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FlightSafety, Pratt & Whitney Revel in Breeze’s A220 Unveiling

As Breeze Airways unveiled its first A220 at Airbus’s Alabama assembly plant, FlightSafety and Pratt & Whitney celebrated their own related contracts.
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FBOs

Detroit FBO Plans Grand Opening Under New Name

Premier Private Jets, which recently acquired an FBO at Detroit area Oakland County International Airport, will hold its grand reopening in November.
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FBOs

Sky Harbour Tapped for Dallas-area Hangar Complex

Aviation real estate developer and operator Sky Harbour has been selected to establish a new private hangar complex at Dallas area Addison Airport
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Charter & Fractional

Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9

Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.
Sustainability and Environment

Aerospace Technology Heads Give Sustainabilty Support

The chief technology officers for seven major aerospace companies issued a statement today supporting the sector’s net-zero emissions ambitions.
Aircraft

Industry CTOs Issue Sustainability ‘Call to Action’

Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran issue a statement to policymakers on environmental priorities.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Specialized Welding Services to Portfolio

A new welding certification will enable Duncan Aviation to offer welding services to both aerospace and regional outside industries.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wichita State Launches AMT Earn-and-learn Program

The Wichita State University program will provide full-time employment for individuals pursuing a certificate as an aviation maintenance technician.
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ATC

FAA Selects Sita To Provide Oceanic Airspace Services

Sita will provide its FANS 1/A datalink services to enable ATC to text instructions to pilots in real-time over oceanic airspace.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi and Alaska Air Back Plans For Hydrogen Airliners

Mitsubishi's MHIRJ business unit could install ZeroAvia's hydrogen conversion kits on CRJs, while Alaska Air will re-engine its Dash 8 Q400 fleet.
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Regulations and Government

Utah Genav Groups Unite for Advocacy Efforts

Eight organizations in Utah formed a coalition to strengthen their general aviation advocacy efforts, including preserving aviation funds for airport use.
Regulations and Government

White House Outlines Policies for Reopening Int'l Travel

Fully vaccinated international travelers will be allowed to enter the U.S., but testing requirements remain and are tightened for unvaccinated citizens.
Rotorcraft

Bell Completes First AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter for Bahrain

The Gulf island kingdom is buying a dozen of the U.S.-made Vipers to modernize its attack helicopter fleet.
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Accidents

FAA Releases Final Alaska Safety Initiative Report

The FAA's Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative points to solutions to the state's poor safety record, but costs are an obstacle.
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Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation

Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Aerospace Izon Connected Platform: A New Experience Takes Flight

Collins Aerospace Izon Connected Platform: A New Experience Takes Flight
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Safety

CJP Rolls Out 'Safe to Land' Procedures

CJP devloped a program involving a series of procedures and callouts for Citation pilots during visual and instrument approaches.
Regulations and Government

Dickson: FAA Quickly Turning Around Training LODAs

FAA Administrator Dickson defended its interim process for warbird training approvals as "not bureaucratic" and one that is quickly acting upon requests.
Charter & Fractional

Helipass Calls For Open Market To Stimulate eVTOL Growth

Flight-booking platform Helipass is positioning itself as a key enabler for commercial eVTOL operations.
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Security

CCX Tech Names West Star Cyber Security Dealer

West Star Aviation will sell, install, and maintain CCX Technologies’ products that offer actionable security capabilities and flight data.
Regulations and Government

Metro To Test FAA Weather Cam in Michigan

Metro Aviation hopes weather camera will reduce number of canceled flights due to inaccurate weather reporting.
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Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown Turns 25

Participants must have proof of vaccination, comply with mask recommendations.
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FutureFlight

Helipass Calls For Open Market Opportunity to Stimulate eVTOL Aircraft Growth

The flight booking platform is working to encourage helicopter charter operators to switch to new eVTOL aircraft, such as the four-passenger model being developed by Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions.
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FutureFlight

London Heathrow Airport Makes Plans For eVTOL Aircraft Operations

The UK airport has been working with eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace to consider what preparations are needed to integrate the new electric vehicles with existing airline operations.
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FutureFlight

How CityAirbus NextGen Could Be Just the First Movement in an Advanced Air Mobility Symphony

The European aerospace group says its approach to the advanced air mobility sector will resemble its path to a strong presence in the mainstream air transport market, which is characterized by product families and global customer support.
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Safety

AINsight: Long-haul Single-pilot Ops Face Turbulence

Airbus and Cathay Pacific might want to rethink a project aimed at allowing single-pilot operations of airliners during the cruise phase of flight.
Regulations and Government

FAA Boss Reports Relationship 'Reset' with Boeing

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson has outlined actions the FAA is taking in the aftermath of the Max crashes, including limits on delegation.
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Safety

Citation Jet Pilots Gather for Annual Confab

The Citation Jet Pilots Association's annual meeting was held in Indian Wells, California, with Citations landing at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.
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FBOs

Million Air To Expand Lone Star State Presence

Million Air will expand its Texas footprint with the announcement that it will establish an FBO at Laredo International Airport.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Video Highlights Preparation for Vaccine Mandates

Alison Squiccimarro advises companies to begin surveying employees now to get a handle on how vaccine mandates may affect their preparations.