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Regulations and Government

Police Aviation Under the Gun

New political and budget pressures could ground some police helicopters in the U.S.
Rotorcraft

Hill Dems Call For Helos To Have TAWS, Flight Recorders

A bill to mandate HTAWS and flight recorders for large helicopters was introduced by House and Senate Democrats.
Rotorcraft

Bristow and Era Complete Helicopter Operations Merger

New Bristow CEO Chris Bradshaw says industry consolidation "long overdue."
Rotorcraft

Unmanned Civil K-Max Helicopter To Deliver in 2021

Kaman Aerospace has already received commitments for its first five unmanned K-1200 K-Max helicopter kits for civil operators.
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AINdebrief Episode 12 | June 12, 2020

Hangar foam fire suppression debate, EU relaxing travel Covid travel ban, EASA certifies first electric aircraft, eVTOL news
Maintenance and Modifications

New Mexico Mx Providers Join in Local Covid Support

Santa Fe Aero Services and Skyland Aircraft, MRO providers at Santa Fe Municipal Airport, will give a portion of inspection work fees to a local food bank.

AINsight: Aviation Medicine in the Pandemic, Part 2

The Covid-19 pandemic is clearly having impacts on the aviation medical segment.

Bizjet Activity Strengthens in June, but Still Lags

The latest WingX data shows business aviation activity down 34 percent worldwide in June, but better than the 47 percent decline looking back to May.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Delivers 8,000th Engine

Rolls-Royce has delivered the 8,000th engine manufactured at its Dahlewitz, Germany facility. Gulfstream took the milestone engine, a BR725 powerplant.
FBOs

NATA Launches New Covid Standard for FBOs

NATA's Safety 1st Clean standard details what FBOs need to do to help curb the spread of Covid-19
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Aircraft

Cessna's Skyhawk 172 Marks 65 Years Of Flight

The largest Cessna 172 operator is the Civil Air Patrol, which this this week ordered 11 more of the type.
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Regulations and Government

UK Airlines Launch Legal Challenge to Quarantine Rules

British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair asked a court to rule on their objections to a 14-day quarantine requirement for most travelers arriving in the UK.
Charter & Fractional

Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count

Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count
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FutureFlight

EASA Awards First Electric Aircraft TC to Pipistrel

EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.
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FutureFlight

Wisk Resumes Cora eVTOL Test Flights after Covid Halt

The four Cora eVTOL prototypes have logged more than 1,300 flight test hours at development sites in New Zealand and California.
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FBOs

Meridian Earns Dual IS-BAH Approval

New Jersey-based aviation services provider Meridian has achieved IS-BAH registration for its FBOs on both U.S. coasts.
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Charter & Fractional

TailHail Brokerage Takes on the Charter Industry

Charter brokerage TailHail aims to sell memberships and help bring more people into charter flying.
Charter & Fractional

ACASS Expands Global Footprint Through Sonas Stake

Montreal-based Acass is expanding its global footprint with its stake in Sonas Aviation.

Manufacturers, Regulators Working Toward 'New Normal'

As recovery begins from the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers are working through a myriad of restrictions to deliver aircraft and secure new orders.
FBOs

NATA Offers Hangar Foam System Information

In its effort to educate local fire officials about the use and problems with hangar foam discharge systems, NATA has provided some online resources.
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Charter & Fractional

Belgium Bizav Group ASL Ventures into Scheduled Service

ASL Fly Executive provides per-seat service using Embraer regional jets featuring a VIP cabin.
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Aircraft

Taiwan Flies Indigenous Advanced Trainer

The AT-5 is a derivative of the F-CK-1 Ching-kuo and will replace aging AT-3s and F-5s in the Republic of China Air Force.
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Regulations and Government

EC Calls for Limited Opening of External European Union Border

The European Commission recommended that Schengen-area states coordinate lifting of restrictions on countries from outside the region on health grounds.
Safety

New Cabin Tech Could Combat Covid-19

Honeywell to market UV cabin system.
Safety

Jet Linx Applies Covid-killing Formula to Fleet

The Bioprotectus System being used by Jet Linx has been shown to be effective in killing the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.
Charter & Fractional

Charter App Ascent Expands Helo Service to Thailand

Ascent has partnered with Thai helicopter operators SRS Aviation and Advance Aviation to offer on demand helicopter charter in several locations.
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Regulations and Government

Rural Orgs Urge Congress To Provide GA Fuel Tax Relief

Sixteen rural and other organizations told House and Senate leaders that general aviation traffic has plummeted and the sector needs relief.
Aircraft

Spirit Aero to Pause Boeing Max Fuselage Production

Boeing sent a letter to fuselage supplier Spirit Aerosystems asking it to delay production of twenty 737 Max shipsets.
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Aircraft

EASA Awards First Electric Aircraft TC to Pipistrel

EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Expanding Network to Latin America

An agreement with InterXtra will expand MRO Insider network's maintenance clients and aircraft operators in Latin America and Mexico.