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Aircraft

First flights in the past 50 years (January and February)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during January and February, from 1972 through 2021
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Installs Prizm Lighting System in Falcon 7X

Installation of the Prizm system requires removal of an aircraft's interior.
Airlines

U.S. Regional Airlines Bear Brunt of Schedule Disruptions

While flight cancellations taper, the U.S. regional airline industry continues to face severe staffing shortages.
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Aircraft

Hungary to Upgrade Saab Gripen Fighters

Modifications to Hungary’s Gripens will allow them to fire new weapons, such as the IRIS-T and Meteor air-to-air missiles.
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Aircraft

Trainer Leasing Firm FlytFinance Launches

Flight schools can lease new training airplanes from FlytFinance.
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Sustainability and Environment

ACI Jet Opens Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tap at KSNA

California-based FBO operator ACI Jet is now stocking continual supplies of sustainable aviation fuel at its John Wayne-Orange County Airport location.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Texas-based FBO McCreery Aviation is the latest to achieve Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s IS-BAH.
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Bizav Market Boom Overflies China

Business aviation is flourishing globally amid the pandemic, with a notable exception: China.
Charter & Fractional

KKR Invests Another $75M in Jet Edge

Jet Edge International will use KKR investment to further expand charter fleet by 20 aircraft.
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NATA Names DeBerry SVP of Safety, Education

Keith DeBerry brings 45 years of aviation experience, including as head of the FAA Academy, to his new role at NATA as SVP of safety and education.
FBOs

Infrastructure Investment Firm Buys APP Jet Centers

APP Jet Center, and its three FBOs and hangar infrastructure, has been acquired by middle-market investment firm Ridgewood Infrastructure.
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Aircraft

Turboprop Values Climb as Inventory Thins

Overall turboprop inventory is down 56.6 percent year-over-year, according to Sandhills Global aviation market report.
Aircraft

Boeing Doubles Delivery Total in 2021, Net Orders Reach 535

A record year for freighter orders partially offset Boeing’s dismal showing in passenger widebodies, but it still came a distant second to rival Airbus.
Accidents

U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Double in 2021

U.S.-registered business jets and turboprops, which flew significantly more in 2021 than in 2020, also experienced more fatal accidents last year.
Regulations and Government

The Problem With 5G

While it appears the airlines and telcos have cut a deal on 5G C-band roll-out, biz and rotorcraft appear out in the cold.
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FutureFlight

Leasing Group Falko To Develop eVTOL Operator Network with Embraer's Eve

UK-based Falko Aviation has indicated that its strategy in the commercial aviation leasing market calls for the introduction of various electric aircraft.
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FutureFlight

New Alliance Works To Boost Flight Management System Capability for Advanced Air Mobility

Inflight connectivity specialist SmartSky Networks is joining forces with GE Aviation and Mosaic ATM to improve flight management systems and air traffic management for eVTOL aircraft operations.
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FutureFlight

Helicopter Marketing Group Appointed Distributor for Dufour's Aero eVTOL Models

Savback Helicopters will handle sales and marketing for Dufour Aerospace's Aero2 autonomous air vehicle and the eight-seater Aero3 eVTOL in Nordic countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.
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FutureFlight

Incari Claims Software Platform Will Accelerate Cockpit Design Improvements

The German start-up, which is backed by Volocopter, AutoFlight, and Archer investors Lukasz Gadowksi, is looking to support the development of eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight

ZeroAvia To Open R&D Facility at Washington's Paine Field Airport

The new Seattle-area research and development center is part of a wider aerospace hub that also includes several facilities operated by aerospace giant Boeing.
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Aircraft

Airbus Beats Full-year Target for Commercial Aircraft Deliveries

The European airframer handed over 611 aircraft to customers in 2021, which marks an 8 percent improvement over pandemic-hit 2020.

FSI, NetJets Invest in Columbus Museum, Learning Center

The state of Ohio will match the FSI and NetJets investment as part of the renovation of the original Port Columbus air terminal and tower.

Avfuel, Sheltair Open Aviation Scholarship Process

Sheltair and Avfuel have opened the application window for their new “Future Takes Flight” scholarship program.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Bolsters Pilot, Support Staffing

Strong charter demand is driving Elite Jets to hire more pilots and support staff.

SD, MySky Team Up with VAT IT To Offer Tax Reclamation

Under plans for strategic integration, SD Pro customers will have access to VAT reclamation services with the MySky module.
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Rotorcraft

French Police Takes 10 Airbus H160 Helicopters

The Gendarmerie Nationale has ordered 10 new Airbus H160 medium twin helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Bell 429 Fleet Tops 500,000 Hours

Bell's 429 light twin has a diverse roster of global customers.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Releases List of 5G-buffered Airports

Fifty U.S. airports will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety International Acquires Frasca

John Frasca remains at the helm and Frasca International is keeping its name after its acquisition by FlightSafety International.
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Sustainability and Environment

ExxonMobil and Neste Team on SAF In France

Global petrochemical fuel provider ExxonMobil has partnered with sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste to provide SAF distribution in France.
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