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Regulations and Government

EBAA Urges Governments To Avoid Travel Bans

Urging a risked-based approach, EBAA pointed to WHO guidance that travel bans impose a heavy burden on people with only a possible slight benefit.
Regulations and Government

Next Pilot Records Database Mandate Begins December 7

The December 7 deadline for operators to use the PRD to review pilot records follows an FAA rule released in May establishing the electronic database.
Avionics

Flying Colours To Sell, Install SmartSky Systems

Flying Colours has signed with SmartSky to act as a sales and installation facility for the latter company’s air-to-ground connectivity system.
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Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Opens Key Largo Business Center

FlyExclusive's new business center in Key Largo, Florida, is for members of the charter operator's Jet Club program.
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Ahead of Omicron, November Bizjet Activity Up Globally

WingX said global business jet activity in the first three weeks of November rose 57 percent over a year ago.

Wichita Aero Club Honoring Ron Ryan

Ron Ryan, the 11th recipient of the Wichita Aero Club Trophy, founded Ryan International Airlines and was a long-time corporate pilot.
Aircraft

Australia Bids Farewell to the Classic Hornet Fighter

After over 35 years the Boeing F/A-18A/B fighter has bowed out of RAAF service, leaving the F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35A to provide Australia’s airpower.
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FutureFlight

With Customer and Partners on Board, Project Fresson Steps Up Hydrogen Commuter Plans

For the UK consortium, converting the venerable Islander to hydrogen power is phase one of an ambitious zero-carbon plan for sub-regional air links to remote communities.
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FutureFlight

Paris Vertiport Prepares To Open for eVTOL Flight Trials

A temporary vertiport at the Paris-area Cergy-Pontoise airport should be operational by the end of the second quarter of 2022, when it will serve as a testbed for the Re.Invent Air Mobility initiative.
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FutureFlight

Heart Appoints Aernnova as Design Partner for ES-19 Electric Airliner

The Spain-based aerostructures group will support Heart in its plans to bring a 19-seat all-electric regional airliner into commercial service in 2026.
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FutureFlight

Aerosud Partners with Samad To Develop Starling Cargo eVTOL Vehicle

The South African aerostructures group will produce parts for the remotely piloted model, and may manufacture complete aircraft if there is sufficient demand in its region.
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FutureFlight

Aura Aero Secures Part 21G Manufacturing Approval

The French start-up is close to beginning production of its Integral family of light aircraft, as it continues development of a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.
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Training and Workforce

RedTail Flight Academy Works Toward Diversity in Aviation

RedTail Flight Academy Works Toward Diversity in Aviation
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Charter & Fractional

Instajet Offers Route Card for Frequent Travelers

London-based jet card provider Instajet expects to add U.S. domestic routes to the Route Card in January.
Safety

USAIG's Brogan Stresses Role for SMS in Underwriting

USAIG chief John Brogan said underwriters are considering whether a company has SMS when they evaluate risk.
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Aircraft

VistaJet Forecasts 1,400 Hours Per Year for Global 7500s

VistaJet is forecasting that its four Bombardier Global 7500s will each log 1,400 flight hours in their first year of operations.
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Charter & Fractional

Four Corners Aviation Builds Leadership Team

Following its recent launch and rolling out of "Freedom" service, Four Corners Aviation has established its initial leadership core.
Charter & Fractional

New Flight Charters Sees 72% Gain in October Bookings

The charter broker said demand was strongest for light and midsize jets.
Aircraft

Jordan’s Joramco Sees Expansion Accelerating

Joramco, which claims to be the largest independent MRO in the Middle East, serves clients from India to Western Europe.
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Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Reports Promising Results from 100 percent SAF Tests

A team of researchers expect to publish results of the ECLIF3 emissions studies toward the end of next year or in 2023.
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Charter & Fractional

Blade India Expands Service with Airbus H125s

Blade India is expanding its service there with five new leased Airbus Helicopters H125 singles provided to its operators there.
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Aircraft

Gripen E Fighter Moves into Serial Delivery Phase

Deliveries of the second-generation of the Swedish multi-role fighter will begin shortly to the Brazilian and Swedish air forces.
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Aircraft

Textron's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Are Still In the Balance

Textron confirmed that its Nexus eVTOL is a technology testbed, rather than an active program as it continues to assess its advanced air mobility options.
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Accidents

AINsight: Circling Can Be a Very Risky Approach

Circling approaches are 25 times less safe than straight-in approches and thus should be conducted only as a last resort.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers First Naval Combat H225M to Brazil

The Exocet-armed AH-15B version of the H225M helicopter provides the Brazilian navy with a powerful anti-ship capability.
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Collins Sees Path To Spot Pilot Fatigue

Collins Aerospace and Seeing Machines have partnered to develop new fatigue-management solutions.
Charter & Fractional

Indiana-based Aviation Service Providers Join Forces

Indiana-based aviation services providers Jet Access and Eagle Creek Aviation have agreed to merge.
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Aruba Registry Founds ERAU Scholarship

The Registry of Aruba has established a scholarship for women pursuing programs in aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.
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Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Sees Surge in New Pilots in Q4

The growth in pilot hiring at flyExclusive follows the charter operator's growth in its owned, floating fleet.