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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Completes Major FOD Repair on Legacy 650

West Star was called to help after a military helicopter kicked up metal objects upon landing next to an Embraer Legacy 650E.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet MS Adds Becker Avionics To Supplier List

The agreement increases Jet MS parts and services capability and increases Becker's international reach.
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Makes First Flight Department SAF Shipment

Avfuel delivered its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on request from a corporate flight department last week.
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Airports

JSX 'Reviewing Options' Following Vote on SNA Leases

Orange County Board of Supervisors approve new FBO leases at John Wayne Airport, including clauses that prohibit JSX operations there.
Aircraft

JetAviva Top Bizjet Seller in 1H20, Says JetNet Report

Turbine aircraft broker jetAviva was the number-one seller of business jets in the first half of this year, according to a JetNet analysis report.
Sustainability and Environment

Gulfstream Re-ups SAF Supply Contract with World Fuel

Gulfstream has extended the contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the OEM with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Celebrates Silver Anniversary

PlaneSense is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its PlaneSense fractional ownership program this month.
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Aircraft

BAE To Supply AS2 Fly-by-wire

Aerion has opted for a BAE Systems fly-by-wire flight control system with active inceptors on the AS2 supersonic business jet.
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Airlines

EASA Head Urges Common EU Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

According to EASA executive director Patrick Ky, agency data shows that air transport does not generate new coronavirus infections.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, in Legal Battle, Faces Further Delays

SmartSky and its former vendor WSS are trading lawsuits in a legal dispute that will push back the SmartSky air-to-ground network at least until 2021.
Charter & Fractional

Jet It Taking Its Business International as JetClub

The North Carolina-based fractional company will operate JetClub under a slightly different business model in Europe and Asia.
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Aircraft

Military Materials, Mods Could Cut Airliner Fuel Burn

Alpine Advanced Materials is pressing the case for its HX5 composite, while sister company Metro Aerospace is looking to cut drag with its Microvane mod.
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Avionics

AFV Adds Another Company to Aviation Stable

AFV Partners' purchase of Seattle Avionics signals a new level of competition in the aviation chart data market.
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Rotorcraft

Wind Could Rescue Offshore Helicopter Industry

Study predicts $166 billion investment in U.S. offshore wind by 2035.
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FutureFlight

Ampaire's New Electric EEL Demonstrator Flies Ahead of Hawaii Trials

Ampaire says it has introduced improvements to the second technology demonstrator of its Electric EEL aircraft based on Cessna's 337 Skymaster.
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Airports

JSX's Future at John Wayne Airport Uncertain

New lease agreements with FBOs at John Wayne Airport in California, include clauses that prohibit subleases to "regularly scheduled commercial service."
Rotorcraft

HAI Looks To Reboot Safety Accreditation Program

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is looking to reboot its Accreditation Program of Safety (APS) later this year.
Airlines

EC To Extend Slot Waiver through Winter Season

While announcing her intention to extend a waiver of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, European transport commissioner Adina Valean lamented shortcomings.
Aircraft

One Aviation Pursues New Ownership

SE Falcon is waiting on final approval to purchase the assets of One Aviation out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to Excel/XLS G5000 Retrofit

Garmin has added new options and features to the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS.

BBGA Webinar To Explore Brexit Issues

Key UK officials and industry leaders are participating in the September 22 BBGA webinar on Brexit.
Aircraft

Aerion, Honeywell Progress on AS2 Avionics

Honeywell and Aerion are making progress on the joint definition phase for the avionics suite and connectivity package for the AS2.
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Sustainability and Environment

Signature Announces Permanent SAF Supplies at Two FBOs

Signature Flight Support launched its new Signature Renew industry sustainability program, Signature Renew, which focuses on SAF availablity.
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Wheels Up Unveils Orange King Air To Fight Hunger

Wheels Up's orange Beechcraft King Air 350i will become a permanent part of its fleet.
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Avionics

Britain’s Long-awaited Radar Two Program Breaks Cover

Following Germany and Spain’s announcement of their AESA radar roadmap for the Typhoon fighter, the UK has revealed its own E-Scan plans.
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Aircraft

Greece to Buy Rafale Fighter in Defense Spending Spree

Greece's announcement that it will acquire a squadron of Rafales coincides with a period of increasing tensions with its neighbor Turkey.
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Covid Crisis Spurs $2B Plunge in 1H20 Genav Billings

All sectors of general aviation experienced a downturn in the first half of 2020, according to statistics released by GAMA.
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FutureFlight

Autoflight Unveils Cargo eVTOL and Plans for Passenger Aircraft

The Chinese company has introduced the V400 Albatross, which will be available with all-electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 5 Incentives To Finance Business Aircraft

Incentives to finance a business aircraft include cheap money, no to low cash outlay, tax write-offs, lessor/lender competition, and customized solutions.
Sustainability and Environment

Key House, DOT Leaders Addressing SAF Virtual Summit

House aviation subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen and Ranking Republican Garret Graves (Louisiana) are among leaders addressing in the Virtual SAF Summit.