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ICAO Council Agrees to Investigation Into Belarus Incident

The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.
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Aircraft

Electric Business Aircraft Development 'Creeping Up'

Between flight shaming and corporate clients interested in leaving a smaller carbon footprint, the push for electric aircraft is likely here to stay.
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FutureFlight

11 Partners Selected To Support France's Hydrogen Hub Initiative

Airbus, Air France-KLM, Groupe ADP, and the Choose Paris Region selected 11 projects out of 124 applicants to foward their vision for a hydrogen hub network at airports.
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FutureFlight

Challenge Aims To Name Urban Air Mobility Vehicles, Pilots

Urban Air Mobility Names Challenge seeks to find suitable monikers for various elements of urban air mobility, which is sector that has already generated numerous confusing acronyms and definitions in its short history.
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FutureFlight

Hybrid Air Vehicles Makes the Case for Its Airship to Replace Airliners

With a spacious cabin seating up to 100 passengers and low carbon emissions, the hybrid-electric Airlander 10 airship is being offered for roles including luxury travel and scheduled regional airline routes.
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FutureFlight

Patents for Sale as Battery Specialist Oxis Collapses

The UK-based battery technology specialist Oxis Energy has gone into administration after failing to secure fresh investment despite breakthroughs in areas such as lithium-sulfur batteries.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Flight Society Recognizes University Students for eVTOL Aircraft Designs

An eVTOL unmanned aircraft developed by students from the University of Michigan won the top prize in this year's Design-Build-Vertical-Flight competition.
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FutureFlight

New York Operator Lima Signs Up For MagniX Caravan Conversion

Lima NY, which operates charter flights as part of the Blade Urban Air Mobility network, is to convert its Cessna Caravan seaplanes to electric propulsion under an agreement with electric motor developer MagniX.
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FutureFlight

Ireland's Shannon Airport Set to Become Advanced Air Mobility Hub

Skyports is teaming with several local organizations on the west coast of Ireland to develop a vertiport at Shannon Airport to support eVTOL aircraft passenger and cargo services.
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Recovery in Bizav Flying Continues To Gain Steam

The recovery in business aircraft flying is surging above pre-pandemic levels in some places, with the U.S. charter market taking the lead.
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Regulations and Government

Groups Praise Industry Comments for Spurring PRD Changes

NBAA was pleased that the FAA made some modifications in its final pilot records database rule as a result of industry concerns.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Group To Launch Ireland's First Vertiport

A consortium of companies and organizations have come together in an MoU to launch Ireland’s first passenger and cargo vertiport at Shannon Airport.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Demos Phased-array Antenna on Business Jet

Viasat's testing of phased-array antenna technology in a Citation II could pave the way toward Ka-band satcom for smaller aircraft.
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Safety

Two Learjet Pilots Lose Jobs after Intentional Roll

The pilots of the Learjet Model 31A German air ambulance business jet lost their jobs after the PIC rolled the aircraft on approach to Faro, Portugal.
Aircraft

C&L Wins Deal for ERJ-135/145 Semi-private Conversions

C&L Aviation Services has signed a contract for multiple ERJ-135 and -145 “semi-private” aircraft modifications.
Sustainability and Environment

Carinata Lands On ICAO's SAF Feedstock List

ICAO has now recognized Carinata, an oilseed crop, as a renewable feedstock with a similar lifecycle carbon emission reduction as waste-derived SAF.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Narrows Losses On Declining Revenues

Bristow Group says it expects the offshore helicopter market to recover in late 2021.
Aircraft

Alliance To Bring Electric Caravan Flights to New York City

An alliance between Lima NY, Blade Urban Air Mobility, and Magnix will see Lima convert its Caravan seaplane fleet to all-electric.
Aircraft

Boeing Settles with FAA on 737 Penalties

The FAA has levied $17 million in penalties on Boeing stemming from production issues raised in 2019.
Aircraft

Airbus Plans for Big Boost of A320 Production Rates

Suppliers of Europe’s dominant commercial aircraft OEM received notice to prepare for a 40 percent increase in A320 rate by the second quarter of 2023.
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Accidents

Helo Crashed while Testing New Fire Bucket System

All four aboard the Brainerd Helicopters UH-60A were killed during the test of a new fire bucket release system.
Training and Workforce

Hands On: Training with the ForeFlight Master

Gary Reeves specializes in avionics training and also teaches pilots how to use their electronic flight bag apps.
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FBOs

Universal Aviation Expands Greek Operations

Universal Aviation has expanded its private aviation ground handling operation in Greece with the opening of its Mykonos office.
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Aircraft

Eclipse Aerospace Rises Once Again

The resurgent company is focused on supporting customers and upgrading aircraft for a European fleet buyer.
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Accidents

UK Prosecution Shines Light on Illegal Charter Flights

Two years after a highly publicized airplane crash, a criminal prosecution addresses a persistent problem.
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Rotorcraft

Philippines Government Confirms T129 Attack Helicopter Order

The Turkish Aerospace T129 will bring a needed boost to the Philippine Air Force’s counter-insurgency capabilities.
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FutureFlight

Volocopter and Near Earth Join Forces to Develop Autonomous System For VoloDrone

Near Earth Autonomy will combine its hardware with Volocopter's software to develop the autonomous flight system for the unmanned VoloDrone's freight operations.
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FutureFlight

Merlin Labs Partners With Special Missions Operator to Convert King Airs for Autonomous Flight

Merlin Labs is developing what its calls a "drop-in autonomy kit" that can convert aircraft such as the twin-engine King Air for remotely piloted operations.
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Airlines

Etihad CEO Sees a More Existential Threat than Covid

Airlines must accept that the “greening” of aviation is a medium to long-term reality, said Etihad boss Tony Douglas.
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Unveils Upgraded HondaJet Elite S

The Elite S is the latest version of the HondaJet and adds more range and new communications and safety features.
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