapevi.
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Aircraft

United Airlines Places $10 million Deposit on Archer eVTOLs

A $10 million cash deposit by United Airlines on 100 eVTOL air taxis provides a major financial boost for Archer Aviation.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Allocates Funding To Restore Russian-made Jetliners

The Russian government has pledged some $250 million for the restoration of 10 indigenous airliners and an An-124 cargo hauler.
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Comexport Benefits from Shift to Business Aviation

Trading company Comexport is seeing growing demand for importation of airplanes and helicopters in all categories.
Aircraft

Synerjet Sees Strong Market for Pilatus Aircraft

Synerjet not only sells new Pilatus PC-24 twinjets and PC-12 NGX turboprops but it also maintains the aircraft at its own service centers.
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Pro Aero Targeting North American Market

Pro Aero's software for operations and maintenance management will soon be available to companies outside Brazil.
Airports

LABACE Evacuated after Winds Damage Chalet

Weather at this year's LABACE has been challenging, but the show must go on, and it did.
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Aircraft

How Bombardier’s EcoJet Could be a Foundation For Green Private Aviation

How Bombardier’s EcoJet Could be a Foundation For Green Private Aviation
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Aircraft

Airbus Aims To Bring ACJ TwoTwenty to Brazil

Airbus Corporate Jets sees an opportunity to eventually deliver the efficient ACJ TwoTwenty to Brazil.
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Aircraft

Hermeus Conducting Engine Tests of Mach 5 Quarterhorse

Hermeus is checking off ground engine test milestones for its Quarterhorse Mach 5 scaled demonstrator in preparation for first flight next year.
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NBAA Stepping Up Communications with Regional Groups

NBAA’s Local and Regional Group Committee is planning quarterly meetings with regional business aviation associations to address local and national issues.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Network Now Available Nationwide in U.S.

SmartSky's air-to-ground connectivity service is now available in most of the continental U.S., and new STCs are underway.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Opens Embraer Support Center in Tennessee

The addition of an authorized Embraer support center in Chattanooga, Tennessee is part of a larger expansion by West Star Aviation.
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Aircraft

Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries after 14-month Pause

American Airlines takes the first delivery of a Boeing Dreamliner since the end of May 2021.
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