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India Seeks Industry Input on Plans for Unmanned Traffic Management

The country's Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a discussion paper laying out its thinking on forging policy for a wide array of unmanned aircraft operations that might eventually include autonomous passenger flights.
Aircraft

Challenger 350: Productivity is always in style

Challenger 350: Productivity is always in style
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FutureFlight

Diamond Aircraft Owner Forms Electric Aviation Partnership

Wanfeng Aviation and the Wolong Electric Drive Group will collaborate to develop new electric motors for aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Electric EEL Demonstrates Hybrid Propulsion's Potential on Hawaiian Airline Route

The six-seater conversion of the Cessna 337 Skymaster is flying daily between the islands of Maui and Hana in Hawaii.
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Aircraft

Dassault Plans E-rollout for Falcon 6X Bizjet

The rollout of the Falcon 6X will be broadcast on YouTube from Dassault's Bordeaux-Mérignac, France factory.
Safety

Experts Explain Covid-19 Testing and Test Effectivity

Molecular tests are the most effective for detecting coronavirus, according to medical experts.
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Airlines

Cathay Pacific Provides Passengers with Free Covid Insurance

Passengers flying on Cathay Pacific starting Monday will automatically get Covid insurance covering testing and treatment outside their home countries.
Airports

Fort Worth Alliance Airport Sees First International VVIP Flight

A Boeing 777-300ER modified by GDC Technics made an 8,000-mile nonstop delivery flight from Fort Worth Alliance Airport to India.
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Safety

FAA Prepared To Move Quickly on Covid Vaccines

Pilots are concerned that Covid vaccines would effect medical status, but the FAA said it would evaluate use as soon as the vaccines gain authorization.

Broker SkyService Sees Autumn Surge in Aircraft Sales

Skyservice Business Aviation sold seven light jets and turboprops in the past 12 weeks.
Safety

Airline and Pilot Groups Urge Covid Testing Exemptions for Crew

Given airlines' role in Covid-19 vaccine transport, flight crew should get priority for the coronavirus vaccine.

2021 Paris Air Show Canceled Due To Covid Concerns

Organizers of the Paris Air Show today announced that the 2021 edition, slated for June 21 to 27, has been nixed due to uncertainly over the pandemic.
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Aircraft

Consultant Assesses Green Credentials of Aircraft

ConnectSkies is providing information and guidance to prospective buyers of private aircraft, helping them to assess their environmental performance.
Sustainability and Environment

Major Commodity Index To Now Include SAF Pricing

Global energy and commodity price benchmarking index Argus announced today that it will begin including the SAF price for U.S. West Coast markets.
Airlines

Delta, KLM Offer Quarantine-free Corridor from ATL to Schiphol

Passengers flying from Atlanta to Amsterdam can avoid a 10-day quarantine in the Netherlands by submitting to three Covid tests.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Brings Immersive Audio Features to Bizav Cabins

New immersive audio products from Alto Aviation are available in new aircraft and for retrofit.

JetNet Downgrades Bizjet Delivery Forecast

As part of its annual “State of the Market” press conference, JetNet forecast a market for 6,362 business jets worth $204.4 billion over 10 years.
Maintenance and Modifications

Royal Flying Doctor Service Adds Engineering, Mx

The 18 staff from Hawker Pacific who joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service will work from the organization's five Australian bases.
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WingX: Thanksgiving Gives Bizav Traffic Bump

November traffic in the latter half of November was stronger than in the first half, according to WingX.
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Debut Scottsdale Location

Jet Aviation will open its new FBO and hangar complex at Arizona’s Scottsdale Airport this month.
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Regulations and Government

UK Lifts Quarantine for Approved Senior Executive Trips

Senior executives traveling to the UK can avoid its 14-day quarantine if they can prove their visit will likely deliver "significant economic benefit."

AINsight: A Stickler for Details

When buying or selling an aircraft, the devli is in the details. But so are the diamonds.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Focus Remains on Coronavirus Aid, Relief

Coronavirus relief and aid remains a top priority for NBAA, officials said at a Legislative and Regulatory Hot Topics session during NBAA-VBACE.
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TallyHo App Offers Operators Menu of Service Providers

The TallyHo app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Safety

Baldwin Safety & Compliance Offers Virtual SMS Training

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has introduced several new initiatives to its slate of safety management programs.

Netflix Book Author Meyer Highlights 'No Rules' Culture

The Day 2 NBAA-VBACE Keynote, Erin Meyer, explains lessons learned from Netflix and how "no rules rules" can encourage flexibility, innovation.
Engines

50,000th Pratt PT6 Engine Rolls Off Production Line

The 50,000th PT6 turboprop engine has rolled off the production line, while the engine fleet has logged more than 410 million hours.
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Airlines

Gulf Air To Forge Ties with El Al, Launch Tel Aviv Service

An MOU between Gulf Air and El Al calls for the start of negotiations over code-share arrangements, maintenance cooperation, and other ties.
Training and Workforce

IADA Debuts New Online Broker Education Program

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) this morning announced the launch of IADA U, its new education program.
Engines

StandardAero Marks Milestones, Sees Strong Activity

MRO provider StandardAero noted milestones specific to its engine overhaul business for the TFE731 and HTF7000.
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