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Ali Bahrami To Depart FAA at End of June

Bahrami rejoined the FAA in July 2017 and has weathered intense scrutiny in the wake of the Boeing Max crashes.
Engines

Rolls Starts Testing New Hybrid-electric Propulsion System

Testing begins on the first elements of Rolls-Royce’s 2.5-megawatt Power Generation System 1.
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Aircraft

United Airlines Throws Weight Behind Boom Supersonic

A firm order for 15 airplanes from United Airlines would materialize once the Overture supersonic airliner meets the airline’s "demanding" requirements.
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Sustainability and Environment

With Mandate Looming, Europe Looks To Future of SAF

The ReFuelEU Aviation program is expected to introduce a blending mandate for sustainable aviation fuels to the EU, to help meet its climate goals.
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FutureFlight

Skyports and Hanwha Team to Develop Vertiports in South Korea

The agreement with UK-based Skyports will enable Hanwha Systems to offer advanced air mobility infrastructure services in South Korea and globally.
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FutureFlight

Astro Aerospace Completes Acquisition of Horizon Aircraft

Under a new leadership team headed by former GE Capital CFO Patricia Trompeter and Horizon co-founder Brandon Robinson, the combined venture will pursue the development of three eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Archer to Unveil Maker Technology Demonstrator Next Week

Archer Aviation will unveil the two-seat technology demonstrator for its planned four-passenger eVTOL aircraft during an event in Los Angeles at 6 p.m. local time on June 10.
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FutureFlight

GKN Supplies First Wings, Empennage and Wiring For Eviation Alice Aircraft

GKN Aerospace completed final assembly and integration of these major components for Eviation's all-electric aircraft at its new Global Technology Centre at Bristol in the UK.
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FutureFlight

Joby Signs Up Partners to Develop Skyport Network For eVTOL Air Taxis

The eVTOL aircraft manufacturer is joining forces with parking garage operators and developers to establish a network of urban vertiports in cities such as Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Archer Says It Has No Case to Answer In Trade Secret Theft Case Launched by Bitter Rival Wisk

Archer's response to Wisk's U.S. District Court lawsuit sheds new light on its early stealth mode work on a eVTOL aircraft design to dispel Wisk's accusation that its rapid progress could only be based on foul play.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Sustainable Aviation Stands to Benefit From New Green Goals in NASA's Budget

NASA's budget request for 2022 would see funding for aeronautics research and development rise 10.4 percent, with more money for programs like the X-57 Maxwell aircraft, advanced air vehicles, and a new single-aisle airliner.
Safety

Pfizer Flight Dept Helped Get Vaccine to Market Sooner, Exec Says

The head of Pfizer's corporate flight department detailed the integral role his operation played in getting a Covid-19 vaccine to market.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Taps Gorka as Russian Distributor

Gorka previously announced maintenance agreements covering Airbus EC130 and AS350 series helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Begins U.S. Service Center Hiring Spree

Bombardier's U.S. service centers are in need of more technical and management employees.
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Accidents

Operators Need to Monitor Crew SOPs, Says Investigator

An NTSB investigator dissected a business aviation crash to illustrate the need to determine if crews are following SOPs.
Airlines

IATA Calls for Data-driven Covid Mitigation Measures for Travel

IATA director general Willie Walsh said he expects G7 leaders to adopt “data-driven” decisions when formulating policy on travel restrictions.
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Regulations and Government

NTSB's Landsberg Stresses Need To Overhaul Notams

Speaking during the opening session of the Flight Safety Foundation's BASS, NTSB vice-chair Bruce Landsberg called for improved notams, SMS, and FDM.
Maintenance and Modifications

ABS Jets Joins EmbraerX's Beacon Digital Mx Platform

ABS Jets is Beacon’s first European executive operator.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Acquiring Global 6000s for Battlefield Ops

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $464.8 million contract to a Bombardier subsidiary for the purchase and modification of six Global 6000s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Donates Global Express Airframe to Mx School

Southwest Aerospace Technologies also will provide annual funding toward a scholarship for aviation students at Texas State Technical College.
Regulations and Government

EASA Requires Member States To Bar Flights over Belarus

A safety directive requires national aviation authorities to instruct their airlines not to enter Belarus airspace.
Aircraft

Vref Sees Strong Market for Business Aircraft Sales

In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, some segments of used aircraft inventory cannot keep pace with demand.
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Accidents

NTSB: Spatial Disorientation Cause of AW139 Crash

The NTSB concluded that spatial disorientation was the cause of the 2019 night AW139 crash in the Bahamas.

As Aviation Digitizes, Leaders Stress Need for Accuracy

Data providers and an operator discuss the growing use of data but how it cannot be outdated.
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Aircraft

Can the Dream of Supersonic Flight Survive the Collapse of Aerion?

Can the Dream of Supersonic Flight Survive the Collapse of Aerion?
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Aircraft

Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft

Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft
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Maintenance and Modifications

Smart Link Plus - Bombardier

Smart Link Plus - Bombardier
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Avionics

G1000 NXi Enhancements Available for Mustangs

Garmin's upgrade package for Citation Mustangs includes a new radar, dual-diversity transponders, and datalink features.

AINdebrief Episode 40 | May 28, 2021

Why Did Aerion Supersonic Implode?
Safety

Safety Standdown: Reduced Flight Ops Degrading Pilot Proficiency

Pilot skills are suffering due to not being able to fly as much, according to industry experts.