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Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Completes Major Mx Checks on G650ERs

Metrojet completed 4C checks on two Gulfstream G650ER within the allotted 30 days.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Secures VA Approval for Apprentice Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs is permitting veterans to use their benefits to cover tools and living expenses for Duncan Aviation apprenticeships.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oklahoma MRO Earns Scimitar Blade STC for MU-2

Intercontinental Jet Service Corp has received an STC for Hartzell’s four-bladed scimitar aluminum prop installations on Mitsubishi MU-2s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Larger Hangar Enables Spirit To Serve Broader Clientele

Spirit Aeronautics has relocated to a larger hangar at Signature Flight Support’s FBO at John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Cabinistas Eye 737 Max Return

VIP aircraft outfitters expect the return of the 737 Max, reapproved today by the FAA, to spark an uptick in completions activity.
FBOs

Sky Valet Joins Paragon FBO Network

The addition of the Sky Valet chain brings the number of locations in the Paragon FBO Network to more than 100 worldwide.
Accidents

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.
Accidents

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.
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Avionics

Garmin Pilot 10.3 Mobile App Adds Notam Highlights

Pilots can more easily view airspace and obstacles that might affect their flight path on the new version of the Garmin Pilot app.
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FutureFlight

Paris Officials Start Selecting Partners For Urban Air Mobility Trials

Choose Paris Region intends to name the partners for its UAM project in mid-December 2020.
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FutureFlight

Business Aviation Investor Turns His Attention To Urban AIr Mobility

Zanite Acquisition is set to complete a $200 million IPO and is backed by Kenneth Ricci and Steven Rosen.
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FutureFlight

Hyundai S-A1 Remains on Track for 2028, U.S. Boss Tells Car Industry

Hyundai has formed several partnerships in its quest to enter the urban air mobility market and expects its first vehicle to enter service this decade.
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FutureFlight

Wisk and Alaka'i Sign Up for NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign

The eVTOL developers are joining 17 other companies to support NASA's efforts to nurture a leadership role for U.S. companies in advanced air mobility.
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FutureFlight

Flight Test Pilots and Engineers Share Knowledge Through New Council

Membership in the eVTOL Flight Test Council has quickly grown to 160 individuals from manufacturers, regulators, and suppliers.
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Regulations and Government

House Clears Aircraft Certification Reform Act

The House-passed Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act is designed to address concerns raised in the aftermath of the Max crashes.
Regulations and Government

London Biggin Hill Airport Opens Covid Testing Center

London Biggin Hill Airport is now the first GA gateway in Europe to offer an onsite Covid testing center.
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Aircraft

Collins Teams with Boom Supersonic on Inlet, Nacelle

The Boom, Collins Collaboration is designed to facilitate cleaner, quieter supersonic flight through inlet, nacelle, and exhaust system technologies.
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Aircraft

Hungary Signs for Two KC-390 Tanker/Transports

The KC-390s will provide tactical transport, refueling for Gripen fighters, and medical evacuation capability.
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Ricci, Rosen Take New 'Blank Check' Firm Public

Kenneth Ricci's and Steven Rosen's special purpose acquisition company, Zanite Acquitision, is going public on Tuesday with an IPO priced at $200 million.
Rotorcraft

U.S., European Schools To Offer Joint Helo Training

Rotorcraft students complete FAA and EASA training on parallel tracks under the program offered by Hillsboro Aero Academy in partnership with RotorSky.
Regulations and Government

GAO Calls for Better Training, Tracking of Cert Changes

The GAO says the FAA's implementation of revised Part 23 certification rules has left agency inspectors uncertain on how to implement the new approach.
Airlines

Boeing Sees Big Need for Freighters amid E-commerce Growth

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.
Airlines

Boeing Sees Big Demand for Freighters amid E-commerce Expansion

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.
Aircraft

Jetcraft Releases Pre-Owned Jet Forecast

Despite the havoc wrought by the Covid pandemic, global aircraft brokerage Jetcraft has just released its Five-year Pre-Owned Market Forecast.
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Aircraft

TAG Maintenance Services Adds PC-24 Support

Pilatus Aircraft has authorized TAG Maintenance Services to provide line and base maintenance on the PC-24 twinjet.
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Airlines

Asia-Pac Groups Amplify Calls for Cross-border Cooperation

The AAPA is urging governments to fully adopt ICAO CART guidelines to spur demand beyond so-called green lanes for business travel.
Safety

NBAA Webinar Focuses On Saying ‘No’

One of the tenants of business aviation is its versatility and flexibility, but what happens when you can’t go?
Aircraft

Thrive Grows Citation Fleet with Sovereign+s

The Nevada-based charter operator already has a mixed fleet of Citation twinjets that include the M2, CJ3+, and XLS+.
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Virtual Business Aircraft Auctions Gain Steam

Asset Aeronautics is planning its next auction on November 19, while Global AVX is hosting its debut virtual event on December 10.
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Sustainability and Environment

Comments Critical of EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The majority of comments about the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to control and set standards for turbine airplane emissions said the intended rule falls short.