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Engineering and Modifications Icon James Raisbeck Dies

James Raisbeck, 84, who died on August 31, has developed modifications that are found on thousands of aircraft.
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Aircraft

SE Asia Buyer Orders Two JB12 JetPacks

JetPack Aviation's manned VTOL flying machines are gaining new ground with the sale of two JB12s to a Southeast Asian customer.
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Regulations and Government

Canada Prohibiting Passenger Flights from Morocco

Canada, which has some of the strictest Covid-19 travel and border measures in the world, is now prohibiting flights from Morocco.
Regulations and Government

FAA: Laser Strikes on Aircraft Increasing

The frequency of laser strikes on aircraft is a growing problem, according to the FAA.
Aircraft

Boeing Confirms ‘Adjusting Approach’ to FAA’s 787 Feedback

Dreamliner production faces further delays as Boeing continues talks with the FAA.
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Rotorcraft

Milestone Leasing Three AW139s to Thai Aviation

The intermediate twin AW139s will be used by Thai Aviation Services to support an offshore production and exploration contract in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Aircraft

Analysis: Ryanair Holds in Poker Game with Boeing

Ryanair's pricing demands for the 737 Max 10 proved too steep for Boeing.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Expo To Consider State of the Industry

Air Charter Expo conferences at London Biggin Hill Airport will consider the impact of Covid and Brexit and how the industry can be more sustainable.
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FutureFlight

FAA Approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer's eVTOL Aircraft

Now Archer is working with the U.S. aviation safety regulator to agree on the means of compliance to meet the requirements contained in the G01 certification issue paper.
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FutureFlight

Wright Advances Powertrain Tests For Planned All-Electric Narrowbody Airliner

Wright Electric aims to develop an all-electric airliner with capacity similar to that of 190-seat Airbus A320 twinjets and to have this ready to enter service by 2030.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inmarsat: The World’s Most Popular Business Aviation Broadband

Inmarsat: The World’s Most Popular Business Aviation Broadband
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FutureFlight

Samad Says Deliveries of eStarling Cargo Aircraft Will Start in Late 2022

The UK company has begun the certification process for its all-electric eStarling Cargo aircraft, which is a scaled-down version of its hybrid-electric five-passenger vehicle.
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FutureFlight

UKRI Invites Entries For Phase 3 of Future Flight Challenge

With UK government funding, the competition is offering grants to support projects aimed at advancing, “integrated aviation systems and underpinning technologies that enable new classes of electric or autonomous air vehicles.”
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Safety

Dassault Picks 10X for First Falcon Smart Throttle Platform

After testing the Smart Throttle on the Falcon 7X, Dassault has selected the 10X as the first that will be equipped with the new safety technology.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers Its 1,500th Business Jet

The milestone delivery was an Embraer Phenom 300E to Haute Aviation of Switzerland.
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Safety

Bombardier Announces Dates for Safety Standdown 2021

The Canadian airframer's Safety Standdown is in its 25th year.
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FBOs

Sheltair Expanding at Rocky Mountain Airport

Sheltair, which opened its FBO terminal in Denver a year ago, is adding a second 30,000-sq-ft hangar and office complex.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Partners with Western Tech for Mx Techs

Constant Aviation has expanded its AOG mobile response network by more than 15 percent this year.
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Airports

Santa Clara Looks To Shutter Reid-Hillview Airport

Santa Clara County wants Reid-Hillview Airport closed sooner than grant obligations would permit and end leaded fuel in the meantime.
FBOs

Avflight Extends FBO Network with Plattsburgh Facility

Avflight Corporation has added its 24th FBO located at New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport.
Aircraft

AINsight: Did We Get Caught Flatfooted?

Even in this frenzied preowned business aircraft market, it's important for buyers to use common sense and not cut corners during sales transaction process
Aircraft

Cirrus Opens Training, Innovation Centers

Cirrus Aircraft's growing business has lead to expansion of its flight training, management, and engineering capabilities.
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Aircraft

Helvetic Flight Marks First E190-E2 Service into London City

Three months after winning certification to fly into London City Airport, the E190-E2 makes its first flight into the Docklands airfield.
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FutureFlight

Helicopter Veteran Seeks Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility Revolution

Having operated helicopters for more than 70 years, Bristow is planning to add eSTOL and eVTOL aircraft to its fleet and wants to partner with manufacturers to support the rollout of advanced air mobility.
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FutureFlight

EHang's EH216 eVTOL and Falcon Drone Perform Flight Trials in Europe

The flights from Tartu Airport in Estonia were intended to demonstrate autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for both passenger and cargo services.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Xwing Seeks FAA Clearance for Commercial Remotely Piloted Flights

The company is looking to certify its autonomous flight technology on commercial cargo operations flown by its subsidiary company, San Antonio Air Charter.
FutureFlight

Tetra Aviation's Mk 5 Personal eVTOL Starts Flight Testing

The Japanese start-up is conducted unmanned flight tests at Byron Airport in California as it prepares to begin delivering kit-built versions in late 2022.
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FutureFlight

Microflite Teams With Eve to Advance eVTOL Air Taxi Services in Australia

Embraer's urban air mobility division Eve and Microflite would begin eVTOL operations in Australia in 2026 under a new partnership agreement.
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FutureFlight

Electra Pursues Applications For Its eSTOL Aircraft in Australia

The U.S.-based manufacturer is partnering with advanced air mobility infrastructure developer Skyportz to explore the potential for urban and regional services carrying passengers and freight.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Carolina GSE To Double Warehouse Space, Increase Staff

Carolina GSE is adding 28 jobs and 20,000 sq ft to its shipping and distribution center for a total of 40,000 sq ft.