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Aircraft

Latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator Flies to Montana for Trials

An Etihad Airways 787-10 will undergo two and a half weeks of environmental testing before flying to Abu Dhabi.
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FBOs

Gulfstream, Jet Aviation Open New Florida Facility

Jet Aviation and Gulfstream have opened their new co-located FBO/aircraft maintenance complex at Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport
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Safety

ARC Offers Upgraded SMS Risk Assessment Tool

The multi-purpose ARCrisk safety management module can be used by flight departments, ground services, maintenance departments, FBOs, and drone operations.
Rotorcraft

Hill Helicopters Developing Turbine Light Single

UK-based Hill Helicopters has unveiled a new light turbine single helicopter design, the HX50.
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FBOs

Bizav Services Company Desert Jet Changes Hands

James McCool, previously a minority owner of California aviation services provider Desert Jet Holdings, has acquired sole ownership of the companies.
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IADA Dealers See Uptick in June-July Aircraft Sales

Fewer business aircraft deals collapsed during the period, the International Aircraft Dealers Association said.
Regulations and Government

Higher Nav Canada User Fees Coming September 1

Nav Canada increased terminal fees by 30.8 percent, en route by 26.4 percent, and North Atlantic Track by 48.5 percent.
Regulations and Government

U.S. EPA Publishes Aircraft Emissions Proposal

EPA sets an October 19 deadline for comments on its greenhouse emissions standards for large turbine aircraft.
Security

FAA To Evaluate Drone-mitigation Technology

The FAA will evaluate at least 10 drone mitigation technologies/systems at its William J. Hughes Technical Center in New Jersey.
Aircraft

Transport Canada Ready To Fly Boeing Max Validation Flights

Canadian aviation authorities will fly to Seattle for engineering simulator evaluations ahead of flight validations on the Boeing 737 Max airliner.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Agencies Issue Advisory on Drone Mitigation

A new advisory issued jointly by four U.S. federal agencies provides "legal landscape" on drone mitigation technology.
Rotorcraft

More Singapore Chinooks Go to Australia as Training Expands

The Singaporean training detachment at Oakey in Queensland is scheduled to receive the bulk of the new CH-47F helicopters that are to be delivered shortly.
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FutureFlight

Ambular Promotes Universal Air Ambulance Concept

An volunteer group called Ambular is designing a dedicated eVTOL air ambulance aircraft and has the support of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
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FutureFlight

Could New U.S. Ban On Government Use of Chinese Drones Impact Autonomous eVTOLs?

An amendment to ban U.S. government use of Chinese drones appears almost certain to become law within weeks.
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Rotorcraft

K-Max Leaps From Unmanned to Autonomous Operations

Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Aerospace have developed an intelligent autonomy system for the K-Max helicopter.
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Charter & Fractional

Sundance Helicopters Goes Bust in Las Vegas

Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters announced the permanent closure of its air tour operations after the Covid pandemic caused a steep drop in demand.
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Sustainability and Environment

AINsight: In Search of a Sustainable Future

The newly updated Fueling the Future: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide is a timely reminder of steady environmental progress and opportunities ahead.
Aircraft

Ambular Promotes Universal Air Ambulance Concept

An ICAO-led volunteer group called Ambular is designing a dedicated eVTOL air ambulance aircraft.
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Aircraft

Latest Microsoft Flight Simulator Features TBM 930

Daher engines worked with Microsoft on the development of Flight Simulator 2020 software to ensure it depicted the TBM 930 characteristics.
FBOs

World Fuel Network Adds Three West Coast FBOs

World Fuel Services has expanded its West Coast dealer network with the addition of two FBOs in California and one in Oregon.
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FutureFlight

Xwing Unveils Plans For Autonomous Cargo Operations

The company plans to start cargo operations before the end of 2020, initially with a pilot onboard a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Urban Aeronautics Launches Plan For EMS CityHawk EVTOL

Urban Aeronautics is working with EMS operator Hatzolah Air to adapt its planned CityHawk VTOL aircraft for emergency service applications.
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FBOs

Private Hangar Complex Set To Open

Sky Harbour Group, which looks to establish a national network of privately-owned aircraft hangar complexes, will open its first location September 1.

Medaire Offers Covid-19 Testing and Tracking

The medical services provider is also offering equipment and training for screening of passengers and crews.

Customs Agents Arrest Pilots of Learjet Loaded with Weapons

The aircraft at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport contained nearly 90 shotguns, semiautomatic pistols, and assault rifles.
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Engines

Honeywell Gains FAA Nod for 3D-printed Flight-critical Part

Honeywell said the approval marks a step forward in the fast-growing 3D printing field.
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Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Holding Sells Off Final Assets

TAG Aviation Holding has completed its departure from business aviation with the announcement that it sold off TAG Aviation SA and TAG Aviation Asia.
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Aircraft

Urban Aeronautics Launches Plan for EMS CityHawk VTOL

Urban Aeronautics is working with EMS operator Hatzolah Air to adapt its planned CityHawk VTOL aircraft for emergency service applications.
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WingX Says Bizav Activity Mixed, with U.S. Sputtering

In the past six months, global business aviation flights are down 37 percent—a total of 844,000 flights—compared with the same period in 2019, WingX said.
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Aerion Melbourne HQ Gets Space Florida Investment

With a multimillion-dollar investment from Space Florida, Aerion expects to break ground on its $300 million Melbourne, Florida complex later this year.
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