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Airlines

EASA Head Urges Common EU Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

According to EASA executive director Patrick Ky, agency data shows that air transport does not generate new coronavirus infections.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, in Legal Battle, Faces Further Delays

SmartSky and its former vendor WSS are trading lawsuits in a legal dispute that will push back the SmartSky air-to-ground network at least until 2021.
Charter & Fractional

Jet It Taking Its Business International as JetClub

The North Carolina-based fractional company will operate JetClub under a slightly different business model in Europe and Asia.
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Aircraft

Military Materials, Mods Could Cut Airliner Fuel Burn

Alpine Advanced Materials is pressing the case for its HX5 composite, while sister company Metro Aerospace is looking to cut drag with its Microvane mod.
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Avionics

AFV Adds Another Company to Aviation Stable

AFV Partners' purchase of Seattle Avionics signals a new level of competition in the aviation chart data market.
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Rotorcraft

Wind Could Rescue Offshore Helicopter Industry

Study predicts $166 billion investment in U.S. offshore wind by 2035.
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FutureFlight

Ampaire's New Electric EEL Demonstrator Flies Ahead of Hawaii Trials

Ampaire says it has introduced improvements to the second technology demonstrator of its Electric EEL aircraft based on Cessna's 337 Skymaster.
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Airports

JSX's Future at John Wayne Airport Uncertain

New lease agreements with FBOs at John Wayne Airport in California, include clauses that prohibit subleases to "regularly scheduled commercial service."
Rotorcraft

HAI Looks To Reboot Safety Accreditation Program

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is looking to reboot its Accreditation Program of Safety (APS) later this year.
Airlines

EC To Extend Slot Waiver through Winter Season

While announcing her intention to extend a waiver of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, European transport commissioner Adina Valean lamented shortcomings.
Aircraft

One Aviation Pursues New Ownership

SE Falcon is waiting on final approval to purchase the assets of One Aviation out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to Excel/XLS G5000 Retrofit

Garmin has added new options and features to the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS.

BBGA Webinar To Explore Brexit Issues

Key UK officials and industry leaders are participating in the September 22 BBGA webinar on Brexit.
Aircraft

Aerion, Honeywell Progress on AS2 Avionics

Honeywell and Aerion are making progress on the joint definition phase for the avionics suite and connectivity package for the AS2.
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Sustainability and Environment

Signature Announces Permanent SAF Supplies at Two FBOs

Signature Flight Support launched its new Signature Renew industry sustainability program, Signature Renew, which focuses on SAF availablity.
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Wheels Up Unveils Orange King Air To Fight Hunger

Wheels Up's orange Beechcraft King Air 350i will become a permanent part of its fleet.
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Avionics

Britain’s Long-awaited Radar Two Program Breaks Cover

Following Germany and Spain’s announcement of their AESA radar roadmap for the Typhoon fighter, the UK has revealed its own E-Scan plans.
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Aircraft

Greece to Buy Rafale Fighter in Defense Spending Spree

Greece's announcement that it will acquire a squadron of Rafales coincides with a period of increasing tensions with its neighbor Turkey.
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Covid Crisis Spurs $2B Plunge in 1H20 Genav Billings

All sectors of general aviation experienced a downturn in the first half of 2020, according to statistics released by GAMA.
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FutureFlight

Autoflight Unveils Cargo eVTOL and Plans for Passenger Aircraft

The Chinese company has introduced the V400 Albatross, which will be available with all-electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 5 Incentives To Finance Business Aircraft

Incentives to finance a business aircraft include cheap money, no to low cash outlay, tax write-offs, lessor/lender competition, and customized solutions.
Sustainability and Environment

Key House, DOT Leaders Addressing SAF Virtual Summit

House aviation subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen and Ranking Republican Garret Graves (Louisiana) are among leaders addressing in the Virtual SAF Summit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

C&L Installs Speakerless Sound System on Embraer 135

Bongiovi's speakerless sound system installation on the Embraer regional jet is a first for the type, according to C&L Aviation Group.
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Training and Workforce

Curtain To Drop on NATA's Legacy Safety 1st Program

With the pending end of Adobe's Flash Player, NATA has announced the schedule for the retirement of its legacy Safety 1st Progam.
Aircraft

EASA Completes 737 Max Tests

EASA's Joint Operations Evaluation Board will meet in the UK to consider data collected from flight testing of the 737 Max completed this week.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Endorses FCC Recommendation of Drone C-band Use

The FCC, evaluating both the L-band and C-band for drone use at the behest of Congress, is concerned that a number of critical systems already use L-band.
Charter & Fractional

European Bizav Assesses Its Regulatory Headaches

EBAA webinar highlights regulatory concerns over training, charter, maintenance, plus new sustainability and cybersecurity requirements.
Airports

Central Florida Airport Approves Hybrid FBO/Hotel

The Melbourne (Florida) Airport Authority has approved the lease on a hybrid FBO/hotel, which is expected to begin construction by early 2021.
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Leading Edge CEO Sees Preowned Bizjet Market Improving

Used aircraft sales at Leading Edge Aviation Solutions began to rebound to 2019 volume in July.
Airlines

Boutique Air Grows With PC-12s

California-based Boutique Air serves 29 U.S. airports in 17 states nationwide, operating a fleet of 27 Pilatus PC-12-45 and PC-12-47 aircraft.
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