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MT Introduces 'Silent 7' Turboprop Propeller

MT's new seven-blade composite propeller received EASA STC approval earlier this month for twin-turboprop Shorts SC-7.
FBOs

Propeller Airports Buys Seattle FBO

Washington State-based airport development and management company Propeller Airports has purchased Castle & Cooke’s FBO at Seattle-area Paine Field.
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Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Rise 25% Year-to-date

So far this year, Embraer has delivered only two Phenom 100 light jets, and none in the third quarter of 2021.
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Aircraft

KC-46 Tanker Cleared to Refuel F-15s and F-16s on Operations

The latest Interim Capability Release for the troubled tanker opens up a large number of potential receivers.
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Aircraft

Kuwait’s Typhoon Multirole Fighter is Now Flying

The first two of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons ordered by the Kuwait Air Force are now in pre-handover flight test.
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Accidents

FAA, NTSB Investigate MD-87 Crash in Houston

The FAA and NTSB are investigating the Tuesday morning crash in Houston of a privately operated McDonnell Douglas MD-87.
FutureFlight

5G Connectivity Advances Set To Expand the Horizons for Autonomous Flight

While enhancing its software platform to support drone operations using low-altitude authorization and notification capability, Skyward is also looking to deliver enhanced autonomous flight capability by tapping 5G cellular networks.
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Aircraft

Take an Early Look at the Larger, Longer-Range HondaJet 2600

Take an Early Look at the Larger, Longer-Range HondaJet 2600
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FutureFlight

Japan Airlines Could Take Up to 100 eVTOL Aircraft as Air Taxi Plans for 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo Advance

The Japanese carrier is taking a leading role in plans to launch urban air mobility services, with agreements and partnerships in place with Vertical Aerospace and Volocopter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lee Aerospace Offers Learjet 55/60 Windshields

Lee Aerospace identifies an opportunity to provide windshields for the Learjet types because of limited availability, particularly on the Learjet 60.
Aircraft

Leasing Groups Tap Airline Interest in Electric Aircraft

Japan Airlines could take up to 100 of Vertical Aerospace's eVTOL aircraft, and Amedeo has committed to Aura Aero's 19-seat hybrid-electric commuter.
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ACA Honors Industry Orgs, Individuals for Excellence

ACA recognized eight organizations and individuals for excellence in the industry during a return to an in-person celebration.

World Circumnavigator Zara Rutherford To Keynote EBACE

Zara Rutherford, the youngest woman to attempt to fly solo around the world and the youngest person to do so in a microlight, will speak at EBACE.
Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Private Jets Acquires Michigan Interiors Firm

Premier Private Jets' acquisition of Unique One Aircraft Avionics & Interiors expands its maintenance services in Michigan.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Expands Service Options in Stuttgart

The expansion enables Textron Aviation's Stuttgart line maintenance station to become a satellite service center.
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FBOs

Million Air To Land in Hawaii

Million Air will add Hawaii to its FBO network starting early next year when a temporary facility opens at Honolulu’s Kalaeloa Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

GrandView Enrolls in P&WC's Engine Mx Program

Charter operator GrandView Aviation uses a fleet of 13 Embraer Phenom 300 jets powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW535E turbofans.
FBOs

Million Air Franchisee Acquires ACI Jet Stake

The largest franchisee within the Million Air FBO Network has acquired an ownership stake in California-based aviation services provider ACI Jet.
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NAA Selects Shelly Simi for Brewer Trophy

Presenting the Brewer Trophy to Shelly Simi on Dec. 6, NAA said she is being recognized for leadership and unwavering dedication in promoting education.
Regulations and Government

NATA Advises on Evolving Travel, Vaccine Mandates

Several changed and new mandates covering travel and vaccines will affect aviation providers, NATA advises.
FBOs

Million Air Tapped for Colorado Hangar Complex

Business Aviation Group has selected Million Air as the FBO operator for its Discovery Air hangar complex at Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
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Ex-NTSB Chair Sumwalt To Head Up New ERAU Safety Center

Former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board Robert Sumwalt will launch Embry-Riddle's Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety.
Charter & Fractional

Four Corners To Offer Bizjet Users 'What They Want'

The Four Corners Aviation concept is to serve as “a new platform to serve unmet industry needs."
Engines

Safran Adds Second Helo Engine Assembly Line In Texas

Safran's new Texas assembly line will produce the Arriel 2E engine for the U.S. Army’s UH-72B Lakota.
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New App Aims To Enhance Flight Planning, Ops

iPreFlight Genesis Pro is a collaboration between AFV Partner companies Aircraft Performance Group, RocketRoute, and Seattle Avionics.
Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Flies Trent 1000 on 100 percent SAF

In collaboration with Boeing and World Energy, Rolls-Royce flew a Trent 1000 on a 747 testbed with unblended sustainable aviation fuel.
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FBOs

Sheltair To Expand Hangar Space at Tampa FBO

Sheltair will break ground this week on a hangar and office complex at its Tampa International Airport facility.
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FutureFlight

Amedeo Commits to Adding 200 Electric Regional Aircraft to Its Lease Portfolio

French start-up Aura Aero is working to bring its 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft into commercial service by 2026 and is also developing an all-electric training aircraft called the Integral E.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Vertical Aerospace and Partners Demand Strong UK Government Action To Support Electric Aviation

A new white paper published by the eVTOL aircraft developer and multiple partners says the UK government needs to do more to stimulate the launch of electric flights between British cities by 2025.
Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 3500: Performance that Delivers

Bombardier Challenger 3500: Performance that Delivers
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