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Bell Completes NASA Flight Trials with Autonomous Pod

Bell, believing its Autonomous Pod Transport is ready to begin the certification process, completed NASA trials demonstrating flight in complex airspace.
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Garmin Updates InReach Mini Iridium Satcom

The inReach Mini 2 satellite communications device is now available from Garmin and offers increased battery life and access to more satellite networks.
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Daher To Acquire Triumph's Florida Aerostructures Plant

Daher has inked an agreement to acquire Triumph Group’s metallic aerostructures production and assembly business in Stuart, Florida.
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Sustainability and Environment

Phillips 66 Partners With 4Air on Carbon Offset Program

Phillips 66 Aviation has partnered with 4Air on a new carbon offset program for its supplied FBOs and flight operators.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATP, Bluetail Partner on Aircraft Records Access

Aviation software and information services provider ATP has partnered with aircraft records management firm Bluetail to ease aircraft document access.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Urges Further FAA Collaboration on 5G Interference for GA Operators

Despite progress for airlines, GA is still facing 5G-rollout-related challenges, and NBAA head Ed Bolen believes the FAA needs to provide more help.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Call for End to U.S. Covid Testing Requirements

IATA, A4A, and several other organizations have called on the U.S. government to remove pre-departure testing requirements for entry into the country.
Safety

Argus Develops New Safety Standard for Part 91 Ops

The Argus Operator Assessment, AOA:91000, uses the Argus Standard to evaluate private operators’ flight departments.
Charter & Fractional

Verijet Expanding Charter Ops to Caribbean

Florida-based charter provider Verijet operates a fleet of Cirrus SF50 Vision jets.
Aircraft

GE, Boeing To Partner on Hybrid-electric Flight-test Program

Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences will support flight testing of a Saab 340B with a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
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Avionics

Hands On: Genesys Avionics Breathe New Life into Black Hawk Helicopter

Hands On: Genesys Avionics Breathe New Life into Black Hawk Helicopter
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Classroom Bombardier Academy Sees First Grads

The Flying Classroom Bombardier Academy graduated its first class of 30 students on Tuesday at the NBAA regional forum in Miami.
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Waev Introduces New Li-Ion Powered GSE

Electric vehicle manufacturer Waev is introducing additions to its aircraft ground service product line up.
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Bombardier Noteholders Sue Company over Divestitures

Several Bombardier noteholders have filed a complaint before the New York Supreme Court over Bombardier's sale of its businesses outside business aviation.
Avionics

C&L STCs Universal FMS Upgrade for ERJ 135/45, Variants

C&L Aviation expecting EASA and UK Civil Aviation Authority approval of the STC this spring.

NBAA Regional Forum Rides Bizav's Wave of Optimism

The NBAA regional forum on Tuesday at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (KOPF) attracted more attendees and exhibitors than initially expected.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Adds Live Map App Capability

Online aircraft services quote facilitator MRO Insider has introduced a new live map feature on its system that will enhance its functionality for users.
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Safety

GPS/GNSS Backups Tested in European Commission Trials

The European Commission Joint Research Centre has been evaluating alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Flight Service Adopts EmbraerX's Beacon Mx Platform

Based in Moscow, Jet Flight Service supports a variety of Bombardier, Embraer, and Gulfstream business jets.
Aircraft

Ethiopian Signals Renewed Confidence in 737 Max

Fifty passengers took part in a four-hour demonstration flight of Ethiopian Airlines’ 737 Max 8 on February 1.
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Aircraft

CAE Lands Luftwaffe Ab Initio Pilot Training Contract

The training giant has added the German air force to its list of defense customers that have turned to civilian contractors for initial flight training.
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Flashback: User fees included in proposed FAA budget

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Public Acceptance and Social Impact of Advanced Air Mobility Are Key Priorities for UK Research and Innovation Group

UKRI's Future Flight Challenge manages an R&D budget worth over $400 million to support work on electric and autonomous aircraft, and the ecosystem needed to get these into service.

Flashback: Pilot reaction eyed in Q400 crash

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

Accidents: February 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2022

People in Aviation

Billy Nolen is FAA associate administrator for aviation safety and Greg Fell is CEO of JetNet. Linda Peters and Roger Sperry have retired.
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Safety

Pilot Association Aims To Curb Runway Excursion Accidents

The Citation Jet Pilots Owners Association has developed a new way to help pilots avoid unnecessary go-arounds.
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Avionics

Hands On: Genesys Avionics Breathe New Life into Black Hawk

Genesys Aerosystems demonstrated safety and efficiency enhancements of its HeliSAS autopilot and UH-60 avionics modernization program.
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Rotorcraft

Hill Details Progress on HX50 Turbine Single

UK start-up helicopter company plans first deliveries in 2023.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Five Rivers Aviation, Livermore Municipal Airport

San Francisco Bay-area Livermore Airport has a vibrant general aviation community that welcomes all with a love for aviation.
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