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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Taps New Tech for Training

FlightSafety International is putting virtual, mixed, and augmented reality technology to use for modern training programs.
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People in Aviation

A look at aviation industry changes in leadership roles and job titles as well as those recognized with awards and honors.
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Safety

Travel Medical Emergencies: Expect the Unexpected

In a panel discussion at NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, several industry members shared experiences and advice on medical emergencies.
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Training and Workforce

Virtual reality—The Future of Flight Training

Airlines and commercial operators could reduce expensive new-hire simulator training time using virtual reality technology.
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Training and Workforce

Desktop Sim Developer Addresses Bizjet Market

Until recently, the fidelity of desktop simulators of business jets has been lacking, but that has changed with release of the HotStart Challenger 650.
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Rotorcraft

Piasecki Enters Hydrogen Helicopter into eVTOL Race

Piasecki's new eVTOL and UAS designs build on legacy research vehicles.
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Maintenance and Modifications

TransDigm Completes Dart Acquisition

Helicopter aftermarket manufacturer Dart acquired by TransDigm for $360 million.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X Accumulates 1,000 Hours

The newest member of the Rolls-Royce Pearl family is progressing toward service entry aboard the Falcon 10X in 2025.
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Sustainability and Environment

Embraer Goes On Green Power in 2024

Embraer will run its Brazilian operations on 100 percent renewable electricity starting in 2024.
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EASA Progresses on Civil Supersonic Jet Regulations

EASA has released an advance proposal covering noise and emission limits for civil supersonic aircraft and a proposal with speed restrictions.
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Sustainability and Environment

Textron Aviation Achieves NATA Sustainability Standard

The Wichita airframer has certified all 20 of its service centers under the NATA Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses.
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Rotorcraft

Babcock Takes First H160s for French Navy

Helicopter operator Babcock will lease 10 Airbus H160 helicopters to the French Navy.
FutureFlight

TCab Tech Chooses Safran's Motors To Power Five-Seat E20 eVTOL Aircraft

The Chinese start-up, which was founded by former Geely Terrafugia and Autoflight executives, aims to certify its aircraft in China in 2025.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Reports Hover-to-Cruise Airflow Transition Breakthrough in eVTOL Test Flights

The transition was achieved with the company's Phoenix 2 eVTOL technology demonstrator during test flights in Spain.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Tampa Airport Studies Innovative Future Mobility Options

The Florida airport's latest master plan makes it clear that Tampa Bay area officials are willing to consider radical transportation options that could include eVTOL aircraft and much more.
FutureFlight

Lilium Selects Partners For Propulsion Flaps and Lithium Battery Technology

The German eVTOL aircraft developer made three significant supply chain partnership announcements in the space of a week.
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FutureFlight

Eviation Says Alice Electric Commuter is Set For Summer Flight Test Lift-off

The start of flight testing for the redesigned Alice aircraft has been delayed for some time, but the company says it will still be ready for the FAA to assess the aircraft in 2024.
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Rotorcraft

First Woman Pilots AW609 Tiltrotor

Emirati Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum is the first woman to fly Leonardo's AW609 civil tiltrotor.
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Aircraft

Romanian LanceR Fighters Handed a Year's Reprieve

Delays in acquiring Norwegian F-16 fighters have led to Romania rescinding its decision to ground the MiG-21 LanceR fleet.
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Charter & Fractional

StackAero Looks To Enhance Charter Broker Ops

Stack.aero has developed a business operations system for charter brokers and operators to streamline their operations.
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues ATC Notice for Annual Oshkosh AirVenture

One of the big changes this year is the prohibition of aircraft camping at Appleton International Airport.
Avionics

ForeFlight Enables Per-leg Altitude Adjustments

A long-awaited new feature in ForeFlight (Pro Plus versions and above) enables per-leg altitude adjustments in flight plans.
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Accidents

AINsight: Is It Time for Cockpit Video Recorders?

Cockpit image recording systems have been a hot-button topic for more than 20 years, but the time for the FAA to require them might have arrived.
FutureFlight

Japanese Parking Lots Could Be Launch Pads for eVTOL Air Taxis

Skyports is expanding its plans to build vertiports through a new alliance with partners in Japan.
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FutureFlight

Joby Receives Part 135 Operating Certificate from the FAA

Part 135 operating approval clears Joby to use its Cirrus SR22 to refine systems and procedures for eVTOL operations planned for 2024.
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Rotorcraft

Kaman To Acquire Parker's Wheel and Brake Division

The more than 80-year-old division supports over 100 aircraft platforms in the commercial, military, and general aviation markets.
Charter & Fractional

Venture Capital Firm Acquires Central Flying Service

Tricoastal Ventures also owns Texas-based aircraft dealers American Kodiak and Volare Air.
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Avionics

AEA Reports Avionics Sales Increase

Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $634.5 million during the first quarter of 2022.
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Aircraft

Airbus To Open Hydrogen Tech Development Center in UK

A new Airbus Zero Emission Development Center in Filton, UK, will concentrate on the development of a cryogenic fuel system for hydrogen-powered airliners.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Inspector Took 'Money and Hookers' To Ignore Violations

Former FAA inspector Cislo testifies at Hansen Helicopter trial.
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