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Pandemic Hits UK Bizav Most Among European Countries

Of the major European countries, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit business aviation operations the most in the UK, according to an EBAA report.
Safety

AINsight: Pilot’s Guide To Avoiding Unstable Approaches

Unstable approaches are a popular topic with aviation safety professionals, but rarely do they ever talk about flying the aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation To Launch CJ Main Landing Gear Repair

Initial certification of the Cessna Citation CJ series main landing gear repair program is pending.
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FBOs

Omni Handling Debuts New Portuguese FBO

European aviation services provider Omni Handling has opened a new FBO at Faro Airport in southern Portugal.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aereos Offers Antimicrobial Parts for Aircraft Interiors

Aereos has partnered with BioCote to create parts for aircraft cabins, cockpits, and lalavatories with built-in antimicrobial properties.
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Preowned Bizjet Sales Boomed in 3Q

Preowned business aircraft transactions jumped 71 percent in the third quarter and prices strengthened for all but large jets.

WingX: Bizav Activity Slides in Europe, Gains in U.S.

WingX's latest activity report finds business aviation traffic down 16 percent in October so far, with Europe softening and the U.S. inching up.
Avionics

Genesys Certifies Black Hawk Avionics Suite

The FAA has approved an STC for a Genesys Aerosystems avionics suite upgrade for the Black Hawk helicopter.
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Family-owned Bizav Businesses Look To Pass the Torch

While business aviation as an industry has existed for more than seven decades, there are still some family-owned companies that are riding high.
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U.S. Approves SLAM-ER and MS-110 Pods for Taiwan

The long-range missile and multi-spectral reconnaissance pod would both enhance Taiwan’s ability to conduct operations against mainland China.
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Sustainability and Environment

SAF Weighs Heavily in Gulfstream's Sustainability Efforts

Gulfstream noted in its sustainability webinar yesterday that it has received more than 1.2 million gallons of SAF since March 2016.
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Virtual Safety Standdown Highlights Safety Amid Struggle

Bombardier's first-ever virtual Safety Standdown brought back perennial favorite keynotes, along with new safety experts.
Rotorcraft

Air Methods Settles California Overtime Claims for $78M

Air Methods settled a seven-year class action suit brought by its California flight crews.
Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Adds New Authorized TBM Service Center in Russia

Simavia was previously an area sales representative for TBM aircraft in Russia.
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AfBAA Architect Rady Fahmy Passes On

Rady Fahmy, who led a resurgence of the African Business Aviation Association, died on October 16.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Three 407GXis To Polish National Police

The delivery marks the fifth Bell sent to Poland this year.
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Aircraft

AML Global Seeks To Buy Eclipse Aero Assets for $5.25M

AML Global Eclipse intends to purchase the remnants of Eclipse Aerospace, which merged with Kestrel Aircraft in 2015 to form One Aviation.
Charter & Fractional

FAI Air Ambulance Keeping Busy with Covid Transports

FAI’s air ambulance division has flown 70 flights to 47 countries since March.
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Aircraft

American Airlines Adds A330-200s to Fleet Cuts

Along with more fleet cuts, American Airlines plans to defer deliveries of eighteen Boeing 737 Maxes originally due for delivery next year.
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Aircraft

Airbus Lifts Lid on New Jet Trainer Project

The new advanced trainer is initially aimed at a Spanish air force requirement for a lead-in fighter trainer.
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FutureFlight

Pipistrel Chooses Honeywell Fly-by-Wire for Nuuva V300 Cargo UAS

Honeywell's role in the Slovenian company's UAS and eVTOL programs represents one of the first projects for its new UAS/UAM business unit.
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FutureFlight

Consultant Assesses Barriers to eVTOL Operations in Dubai

FEV Consulting's Denis Heckmann focused on challenges facing Dubai's plans for urban air mobility.
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FutureFlight

Roland Berger Sees UAM Investment Slowing but Long-term Progress Assured

The Europe-based transportation consultancy sees the urban air mobility market being worth $90 billion over the next 30 years.
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Saving Berni Stranders the Sea Turtle with a Piper Malibu

Saving Berni Stranders the Sea Turtle with a Piper Malibu
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Accidents

Inquiry Clears Crew in Fatal 2013 Super Puma Crash

Accident triggered by "perfect storm of circumstances."
Maintenance and Modifications

Alabama MRO Adds Paint, Media Blast Facility

A new facility builds upon Ace Aeronautics' capabilities for the maintenance and modification of military and general aviation aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Boosts Leadership as MRO and Parts Businesses Grow

C&L Aviation Services has promoted Todd Williams to general manager, where he will oversee all aspects of the company’s growing regional and bizav MRO biz.
FBOs

Sheltair Expands Family Participation

A third generation of the Holland family has now joined the Sheltair mangagement team.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Malaysia Receives Limited Vietnam Certification

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam certification covers certain Dassault Falcon 2000 models.
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ACA Searching for CEO with Planned Departure of Edwards

Dave Edwards is stepping down from his role as part-time CEO of the Air Charter Association to pursue his businesses activities full-time.