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FBOs

Aero Center Opens the Second FBO at KILM

North Carolina’s Wilmington International Airport now has two FBOs, with the opening yesterday of Aero Center Wilmington.
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Rotorcraft

GAO: Key Defense Rotorcraft Programs Delayed

Pentagon rotorcraft programs beset by technical, supply chain problems, GAO finds.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Releases Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver

The Sentry Plus ADS-B In receiver is now equipped with an OLED display that shows the battery life, g-load, and carbon monoxide levels.
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Regulations and Government

Hansen Helo Case Hovers Near Mistrial

A second major delay interrupts Hansen Helicopter fraud trial.
Accidents

Accidents: June 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, June 2022

Jefferies: Prices Jump, Bizjet Backlogs Push into 2025

Preowned pricing has jumped by 10 percent for each of the past four months as new backlogs now extend between two to four years, Jefferies reported.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics Unveils Next-gen Cabin Wireless Access Point

Astronics' new CabinAXe cabin wireless access point is designed to work with the next-generation of wireless connectivity.

FAA Streamlines LOA Process for Part 91 Operators

NBAA said revised FAA guidance should reduce frustrations associated with obtaining some commonly sought LOAs.

IAMAW Rejects Bombardier Contract, Calls for 'Study Day'

About 1,800 of Bombardier’s 8,000 workers in Montreal are taking a pause from work on Monday following the IAMAW's rejection of a contract offer.
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Accidents

NTSB: Pilot and Controller Faulted in Fatal Crash

The pilot's failure to avoid a thunderstorm and ATC's failure to provide info about that storm were cited by the NTSB as factors in a 2019 turboprop crash.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safety Bulletin Addresses Cowl Latches on Textron Jets

An FAA safety bulletin warns about safety hazards associated with quarter-turn engine cowl fasteners on Textron Aviation-manufactured jets.
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Charter & Fractional

SpeedBird Seeks More Pilots as Charter Fleet Expands

SpeedBird looks to add 50 pilots and 12 additional aircraft by year's end.
FutureFlight

Ampaire Steps Up Plans To Help Airports Prepare for Electric Aircraft

The company's partnership with sustainable infrastructure specialist Black & Veatch will also cover the expansion of the sustainable aviation fuel supply chain.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

New Index Identifies Likely Early Leaders in Race To Provide Advanced Air Mobility Ground Infrastructure

SMG Consulting is taking an objective look at prospects for establishing vertiports and other facilities, and the group says there is a lot more work to do.
Regulations and Government

AINsight: CBD Revisited

Despite medical claims, pilots should avoid CBD products entirely.
Airports

Facing Legal Action, East Hampton Moves To Close Airport

Facing a court-issued temporary restraining order on its plan to make East Hampton Airport private, the town has decided to begin its closure entirely.
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U.S. Air Force Stands Up F-35 Aggressor Squadron

The U.S. Air Force is harnessing the capabilities of the F-35A to help train combat units that may encounter fifth-gen opponents in future air wars.
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Accidents

Attorneys Want More FAA Oversight of Helitours

Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'
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Airlines

Pilots Call on Wizz Air to Put Safety over Profits

Following recorded comments from Wizz Air CEO József Váradi complaining of flight disruptions caused by staff shortages, pilots' unions strike back.
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Rotorcraft

Norway Cancels NH90 Helicopter Orders, Seeks Refund

Norway cancels orders, cites 20 years of frustration with NH90 helicopter program.
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IADA Accepts 10 New Companies to Membership

The 10 new products and services member companies have been vetted by the International Aircraft Dealers Association.

Collins Brings 3D Printing Capability to its NC MRO

The new additive manufacturing center opened in Monroe, North Carolina with two 3D printers and plans to add more in the future.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot To Order 300 Russian-made Airliners

MC-21 and SSJ100 programs will get a major boost from an impending order from Russia’s flag carrier.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bizjet Mobile Launches First Low-cost Certus Satcom

Bizjet Mobile’s new Certus BizjetInternet system is the lowest-cost aviation satcom that works on Iridium’s Certus network.
Charter & Fractional

Clay Lacy Adds Six Large-cabin Jets to Charter Fleet

The aircraft will be based in the New York and Northern and Southern California markets.
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WingX: Bizjet Activity Continues Pre-pandemic Bounce

While slightly softer than a week earlier, the first days in June showed a 10 percent in crease in global business jet operations from 2021.
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Bizav Contract Crew Staffing Firm Continues Ascent

CrewBlast continues to experience record growth, with its pilot/flight attendant database expanding by nearly 140 percent over the past two months.
Aircraft

GAO: Delay Risks Remain for New Air Force Ones

Converting a pair of existing 747-8 airliners to presidential duty presents a host of expensive problems.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Middle East Adds Mx Support for Falcon 2000s

Dassault Aviation-owned ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has been approved by India’s DGCA for line and base maintenance on Dassault Falcon 2000s.
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Airports

Airports Group Plans Vertiports with eVTOL Developers

Corporacion America Airports this week signed partnership with Eve and Vertical Aerospace to developer plans for eVTOL air taxi ground infrastructure.
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