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DSEI Show Revives Physical Displays and In-Person Contacts

The biennial defense show in London was the first major international defense trade show to take place in Europe since the pandemic began.
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Brazilian Airline Gol To Launch Commercial Services with Vertical Aerospace eVTOL Aircraft

Up to 250 of the four-passenger aircraft ordered by leasing group Avolon are to be operated in commercial services across Brazil starting in 2024.
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Airbus Unveils Plans for Larger, Fixed-wing eVTOL Aircraft

The European aerospace group has finally showed its hand for the advanced air mobility market after several years of studies with the Vahana and CityAirbus technology demonstrators.
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Malloy's Large Electric UAV Could Find New Civil Applications

The UK company's T-650 Heavy-Lift Electric UAS has military uses, such as carrying torpedos, but could be employed for roles such as logistics and search and rescue.
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Aircraft

Bombardier’s New Challenger 3500 Refreshes Its Super-midsize Business Jet Family

Bombardier’s New Challenger 3500 Refreshes Its Super-midsize Business Jet Family
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Flight Booking Platform Helipass Commits to 50,000 eVTOL Charter Flight Hours

In an agreement with Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Helipass will market at least 50,000 flight hours in its Electrical Vertical Aircraft through its network of helicopter operators.
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Aircraft

Airlines Welcome Lifting of U.S. Ban on Foreign Travelers

From early November, fully vaccinated passengers from multiple countries will be permitted to fly to the U.S., ending 18 months of Covid restrictions.
Charter & Fractional

ACA: It Takes a Village To Combat Illegal Charter

The European business aviation industry must increase awareness of illegal charter operators and push for harsher sanctions to eradicate the practice.
Sustainability and Environment

Shell Looks To Be Leader in SAF Production

Global petroleum producer Shell announced plans to begin production of approximately 2 million tonnes a year of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025.
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Fuel

Blender's Tax Credit Gains Steam on Capitol Hill

Ways and Means includes SAF blender's tax credit as part of budget reconciliation package.

NBAA Hosting Meet the Regulators Session

While the Meet the Regulators session is planned for September 30, the webinar will remain available as part of the virtual content of next month's BACE.

Bizjet OEM Chiefs Discuss Challenges at JetNet Summit

The CEOs of Bombardier, Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer Executive Jets, and Textron Aviation all reported robust demand.
Maintenance and Modifications

Russian Firms Collaborate on Pilatus Service Center

UTG and Skypro Technics to establish Pilatus service at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.

Intl Business Aviation Council Celebrates 40 Years

IBAC was established in September 1981 when six organizations representing business aviation in North America, Europe, and Africa, signed a charter in LA.
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Ascendance Raises Capital For Atea Hybrid Electric Aircraft

The French start-up has raised €10 million towards the cost of certifying its four-passenger Atea fixed-wing design by 2025, with a first flight now projected for 2024.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

SkyGuardian RPAS Undertakes European Trials

Trials have proven the ability of the SkyGuardian to operate in controlled airspace as the UK gears up to begin operations with the Protector RG.Mk 1.
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Aircraft

Return of the Nighthawk: Now It’s Official

Two F-117s have deployed to Fresno to train with the California ANG, affording the public its first view of the aircraft since its 2008 "retirement".
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Aircraft

Tradewind Aviation To Take More PC-12s, Expand Service

Tradewind Aviation aircraft and service expansion comes as the company marks 20th anniversary.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Unveils KC-Y Tanker Contender

The U.S. Air Force is gearing up to buy another fleet of tankers, which could pitch the A330 MRTT into battle again with the Boeing KC-46.
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Rotorcraft

GetHeli Expands To International Operators

UK-based helicopter charter booking platform GetHeli added international operators to its database and longer term is looking at eVTOLs.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MySky Promises Accurate Charter Quotes In Seconds

Spend management platform MySky has introduced a Quote feature that it says uses real operational data to quickly provide accurate pricing.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Enhances Onboard Pet Care

VistaJet's more than 200 cain hostesses have undergone training for basic emergency and behavioral care for clients' furry companions.
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: A Seat at the Table

Part 91 flight department leaders aren’t just aviation experts, they’re also business leaders and a big part of that is aligning with the company.
FutureFlight

Urban-Air Port Wins Backing from Hyundai for Network of Ground Hubs

The UK start-up will build 65 of its compact "urban air ports" in partnership with eVTOL developer Hyundai, as part of wider plans to build 200 landing sites worldwide.
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Advanced Air Mobility to Have Higher Profile At NBAA's Business Aviation Trade Show

Several eVTOL aircraft developers will exhibit at the NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas from October 12-14.
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Helicopter Charter Booking Platform Seeks Place in eVTOL Air Taxi Market

The founders of the GetHeli flight booking platform want a piece of the eVTOL air taxi pie, but first they are trying to fix an antiquated helicopter charter market.
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GKN Will Make Wings and Wiring for Vertical's eVTOL Aircraft

GKN Aerospace has produced wings for leading commercial airliners such a the Airbus A350 and also has extensive experience with complex wiring systems.
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Osaka Expands Advanced Air Mobility Work with SkyDrive Partnership

The large Japanese metropolitan area is eager to encourage the use of flying cars and other electric aircraft for applications including air taxi services and disaster relief efforts.
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Spirit of Innovation Aircraft Makes First Flight as It Prepares for World Speed Record Attempt

The single-seat light aircraft is powered by a 400-kW electric powertrain and a high-power-density battery pack that is expected to support speeds in excess of 300 mph.
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Heli-Eastern Starts Trial Operations with EHang's EH216 eVTOL in China

The business aircraft operator will conduct extensive flight trials with EHang's EH216 autonomous eVTOL aircraft and its Bell 206 helicopters as part of a pilot program approved by Chinese authorities.
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