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FAA Issues AML-STC for Appareo AIRS-400 Data Recorder

The FAA has issued an approved model list supplemental type certificate for installation of Appareo's AIRS-400 in Part 27 helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

SEA To Offer Universal InSight Avionics on Hawker 800s

Working with Universal Avionics, Southeast Aerospace is developing STCs to swap out legacy Hawker 800 avionics with the Universal InSight flight deck.
FutureFlight

Elroy Announces Launch Customers for Autonomous Chaparral VTOL Aircraft

The fully autonomous vehicle is set to be used in a variety of commercial cargo, military, and humanitarian applications, with Elroy now backed by both private and government funding.
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Aircraft

The First ACJ TwoTwenty Arrives at Comlux, and We Preview Luxury Interior Design Options

The First ACJ TwoTwenty Arrives at Comlux, and We Preview Luxury Interior Design Options
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ATC

Nav Canada Conducting ADS-B Trials Under FL290

Nav Canada's ADS-B service trials are underway below FL290 in portions of the Montreal flight information region.
Sustainability and Environment

Clay Lacy Notches First 4Air Facilities Carbon Certification

Clay Lacy Aviation has become the first company to receive a “Facilities Neutral” rating from 4Air, an industry sustainability solutions provider.
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Aircraft

Bye eFlyer 800 Backlog Grows to 135

Bye Aerospace, which confirmed launch of the eFlyer 800 last April, has received purchase and option agreements for 135 of the electric-powered aircraft.
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Mike France To Depart NATA

Mike France, who steered regulatory affairs and then safety and training for NATA, is taking a new role with Magpie Human Safety Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Inks Deal on Spares Management

Avian Inventory Management will assume purchasing, marketing, and distribution rights for Embraer’s commercial and business aircraft spare parts inventory.
Aircraft

Airbus Launches Cargo Airline With Beluga Fleet

The aircraft manufacturer wants to tap growing demand for moving over-sized freight around the world using five of its A300-based BelugaST transporters.
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JetAviva Promotes Deaton to CEO, Posts Record Sales

JetAviva, which posted 100 transactions and record revenue in 2021, is transitioning leadership with COO Emily Deaton taking over as CEO.
Airlines

IATA Calls For an End to Covid Travel Restrictions

Travel restrictions prompted by the outbreak of Covid's Omicron variant undermined a somewhat encouraging recovery in demand for flights in 2021.
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Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Breaks Records in 2021

The parent of VistaJet and XO saw a jump in flight hours and memberships in 2021.
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FutureFlight

Leonardo Launches Technology Start-up Accelerator Program

The Italian aerospace, defense, and security group plans to support 30 start-ups over the next three years through its new Business Innovation Factory.
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FutureFlight

Boeing Bets Big on eVTOLs, with $450 Million Funding for Wisk Aero

The aerospace and defense group says it is taking a long-term approach to the advanced air mobility sector, opting to back Wisk's plan for fully autonomous eVTOL air taxi services.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

USAF Captain Is First Military Pilot To Take the Controls of Remotely Piloted eVTOL

As part of the U.S. Air Force Afwerx Agility Prime program, Capt Terrence McKenna remotely piloted Kitty Hawk's uncrewed Heaviside vehicle, which is one of several eVTOL aircraft being evaluated for military service.
Aircraft

Azorra Orders 20 Embraer E190/195-E2s

A $3.9 billion contract signed by Azorra covers as many as 50 Embraer jets and calls for first delivery in 2023.
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CrewBlast Seeing Requests for Range of Aircraft

Recently launched CrewBlast has found the most requests for crews for the G500, Falcon 7X, Challenger 605, Citation XLS, and GIV.
Regulations and Government

Digital Pilot License Part of Five-year EASA Safety Plan

EASA’s latest five-year safety plan not only addresses aviation safety issues but revives work on a European digital pilot license.

IADA Report: Expect Used Bizjet Demand, Prices To Climb

Values on used business jets have increased an average of 10 percent a month for the past three months, one broker says.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Two More 787-9 Completions Not a Dream for Greenpoint

Greenpoint Technologies has signed a deal to complete two more VIP Boeing Dreamliners.
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Training and Workforce

AOPA's Baker, NBAA's Bolen See Progress on Drawing New Students

License issuances are up, AOPA's high school program is growing, and more youths are interested in the emerging aviation technologies, Bolen and Baker say.
Aircraft

Boeing Invests Another $450 Million in eVTOL JV Wisk Aero

Boeing is investing a further $450 million in its Wisk Aero eVTOL joint venture, signaling its intention to hold a significant stake in the AAM sector.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Europe Earns IS-BAO Accreditation

The European fractional operator also achieves "milestone" approvals from EASA.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Wingcopter Strikes Deal for Medical Delivery Drones

German drone maker Wingcopter will provide a fleet of its tiltrotor Wingcopter 198s to the Spright unit of Air Methods.
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FutureFlight

Bye Reports Growing Backlog For eFlyer 800 Electric Business Aircraft

Bye Aerospace claims to have seen market enthusiasm over its recently announced twin-motor eFlyer 800 electric business/utility aircraft, which is pitched as an alternative to Textron's King Air twin turboprop.
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Sustainability and Environment

NBAA Issues Sustainability Program Criteria

NBAA today released guidance for its newly-launched Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program.
Sustainability and Environment

Bolen, Baker Express Urgency in Replacing 100LL

The general aviation community is hoping to issue a new timeframe for a drop-in leaded avgas replacement in upcoming weeks.
Charter & Fractional

ACA Declares January 21 'Fly Legal Day'

The Air Charter Association's "Fly Legal Day" declaration aims to honor soccer player Emiliano Sala, who was killed in an illegal charter flight.

Mojave Airport Honors Rutan Name

The directors of California’s Mojave Air and Space Port (KMHV) have agreed to rename the facility Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field.
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