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Leaders Look To Existing Infrastructure for AAM

As AAM nears market entry, many issues still must be worked through, including the infrastructure to support such ops, leaders say during an HAI webinar.

Priester Aviation Partners in ERAU's Project Liftoff

The Project Liftoff program is aimed at developing a diverse and inclusive talent base in aviation.

Bluetail Closes $2.1 Million in Venture Funding Round

Bluetail will use the funding to add features to its digitized business aircraft records services.
Aircraft

UK’s Jet2 Orders 36 Airbus A321neos

Leeds, UK-based Jet2 has changed its allegiance from Boeing to Airbus with an order for A321neos.
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Aircraft

L3Harris Flies ARES Surveillance Aircraft Demonstrator

The ARES demonsatrator will help the U.S. Army decide on how best to replace its fleet of aging RC-12 Guardrail aircraft.
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Aircraft

Electric Power May Transform Regional Airline Business Models

Airline fleets could transition from a dependence on fossil fuels to meet climate change goals, but the move to electric aircraft could cut costs as well.
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ATC

Collins Aerospace Makes Play for FlightAware

Raytheon Technologies subsidiary Collins Aerospace has signed a  definitive agreement to acquire aircraft flight tracking company FlightAware.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Orgs Urge Refundability for SAF Blender's Tax Credit

A coalition of nearly 70 aviation organizations and companies sent a joint letter to Congress urging that any SAF blender's tax credit be refundable.
Aircraft

Embraer Eve Leads Working Group To Develop UAM in Rio

Embraer’s Eve Urban Air Mobility division is cooperating with partners to develop a concept of operations for eVTOL aircraft in Rio de Janeiro.
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Avionics

Honeywell Obtains EASA Nod for RDR-7000 Weather Radar

Honeywell’s IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar system for business jets and helicopters recently received EASA approval.

Tamarack 'Set to Grow' Following Bankruptcy Exit

Tamarack Aerospace's active winglet fleet now numbers more than 140.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Completes Basel Production Center

Jet Aviation's new production center in Basel, Switzerland, brings together the cabinet shop, interiors and finishing shops, and sheet-metal shops.
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Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft Orders Five More Black Hawks

Air Methods unit will convert Sikorsky S-70s into Firehawk firefighters.
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JSSI Parts & Leasing Targets Growth in EMEA

JSSI Parts & Leasing names Ben Edwards as regional manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to expand business in the region.
Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing To Partner on African ‘Aviation Hub’

An MOU between Boeing and Ethiopia’s flag carrier establishes a four-pronged strategy for aviation development in the country.
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Regulations and Government

Australia Further Extends Pilot Check Compliance Dates

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has introduced additional alleviation measures to support the aviation industry through the pandemic.
FutureFlight

Skyportz Teams with Microflite To Build Australian Advanced Air Mobility Sector

Australian helicopter operator Microflite intends to start operating new electric aircraft and also to back ground infrastructure specialist Skyportz in providing support for other air taxi and freight operators.
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FutureFlight

Eve To Lead Working Group Dedicated to UAM Development in Rio

A working group led by Embraer's Eve Urban Mobility subsidiary has launched study and demonstration plans for UAM operations in Rio de Janeiro.
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FutureFlight

Reykjavic Flight Academy Signs Up for Three Bye Aerospace eFlyer Trainers

The sale of two eFlyer 2s and a single eFlyer 4 to Reykjavic Flight Academy adds to Bye Aerospace’s 700-strong order book.
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FutureFlight

Industry Leaders Look To Existing Infrastructure and Helicopter Experience As a Foundation For Advanced Air Mobility

While advanced air mobility is expected to bring a 'new way to think of transportation,' the emerging community can use existing infrastructure and lessons from the aviation community to pave the way.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Air Quality Systems Installed by Duncan Aviation

Air Quality Systems Installed by Duncan Aviation
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Rotorcraft

North American Guimbal Fleet Tops 50,000 Hours

Nearly 300 Cabri G2s have been delivered worldwide.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Skyportz Opens Crowdfunding Investment Offer to Build Ground Infrastructure Network

The company is backed by partners including Nexa Capital and Arup in its plans to develop vertiports for air taxi and drone delivery operations.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Electric Aviation Pioneers' Fortunes Rise and Fall on Updated SMG Reality Index

Joby now tops SMG Consulting's Advanced Air Mobility Reality Index, which the firm updates monthly based on its analysts' assessments of 20 companies' prospects for bringing new aircraft to market.
Accidents

AINsight: State of (Runway) Confusion

Runway confusion events are often precursors of a runway incursion and potential collision between aircraft, airport vehicles, or construction equipment.
Safety

FAA Highlighting Safety During National Drone Week

National Drone Safety Week will serve as a opportunity to educate drone pilots and highlight new requirements and best practices, FAA said.
Charter & Fractional

Avia Solutions Group Launches Skyllence Charter Broker

Skyllence serves as a broker for private and group jet charters.
FBOs

Aeroplex Group Finishes VNY Hangar Project

Sun Air Jets will occupy the Bonseph VNY facility, which Aeroplex constructed and manages.
Regulations and Government

Think-tank Finds Airport Leases Could Produce Billions

The Reason Foundation says governments that lease their airports could generate billions to pay for local needs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Aircraft Systems Taps Cutter as eABS Dealer

More than 185 aircraft around the world are equipped with Advent Aircraft Systems’ eABS anti-skid braking system.