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Bombardier To End Learjet Production, Lay Off Workers

Bombardier saw a slight increase in 2020 bizav revenues but is laying off workers and ending Learjet production as it grapples with its debt load.
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Aircraft

Group Seeks Creation of Hydrogen ‘Ecosystem’ at Paris Airports

Airbus, Air France-KLM, Groupe ADP, and the Paris Region have begun accepting expressions of interest to build hydrogen “hubs” at Paris airports.
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FutureFlight

Commander Software Simplifies the Task of Managing Battery Recharging

The new system generates data on how well batteries are holding their charge and identifies ones that are not recharging correctly.
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FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Tasks Jaunt and BAE to Find Extreme Fast Charging Solution

Under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory, the partners, along with New York's Binghamton University, will seek to develop a way to support commercial operations of electric aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Turns to Solvay to Provide Composite Structures for the VA-1X

The Belgian company will help Vertical Aerospace build a full-scale prototype of its eVTOL aircraft in time to make a first flight in September.
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FutureFlight

Pipistrel Unveils Plans for 20-Seat Electric Miniliner to Connect Small Communities

The Slovenian electric aircraft pioneer is aiming to get the design into commercial service between 2028 and 2030.
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FutureFlight

Airbus, Airlines and Airports Want Help Creating Hydrogen Hubs In Paris

Companies with expertise in hydrogen infrastructure have been invited to express interest in support plans to prepare Parisian airports to support hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Archer Prepares for Takeoff with $1.1 Billion SPAC Flotation and Provisional Launch Order from United Airlines

The merger with a special purpose acquisition company called Atlas Crest Investment Corp. is expected to be closed during the second quarter of 2021.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Hands Over First High-density PC-24

The first Pilatus PC-24 with a higher-density, 10-seat configuration was delivered to a “customer in the western United States” in late January.
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Accidents

Sriwijaya Crash Report Points to Engine Thrust Imbalance

The left engine of the doomed Sriwijaya Air 737-500 lost thrust while the right thrust levers remained static before a 45 degree roll to the left.
Avionics

AEA: Avionics Sales Drop, but Retrofits Soften Landing

Business and general aviation avionics sales marked the lowest total in the past decade, but retrofit sales steadily improved, AEA reported.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Acquires ACC Columbia's Bizjet Seat Division

ACC Columbia will focus on business jet maintenance following its deal with F/List.
Maintenance and Modifications

Part 147 AMT School Rule Sees Significant Changes

The Helicopter Association International webinar highlighted major updates to the Part 147 rule first "developed to teach technicians to maintain a DC-6."
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Partners with StandardAero in London, Berlin

Under a new agreement, StandardAero will have technicians at Bombardier's London Biggin Hill and Berlin facilities, expanding the scope of capabilities.
Airlines

EU Legacy Carriers Press for Delay of Open Skies with Qatar

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group assert that granting more traffic rights to Qatar Airways is untimely due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Offering Packages for Aircraft Makeover

Gulfstream has assembled basic packages from a Refresh that involves paint and interior work to Custom that includes a new floorplan.
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Aircraft

United Unveils Plans for eVTOL Aircraft Airport Shuttle Rides

United Airlines and its partner Mesa Airlines have provisionally agreed to buy up to 200 of Archer Aviation's four-passenger, all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
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Aircraft

Garmin's G3000 Flight Deck Selected for Joby's eVTOL Aircraft

The news is the first system supplier announcement from Joby Aviation, which appears to be a frontrunner in the race to get an eVTOL aircraft to market.
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Airports

California Airports Continue Solar Energy Trend

With sustainability becoming a major focus in business aviation, more hangar keepers are turning to solar energy to power their operations.
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Bolen Sees 'Tailwinds' for Bizav Coming into 2021

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen expressed optimism about the new business aviation travelers, positive economic forecasts, progress on SAF.
Charter & Fractional

Jetex Sees Movements Up 150 Percent in 2020 Second Half

The Dubai-based international FBO operator opened its 33rd FBO in Singapore in October.
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Aircraft

UPS Extends Airbus A300 Service Life with Honeywell Primus Epic Avionics

UPS Extends Airbus A300 Service Life with Honeywell Primus Epic Avionics
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Regulations and Government

Universal Rolls Out International Covid Test Directory

Universal Weather and Aviation has established a network of Covid-19 testing providers across the top 200 international airports that its customers use.
Aircraft

Boeing Gets January Boost from 737 Max Deliveries

Shipment of 26 Boeing commercial jets in January included twenty-one 737 Maxes.
Accidents

NTSB: Bryant's Pilot Disregarded Training

Pilot, operator faulted by NTSB in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
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Aircraft

First Flight For Japanese KC-46A Pegasus

Japan’s first new-generation 767-based tanker is in the air and due for delivery to the JASDF later this year.
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Burt Rutan, Charles McGee Receive Top Hoover Honors

AOPA presented its 2020 Bob Hoover awards to Burt Rutan, Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin, and Boris Popov.

Korea Orders Indigenous Long-range Air Defense Radars

Korea intends to replace its current TPS-77 equipment with longer-ranged radars being developed by LIG Nex1.
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Regulations and Government

Orgs Urge Treasury Secretary To Speed Up PSP Payments

Organizations representing smaller carriers urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to expedite PSP payments to the more than 300 operators still waiting.
Aircraft

Aerion, NASA To Jointly Explore High-Mach Speeds

Aerion and NASA have signed a third Space Act Agreement to explore propulsion and thermal management technologies for aircraft operating between Mach 3-5.
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