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Regulations and Government

FAA Cautions On LED Landing Light Icing

The FAA has issued an information for operators bulletin (InFO) regarding the use of light-emitting diode (LED) landing lights in an icing environment.
Sustainability and Environment

Atlantic Switches To Renewable Diesel at KLAX

Atlantic Aviation has fully replaced conventional fossil-based diesel fuel with renewable diesel at its Los Angeles International Airport FBO.
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Rotorcraft

French Military Orders More Super Pumas

Purchase of eight more Airbus H225Ms is part of French government's sitmulus plan to aid the aerospace industry.
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SierraTrax To Offer Digital Aircraft Records Service

The Wichita-based maintenance tracking software provider will make its Digital Aircraft Records service available later this spring.
Engines

Airbus AStar Gets Power Boost

EASA has certified a 10 percent power upgrade for the Safran Arriel 2D engine in the Airbus Helicopters H125 single.
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Airports

Colorado Sees First Continuous SAF Supply

Colorado’s Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) became the first location in Colorado to continually stock sustainable aviation fuel.
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ACSF Endorses NTSB Call for SMS, FDM

ACSF said the NTSB's Most Wanted recommendations will create a safer charter industry.
Aircraft

Outfitted Gulfstream G700 Joins Flight-test Program

The sixth and final test aircraft in Gulfstream’s G700 program made its first flight yesterday.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Cirrus Taps Gary Jet as Authorized Service Center

The designation enables Gary Jet Center to perform a host of authorized maintenance on Cirrus SR-Series piston singles and the Vision Jet.
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Covid-19 Vaccination Updates

The pause on the J&J vaccination appears prudent since we must understand risk before making decisions on its use.
Sustainability and Environment

Russian Partners Set To Fly Hybrid-electric Airliner Testbed

High-temperature superconductivity specialist SuperOx is providing a new electric motor and generator for a converted Yak-40 regional airliner.
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Rotorcraft

Pandemic Spurs Airbus Helicopters Training Changes

Airbus Helicopters has enhanced its distance learning capabilities and is now making many of those permanent.
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Rotorcraft

David Fox Receives Top Mx Honors from HAI

HAI recognized David Fox, who has a maintenance and training career spanning five decades, with its Maintenance Excellence Award.
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Engines

Williams Proves 100 Percent SAF on FJ44

Turbine engine maker Williams International has successfully completed a flight test of its FJ44-4 engine on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Sustainability and Environment

Alphabet Organizations Launch SAF Oversight Body

Several leading aviation organizations today announced the launch of the Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accountability (CoSAFA).
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Updates Global Sustainability Efforts

NetJets issues its first biannual report on its global sustainability program launched last October.
Regulations and Government

Biden Offshore Wind Boost Could Trigger Helicopter Boon

The Biden administration has indicated that it is going all-in on offshore wind, particularly in the New York Bight.
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Regulations and Government

DOT Prepping for Manufacturing Jobs Relief Aid

The U.S. DOT has released a notice and set up a website to detail the necessary steps a manufacturer/MRO must take to apply for Covid relief funds.
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FAA, EASA Approve Viasat STCs for CL300, CL350

New STC approvals allow operators of Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 jets to tap into Viasat's Ka-band in-flight connectivity.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Eyes Music Industry with 'Tour Protect'

Air Partner developed a Tour Protect Covid-19 travel program that is designed to provide enhanced health and safety protocols for complex world tours.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet's Global Fleet Gets Pūr Air

The Pūr Air system installed on the VistaJet Global fleet captures up to 99.99 percent of particles and refreshes cabin air in in as little as 90 seconds.
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Safety

NBAA Cautions FAA on Part 135 SMS Proposal

In a letter, NBAA asks the FAA to ensure an SMS proposal for Part 135 operators is scalable, does not impose costly mandates, and protects safety programs.
Aircraft

Poland to Receive C-130Hs, Announces F-35 Base

The second-hand Hercules airlifters will double the Polish air force’s tactical transport capacity.
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Rotorcraft

Safran Moving Forward on Hybridization, SAF for Helos

Safran anticipates handing over the Aneto-1X engines mid-year for 2022 Airbus Helicopters Racer flight trials that will prove out an "eco mode."
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FutureFlight

NFT Unveils New-look Aska eVTOL as a Flying SUV

The California start-up plans to fly a full-scale prototype in 2022 as part of NASA's Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge en route to planned first deliveries in 2026.
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FutureFlight

Xwing Achieves Autonomous Gate-to-Gate Operations in Test Flight

The converted Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated autonomously from pushback at the gate until it returned to that gate at Buchanan Field Airport in California.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Lilium Offers a Clearer View of the Science and Technology Behind Its Ducted Fan eVTOL Aircraft

Publications from the company's new chief technology officer and one of its cofounders provide a robust explanation as to why the company is taking a path less traveled to delivering electric-powered air mobility.
Rotorcraft

Universal Avionics Gaining in Helicopter Marketplace

Universal Avionics sees plenty of opportunity for its ClearVision EFVS and SkyVis wearable HUD in the rotorcraft market.
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Saint Vincent Volcano Continues To Wreak Havoc

Airports on the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and Barbados remain closed after La Soufrière, a volcano on St. Vincent, roared to life over the weekend.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Honors John Cooper of Columbus Police Aviation Unit

John Cooper, the longest-serving pilot and safety and training officer for the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police, is HAI's Law Enforcement Award Honoree.
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