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NATA Names Industry Excellence Award Recipients

The association is presenting the awards to Diane Crews, Todd Shellnut, Ernest Felix, Betsy Santos-Torres, and Jessica Naor.
Charter & Fractional

Dubai's DCAF Sees Double-digit Rise in Bizav Activity

A signing of the Abraham Accords between Israel and UAE helped drive business higher in the first quarter at DC Aviation Al-Futtaim.
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Rotorcraft

Columbia and Aurora Team On Vision System

Columbia Helicopters and Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences team to develop vision system for daylight firefighting.
FBOs

Florida Air Charter Provider Buys Michigan FBO

Florida-based air charter provider Premier Private Jets has entered the FBO arena with its purchase of Oakland Air at Oakland County Interntional Airport.
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Safety

FSF Guidance Targets Runway Excursion Prevention

A global team of industry and government representatives developed FSF guidance with more than 100 recommendations to prevent runway execursions.

WingX: U.S. Continues Strong Bizav Recovery

U.S. business aviation activity was only down 8 percent compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Aircraft

Bombardier Steps Up Global Jet Family Deliveries

While deliveries overall remained flat, Bombardier delivered seven more Globals and is seeing orders improve across its Challenger and Global lines.
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Airports

Hadid-managed FBO Opens at Italy's Riviera Airport

The pandemic, which held back launch of the FBO for a year, has also led to delays in provision of hangarage and MRO facilities
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Aircraft

Sweden Orders Grob G 120TP for Basic Trainer Needs

The G 120TP has been selected for the first phase of a complete overhaul of Sweden’s military pilot training program.
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Aircraft

Dassault Aims High and Long with Falcon 10X

The Falcon 10X is Dassault's next business jet program, and it will compete in the ultra-long-range category.
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FutureFlight

Work Starts on Canada's Air Traffic Management Network for Advanced Air Mobility

The Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium has enlisted the expertise of German automated air traffic management specialist D3 Technologies.
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Airports

ForeFlight Introduces Taxi Routing on Airport Map

ForeFlight Introduces Taxi Routing on Airport Map
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FutureFlight

Investors Back Regent's Plans For All-electric Wing-in-ground-effect Seaglider

Regent Craft says it holds $465 million worth of orders from airlines and ferry companies for its 12-passenger seaglider vehicle, which is expected to enter service in 2025.
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Aircraft

eVTOLs Are Magnets for Investors, but Will They Be Cash Cows?

eVTOLs Are Magnets for Investors, but Will They Be Cash Cows?
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FutureFlight

Wisk Agrees to Operate Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Flights for Blade

Up to 30 of Wisk's new sixth generation eVTOL aircraft will join the Blade Air Mobility network whenever the company earns FAA approval for autonomous passenger flights.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Navigating the Winding Road to Aviation's Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel

PreScouter's researchers have attempted to objectively assess the hydrogen value chain and what they see as the key opportunities and challenges associated with replacing fossil fuels.
FutureFlight On The Radar

FAA Allows Exemption Over Part 135 Training Requirements for UPS Flight Forward Drone Pilots

A detailed explanation of its decision may provide guidance regarding the FAA's attitude toward remotely operated aircraft.
FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Awards Airworthiness Approval to Beta's Alia eVTOL Prototype

The approval under the air force's 516c airworthiness certification criteria clear the way for the six-seat Alia aircraft to conduct manned test flights as part of the Agility Prime program.
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FBOs

Pittsburgh-area FBO Rebrands

Following its acquisition by the ownership group of Jets.com, Pittsburgh Jet Center at Zelienople Municipal Airport will change to Private Jet Center.
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Safety

FlightSafety, Flight Research Team on Upset Training

FlightSafety International and Flight Research have partnered to provide upset recovery training.
Maintenance and Modifications

Heli-One Adds AW139 Main Gearbox Expertise

The additional capability from Leonardo comes after Heli-One added AW139 intermediate gearbox and tail gearbox capability last year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

F/List Secures EASA Part 145 Approval for Upholstery Shop

EASA granted Part 145 approval for F/List's recently acquired upholstery facility in Erfurt, Germany.
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Charter & Fractional

Wisk To Operate Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis for Blade

Wisk Aero will supply and operate up to 30 of its eVTOLs for Blade Urban Air Mobility’s passenger transportation network.
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Aircraft

Second Dassault Falcon 6X Joins Flight-test Campaign

With two flying Falcon 6x twinjets, Dassault expects to add a third fully completed copy to the flight program by this summer, on pace for a 2022 TC.
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Satcom Direct Strengthens Global Infrastructure

The company has expanded its terrestrial network with enhanced individual Points of Presence and network upgrades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Mx Industry Looks for Post-pandemic Recovery

Concerns of a technician shortage are renewed, however, according to an Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey.
Rotorcraft

With Halo Buy, Directional Eyes Urban Air Mobility Ops

Directional Aviation’s OneSky Flight has acquired Halo Aviation, adding another helicopter operation and laying the foundation for urban air mobility ops.
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Aircraft

Boeing To Open More 737-800BCF Conversion Lines

A contract with Costa Rica’s COOPESA calls for Boeing to open two more conversion lines for the BCF next year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Opens Oberpfaffenhofen Airport Mx Station

Aero-Dienst's Oberpfaffenhofen Airport maintenance station is in a new 7,400-sq-ft hangar.
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Avionics

Hands On: Garmin inReach Mini Iridium Satcom

For low-cost airborne connectivity, a portable Iridium satcom like this one offers a useful alternative.
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