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Aircraft

Combat Debut for Typhoon/Storm Shadow Pairing

The Typhoon has been cleared to launch the Storm Shadow stand-off precision attack missile since early 2019, and has now used it in combat.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider, Portside Announce Partnership

The partnership allows Portside customers to quickly hail AOG services and scheduled maintenance requests for quotes through MRO Insider’s platform.
Airlines

Outgoing IATA DG Laments Covid-induced ‘Fragmentation’

IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac called for better coordination between governments in ensuring freedom of movement.
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Maintenance and Modifications

KCAC Reinforces Piper Services with Arapahoe

Arapahoe Aero is a Piper factory-authorized satellite service center for Colorado and western Kansas on behalf of long-time service provider KCAC Aviation.
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Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Urge Yellen To Release PSP Funds

Reps. Sam Graves and Garret Graves expressed concerns to the new Treasury Secretary that delays in PSP funding is hurting small operators.
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Aircraft

XOJet Aviation Enrolls CL300s in JSSI Engine Program

JSSI's hourly engine maintenance program will cover XOJet Aviation's fleet of 15 Challenger 300s.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Elbit and KAI Join Forces for Military UAS Collaboration

Links between Korean and Israeli industry are growing, particularly in the field of unmanned air systems.
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Rotorcraft

CHC AW139s To Fly with HTAWS In Brazil

CHC is partnering with Shell and Leonardo to launch Leonardo's Helicopter’s Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System in Brazil.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Gives Global XRS an 'Arctic Camo' Makeover

The Global Express XRS's livery features a digital camouflage pattern of black and gray shades.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Expanding International Reach, Safety Programs

While HAI head James Viola's year didn't go exactly as planned, his association is making progress on a number of fronts from new members to safety.
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Regulations and Government

New York City Helicopter Access War Heats Up

New York City is considering legislation that would effectively shut down heliports there.
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Rotorcraft

Kopter Restarts SH09 Helicopter Flight-test Program

The Kopter prototype was retrofitted with new rotor components, Garmin G3000H avionics.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson To Begin Flying Optionally-piloted Air Crane Next Year

Erickson said it would begin flying an optionally-piloted S-64F+ in 2022 and that it aimed for first customer deliveries in 2024.
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Accidents

NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR

In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations.
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Airports

Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose NYC Helo Restrictions

Two bills being considered for New York City could restrict as many as 80 percent of helicopter operations in the city.
Avionics

FlightAware, Synoptic Team on Mode-S Weather Data

FlightAware and weather data aggregator Synoptic Data are partnering to deliver real-time Mode-S-derived aircraft weather data via Synoptic’s API.
Airlines

UK NATS Records Day with No Westbound Transatlantic Tracks

Air traffic control providers eschewed the organized track structure on March 9.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Extends Comment Period on Noise Research

The FAA said stakeholder involvement is necessary as it uses its noise research to help shape future environmental policy.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Closes Fifth Securitization

Global Jet Capital has closed its fifth asset-backed securitization worth $663 million.
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Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Promotes Elian to CEO, Williams to COO

James Elian is now president and CEO and Jared Williams COO and v-p of operations for Canadian fractional ownership provider AirSprint.
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Airports

New SkyNet System Aims To Prevent Wrong Landings

SkyNet’s Reach LASAW (landing, approach, surveillance, warning) is aimed at heliport and airport operators.

Episode 29: Landing Fast with Stuck Throttles in an Airbus A330 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

Episode 29: Landing Fast with Stuck Throttles in an Airbus A330 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast
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FutureFlight

Infrastructure Developer Says Uber Elevate Vision for Urban Air Mobility Was Unsustainable

Clem Newton-Brown says his Skyportz company wants to support wider applications for eVTOL aircraft in Australia.
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FutureFlight

Overheated Power Controller Caused Alpha Electro Motor Failure

The pilot of a Pipistrel Alpha Electro electric aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Norway after a motor failure.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

IDTechEx Report Estimates Value of eVTOL Aircraft Sales and Trip Costs

The market forecast from IDTechEx includes estimated per-passenger trip expenses starting at just $20.30 for a 10-km trip.
Airlines

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers
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Airports

Florida Airport First To Install LED Rotating Beacon

Florida’s Boca Raton Airport (BCT) is the first in the country to install a Hali-Brite LED rotating beacon, the first of its kind to receive FAA Approval.
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Airlines

Norwegian Air Founder Bjørn Kjos Launches New Long-Haul LCC

Norse Atlantic Airways plans to launch flights between Europe and the U.S. in December using Boeing 787s.
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Analyst Aboulafia Sees Quick Recovery for Bizav

Teal Group v-p of analysis Richard Aboulafia was the keynote speaker during a Wichita Aero Club virtual presentation on Monday.
Regulations and Government

NATA Urges Treasury's Yellen To Promptly Disburse PSP

In a letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen, NATA chief Timothy Obitts expressed concern about ongoing delays in PSP funding disbursement.
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