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Embraer Unveils Medevac Cabin for Phenom 300

Part 135 operator GrandView Aviation is the launch customer for the Embraer Phenom 300MED.
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Aircraft

Embraer Confirms Talks To Merge Eve eVTOL Unit with Zanite

Embraer is in talks over a possible merger of its Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions subsidiary and special purpose acquisition company Zanite.
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FutureFlight

Airlines Place Biggest eVTOL Orders To Date As Vertical Goes Public

Vertical Aerospace is merging with special purpose acquisition company Broadstone, boosted by pre-orders for up to 1,000 of its VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft from American, Virgin and Avolon.
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FutureFlight

Embraer's Eve Urban Air Mobility Unit Seeks Merger With Zanite SPAC

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer confirmed that its Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions subsidiary is in talks to merge with Nasdaq-listed Zanite Acquisition Corp to advance plans to develop eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Blog Takes Readers Behind the Curtain to See the eVTOL Aircraft Certification Process for What It is

Lilium's chief program officer and head of airworthiness have co-authored a guide to how the company is navigating the path towards type certification for its seven-seater eVTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight

Archer Unveils Maker eVTOL Technology Demonstrator

Archer says it expects to start test flights in the fourth quarter of 2021 with the two-seat Maker technology demonstrator, which will pave the way for the eVTOL aircraft it plans to bring to market in 2024.
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FutureFlight

How Urban Movement Labs Is Helping Los Angeles Achieve Its Urban Air Mobility Potential

Public perception of urban air mobility operations is will be an important factor in welcoming new modes of transportation to wary communities.
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Aircraft

Airlines Back Vertical with Largest eVTOL Aircraft Deal So Far

American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and leasing group Avolon might buy up to 1,000 of Vertical Aerospace's VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.
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GAMA Forms Partnership with SAE International

Under the new partnership, GAMA and SAE will collaborate on the range of business and general aviation activities, including new AAM possibilities.
Regulations and Government

Washington Keeping Infrastructure in Focus

While no agreement is in sight, lawmakers are focused on a sweeping package that could serve as a venue for measures such as an SAF blender's tax credit.

Aviation Alliance Highlights Efforts for Future of Industry

The Alliance for Aviation Across America is hosting a panel discussion and launching a new web microsite that highlights GA investments in SAF, technology.
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Aircraft

Raisbeck Progresses on Caravan Drag-reduction System

Raisbeck Engineering says its Epic Caravan system will improve speed and lower fuel burn on cargo pod-equipped Cessna 208B Caravans.
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Aircraft

Directional Aviation's eVTOL Strategy Coming into Focus

Directonal Aviation principal Kenn Ricci gives more insight into the planned eVTOL urban air mobility service under its new Halo subsidiary.
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Airlines

European Airlines Plead For Covid Relief and Lasting Reforms

Leaders of Airlines For Europe member carriers called for Covid-19 travel restrictions to lift from July 1 and an end to punitive ATC charges.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Pauses Ops for Safety Summit

Jet Linx's theme for its 5th annual safety summit was “Forward Together for a Safer Future.”
Aircraft

Fresh European Push on SAF

Airbus, Safran, Dassault, Onera, and the French Ministry of Transport launch study to evaluate burning 100 percent SAF.
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Rotorcraft

Customs To Investigate Helicopter Use on Protestors

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it would investigate the use of one of its helicopters at a Minnesota protest.
Sustainability and Environment

Signature Adds SAF at Three More U.S. Locations

Signature Flight Support has increased its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) footprint to nine locations.
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Airlines

Brazil’s Gol To Acquire ATR Operator MAP

Now Brazil’s number-two airline, Gol will gain 26 slots at Congonhas Sao Paulo Airport with its purchase of MAP.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Protest FAA Flight Training Stance

The groups are urging the FAA to rethink its recent guidance on compensation for flight training in warbird and other aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Helicopters To Acquire German MRO, Supplier

ZF Luftfahrttechnik is an MRO provider to Germany's armed forces helicopter fleet and supplier of the Airbus H135 main gearbox.
Safety

Garmin Enhances Risk/hazard Reporting in FltPlan SMS

FltPlan safety management system now offers more categories for risk/hazard reporting and presents data in an easier-to-use format for aviation managers.

Calhoun: Aerion Investment Outpaced Benefit to Boeing

Boeing president and CEO Dave Calhoun discussed why his company has remained committed to the UAM market rather than the supersonic market.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Offers Corridor Comm Portal for Mx Customers

The ServiceEdge web portal was developed by West Star Aviation with Camp Systems’ Corridor aviation service software.
Safety

Safety Auditor Offers Vaccination Prize

Aviation Safety Asia is offering fully vaccinated business jet operators a chance to win a safety audit worth $15,000.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Africa Gains FAA Part 145 Approval

ExecuJet MRO Services' Africa facility is based at Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg, South Africa.
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FBOs

Yingling Continues Growth with Rising MRO Demand

Yingling Aviation at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport is adding 50,000 sq ft of hangar and office space.
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Engines

Safran Arrano Helicopter Engine Gets FAA Nod

Safran Arrano engine approval brings FAA certification closer for Airbus Helicopters H160.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Retires Last Open Skies Aircraft

Boeing OC-135Bs performed the Open Skies surveillance mission from 1993 until the U.S. withdrew from the treaty in 2020.
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FutureFlight

Electra Confirms Design for Hybrid-Electric STOL Regional Aircraft

The U.S. company now intends to show the design for a seven-passenger short takeoff and landing aircraft to prospective customers as it prepares to bring it to market by 2026.
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