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Transport Canada Revises ADS-B Advisory Circular

A new Transport Canada Advisory Circular removes previous airworthiness and special authorization requirements for installation and approval of ADS-B.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, AOPA Object to New FAA Policy on Training

NBAA and AOPA have panned the FAA’s revised policy clarifying how flight training can be compensated in aircraft with special airworthiness certificates.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Program Allows G650 Owners Fleet Flexibility

Flexjet's Unlimited Access Program enables G650 share owners to utilize fractional company's whole fleet while providing perks.
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Aircraft

Epic E1000 GX Obtains FAA Nod

Epic Aircraft’s new E1000 GX, which includes the Garmin GFC 700 and Hartzell five-blade composite prop, has received FAA approval.
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Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Joins Canada’s SAF+ Sustainable Fuel Consortium

Europe’s dominant airframe maker has committed to invest in SAF development and production in North America.
Sustainability and Environment

EBAA and GAMA ‘Encouraged’ by EU’s SAF Proposals

The European Commission is seeking to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate starting in 2025.
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FBOs

FBO Director Platform Integrates with QuickBooks Online

Business software provider Essinta has added new functionality to its FBO Director platform through the addition of QuickBooks Online.
Aircraft

NASA Retires Last Flying S-3 Viking

The delivery of the aircraft to the San Diego Air and Space Museum brings the flying career of the S-3 to a close after nearly 50 years.
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Sustainability and Environment

Air bp Introduces ISCC SAF in Spain

Air bp has sold the first of its SAF ISCC-Plus certified sustainable aviation fuel in Spain to launch customer NetJets Europe.
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FBOs

Avflight Moves Into New FBO Digs in Mesa

FBO operator Avflight has opened its facility at Arizona’s Falcon Field Airport.
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Airlines

European Commission Confirms Plans for Aviation Fuel Tax

Along with new taxes, Europe’s “Fit for 55” green policies include an SAF blending mandate and the end of airlines’ free allowances in the bloc’s ETS.
Airlines

Airline Leaders Slam Politicians over Irrational Covid Policies

IATA director general Willie Walsh and Flypop founder Nino Judge demanded fundamental changes in Covid travel policies to open international routes.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aerospace Adds PMA Capabilities to Services

Under the PMA, Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems can produce universal or one-off parts for certificated aircraft.
Aircraft

Russian Government Issues New Plan To Boost Airliner Output

The Irkut MC-21 and SSJ100 would become the main beneficiaries of a $25 billion allocation from the Russian government.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Opens Office in French Riviera

Luxaviation France has expanded to the French Riviera with the opening of an office on July 1 at Cannes Mandelieu Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

Epic Appoints Lone Mountain Authorized Service Center

Epic Aircraft continues working to establish a network of authorized service centers across the U.S. to support its E1000 and E1000 GX turboprop singles.
Sustainability and Environment

Boeing Partners with SkyNRG on Sustainable Fuel Initiative

Collaboration among Boeing, SkyNRG, and SkyNRG Americas will lead to more availability of SAF globally and use by the airframer for its own operations.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Opens Tech Engine Parts Facility

Pratt & Whitney's ceramic matrix composites engineering and development facility has created more than 60 jobs in Southern California.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Now a Public Company Trading on NYSE

Private aviation charter and aircraft ownership services company Wheels Up successfully closed its IPO and will use proceeds to expand.
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Aircraft

Global Flight Data Highlights Harsh Realities of Covid Impact

Airlines continue to face uncertainty over possible longer-term changes to the air transport market, partly due to different rates of Covid vaccination.
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FutureFlight

Trio of Carriers Commit To Converting Regional Airliners to Hydrogen Power

Icelandair, Air Nostrum, and Ravn Air have signed letters of intent with Universal Hydrogen to convert 21 regional airliners to replace Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines with its hydrogen powertrain.
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FutureFlight

GKN Aerospace Launches H2Jet Hydrogen Fuel Cell Project In Sweden

The aircraft systems and components group is leading a two-year research and development program involving multiple Swedish partners to find new ways to generate electrical power for aircraft from hydrogen fuel cells.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Delivers First TH-73A Trainer Helicopter to U.S. Navy

Leonardo Delivers First TH-73A Trainer Helicopter to U.S. Navy
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FutureFlight

Whisper Aero Raises Funds for Planned Ultra-quiet Electric Propulsion Units

The Tennessee-based start-up has raised $7.5 million from venture capitalists and aims to bring the first of its electric thruster propulsion units to market by 2023.
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FutureFlight

United Airlines Backs Heart's Electric Regional Airliner With Investment and Provisional Order

United Airlines Ventures is making an unspecified investment in Heart Aerospace's plans to develop a 19-seat electric regional airliner and says that United partner operator Mesa Airlines will add some to its fleet.
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FutureFlight

Joby Teams with JetBlue and Signature To Establish Electric and Hydrogen Carbon Credits

Joby, the eVTOL aircraft developer, is working with U.S. airline JetBlue and business aviation services group Signature Flight Support to establish a basis for marketing carbon credits associated with flights in electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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FutureFlight

NASA Adds New Partners for Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Testing

Autonomous flight specialist Reliable Robotics and communications technology group Aura Network Solutions have been added as partners for the first full phase of testing in NASA's National Campaign.
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FutureFlight

Appointment of Agility Prime Founder Roper Boosts Beta's Leadership Team

Former U.S. Air Force Assistant Secretary Will Roper, who launched the Agility Prime program to advance joint military and civil applications for eVTOL aircraft, is joining the board of Beta Technologies.
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Aircraft

Garmin G1000 NXi for Phenom 100/300 Gets EASA Nod

EASA has approved the Garmin G1000 NXi upgrade for Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s equipped with the Prodigy Flight Deck.
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Airports

Oklahoma Airport Finishes Runway Rebuild

Oklahoma’s Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC) has completed the reconstruction of its 7,200-foot runway 17/35.
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