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Airbus, Delta TechOps Welcome GE to Digital Alliance

Under an expanded partnership, GE Digital will double the analytics and parts scope of the existing Airbus-Delta TechOps Digital Alliance.
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Safety

The New Era of Aviation Safety: Cognitive Science

Cognitive science recognizes how the brain works, and that can be applied that to improve aviation safety.

People in Aviation

Trent Corcia is CEO of CJP, Anna Galoni is CEO of Marsh Brothers Aviation, Ryan Scott president of jetAviva, and Vicki Britt to senior v-p of Gulfstream.
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Accidents

Accidents: July 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, July 2021
Safety

Let the Flyer Beware

The accidents that occur in business aviation point to systemic problems that need to be addressed.
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Safety

Air Methods: Solving the IIMC Accident Problem

Air Methods has eliminated inadvertent flight into IMC accidents with new simulator training programs.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Poised for Relief from Covid Crisis

Airlines for America chief economist expects boost in business traffic to gain momentum in the third quarter.
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FutureFlight

Volocopter and DB Schenker Prepare Blueprint for eVTOL Cargo Operations

During a proof-of-concept trial at Germany's Stuttgart Messe convention center, Volocopter and logistics group DB Schenker evaluated multiple aspects of ground operations with the VoloDrone eVTOL vehicle.
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FutureFlight

AirCar Completes Airport-to-Airport Flight Trial in Slovakia

Flying car innovator Stefan Klein says his AirCar will be suitable for trips of up to around 600 miles, while being able to quickly convert to road use in urban areas.
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FutureFlight

SAE and Eurocae Ask Whether Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Standards Are Fit For Aviation Purposes

The international standards organizations have published new guidance on how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be safely and appropriately applied
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FutureFlight

Eve Taps Embraer Beacon Platform To Expedite eVTOL Aircraft Maintenance Services

Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions is to include Embraer's Beacon maintenance coordination in its portfolio of services for eVTOL aircraft operations.
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FutureFlight

Eviation Unveils Redesigned Alice Electric Aircraft as First Flight Approaches

Eviation Aircraft has significantly redesigned its 11-seat all-electric Alice, with a new T-shaped tail and its MagniX electric propulsion units relocated.
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Aircraft

Redesigned Eviation Alice Set to Fly Later This Year

Eviation Aircraft today unveiled the revised design for its all-electric Alice aircraft and confirmed plans to complete FAA type certification in 2024.
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ATC

Raytheon Wins FAA Contract To Maintain, Upgrade STARS

Raytheon, which developed the FAA's STARS air traffic management system, received a $223 million contract to maintain, refresh, and upgrade the system.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Releases Holding Pattern Advisor

ForeFlight Version 13.5 adds some useful new features, including a Hold Advisor and an easier way to see approach minimums.
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Airlines

UK Jet Zero Council Funds Zero Emissions Infrastructure R&D

The Jet Zero Council has provided additional funding for work to develop infrastructure to support electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft at UK airports.
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Sustainability and Environment

University Researchers Turn Plastic into Jet-A

Researchers at Washington State University say they have developed a process for turning waste plastics into jet fuel.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MyGoFlight Designs 'Never Obsolete' USB Charger

The new MyGoFlight USB charger simplifies upgrades when connector types change.
Aircraft

F-35A Lightning II and Patriot Scoop Switzerland Air 2030 Selection

U.S. suppliers have beaten European competitors in Switzerland's Air 2030 program for new fighters and an air defense system.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Adds G600 Completions at Dallas Facility

Gulfstream Aerospace is adding G600 completions operations at its Dallas Love Field facility to accommodate growing demand for its newest large-cabin jet.
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Aircraft

CitationPartners Delivers First Excel Eagle Twinjet

CitationPartners has turned over the first of six Excel Eagles under contract for delivery this year.
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Sustainability and Environment

World Fuel Offers Carbon Offsets as Rewards Option

World Fuel Services has introduced the purchase of carbon offsets as a points redemption option for its rewards program members.
Avionics

West Star, Collins Team Up on CJ1+ Fusion STC

West Star completed the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade at its Colorado facility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet MS Adds Pre-purchase Inspections

Rising demand for pre-owned business jets prompts Jet MS to add pre-purchase inspection services.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Global 7500 Reaches Canadian Market

The first two Canada-bound Bombardier Global 7500s were delivered to separate customers but Chartright Air Group will manage both in Toronto.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hawthorne Global Expands Embraer Mx Authorizations

Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has been an Embraer authorized service center since 2006.
Avionics

Garmin Adds STC for PC-12 GFC 600 Autopilot

The GFC 600 digital autopilot STC for PC-12s adds many new capabilities, including electronic stability and protection.

Swiss Fuel Provider Branches into Trip Support

Switzerland-based aviation fuel provider iFuel has expanded its services to include trip support.
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Safety

ADS Apps Aid SMS Needs with Flex Pricing

Aeronautical Data Systems’ Ergo resource-management iPad apps are upgraded and now available with flexible pricing.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Belgium Sees Major Uptick in Activity

Covid-19 has led to buoyant demand for intra-Europe charter flying, as well as strong interest of people/companies wanting to purchase a business aircraft.