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Airlines

UK-EU Deal Preserves All Third- and Fourth-freedom Rights

The UK’s CAA will become responsible for aircraft certification and regulation in the country when it leaves EASA on January 1.
Regulations and Government

FAA Provides 12-Month Check Airman Extension

The FAA departed from its typical practice of shorter-term Covid-related extensions in granting a request for a year-long check airman extension.

Jet It Signs On with Medical Charity Be The Match

Fractional provider Jet It has partnered with a medical nonprofit that helps link volunteer blood stem cell donors with blood cancer patients.
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Charter & Fractional

Judge Allows JSX To Temporarily Continue SNA Flights

The temporary restraining order comes after JSX filed a lawsuit against Orange County and John Wayne Airport earlier in December.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing

Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.
Aircraft

N219 Turboprop Gains Indonesian Certification

Type approval for the N219 marks Indonesia’s successful return to civil aircraft development.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Captures Sale of 10 Challenger 350s

The order for 10 Challenger 350s from an undisclosed customer marks one of the larger sales of the year, Bombardier said.
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Rotorcraft

EASA Proposes Modifications for Overwater Helo Ops

EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.
Accidents

Mexico AW109 Crash Now a Homicide Investigation

Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.
Charter & Fractional

Airshare Expands Access, Management, Mx Programs

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, day-based fractional operator Airshare has become a full-service provider.
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Training and Workforce

SimAero 737-800 Simulator Approved for Upset Training

Pilots can now undergo upset training in a 737-800 simulator at SimAero's Paris training center.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star, Collins Team Up for G450 Cabin, CMS Upgrade

West Star Aviation said the combination of a G450 cabin upgrade along with installation of Collins Aerospace's Venue could save owners as much as $200,000.
Training and Workforce

LOFT Adding Citation Excel Type Rating Program

Training provider LOFT is putting the final touches on its new Citation Excel full-flight simulator in preparation for its new type rating course.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Imposes Aerospace Export Controls on China, Russia

U.S. firms face complications in dealing with Chinese and Russian aerospace companies after the Commerce Department issued a new Military End User List.
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Avionics

Duncan Amends STCs for Challenger, Legacy Models

Duncan Aviation's amended STCs for Honeywell products on the Bombardier Challenger 600 series and Embraer Legacy 600.
Safety

AINsight: Limitations of Pilot Weather Apps

While the utility and popularity of weather apps is impressive, they are no substitute for knowledge of weather required to operate an aircraft safely.
Accidents

Traffic Data Recaps Max Grounding and Return to Service

Satellite data from Spire Aviation provides a vivid snapshot of how Boeing's 737 Max was grounded in March 2019 and how it has returned to service.
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Training and Workforce

Aerocor Trains 27 New Eclipse Pilots in 2020

Very light jet specialist Aerocor is seeing growing interest in its Eclipse 500/550 type rating training program.
Airports

Biggin Hill Airport Presses Ahead with Expansion Plans

Despite the Covid crisis, London's Biggin Hill Airport is seeing further investment in new facilities to bolster its position as a key UK bizav gateway.
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Rotorcraft

Austrian Operator Orders Five Airbus H135 Light Twins

Airbus Helicopters will deliver the first newer variant of the H135 to ÖAMTC Air Rescue in early 2022.
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Charter & Fractional

Omni Air Adds Charter Base, Expands Mx Operations

Omni Air Transport plans to offer maintenance services outside of its in-house managed fleet.
Aircraft

NOAA Takes Delivery of Second Beechcraft King Air

Textron Aviation's special missions Beechcraft King Air 350CER will be used for coastal mapping, aerial survey, and emergency response missions.
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Regulations and Government

Congress Nixes 'Surprise Air Ambulance Bills'

Covid relief legislation ends health insurance denials for "out-of-network" transports.
Charter & Fractional

Guide Aims To Prevent Illegal Charters from Dry Leases

Six aviation associations produced the General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide to help aircraft owners and lessors avoid the pitfalls of illegal charters.
Aircraft

Max Order Moves Alaska Airlines Towards All-Boeing Fleet

Alaska Airlines is adding new orders that will increase its Boeing 737-9 Max to 120 airplanes if all options are taken.
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Regulations and Government

Covid Relief Bill Includes Carrier Aid, Cert Reform

The massive 5,000-page bill renews payroll support programs for air carriers and in general, funds the FAA in FY'21, and reforms ertification.
Aircraft

Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski Jump Capability

Tests have been undertaken to validate the F/A-18E/F’s ability to launch from the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers.
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Avionics

Moog Buys Genesys Aerosystems

Flight control manufacturer Moog is adding to its capabilities with the purchase of Genesys Aerosystems.
FutureFlight

Xwing's Grand Caravans Join Covid Vaccine Distribution Effort

New charter operator Xwing has been delivering vaccines to the Navajo Nation in Arizona.
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FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Backs Elroy's Chaparral Freighter with Follow-on Agility Prime Contract

After making some changes to the Chaparral prototype, Elroy Air expects to resume flight testing of the hybrid-electric cargo transport during 2021.
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