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EASA Seeks Input on Flight Crew Licensing and Training

The European agency's notice of proposed amendment covers changes to pilot licensing requirements for aircraft it classes as gyroplanes and is open for industry comment through mid-January.
Training and Workforce

Simcom Holds Groundbreaking for New Headquarters

Simcom's relocated headquarters in the Orlando area will provide expanded space for simulators.
Airlines

A4E Calls Out EC for Lack of Single European Skies Progress

Airlines for Europe managing director Thomas Reynaert calls on European transport ministers to push for needed compromises to advance SES adoption.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Engineering Clark Opens New Hangar

Metrojet Engineering Clark's new hangar can accommodate up to 10 Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets.
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NBAA Warns of Holiday Disruptions to Aircraft Transactions

NBAA is working with other associations to help minimize the effect this year's holiday schedule could have on an unprecedented surge of aircraft closings.
Aircraft

Western Wraps Up Milestone Gulfstream Inspection

Western Aircraft has completed its first 192-month inspection of a Gulfstream jet.
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Sustainability and Environment

Jet Aviation Launches SAF Book-and-claim Program

Jet Aviation has partnered with sustainable aviation fuel provider SkyNRG to launch its book-and-claim service.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Completions Firm RAS Earns EASA Part 145 Approval

Avia Solutions Group's MRO provider, Jet MS, acquired RAS earlier this year.
Airlines

IATA Rails against New Omicron-driven Travel Rules

International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh says data does not support the rationale for “kneejerk” Covid travel restrictions.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Plans 'Significant Expansion' at Three Sites

West Star Aviation expects to add a combined total of 240,000 square feet to three MRO sites.
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FBOs

Signature Buys Colorado Ski Country FBO

Signature Flight Support has expanded its U.S. FBO network with the acquisition of Vail Valley Jet Center at Colorado’s Eagle County Regional Airport.
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Aircraft

Boeing Lands 30-aircraft Max Order from 777 Partners

A $3.7 billion deal for thirty 737 Max jets brings the total number of the narrowbodies ordered by 777 Partners to 68.
Aircraft

Falcon Aircraft Operators Group Growing Rapidly

The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association has gained 55 more members since its soft launch in September.
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues New 5G Interference Airworthiness Directives

New FAA rules would prohibit certain aircraft operations where 5G interference is encountered or likely.
Safety

ARC Integrates NASA ASRS into SMS Offerings

ARC Safety Management's integration of NASA ASRS into its SMS software will eliminate duplication efforts.
ATC

Thales Buys Moog's Salt Lake City Navigation Aids Unit

Thales's acquisition of Moog's ground-based navigation aids business comes not quite six months after the companies signed a definitive agreement.
Regulations and Government

Notam Gets Gender-neutral Name in FAA Procedures Update

The FAA has retained the notam acronym but changed its wording from Notices to Airmen to a gender-neutral Notices to Air Missions.
Safety

MedAire Adds More Medical Scenarios to Aviation App

MedAire's new medical scenarios include in-flight fainting, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions.
Sustainability and Environment

SAF Now Available at Jet Aviation Amsterdam

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider Neste has signed an agreement to provide its SAF product at Jet Aviation’s FBO at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Hits Hybrid-Electric Power Goal For Airliners

The aircraft engine maker has generated more than 1MW of power with its hybrid-electric Power Generation System as it aims to achieve an output of 2.5 MW.
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Aircraft

RightJet Partners on New Iraq Office

RightJet sees Kurdistan’s tourism potential as factor behind decision to team up with Future Travel.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Delivers First S-70M Civil Black Hawk

A new-production, third-generation Black Hawk is now available for civl and parapublic customers with FAA restricted category certification.
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Training and Workforce

APS Virtual Reality Upset Training Wins Top Flight Award for Training Innovation

APS Virtual Reality Upset Training Wins Top Flight Award for Training Innovation
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FutureFlight

Rolls-Royce Achieves 1MW Mark in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Testing

The aircraft engines manufacturer is aiming to generate 2.5 MW of power from its beer-keg-sized Power Generation System being developed to power new regional airliners.
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FutureFlight

Tier1 Chooses MagniX Propulsion System for Electric R44 Helicopter

The start-up has taken delivery of the first of the MagniX Magni350 electric propulsion units that it will use to convert piston-powered Robinson R44 helicopters.
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FutureFlight

Amprius Claims Game-changing Battery Recharge Rate

The lithium-ion battery cell producer says its Si-Nanowire anode platform has recharged a cell from 0 to 80 percent in just six minutes.
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FutureFlight

UK Unveils FlyZero Concept for Long-haul Hydrogen Airliner

Powered by liquid hydrogen, the anticipated "midsize" airliner would be able to carry up to 279 passengers on intercontinental flights of up to 5,250 nm
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FutureFlight

Sydney Seaplanes Plans eVTOL Tourist Flights with Eve Urban Air Mobility Deal

The company, which is the second Australian operator to sign up for Eve's four-passenger eVTOL in recent days, also plans to start a regional airline with electric fixed-wing aircraft.
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Aircraft

Airbus Completes Structural Assembly of First A321XLR

The first Airbus A321XLR has undergone final structural assembly ahead of final testing and interior finishing.
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Charter & Fractional

Sydney Seaplanes Opts for 50 Embraer Eve eVTOLs

Sydney Seaplanes has agreed to add 50 of Eve Urban Air Mobility’s four-passenger eVTOLs to its fleet from 2026.