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Modesto Jet Adds Bigger Aircraft with FAA Approval

Modesto Jet receives FAA approval to manage and operate charter aircraft with 10 or more seats.
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Aircraft

Dutch See Nine-seat Electric Aircraft in Service by 2026

A study commissioned by a Dutch agency examined cases in three Caribbean Islands as the basis for its projections on fully electric regional services.

HAI Strives for Wider Reach with Safety Programs

HAI is seeing growing interest in its SMS and ASAP programs and is hoping to reach into growing regions and new segments.
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Rotorcraft

Metro Embraces Camera, Training Technology

Metro Aviation works to improve operations through the use of supplemental technology including base weather cameras and Icarus IFR training devices.
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Flashback: Jetless Beech jetless no more

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

A look at recent changes in leadership roles and job titles across the aviation industry and honoring those who have flown west.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Ambulance Crews Facing Pandemic Burnout

"Everyone in healthcare is just exhausted," said Cameron Curtis, CEO of the Association of Air Medical Services.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Backlog Shows Growing Demand for Personal Aircraft

Increased demand fosters innovation and growth for Cirrus Aircraft as customers new to aviation enter the market in search of personal travel.
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Maintenance and Modifications

At Sky Aircraft Maintenance, Legacy Bizjets a Focus

One year-old Sky Aircraft Maintenance is planning a 65,000-sq-ft expansion at Davidson County Airport in North Carolina.
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Accidents

Accidents: March 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2022
FBOs

FBO Profile: Auburn Aviation—Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University has operated its own airport and its FBO since the 1940s.
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Avionics

Hands On: Garmin Smart Glide

Smart Glide is another tool in Garmin's box of Autonomi safety products and helps lower pilot workload during an engine-out emergency.
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Aircraft

Real-world Ops: Tamarack Winglets Boost CJ Performance

James Benham shows how Tamarack Aerospace's winglet mod enhances performance—and sustainability—of his CitationJet.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Honors Jeffrey Donnell for Maintenance Excellence

Jeffrey Donnell has had a 45-year helicopter maintenance career that has encompassed multiple roles with operators and major mx organizations.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Salutes USCG in Cape Cod for Safety Excellence

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod has not only increased safety in New England but has had "far-reaching effects" throughout the service.
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FutureFlight

Business Aviation Group Luxaviation and Rolls-Royce Power Up For Advanced Air Mobility Operations Network

Luxaviation says initial eVTOL operations could start from its extensive network of private terminals in some 120 locations worldwide and aircraft could be managed under its 15 air operator certificates.
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FutureFlight

New U.S. Legislation Provides Firmer Foundation for Advanced Air Mobility

During the Vertical Flight Society’s recent Transformative Vertical Flight conference in San Jose, California, Supernal's head of policy, Diana Cooper, addressed how regulatory paths may be getting clearer.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Dutch Researchers See First Nine-seat Electric Aircraft in Scheduled Service by 2026

The Netherlands has set a goal to fully electrify short-haul scheduled air services by 2050.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Inmarsat, Cranfield University Dissect Connectivity Benefits for Aviation

A new report by Inmarsat and Cranfield University asserts that aviation's future should be built on 21 advances in digital connectivity over the next 15 years..
Maintenance and Modifications

Winglet-equipped King Air Shows Efficiency Gains

A Tamarack-modified King Air 350 flew two long-distance flights to try and set a city-pair record.
King Air 350 airplane modified with Tamarack Aerospace winglets
Training and Workforce

SMU and CAE Apply Biometrics to Flight Training

By measuring pilots' physical reactions during flight training, SMU and CAE researchers believe performance can be more objectively determined.
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FutureFlight

How Electra Plans To Deliver Fixed-wing Payload and Range in Helicopter Habitats

The U.S. company is completing development of the hybrid-electric powertrain it intends to fly on a two-seat technology demonstrator by the end of 2022, en route to type certification in 2026.
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Jenny Showalter Opens Bizav Career Coaching Firm

Jenny Showalter is launching a career coaching firm for students and professionals to help them achieve their aspirations.
Charter & Fractional

Volato Adds Baltimore Base, Charter Operations

Volato's Baltimore base will be supported by Trident Aviation's two Maryland locations.
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ATC

European Union Closes Airspace to All Russian Aircraft

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union on February 27 closed its airspace to all Russian aircraft.
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Boosts FBO Network with Lynx Buy

Atlantic Aviation has continued its rapid expansion with the addition of the Lynx FBO chain and its nine locations.
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Aircraft

Sole An-225 Cargoliner Damaged in Russia-Ukraine War

Antonov An-225, UR-82060, victim of Russia attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv-Hostomel Airport.
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Accidents

FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.
Sustainability and Environment

Virgin Atlantic Partners with Low-carbon-fuel Developer

Virgin Group has partnered with chemical conversion company Agilyx to develop a new sustainable aviation fuel based on waste plastics.

AINdebrief Episode 47 | February 28, 2022

Singapore Airshow Rides Again