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Rotorcraft

CHC AW139s To Fly with HTAWS In Brazil

CHC is partnering with Shell and Leonardo to launch Leonardo's Helicopter’s Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System in Brazil.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Gives Global XRS an 'Arctic Camo' Makeover

The Global Express XRS's livery features a digital camouflage pattern of black and gray shades.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Expanding International Reach, Safety Programs

While HAI head James Viola's year didn't go exactly as planned, his association is making progress on a number of fronts from new members to safety.
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Regulations and Government

New York City Helicopter Access War Heats Up

New York City is considering legislation that would effectively shut down heliports there.
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Rotorcraft

Kopter Restarts SH09 Helicopter Flight-test Program

The Kopter prototype was retrofitted with new rotor components, Garmin G3000H avionics.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson To Begin Flying Optionally-piloted Air Crane Next Year

Erickson said it would begin flying an optionally-piloted S-64F+ in 2022 and that it aimed for first customer deliveries in 2024.
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Accidents

NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR

In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations.
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Airports

Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose NYC Helo Restrictions

Two bills being considered for New York City could restrict as many as 80 percent of helicopter operations in the city.
Avionics

FlightAware, Synoptic Team on Mode-S Weather Data

FlightAware and weather data aggregator Synoptic Data are partnering to deliver real-time Mode-S-derived aircraft weather data via Synoptic’s API.
Airlines

UK NATS Records Day with No Westbound Transatlantic Tracks

Air traffic control providers eschewed the organized track structure on March 9.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Extends Comment Period on Noise Research

The FAA said stakeholder involvement is necessary as it uses its noise research to help shape future environmental policy.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Closes Fifth Securitization

Global Jet Capital has closed its fifth asset-backed securitization worth $663 million.
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Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Promotes Elian to CEO, Williams to COO

James Elian is now president and CEO and Jared Williams COO and v-p of operations for Canadian fractional ownership provider AirSprint.
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Airports

New SkyNet System Aims To Prevent Wrong Landings

SkyNet’s Reach LASAW (landing, approach, surveillance, warning) is aimed at heliport and airport operators.

Episode 29: Landing Fast with Stuck Throttles in an Airbus A330 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

Episode 29: Landing Fast with Stuck Throttles in an Airbus A330 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast
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FutureFlight

Infrastructure Developer Says Uber Elevate Vision for Urban Air Mobility Was Unsustainable

Clem Newton-Brown says his Skyportz company wants to support wider applications for eVTOL aircraft in Australia.
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FutureFlight

Overheated Power Controller Caused Alpha Electro Motor Failure

The pilot of a Pipistrel Alpha Electro electric aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Norway after a motor failure.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

IDTechEx Report Estimates Value of eVTOL Aircraft Sales and Trip Costs

The market forecast from IDTechEx includes estimated per-passenger trip expenses starting at just $20.30 for a 10-km trip.
Airlines

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers
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Airports

Florida Airport First To Install LED Rotating Beacon

Florida’s Boca Raton Airport (BCT) is the first in the country to install a Hali-Brite LED rotating beacon, the first of its kind to receive FAA Approval.
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Airlines

Norwegian Air Founder Bjørn Kjos Launches New Long-Haul LCC

Norse Atlantic Airways plans to launch flights between Europe and the U.S. in December using Boeing 787s.
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Analyst Aboulafia Sees Quick Recovery for Bizav

Teal Group v-p of analysis Richard Aboulafia was the keynote speaker during a Wichita Aero Club virtual presentation on Monday.
Regulations and Government

NATA Urges Treasury's Yellen To Promptly Disburse PSP

In a letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen, NATA chief Timothy Obitts expressed concern about ongoing delays in PSP funding disbursement.
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Virtual WAI Brings 2,300 Attendees, 101 Scholarships

The virtual WAI 32nd annual conference still brought in 2,300 attendees as the event explored ways to make the pilot population more diverse.
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Safety

Bombardier’s Demo Team Earns IS-BAO 3 Renewal

Bombardier’s aircraft operations demonstration team has renewed its Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s IS-BAO program.
Charter & Fractional

Waltzing Matilda Aviation Plans Part 121 Service

The Massachusetts-based Part 135 operator plans to begin scheduled air service to Toronto in October.
Aircraft

Boeing Signs Final VIP 747 Sale

Boeing Inks Last VIP 747 Sale
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Aircraft

Germany Approved for P-8 Maritime Patrollers

The German navy is seeking a replacement for its Lockheed P-3 Orions, which are slated for retirement in 2024.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Unveils King Air Ground Cooling STC

Textron Aviation's STC and ground cooling system is available for Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series twin turboprops.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers 16th Legacy 450-Praetor 500 Conversion

AirSprint is the recipient of the Embraer Praetor 500 conversion and has another scheduled for later this year.
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