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Former TAG CEO Mansour Ojjeh Dies at 68

Mansour Ojjeh, who died June 6 at the age of 68, had inherited TAG Group Holdings in 1991 and built up a large bizav operation until recent divestitures.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing’s Stingray Performs First Unmanned Refueling

The MQ-25 Stingray is on course to be deployed as a tanker aboard the U.S. Navy’s carriers.
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Aircraft

Eve Lands 50-ship eVTOL Order from Helisul

Brazilian helicopter operator Helisul Aviation today placed an order for up to 50 of the four-passenger eVTOLs from Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions.
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Aircraft

Airship Maker: Passengers Will Choose Comfort over Speed

Hybrid Air Vehicles has unveiled cabin concepts for its Airlander 10 hybrid-electric airship carrying up to 100 passengers on regional airline routes.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

GA Groups Testify Against Proposed Canadian Luxury Tax

General aviation association leaders cited the many negative effects of a proposed 10 percent luxury tax on GA aircraft during testimony in late May.
Regulations and Government

EASA Moving Forward on New Aircraft Operating Rules

EASA has published an Opinion on aviation regulatory framework applicable to all-weather aircraft operations and flight crew training.

Business Aircraft Broker's Group Joins EBAA

The move to join the European Business Aviation Association follows the International Aircraft Dealers Association's global expansion.
Airports

Ross Aviation Breaks Ground on Scottsdale Hangar

Ross Aviation broke ground last week on a 56,000-sq-ft hangar and two adjacent 3,000-sq-ft office buildings at its Scottsdale, Arizona Municipal Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

Covid-19 Gives Africa Bizav a Boost

Lack of infrastructure and know-how remain impediments to progress
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FutureFlight

Eve Lands Another eVTOL Launch Order, This Time from Helicopter Operator Helisul

Brazilian helicopter operator Helisul Aviation has made a commitment to buy up to 50 of the four-passenger eVTOL aircraft being developed by Embraer subsidiary Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions.
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FutureFlight

EHang Conducts EH216 Trial Flights in Japan with Official Support

China's EHang this week conducted demonstration flights with its two-seat EH216 eVTOL aircraft during an event at the Kasaoka Air Station in Okayama prefecture in the west of Japan.
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FutureFlight

Rolls-Royce Steps Up Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Tests

The aircraft engine manufacturer says it is now testing what it claims to be the most powerful hybrid-electric propulsion system built to date of aerospace applications..
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Airlines

EU, ASEAN Agree to World’s First Bloc-to-bloc Air Transport Pact

The new ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement will boost connectivity between Europe and Southeast Asia.
Safety

When Pilot Proficiency Is Not Enough

While technically proficient in the eyes of regulators, many pilots may not be prepared to handle events outside their comfort zone.
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AINsight: Too Complex To Go It Alone

Business aircraft transcations are often far too complex for buyers and sellers to try to go it alone.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Revokes Florida Operator Certificate

Universal Flight Services surrendered its passenger-carrying certificate after the FAA alleged it conducted illegal charters.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Completes Quick Turn XLS Refurb with Hydro Dipping

Duncan Aviation changed the finish of the Citation XLS's interior veneer components to a gray color.
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Airports

Bizjets Flock to Russia's Pulkovo Airport for IEF

Russia's St. Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport is a hub of business aviation activity this week during the International Economic Forum.
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Rotorcraft

Attorney Bailey, Former Enstrom Company Owner, Dies

F. Lee Bailey owned Enstrom from 1971-1979.
FBOs

Alliance Aviation To Debut Lancaster Airport FBO

LNS Alliance Aviation, the lone service provider at Pennsylvania’s Lancaster Airport (LNS) offically opens its new $3 million FBO facility this month.
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Regulations and Government

European Operators Mixed About Brexit Impact

European Operators Mixed About Brexit Impact
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC's Hangar 5 - The Perfect Place for Business Aircraft

AMAC's Hangar 5 - The Perfect Place for Business Aircraft
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Safety

Data Analysis Key to Effective Flight Department SMS

A Business Aviation Safety Summit session focused on analyzing SMS data internally and externally to avoid safety incidents and accidents.
Avionics

NAA Selects Garmin Autoland for 2020 Collier Trophy

The first certified autonomous system of its kind, Autoland was selected over a competitive field of nominees, from Bell, SpaceX, and Boeing, among others.
Safety

FAA's Aeromedical Head Talks Covid Impact

The Covid pandemic caused many changes and alterations in the aeromedical realm according to FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup.
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Engines

Russia Readies Indigenous PD-8 for Superjet Re-engining

United Engine Corporation has assembled the first PD-8 engine core.
Charter & Fractional

Partners in Aviation Sees Managed Co-ownership Growth

Partners in Aviation is seeing inquiries in its "Managed Co-Ownership" model grow and that in turn is reducing the time it takes to match customers.
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Charter & Fractional

Baker Aviation Adds to Charter Fleet as Demand Rises

Fort Worth-based Baker Aviation has added two Citation Xs and a King Air 350 to its charter fleet.
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Bombardier's Nureddin Discusses Transformation Lessons

Bombardier v-p of customer support Andy Nureddin called the changes at Bombardier "quite a ride" and stressed the importance of keeping workers at center.
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Aircraft

Boeing’s Next EcoDemonstrator Nearly Ready for Flight

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 will serve as the next ecoDemonstrator platform.
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