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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Industry Assembles Online To Recast Challenge as Opportunity

The online FIA Connect event brought the aviation industry together for a much-needed conversation about how it can get past the Covid crisis.
Aircraft

Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues

The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.
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UK Organizations Seek Backing for Scrappage Scheme

A Roland Berger report delves into pros and cons of the Aircraft FIRSt scheme, which would call on the UK government to encourage aircraft retirements.
Aircraft

EmbraerX Starts Simulator Tests for New eVTOL Aircraft

EmbraerX is stepping up development of a four-seat, all-electric eVTOL, while also preparing a concept of operations for urban air traffic management.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Leader Says Airline Passengers Must Wear Face Masks

FAA deputy administrator Daniel Elwell said a recovery in airline traffic depends heavily on passengers consistently following Covid-19 safety measures.
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Regulations and Government

Innovation Key To Helping Aerospace Climb Out of Covid Crisis

Though Covid-19 has delivered a “body blow” to the aerospace industry, it will come back better and stronger thanks to the industry’s innovative spirit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Group Sees Cabin Opportunities for UK Companies

The Aerospace Technology Institute's mandate is to advance innovation among the UK's aviation industry.

Smart Factories Forge Path to Future

A smart factory can be a way to help manufacturers keep their doors open to support customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wysong Enterprises Keeps First Responders Airborne

The helicopter MRO has worked on more than 20 aircraft during the Covid-19 pandemic in the last 12 weeks.
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Aircraft

Pandemic Likely to Delay New Aircraft Developments for Years

Industry leaders estimate that the industry won't see any major new aircraft announcements for three to four years as airlines/OEMs struggle to recover.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Opens New Paint Shop in Oberpfaffenhofen

RUAG Oberpfaffenhofen’s new paint and drying shop is now operational.
Airlines

A4E Renews Call To Prolong Slot Rule Waiver Through March

The airline group asserts that the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and its impact on demand justify their demand to freeze their slot portfolios.
Airports

SkyBridge Plans Bizjet MRO Complex at Miami Opa-Locka

The proposed 500,000 square-foot facility at Opa Locka will include hangars, offices, a hotel, and support buildings.
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Aircraft

Europe On Course for Two Future Combat Programs

While many see a single European FCAS program being the best way forward, national ambitions are suggesting that this will not happen any time soon.
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Engines

Safran, ZF Aviation Team on Ardiden 3-based Turboprop

Safran Helicopter Engines and ZF Aviation Technology have signed an MoA to offer a turboprop engine based on the Safran Ardiden 3 turboshaft.
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Airlines

CTOs Optimistic on Net-zero 2050 Target for Aviation

Chief technology officers from major aerospace OEMs shared their thoughts on how the industry can reach carbon-reduction targets.
Airlines

Wizz Air Proves “Cash is King”

Privately owned Wizz Air carries some two to three years’ worth of liquidity.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Pitches Special-mission Conversions for its Bizjets

From Learjet 75s to Global 7500s, Bombardier's range of business jets stand as candidates for special mission conversion.
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Charter & Fractional

FAA Symposium Sheds Further Light on Illegal Charter

The online event continued the agency's campaign to educate regarding the factors involved with illegal charter, NBAA said.
Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Completions Gains FAA Part 145 Mx Nod

Following the recent receipt of Part 145 approval, the company next plans to obtain a similar nod from EASA to expand its international reach.
Aircraft

Tempest On Course To Be an Air Combat Game-changer

While the Tempest has become a trinational program, the UK’s industrial team is already making good progress with technology demonstrations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

CL605 Gets Upgrade, 48-month Check at DC Aviation

DC Aviation's facility in Stuttgart completed the 48-month inspection and upgraded the Challenger 605's cabin and avionics.
Aircraft

New Report Predicts Slow Recovery for Civil Aerospace

Roland Berger says the next few years will be more of a transition than a recovery for civil aviation, as air transport demand gradually returns.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force To Take Over Turkey’s F-35s

The Pentagon has issued a contract to Lockheed Martin to deliver new-production F-35As to the U.S. Air Force instead of Turkey.
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Collins Seeks Ways To Overcome Pandemic's Effects

The aerospace supplier is turning toward build its defense business while looking at a strategy to accelerate a rebound in commercial aviation.
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Sustainability and Environment

Amid Covid Crisis, Air bp Sees SAF Optimism

While air traffic levels have plummeted during the Covid pandemic, Air bp still sees a strong case for the continued adoption of SAF.
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Other Voices: Playing the Pandemic Roulette

A young flight instructor ponders the pandemic's effect on his career as a pilot while remaining hopeful about the future.
Aircraft

Rethink of Aviation's Future Boosts the Case for Electric Aircraft

The race to bring new eVTOL aircraft to market for air taxi services is only part of a wider push to advance plans for hybrid and all-electric aircraft.
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Sustainability and Environment

Report Examines SAF Viability in the UK

A soon-to-be-published report will examine why the UK has no SAF industry and what can be done to launch one.
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Avionics

EASA Certifies Garmin G3X Touch

Europe-based owners of certified single-engine aircraft can now install this equipment in their aircraft.
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