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Embraer Confirms Interest in Talks with Potential Partners

China, India among possible partners for Embraer’s commercial aircraft business.
Safety

FSF BARS Program Goes Virtual

FSF is using remote monitoring and video conference to keep BARS program moving forward during Covid-19 pandemic.
Aircraft

MHI Closes on Acquisition of Bombardier CRJ Program

The sale of the CRJ program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries moves ahead amid steep losses at the Japanese company.
Rotorcraft

Canada's Universal Helicopters Shuts Down

Citing debt, Covid-19, Universal Helicopters ceases operations
Safety

Bizav Owner-pilots Aim High on Safety, Professionalism

Striving for safe owner-pilot operations is all about adopting a professional attitude to flying.
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People in Aviation: June 2020

Tom Chatfield is CEO of Camber Aviation Management and Markus Haggeney secretary-general of FAI.
Accidents

Accidents: June 2020

Preliminary and final reports
Maintenance and Modifications

Torqued: Salute to Aviation’s Unsung Frontline Workers

A Salute to Aviation’s Unsung Frontline Workers
Accidents

Bizav Accidents in Europe: A Look at the Last Decade

Incidents—rather than accidents—accounted for the vast majority of mishaps over the past decade.
Charter & Fractional

OJets Delivers the Pinnacle O Experience to the World's Most Discerning Travelers

OJets Delivers the Pinnacle O Experience to the World's Most Discerning Travelers
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FutureFlight

Electric-powered Grand Caravan Makes 30-minute First Flight

Magnix is partnering with AeroTec to re-engine the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single turboprop with an electric propulsion system.
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Aircraft

Weaponized Airlifters Are Becoming Reality

Dropping munitions from transport aircraft is being tested as part of the “arsenal plane” concept to deliver increased numbers of long-range weapons.
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Aircraft

USAF Bombers Demonstrate European Commitments

At a time of political tension with Russia, long-range U.S. bomber missions to Europe send a clear message to Moscow.
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AINdebrief Episode 10 | May 29, 2020

GAMA Q1 deliveries, A380 outlook, EHang gets China nod, AeroTEC flies electric Caravan, and ForeFlight partners with FlightAware,
Avionics

AINsight: Genav Automation Comes of Age

Garmin Autoland is brilliantly engineered and demonstrates advancements in avionics, autonomous flight, sensor, and servo technologies.
FBOs

ExecuJet Adds Paris Le Bourget to FBO Network

ExecuJet parent company Luxaviation has purchased the Sky Valet FBO at Paris Le Bourget Airport, Europe's busiest bizav destination.
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Collins Aerospace To Exit from Intl Trip Support

Collins Aerospace cited a move from concierge-level service toward self-service in the decision to discontinue its International Trip Support business.
Avionics

Coalition Concerned About Radio Altimeter Interference

An aviation industry coalition is concerned that a recent FCC decision will cause interference with radar altimeters.
Airlines

Patchwork of Travel Restrictions Hinder Asia-Pac Reopening

International travel suffers from a failure to apply a coordinated set of travel restrictions, including in Asia.
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Safety

Keeping Flight Crews Sharp is a Covid Concern

A Wyvern webinar examined how to keep pilots sharp from the perspective of Part 91 and Part 135 operators.
Aircraft

Electric-powered Grand Caravan Makes 30-minute First Flight

Magnix is partnering with AeroTec to re-engine the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan single turboprop with an electric propulsion system.
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Aircraft

A400M Airlifter Certified for Automatic Low-Level Flight

The A400M military airlifter has become the first aircraft in its class to be able to fly automatically at low level.
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Aircraft

Epic Delivers First Two E1000 Turboprop Singles

Epic Aircraft said deliveries of its all-composite turboprop single were partly hampered by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Aircraft

Analysis: How Might Mitsubishi's Woes Boost Embraer?

Mitsubishi’s latest problems might lighten the heavy load Embraer must carry to achieve recovery.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus, Bell Continue Rotor Research

Covid-19 has not stopped new rotor blade research and patents at Airbus and Bell.
Airports

New Hangar Complex Lands at Las Vegas Henderson Airport

Henderson Executive Airport has received its first purpose-built, multi-use aviation facility, including 25 hangars.
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Global Bizav Activity Continues Comeback, Says WingX

Business aviation activity through May 26 was about half of normal from a year ago, but continues to show more resilience than the airlines, said WingX.
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Charter & Fractional

Sentient Sees Rising Demand from Neophyte Bizav Travelers

Since April, half of jet card provider Sentient Jet's sold flight hours have come from travelers who previously haven't flown private.
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Safety

Starr Offers Usage-based Insurance Pricing

By sharing flight records with Starr Insurance, pilots can obtain discounts on aircraft rental insurance.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Group Protests Against UK Quarantine Rules

The Air Charter Association says the UK's quarantine rules will make it impossible for customers to make short visits to the country, harming business.