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Accidents

China Eastern Returns Boeing 737-800s to Service

Almost a month after the crash of China Eastern Flight MU5735, Chinese authorities cleared the airline’s fleet for return to scheduled service.
Aircraft

Romania Grounds MiG-21 LanceR Fighter Fleet

The upgraded MiGs were due to serve until 2024, but it is now considered unlikely that they will be returned to service.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Sells First 'Line Lounge' ACH160 in Brazil

The Airbus ACH160 can be equipped with the modular Line Lounge interior.
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Airports

FAA Approves East Hampton Airport Conversion Plan

Private-use East Hampton airport will operate under PPR rules, will implement curfews, and will charge higher fees.
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FutureFlight

Quiet eVTOL Flights Will Be the Benchmark For Olympic Gold at Paris 2024 Games

Volocopter is using advanced air mobility preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to assess eVTOL performance characteristics including aircraft noise.
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FutureFlight

New Electric Aircraft Operators Face Part 135 Certification Challenges

While some companies opt to "buy" their operating certificates through acquisitions of other operators, others, such as eVTOL developer Joby, have taken on the task directly.
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FutureFlight

Eve and Zanite Expect To Complete Merger and Wall Street Listing in May

Shareholders in Zanite Acquisition are set to vote on the proposed business combination with Eve Urban Air Mobility at a special meeting on May 6.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Drags Down Aviation Activity

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is having a debilitating effect on aviation in the region according to industry data provider WingX.
Regulations and Government

Eve and Zanite Plan To Complete Merger, IPO Next Month

Eve Urban Air Mobility and Zanite Acquisition expect to complete their merger on May 9 and then float shares in the new Eve Holding entity on the NYSE.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 is Red Dot 'Best of Best'

Bombardier received the Red Dot recognition for its Challenger 3500 ahead of its planned market entry later this year.
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1Q22 Sees Record-setting Preowned Bizjet Demand

Asset Insight credits first-time buyers for helping push demand for preowned aircraft 6.2 percent beyond that in the fourth quarter, setting a new record.
Safety

IMC Club Founder Forms Pilot Proficiency Network

IMC Club founder Radek Wyrzykowski is encouraging all pilots to learn about IFR flying with his new Pilot Proficiency Network.
Charter & Fractional

UK Charter Booking Platform Focuses on Empty Legs

Online charter booking platform Mirai Flights has launched a new environmentally-friendly program focusing on filling empty leg segments.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Continue Struggle to Cope with Increased Demand

First-quarter traffic statistics for U.S. carriers show a 31.6 percent increase in cancellations compared with the first quarter of 2019.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie Alliance Welcomes Cutter Aviation

Cutter Aviation is the latest service provider to join the Fly Alliance Preferred FBO network by Fly Louie.
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Avionics

FDS Adds Interface Unit for Legacy Data Recorders

Flight Data Systems' new Flight Data Acquisition Interface Unit can help owners/operators upgrade to a modern FDR at minimal cost.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Muirhead Avionics Selected for Honeywell Display Support

Under a 10-year agreement, Muirhead Avionics will support Honeywell deck displays, control displays, and display computers on Embraer Legacy 600s and 650s.
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FBOs

Universal Aviation Adds Five FBOs to Global Network

Universal Aviation, the ground handling arm of Universal Weather and Aviation, has added several new locations to its certified global FBO network.
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Maintenance and Modifications

King Aerospace Preps for Opening of Arkansas Expansion

In advance of its May 1 opening, King Aerospace completed fire suppression testing of an advanced fire-suppression system at its Arkansas MRO facility.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft Opens Sales Office in France

Cirrus Aircraft has opened Cirrus France, a dedicated regional sales office in the northern part of the country.
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Sustainability and Environment

Biden Doubles Down on SAF Support

President Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to sustainable aviation and sustainable aviation fuel in remarks yesterday at an Iowa biofuel plant.
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Aircraft

Airbus, Kawasaki To Partner on Hydrogen Development

An MOU signed in Tokyo between Airbus and Kawasaki lays the groundwork to study elements of hydrogen adoption by the aviation industry.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck Wins STC for Caravan 208B Drag-reduction Mod

Raisbeck has received STC for its Epic Caravan mod which the company said addresses aerodynamic drag associated with the cargo pod on the Caravan 208B.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

First Surveillance Reapers Handed Over to the Netherlands

Following delivery, the unmanned aerial vehicles will be tested in the Netherlands Antilles in the Caribbean Sea.
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FutureFlight

Airbus and Kawasaki Join Forces to Support Hydrogen-Powered Airline Operations

A memorandum of understanding signed in Tokyo between Airbus and Kawasaki lays the groundwork to study elements of hydrogen uptake by the aviation industry.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Submits eVTOL Type Certification Means of Compliance Plan to EASA

Gaining acceptance for the means of compliance allows the manufacturer to prepare to demonstrate that its aircraft meets airworthiness requirements.
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Drunk Driver Damages Two Jets at Dallas Love Field

A drunk driver crashed through a gate at Love Field and damaged two aircraft on the ramp.
Fuel

Jet Operators Feel Pain at the Pump

Jet fuel prices continue to spike as a result of crude oil supply chain disruptions brought on by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Set New Delivery Record in 2021

Pilatus Aircraft delivered 152 airplanes last year, setting a new production record for the Swiss company.
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Jet It To Fit Fleet with SmartSky Connectivity

Jet It will become the first fleet to install SmartSky's Lite inflight connectivity configuration designed for light jets and turboprops.
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