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Australia to buy LRASM; Unveils Strategic Plan

The long-range anti-ship missile extends Australia’s maritime reach as strategic competition rises in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Aircraft

Stratos 716X Personal Jet Makes First Flight

The Stratos 716X single-engine, 4-6 seat personal jet made its first flight July 2 from the company’s plant in Redmond, Oregon .
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AINdebrief Episode 15 | July 3, 2020

NBAA Cancels NBAA-BACE, Boeing 737 Max Resumes Flight Testing, Global 7500 Gets Green Credentials, Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual, OSHA Proposes Fine for
Safety

VistaJet Equips Fleet with Telemedicine

To further protect the safety of its crews and passengers, VistaJet is equipping its Global fleet with state-of-the-art telemedicine devices.
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Aircraft

ATR To Cut Regional Airliner Production by Half

A 50 percent reduction in airplane output by ATR this year will accompany the loss of 204 jobs.
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Global Bizav Flying Now 70% of Normal, Says WingX

Global business aircraft activity continued its post-Covid-19 recovery last month, with traffic down 30 percent from year-ago levels, said WingX Advance.
Charter & Fractional

Covid-19 Throttles Air Charter Expo 2020 Plans

The Air Charter Expo will return next year at London Biggin Hill Airport.
Regulations and Government

House Backs Airports, Alternative Fuels Funding

While the House infrastructure package is in doubt, several of the measures remain on the table for future legislation.
Aircraft

AINdebrief Episode 15 | July 3, 2020

NBAA Cancels BACE, 737 Max Resumes Flight Testing, Global 7500 Gets Green Papers, Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual, OSHA Proposes Fine at Textron Aviation
Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Gets EASA Nod

Airbus Helicopters’ medium twin H160 received EASA type certification approval on July 1.
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Safety

Insurer Recognizes Wyvern Safety Leader Program

Axa XL, the property and casualty and specialty risk division of insurance provider Axa, has recognized Wyvern’s Safety Leader Training Course.
Fuel

MySky To Add Enhanced Fuel Data

Private aviation spend management software provider MySky is partnering with S&P Global Platts to provide users with the latest fuel pricing data.
Avionics

Legacy Universal FMSs Face Obsolescence

Business jets equipped with legacy Universal Avionics FMSs will need upgrades due to parts obsolescence issues.
Aircraft

FAA and Boeing Complete 737 Max Certification Flights

Following three days of flight testing the 737 Max, the FAA must now evaluate data on changes to the airplane’s flight control system.
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Farnborough International Air Show Set for Online Takeoff

Farnborough International Air Show Set for Online Takeoff
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Aircraft

How AMAC’s Culture Has Allowed It to Thrive During the Covid-19 Downturn

How AMAC’s Culture Has Allowed It to Thrive During the Covid-19 Downturn
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NBAA Cancels 2020 BACE, Citing Health Safety

Rolling restrictions, spiking coronavirus cases, and advisories against large gatherings led NBAA to cancel what would have been the 73rd edition of BACE.
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Airlines

IATA, Green Lobby at Odds over New Baseline for Corsia

ICAO’s decision to change the baseline date for Corsia’s emissions calculation has drawn condemnation from environmentalists but applause from airlines.
Airlines

International Air Traffic Founders as Covid Rates Surge

The International Air Transport Association cites Covid case rates in the U.S. and half of emerging economies as an impediment to air traffic recovery.

Textron Aviation Cutting More Jobs

Eighty Textron Aviation workers are affected in today's announcement, most of whom are in Wichita.
Aircraft

IG Report Says Boeing Withheld Max Data from FAA

The Department of Transportation’s Inspector General’s office faulted Boeing for failing to submit documents detailing modifications to the 737 Max’s MCAS.
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Safety

NATA's Covid-19 Clean Standard Gains Traction

After a launch in mid-June NATA's Safety 1st Clean program has reached 50 members.
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Aircraft

Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual with FIA Connect

FIA Connect will feature a busy program of webinars and conferences, as well as a Meet the Buyer event and online meetings for young people.
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Rotorcraft

Horizon Academy's Bell 505 Fleet Tops 1,000 Hours

UAE's Horizon International Flight Academy achieved the milestone with the 12 Bell 505 light singles it's received since January.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet's Dubai MRO Gets EASA Falcon 2000EX EASy Nod

The approval expand's ExecuJet's Dubai MRO capabilities on the Falcon line and comes a little more than a year after Dassault acquired the facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star's DAS, Flite Combining Capabilities

Flite Components will transition from its facility in Dallas to the Dallas Aeronautical Services facility, and both are already collaborating on work.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completions & Refurbishment Update

Cabin makeovers amid the Covid-19 pandemic
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People in Aviation: July 2020

Wu Zhendong is chairman of Asian Sky Group, Luxaviation UK CEO and co-founder Patrick Margetson-Rushmore retired, and Gary Dun takes helm of API.
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Safety

Coronavirus Brings Cabin Humidity Levels into Question

Adding humidity to dry indoor air, especially in aircraft cabins, offers a compelling solution to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Training and Workforce

Desktop Simulators Shine During Pandemic

For pilots stuck without the ability to stay current by flying, desktop simulation offers are potent alternative.
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