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FutureFlight

Pyka Raises $37 Million To Produce Autonomous Pelican Crop Sprayer

The company says its autonomous crop-spraying aircraft can operate at one-fifth of the cost of piloted aircraft used in the agricultural sector.
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FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Turns to Reliable Robotics for Guidance on Autonomous Operations

Reliable Robotics will provide recommendations and a plan of action to help the Air Force determine how best to exploit remotely piloted operations technology for its aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Lufthansa Aviation Hub Report Claims the SPAC eVTOL Bubble Has Burst

New report suggest that special purpose acquisition companies are losing their luster among investors.
FBOs

Carver Aero Adds Sixth FBO

Carver Aero added a sixth location to its growing FBO network after it was selected to take over the facility at Illinois's Schaumburg Regional Airport.
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Sustainability and Environment

Industry Coalition Urges Action on SAF Tax Legislation

A broad-based coalition consisting of nearly 80 aviation stakeholders is urging Congress to enact a blender's tax to spur SAF investment.
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Airports

Air-One eVTOL Transportation Hub Makes Debut in UK

Urban-Air Port and eVTOL developer Supernal unveiled in the UK a fully functional example of a “multimodal infrastructure hub” to support eVTOL ops.
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Alexander To Head Wichita Aero Club as Franson Retires

Nicole Alexander will become president of the Wichita Aero Club with the retirement of founding member Dave Franson.

Scott Nelson Takes Sales VP Role for Gulfstream

Scott Nelson is succeeding William McLeod, who is retiring as a division v-p after spending 40 years with Gulfstream Aerospace.
FBOs

Paragon FBO Network Adds New Zealand Location

The Paragon FBO Network has expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region with the addition of Execujet’s new Auckland location.
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Charter & Fractional

Volato Establishes First West Coast Base

Volato's West Coast base is at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California.
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Alstom Seeks Arbitration over Bombardier Rail Purchase

Bombardier is considering a challenge over pricing of the sale of its transportation business, while Alstom requested arbitration over breach of contract.
Rotorcraft

Vita Delivers Helo Load Stabilization System to Ukraine

The CEO of Vita has hand-delivered the company's Vita Rescue System for helicopter rescue load stabilization into an active war zone in Ukraine.
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FutureFlight

Ampaire Seeks New Funding for Hybrid-Electric Plans as Surf Air Acquisition Is Dropped

The hybrid-electric propulsion developer is prioritizing the conversion of Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft and expects to have its Eco Caravan approved for service in 2024.
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Aircraft

Junkers JU-52 Returning to the Skies

The venerable and popular Junkers JU-52 is getting a new lease on life with an updated version planned for entry into service in 2026.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft

Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Thief Convicted for Flying without a License

A Massachusetts man who had his license revoked in 2000 following a conviction for helicopter theft has now been found guilty of flying without a license.
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Accidents

No Bizjet Accident Fatalities Recorded in 1Q22

Zero fatalities from business jet accidents were recorded in first quarter.
Sustainability and Environment

World Energy To Upgrade Sustainable Fuel Refinery

World Energy is renovating its sustainable fuel refinery in Paramount, California, which upon completion in 2025 will massively increase its output.
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Hourly Costs Soaring for Jet Cards

Private Jet Card Comparison found that hourly costs for fixed/capped rate jet cards have increased multiple times and are up 21 percent since Q4 2020.
Sustainability and Environment

NASA To Install Batteries in e-Aircraft Demonstrator

NASA’s electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 “Maxwell,” is nearing the end of ground tests and being prepared for the installation of batteries.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Survey Finds New Barriers to MRO Growth

Oliver Wyman's annual MRO survey finds inflation, labor shortages, and sustainability could hamper the industry's growth in the next decade.
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FAA's Mims Encourages Collaboration To Build Workforce

Mims stressed need for creativity to replenish and build a diverse aerospace workforce.
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Aircraft

Russia Ditches MC-21-300 To Focus on Indigenous Version

Sanctions imposed by the West have forced Russian industry to scrap plans for the Pratt & Whitney-powered MC-21-300.
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FutureFlight

Air-One Transportation Hub Starts World Demonstration Tour in the UK

The 17,000-sq-ft facility, which has been developed by Urban-Air Port in the UK, will be displayed in cities worldwide to give public stakeholders the chance to envisage how advanced air mobility will work.
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FutureFlight

Joby Relaunches Annual Elevate Summit to Gather Aerial Mobility Expertise

The Elevate Summit, which was not held in 2020 and 2021, is returning this October and will be held at the Duggal Greenhouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City.
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: S&Ds Achieve Work-from-home Balance

A work-from-home option gives aviation schedulers and dispatchers more resilience and much-needed job satisfaction.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Firms Receive NATA Sustainability Certification

Ross Aviation and Duncan Aviation are two of the latest companies to receive certfication under NATA's new Sustainabiilty Standard for Aviation Businesses.
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Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Expands Operations in China

Sino Jet plans to base up to two Dassault Falcon 7X tri-jets and establish maintenance and other operations to support the Hainan free trade port.
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Sustainability and Environment

Wilson Air Launches Titan Fuels' Carbon-offset Program

Titan Aviation Fuels has unveiled a carbon-offset program via its FBO network—with Wilson Air Center facilities as the launch FBOs—using Terrapass credits.
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Sustainability and Environment

EPA Recognizes Clay Lacy's Sustainability Efforts

California-based Clay Lacy Aviation has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership.
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