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FBOs

ACI Opens New Digs at San Luis Obispo

After a long pause, ACI Jet, the lone FBO at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport, has begun operations at its newly-built facility.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Expanding Its Charter Service to U.S.

As part of the expansion, Luxaviation says it will operate U.S. flights using sustainable aviation fuel.
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NBAA Promotes Damato and Carr, Brings Broom On Board

NBAA named Andrew Broom, Jo Damato, and Doug Carr senior vice presidents.
Rotorcraft

South Korea Wants Attack Helos, Minesweepers, More JDAMs

The ROK Army is looking to modernize its gunship fleet through the acquisition of an “Apache-class” helicopter to replace its aging Bell AH-1S Cobras.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Provision Your Aircraft for Gogo 5G: The Fastest, Easiest Path Starts Now

Provision Your Aircraft for Gogo 5G: The Fastest, Easiest Path Starts Now
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Accidents

Alaska Heli-ski Hit Ridge and Tumbled in Fatal Crash

Sole survivor rescued six hours after helicopter's last satellite ping.

WingX: Business Aviation Ops Continue Rebound in March

WingX reported that branded charter is the underlying strength of the industry, up 10 percent over March 2019 levels and boosting overall global ops.
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Regulations and Government

Pilot Preflight Procedures Obtain AC Status

New FAA Advisory Circular AC 91-92 offers detailed guidance intended for establishing highly effective preflight briefings.
ATC

Papua New Guinea Airnav Provider Taps Aireon ADS-B

NiuSky Pacific Limited said Aireon's space-based ADS-B service greatly enhances its ground-based air traffic surveillance.

Flight Pro Emerges from Ashes of Air Routing Intl

Flight Pro International, a full-service international flight planning company focused on the business aviation segment, has started up.
Aircraft

Jet Aviation Obtains Saudi Arabian Part 125 Certification

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation requires the certification for all privately operated business jets based there.
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Regulations and Government

Biden Infrastructure Proposal To Boost Manufacturing

In addition to $25 billion in airports funding, President Biden's proposal includes numerous measures aimed at R&D, green initiatives, and manufacturing.
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FBOs

Two Facilities Share Top Honors in 2021 AIN FBO Survey

Last year's overall top FBO repeated its score to earn a split in the top position again this year.
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Rotorcraft

New AirborneX Platform Offers Helicopters for Lease

Ascent's website brings together owners and operators wanting to lease aircraft on flexible terms.
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ATC

Aviation Leaders Call for ATC Infrastructure Boost

During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit, leaders expressed concern that investment has diminished for aging non-NextGen systems.
FBOs

FBO Survey Report: 2021 The Americas

Customer service matters, and the top FBO's among AIN's readers know how to deliver.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Lands New U.S. Firefighting Contracts

Erickson will begin utilizing Bell 214ST in U.S. aerial firefighting.
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Rotorcraft

ENAV and Leonardo Demonstrate Helicopter PBN In Italy

ENAV and Leonardo have tested and validated helicopter PBN for the Foggia – Tremiti S. Domino Island route in Southern Italy.
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People in Aviation

Benjamin Murray is CEO of Skyservice, Joe Park became managing partner of BizJetCPA, and Pam Jets promoted Ben Harrow to president.
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Accidents

Accidents: April 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2021
FutureFlight

Pipistrel's Nuuva V300 Cargo Vehicle Will Use Honeywell Flight Data Systems

Honeywell is providing its Attitude Heading Reference System and Air Data Module to support flight control and navigation functions.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

U.S. Commuters Give Their Take on the Case for Urban Air Mobility

Wisk asked almost 500 people across 30 U.S. cities how they would feel about traveling in electric, autonomous air taxis.
FutureFlight

New Funding Backs ZeroAvia's Plans for Hydrogen-Powered Regional Airliners

The company—which says it can get a 50-seat aircraft into commercial service in 2026, followed by a 100-seater in 2030—is competing with Universal Hydrogen to pioneer hydrogen power adoption in the airline sector.
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FutureFlight

Electric Light Aircraft Start-up Unveils Ambitious Plan for Hybrid Regional Airliner

French start-up Aura Aero is launching plans for a 19-seat Electrical Regional Aircraft as its prepares to bring an all-electric trainer to market.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

DACUS Concept of Operations Report Assesses Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure Needs

The Demand and Capacity Optimisation for U-Space project has addressed the integration of drones and also new manned aircraft, including passenger-carrying eVTOL models.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Offering H175 to NYPD

Airbus is offering its H175 super-medium twin helicopter in the competition to replace the New York City Police Department’s Bell 412s.
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Rotorcraft

Ontic Portfolio Balance Helps Drive Record Year

Ontic's rotorcraft business has remained steady throughout the pandemic, executives say.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Opens Fifth Hangar for Bizjet Servicing

AMAC Aerospace's newest hangar opened this month after 12 months of construction.
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Avionics

Texas-based Gulf Avionics Eyes More Business with Move

Gulf Avionics has relocated to Kerrville/Kerr County Airport
Aircraft

British Airways Backs ZeroAvia's Plan for Hydrogen Airliner

ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.
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