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Airlines

Europe CO2 Emissions from Aviation Drop 57% in 2020

The Covid crisis resulted in aviation emissions falling by more than half last year, according to Eurocontrol.
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Aircraft

Greece Finalizes Rafale Fighter Purchase

The Greek government has now signed the anticipated contract for the urgent acquisition of 18 Dassault Rafale fighters.
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Rotorcraft

Vertical Flight Society Moves Annual Show Online

The Vertical Flight Society saw its membership rise during 2020 and has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Army to support skills training.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopter Deliveries Dip 9.6% in 2020

Airbus Helicopters maintained a 48 percent share of the worldwide civil and parapublic market in 2020.
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Aircraft

EASA To Strengthen Safety Reviews of U.S.-certified Aircraft

The EU aviation safety regulator expects to clear the Boeing 737 Max to fly again in Europe shortly.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Groups Urge Coordination for European Drone Integration

A cross-section of aviation groups issued an open letter to EU member states, urging further collaboration in a number of areas for drone integration.
Accidents

Drone Injures Helicopter Crewmember

Drone pierces windshield of Chilean Navy UH-57B, injuring front seat crewmember.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack-equipped CitationJet To Race Stock Aircraft

Tamarack Aerospace is sponsoring a fly-off between a Cessna CitationJet modified with the company’s active winglets, and an unmodified CitationJet.
Avionics

Hawker 800XP Flies with InSight Flight Deck

The Universal Avionics Hawker 800XP InSight flight deck upgrade adds new life to a popular business jet.
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Rotorcraft

"Defiant X" Enters U.S. Army FLRAA Derby

Sikorsky and Boeing unveiled a slicker version of their SB-1 “Defiant” for the U.S. Army's $40 billion future long range assault aircraft competition.
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Regulations and Government

Treasury Department Begins Processing PSP Requests

The Treasury Department has begun sending agreements to Part 135 carriers that applied for PSP support to cover worker compensation, NATA said.
Regulations and Government

CDC Mandate Poses Questions for Bizav

A webinar focuses on ramifications of a decision to require recent negative Covid-19 test results from all air passengers entering the U.S.
Rotorcraft

Optionally Piloted K-Max To Begin Testing by Midyear

Kaman's optionally piloted vehicle module for the K-Max helicopter will enter ground and flight testing during the first half of 2021.
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ATC

New Procedures in Las Vegas To Take Effect Next Month

Ahead of implementing routes on February 25 as part of the the Las Vegas Metroplex Project, the agency is adjusting five procedures.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global's Charter Operations Finish 2020 Strong

The holding company of VistaJet and XO says it is entering the new year with "robust liquidity" and "broad access to capital."
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Rotorcraft

VFS Cancels In-person Forum 77

The Vertical Flight Society has canceled its annual in-person Forum gathering due to continuing covid concerns.

AINdebrief Episode 31 | January 22, 2021

Flying the Cessna Citation Longitude
Accidents

Wrong Engine Shutdown Causes Global Express Fatal

A fatal crash of a USAF-operated Global Express was caused by the crew's error in identifying the failed powerplant and shutting down the operating engine.
Aircraft

Boeing Commits To Certifying Jets for Pure SAF Power by 2030

Aviation’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050 will require jets to fly on 100-percent SAF well before then, says Boeing.
Aircraft

Daher Makes First Kodiak Delivery to French Customer

French Kodiak 100 customer Héli-Béarn will use the turboprop single for skydiving operations.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Finalizes Hawker Pacific Integration

Following a year of gathering feedback from customers and employees, Jet Aviation has introduced a new logo and revamped its website.
Airlines

Lufthansa Cuts Costs Faster than Expected, Says CEO

Carsten Spohr expects no need for further state aid for the German group.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: Remote ID Drone Rule Raises Privacy Concerns

NBAA supports identification requirements for drones but is concerned that the Remote ID rule provides public access to drone and operator locations.

AviationManuals, ARC Look to Continue Growth in 2021

Software updates and international sales expansion are part of AviationManuals and ARC Safety Management's 2021 growth plans.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Flightlab To Test UAM Technologies

Airbus flying laboratory dedicated to evaluating future UAM and helicopter innovations.
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FutureFlight

Airbus Uses Flightlab Testbed to Mature Advanced Air Mobility Technology

This year work in the Airbus Flightlab will include the use of a camera image-detection solution to enable low-altitude navigation.
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FutureFlight

Europe's SESAR Backs Urban Air Mobility Demonstrations

The air traffic management research body is funding eVTOL aircraft flight trials set to begin in 2022 in Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK.
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FutureFlight

Joby Stays Silent on Reports It Plans to Go Public Through SPAC Merger

Based on unnamed sources, a Reuters report says Joby has been in contact with investment banks to pursue a tie-up with a SPAC.
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Regulations and Government

How Brexit’s Impact on European Aviation Could Run Deep

How Brexit’s Impact on European Aviation Could Run Deep
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FutureFlight

Airship Pioneer Encouraged by New Interest in Hybrid Electric Airlander

The aircraft could carry up to 90 passengers on point-to-point services and could also be used to carry cargo and missions like surveillance.
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