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New York Equity Firm Invests in Avia Solutions Group

Avia Solutions Group has received a $354 million structured equity investment from Certares Management.
Charter & Fractional

Airacer Intros Two AI-based Charter Apps

Airacer Pro and Airacer Air Taxi aim to ease bookings for customers and operators.
Avionics

Hands On: Garmin GFC 600H in Bell 505

Garmin's GFC 600H helicopter flight control system has been certified in the Bell 505, the company's second rotorcraft application for the system.
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EBAA Head Hopes For Return to Normalcy in 2022

Business aviation has been recovering from the shock caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but its complete return to normalcy will not happen until next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

GAT Installing First Goji Geotainment System

Gotham Studios’ Goji Geotainment System is a new plug-and-play hardware and software replacement to Collins Aerospace’s legacy Airshow IFE system.
FBOs

New Ross Aviation FBO Joins Paragon Network

Ross Aviation’s latest acquisition, the former Stuart Jet Center at Witham Field (KSUA) in Florida is now the newest member of the Paragon FBO Network.
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Pandemic Changed Russian Bizjet Traveler Habits

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed habits and ways of Russian business travelers, according to speakers at a recent Russian bizav conference.
Aircraft

Falcon Jet Owner/operator Group Formed

The Falcon Jet Owners and Operators Association has been formed to allow people flying Dassault business jets to exchange information.
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Sustainability and Environment

Chevron, Gevo Mull Deal to Boost SAF Production

A letter of intent between Chevron and Gevo would see the two companies partner to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Charter & Fractional

Abu Dhabi Charter Firm Makes Offer for Falcon Aviation

UAE-based helicopter and jet charter operator Abu Dhabi Aviation has announced formal plans to take over Falcon Aviation.
Aircraft

Breeze Boosts A220 Fleet With New Livery Unveiled

Breeze Airways will start taking delivery of an additional 20 of Airbus's A220 airliners by the end of 2021, adding to its current Embraer E190 fleet.
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Accidents

India Runway Overrun Investigation Highlights Pilot Errors

A report on the fatal crash of an Air India Express aircraft said the pilots didn't follow operational procedures when attempting to land in monsoon rain.
Aircraft

Greece Adds Six More Dassault Rafale Fighters

The additional fighters will allow the Hellenic Air Force to restore the number of aircraft within the Tanagra fighter wing to full level.
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Avionics

Thales Begins Flying FlytX Helicopter Avionics

Thales has begun flight testing its compact FlytX helicopter avionics suite in a Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Set for Nasdaq Listing as Qell Shareholders Approve SPAC Merger

The German eVTOL aircraft developer's anticipated Nasdaq listing on September 15 is expected to yield around $584 million in funds for its efforts to bring the seven-seater Lilium Jet to market in 2024.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Aerospace Boosts Team with Infrastructure and Marketing Leaders

The UK eVTOL aircraft developer has recruited a former senior executive from London Heathrow Airport and a branding expert who previously worked with rival Lilium.
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Aircraft

Indonesia Confirms C-130J Airlifter Order

The direct commercial sale of C-130Js had previously gone unreported, but has been made public during a visit to Marietta by Indonesia’s air chief.
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Rachel Barrie To Head Global Aerospace

Rachel Barrie is stepping in to lead Global Aerospace on January 1 as group CEO Nick Brown retires.
Accidents

All Survive Cape Air Cessna 402 Crash in Massachusetts

A Cessna 402 flown by regional airline Cape Air burst into flames after a running off the runway at Provincetown Airport.
Aircraft

NIAR Werx's 777 Cargo Conversion a 'Beachhead' Program

Under the 777 project, Werx will assist in the development of an STC for the conversion that will be owned by partner company Kansas Modification Center.
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Aircraft

India Approves C295 Airlifter Purchase

The Airbus medium transport will replace the Indian Air Force’s aging fleet of HAL-built British Aerospace HS 748s.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Aircraft Owner Trusts Under Indictment

Owner trusts provide a well understood and essential tool for ownership and financing of aircraft by citizens and non-citizens.
Sustainability and Environment

White House Rolls Out Initiatives To Boost SAF

Setting a goal of reducing aviation emissions by 20 percent by 2030, the White House is backing a tax credit and other efforts to boost SAF production.
Aircraft

Cessna Citation 500 Type Certification Marks 50 Years

The first model of the Cessna Citation family of business jets received FAA type certification on Sept. 9, 1971.
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Engines

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation Partnership

GE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.
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Airports

UTG Private Aviation Revamping Domodedovo FBO

UTG Private Aviation, one of Russia’s largest business aviation service providers, is starting a major upgrade of its FBO at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Training and Workforce

RedTail Flight Academy Opens at Stewart Airport

Wheels Up has partnered with RedTail Flight Academy to offer internships to graduates of the academy's commercial pilot training program.
Regulations and Government

9/11: Lessons in Preparedness, Advocacy

NBAA staff highlight how they navigated through a devastating time and emerged with a stronger focus on advocacy.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, September 2021
Aircraft

Qatar Airways Dispatches Five Evac Flights from Kabul

Qatar and the UAE have gone to great lengths to participate in the Afghanistan evacuation over the past month.
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