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Hands On: SkyCourier Lab Simulator

A flying session in Textron Aviation's SkyCourier lab simulator revealed interesting characteristics of this heavy-duty load-hauler.
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Airlines

Etihad Engineering Looks to Partnerships for Growth

The aircraft MRO division of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Aviation Group wants to forge cooperation agreements with OEMs and other key industry players.
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Aircraft

Superjet Applies Power to Overcome U.S. Trade Restrictions

The Kremlin has committed $1.83 billion in funding support for the “Superjet-New.”
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Aircraft

Cash Pipeline Puts Middle East Lessors in Strong Position

DAE's portfolio stands at 425 aircraft, while Alafco now manages 80.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Abu Dhabi Aviation Sets Up Presence in Ghana and Cyprus

With the recent addition of five Leonardo helicopters, Abu Dhabi Aviation's fleet size reaches 65.
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Aircraft

Typhoon Radar Development Follows Parallel Tracks

With the first production AESA radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon now being delivered, further development is being conducted in two separate efforts.
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Aircraft

Gulf Sales Spur the Rebirth of the F-15 Eagle Fighter

Orders from two Gulf nations—Saudi Arabia and Qatar—paved the way for the U.S. Air Force itself to begin buying the F-15 Eagle again after 20 years.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Looks To Expand Owned Service Centers

The Brazilian airframer is bolstering its aftermarket service capabilities and planning to expand its owned service center network.
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FBOs

Virginia University Takes Over FBO at Danville Airport

Virginia-based Averett University has taken over FBO operations at Danville Regional Airport following the conclusion of an RFP process.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat To Acquire Inmarsat in $7.3B Deal

Satellite communication giants Viasat and Inmarsat would become one company under a $7.3 billion deal expected to close in second-half 2022.
FBOs

Universal Aviation Expands in Dominican Republic

Universal has established three new ground handling offices in Dominican Republic, ahead of an anticipated busy private aviation travel season.
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Regulations and Government

Risky Aircraft Deals Spurring Legal Cases

Aircraft transaction attorney Paul Lange said his office is seeing a "fair amount" of cases surrounding risky deals from overheated market.
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Accidents

Latin Grammy Winner Dies in King Air Crash

A chartered Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed Friday in Minas Gerais, Brazil, killing 26-year-old Latin Grammy winner Marília Mendonça and four others.
Regulations and Government

Infrastructure Bill Draws Praise for Aviation Support

Infrastructure bill provides support for airports, workforce, AAM, and other key aviation issues.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Elit’Avia, Satcom Direct Expand Commercial Agreement

Elit’Avia has selected Satcom Direct as its preferred supplier under a three-year agreement.
Aircraft

Embraer Plans Net Zero Carbon Path with New Energia Family

The Brazilian airframer is proposing four aircraft concepts, with hybrid, electric, and hydrogen propulsion systems, seating nine to 50 passengers.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo, Duncan Partner on Amended 5G STCs

Duncan Aviation is providing the engineering and certification of the first article STC for Gogo's 5G system.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Gremlins UAV Demonstrates First Mid-Air Recovery

After a series of unsuccessful attempts, DARPA’s Gremlins recoverable UAV program has launched and snagged an X-61A air vehicle in flight.
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Long-time HAI Flight Ops Director Hal Summers Dies

Harold “Hal” Summers, who served as director of flight operations for HAI and had an aviation industry career spanning six decades, died October 20.
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Aircraft

Fleet Expansion and MRO Complicate Emirates' Future Plans

Emirates believes most of its A380s will be flying again by next summer.
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Engines

Mubadala’s Aerospace Portfolio Hits at Least $8 Billion in Value

Mubadala unit Sanad sees the size of its own portfolio increase to $1.2 billion.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flydubai Renews Cost-per-hour Contract with AAR

A five-year agreement extends AAR's rotable component services for Flydubai, which began in 2016.
Aircraft

Storm Warning Comes from UK in Form of Project Tempest

The Tempest fighter is just part of a Future Combat Air System being designed by an international team led by BAE Systems.
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Aircraft

Russia Sees Middle East as a Primary Market for New Airliners

Continuing economic sanctions by the West has raised the possibility of Russian aircraft sales to Iran and Syria, in particular.
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Aircraft

Dubai Airshow Points to Industry Resuscitation

The 2021 Dubai Airshow is the first major international airshow calendar event to take place since 2019.
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Aircraft

Will Dubai Get Back On the Advanced Air Mobility Map?

New eVTOL aircraft could enter service from 2024, but cities like Los Angeles and Singapore appear to be ahead of Dubai in adopting electric aviation.
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FutureFlight

Private Flight Booker Flapz Pitches for Role in eVTOL Air Taxi Market

Online charter booking portal Flapz is partnering with urban air mobility infrastructure developer Varon Vehicles to promote the new mode of transportation across Latin America.
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Regulations and Government

After Early Covid Hit, Business Aviation Became a Big Part of the Solution

After Early Covid Hit, Business Aviation Became a Big Part of the Solution
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Aircraft

Embraer E2: Profit Hunter

Embraer E2: Profit Hunter
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Watch Gogo Experts Install the First Gogo 5G Tower

Watch Gogo Experts Install the First Gogo 5G Tower
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