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Aircraft

Flying Cessna’s Citation Longitude Business Jet

Flying Cessna’s Citation Longitude Business Jet
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Aircraft

ZeroAvia Hydrogen Testbed Damaged in Off-airport Crash

Piper Malibu Mirage being used by ZeroAvia to test its hydrogen propulsion system landed in a field just outside Cranfield Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Nears Final Fix for Cracked 505 Collectives

The company says it has enough stock of replacement collective sticks to cover the entire 505 fleet.
Accidents

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Landings

Runway excursions continue to be a threat during the aircraft landing maneuver. Here are some tips to help pilots avoid these mishaps.
Engines

European Next Generation Fighter Engine Team Takes Shape

The leading engine companies from France, Germany, and Spain have forged a framework for joint development of the engine for the Next-generation Fighter.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat's Ku System Approved for Challenger 604/605/650

The advanced in-flight connectivity system is now available for Bombardier Challenger 604, 605, and 650 business jets.
FBOs

Work Underway at Trenton Mercer Airport's New FBO

FlightServ, one of two existing service providers at New Jersey’s Trenton Mercer Airport, broke ground this week on its new FBO.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Commercial Helo Deliveries Edge Higher in Q1

Those deliveries also pushed the company's revenue higher while profits were down from R&D spending on the Army's Future Vertical Lift programs.
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AINdebrief Episode 38 | April 30, 2021

All-electric Bye Aerospace eFlyer 800 Twin Prop
Airports

Remote Air Traffic Control Begins at London City Airport

London City is the largest international airport where landings and takeoffs are controlled remotely, in this case from a facility 72 miles away.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Opens $80M Philadelphia Training Center

The new Leonardo academy will be operated by Rotorsim, a joint venture between Leonardo and CAE.
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FBOs

Sino Jet Joins In on Chengdu FBO Management

The Chinese operator has partnered with the Sichuan Province Airport Group and Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to assist in running its FBO.
2021 signing forming Chengdu FBO partnership

After Pandemic Pause, JetNet iQ Summit Set To Return

After a year’s hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, JetNet’s annual iQ Summit is on track to return in September for its 10th edition.
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Rotorcraft

New Team, New Focus at MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters hopes improved customer support will make it a player again in the commercial helicopter market.
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Sustainability and Environment

Textron Aviation Signs Deal with Avfuel for SAF Supply

Avfuel has signed an agreement with Textron Aviation to provide the Wichita airframer with a continuous supply of Neste sustainable aviation fuel.
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Aircraft

Airbus Signals Intention To Build a Widebody Freighter Aircraft

The European airframer expresses the need to change the “unhealthy” market balance between itself and Boeing in the all-cargo aircraft market.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Orders Plunge 26 Percent

While Airbus Helicopters orders and deliveries drop, increasing service revenues improve the bottom line.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Labs Releases Taxi Routing Editor

ForeFlights's new Taxi Routing editor helps pilots plot routes on the airport surface.
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Textron Aviation Jet Deliveries, Order Book Climb In Q1

A "more positive demand environment" for business jets leads to a stronger first quarter at Textron Aviation.
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Regulations and Government

State Dept. Moves To Ease Access for Aviation Activity

The U.S. State Department is providing exemptions to restrictions on entry from some regions for flights for training, aircraft delivery, or maintenance.
FutureFlight

Electric Propulsion Pioneer Warns Congress U.S. Could Fall Behind Aerospace Technology Rivals

MagniX CEO Roei Ganzarski was among electric aviation advocates testifying before a hearing of the House of Representatives' aviation subcommittee.
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FutureFlight

Former Boeing Marketing Leader Randy Tinseth Joins Faradair

He strengthens the UK company's efforts to bring the BEHA hybrid-electric aircraft to market by 2026.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Flight Society Teams With European Rotors Show

The show, in November 2021, will focus on both existing helicopters and new vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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Safety

CloudAhoy Puts Flight Path Vector into Debrief Tool

The addition of the flight path vector to CloudAhoy's postflight analysis tool helps pilots improve their performance.
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Bizav Broker Mente Partners with Venture Capital Firm

Aquila Aviation Ventures has been established by a partnership between Mente Group and City+Ventures.

EAA Breaks Ground on Educational Center

The pilot training and youth education facility, next to the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, marks the first expansion of the site in 20 years.
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Aircraft

Brazil Awards Certification to New Beechcraft King Airs

National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil certification of the King Air 360/360ER and 260 will allow deliveries to begin this quarter.
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Aircraft

Boeing Awaits FAA Approval of Max Electrical Fixes

More than 100 Boeing 737 Maxes remain grounded due to electrical problems discovered in early April.
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Leaders Push for Equitable, Accessible Aviation Future

Passenger electric aviation is coming soon, but standards must be established to ensure a UAM network is equitable and intermodal, experts say.
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LABACE 2021 Set for November 9 to 11

Latin America’s largest business aviation event is poised to return this year, organizer ABAG said yesterday.
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