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FBOs

Indianapolis FBO To Build Hangar

Jet Access, the lone service provider at Indianapolis Regional Airport (KMQJ), has broken ground on a 22,250-sq-ft heated hangar.
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Airlines

RAeS-led Study Calls for ‘Urgent Action’ on Sexism in Aviation

A report published by the Royal Aeronautical Society found that efforts toward gender equity in aviation have fallen short.
Aircraft

Embraer Launches E-Jet Passenger-to-Freighter Conversions

The Brazilian manufacturer's new E-Jet E190F and E195F aircraft exploits new niche in passenger-to-freighter conversion market.
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Accidents

No Distress Calls before PC-12 Plunged Into Ocean

There were no distress calls from the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 before it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Beaufort, North Carolina.
Regulations and Government

DOT Drug Testing Rules Changing To Prevent Cheating

The U.S. DOT is proposing to amend its drug-testing requirements for pilots to include oral fluid testing in addition to urine testing.
Accidents

Canada TSB Reports Aviation Accidents Increased in 2021

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary figures show the number of aviation accidents increased last year.
Rotorcraft

South Korean Investor and Honeywell Back Volocopter

South Korea’s WP Investments, along with Honeywell and previous investor Atlantis, are the main backers for a $170 million funding round for Volocopter.
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Airports

FAA Seeks Comments on eVTOL Vertiport Designs

The FAA’s Office of Airports is requesting comments on a draft engineering brief for vertiport and vertistop design standards to accommodate eVTOLs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blade Repair Firms Join United Aero Group

Brightwater UAG acquiring Advanced Composite Structures and Rotor Tech International.
Maintenance and Modifications

Foresight MX Gains Canadian STC Approval for H125

Canada gives nod to Foresight MX for installation in AStars.
Rotorcraft

Twirly Birds Name 2022 Les Morris Award Recipient

Nick Lappos, Lockheed Martin’s Senior Fellow for Rotary and Mission Systems, is the 2022 recipient of Twirly Birds’ Les Morris award.
Avionics

Shadin To Unveil New Embedded Control System

Shadin's new embedded controls can be used for a wide variety of rotorcraft applications.
Maintenance and Modifications

Astronautics Consolidates to New Campus

Astronautics moves repair station, manufacturing to Oak Creek, WI campus.
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Rotorcraft

Getting the 'Top Drop' on Fires

An upgrade from Rogerson Kratos subsidiary Top Drop enhances the firefighting capability of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
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Avionics

Sikorsky Looks To Future with Matrix

Sikorsky sees its Matrix autonomy system as a game-changer for high-risk civil missions.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Racer on Pace for 2022 First Flight

Airbus Helicopters has moved its Racer demonstrator to its Marignane, France site for assembly as it targets first flight by the end of the year.
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Helicopter Sees Strong Post-Covid Rebound

After tallying approximately 450 orders last year, Robinson Helicopter now has a 300-aircraft backlog.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Wins 10-year Netherlands SAR Contract

Bristow will operate helicopter search and rescue services from two bases in the Netherlands.
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Rotorcraft

Sumwalt Renews Call For More Helicopter IFR

Former NTSB chairman says low-level IFR route structure "needs to move forward."
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Aircraft

First flights in the past 50 years (March and April)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during March and April, from 1972 through 2021
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FutureFlight

USAF's Agility Prime Team Evaluate Remotely Piloted Phenix Ultra 2XL VTOL

Built to fit within a standard 20-foot shipping container, the Phenix Ultra 2XL is intended to be launched by ground troops in less than 15 minutes.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Flight Society Promotes Understanding of Hydrogen's Potential for Green Aviation

The organization is holding its first H2-Aero Symposium & Workshop in Long Beach, California, on March 29-31.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Targets Premium Private Travelers Through eVTOL Alliance with NetJets

The agreement marks a shift in the German eVTOL aircraft developer's advanced air mobility business model as it prepares to bring the Lilium Jet into commercial service by 2024.
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FutureFlight

Jaunt Air Mobility Strengthens eVTOL Team with Engineering Partner LTTS

India-based L&T Technology Services will provide so-called pure-play engineering services to Jaunt as it works to bring its family of eVTOL aircraft to market.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Asia Pacific Report Sees Slower Than Expected Start to Urban Air Mobility

A survey commissioned by Asia SkyMedia for its first Asia-Pacific UAM report shows 27 percent of respondents “fully trust” regulators to make the right decisions.
Rotorcraft

NY Helicopter Traffic Reporter Was 9/11's 'First Word'

WCBS 880 radio helicopter traffic reporter Tom Kaminski is also known for his brief role as an eyewitness to one of the darkest events in American history.
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Aircraft

Lessors in Asymmetric Fight to Repossess Russian Aircraft

Under EU sanctions, lessors have until March 28 to repossess aircraft leased to Russian airlines.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Seeking Icing Approval for 525 for Market Entry

As Bell nears certification of its 525 super-medium twin, the company is working toward approval for flight in icing conditions in parallel.
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Rotorcraft

PHI Intl. Lands Contract with Aussie Gas Producer

Helicopter operator PHI International will support offshore energy transport in NW Australia with three Sikorsky S-92s.
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Rotorcraft

Blade Posts Rapid Growth

Blade Air Mobility posted strong revenue growth in 2021 and looks to a future of advanced air mobility with eVTOLs.
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