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Engines

Safran Looks To Ansys Software for Sustainable Engines

Safran Aircraft Engines will use Ansys's finite element analysis software for sustainable engine development.

Flashback: Textron ends Citation Mustang production

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream: G500 Fly-by-wire Software Fix On the Way

G500 'hard landing event' prompts new AFM limitations on approaches and landings.
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FutureFlight

Japanese Regulator Approves Type Certification Basis for SkyDrive's Personal eVTOL Vehicle

The approval followed discussion over type certification requirements conducted through Japan's Public-Private Council for Air Mobility Revolution.
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Training and Workforce

John and Martha King Reflect on That Magic Johnson Photo - AIN’s 50th Anniversary

John and Martha King Reflect on That Magic Johnson Photo - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
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Fuel

Jet Fuel Prices Continue To Climb

Operators of turbine-powered aircraft are still feeling the pinch of high jet fuel prices.
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Airlines

Spirit Rejects JetBlue Acquisition Overtures

Spirit Airlines chooses Frontier Airlines merger proposal over that of JetBlue, citing concerns over antitrust risk.
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NTSB: More Needs To Be Done on Most Wanted List

NTSB has 22 open recommendations surrounding Most Wanted List issues involving SMS for passenger-carrying operations and crash resistant recorders.
Aircraft

Platoon Aviation’s Fleet Grows To Four Pilatus PC-24s

German charter operator Platoon Aviation received its fourth Pilatus PC-24 late last week at Aero Friedrichshafen.
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Textron Aviation Acquires Specialized Components Maker

Textron Aviation will rename Mistequay Group as AeroMotion as part of the acquisition.
Airports

Salina Airport Reopens Main Runway

Salina Regional Airport in Kansas has completed a renovation of the northernmost section of its primary 12,300-foot Runway 17/35.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Continues To Expand European Footprint

Cirrus is opening a new regional operations office in Rotterdam as sales worldwide continue to grow.
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Aircraft

Qantas Confirms Orders for Projects Sunrise, Winton

Schedules call for the first Qantas A350-1000 will arrive in 2025 and the first A320XLR/A220-300 in late 2023.
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Aircraft

Russian Airlines Maneuver to Keep International Services Alive

New hubs in the south of Russia allow the country’s airlines to serve international destinations with SSJ100s.
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Rotorcraft

Company Seeks Partner To Build Certified S-52 Helo

Vertical Aviation Technologies is seeking a strategic partner to produce an updated, certified version of the Sikorsky S-52.
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Aircraft

First flights in the past 50 years (May and June)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during May and June, from 1972 through 2021
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Flashback: Challenger Set To Roll in May; Fly in June

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Accidents

Accidents: May 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, May 2022
Rotorcraft

Resurrection of the Super Puma

Airbus H225 helicopters have found new life and missions in the wake of the 2016 offshore accident.
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People in Aviation

A review of industry job title updates, leadership changes, awards recognitions and honoring the memory of those who have taken their final flight.
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FBOs

AIN FBO Survey: Rest of World 2022

For FBOs around the world, the past year was a roller coaster from the lowest of lows to new peaks as the world continued to adjust and adapt to Covid.
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Sustainability and Environment

Leaders See Need for More Buy-in on SAF

SAF is considered a key to the future of business aviation sustainability but operators remain hesitant as the fuel supply still ramps up.
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Aircraft

Apus Aircraft Design Stores Hydrogen in Wing Spar Tanks

Apus Group is developing a family of composite aircraft that will store hydrogen in circular wing spar fuel tanks.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Capital Jet Center, West Virginia International Yeager Airport

The singular FBO at West Virginia's Yeager International Airport is owned and operated by the local airport authority.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Specialties Looks To Grow Through Diversifying

Aircraft Specialties looks to expand its repair capabilities beyond wheel and brake overhaul and repair.
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Airlines

AINdebrief Episode 52 | April 29, 2022

Pilots Go Nuts for Airfare Snacks
Safety

AINsight: Go-around Minded

Pilots’ failure to recognize the need for and execute a go-around is a threat to flight safety and has been a major cause of approach-and-landing accidents

House Panel Clears Bills To Foster Workforce, AAM

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved three bills designed to prepare for the future of aerospace.
Aircraft

Ampaire Seeks New Funding as Surf Air Takeover Scuttled

Hybrid-electric aviation pioneer Ampaire is preparing to launch a Series B funding round after confirming that Surf Air Mobility is no longer acquiring it.
Aircraft

VIP Completions Delivers Biggest Project Yet

The Boeing 767 is one of four projects VIP Completions has delivered to businessman John Ruiz.
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