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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Makes First Aviation Certus Transmission

Collins Aerospace is first to test aviation transmissions to Iridium's Next high-speed satcom network.
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Aircraft

Icarus Launches Optionally-Piloted Multi-Role Aircraft

The TAV/Wasp can be tailored to a wide variety of roles, offering turboprop efficiency for many combat and surveillance tasks.
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AINdebrief Episode 21 | August 14, 2020

SNA FBO Lease Awards; Phillips 66 Goes in on SAF; Rolls-Royce Virtual-reality Training for BR700 Engines; Aviation Jobs Bills; CAE To Consolodate Ops
FutureFlight

EHang Prepares to Start Urban Air Mobility Operational Trials in Linz

Flight trials with the 216 AAV are set to start before the end of 2020, leading to construction of vertiports in the Austrian city during 2021.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Happy Takeoff White Paper Makes the Case for Hydrogen to Power Advanced Air Mobility

The aircraft developer says that by 2026 hydrogen fuel cells will be more viable for aircraft propulsion than batteries or internal combustion engines.
FutureFlight

Engine Maker MTU Teams with DLR on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion Project

The companies will jointly develop the technology for fixed-wing aircraft.
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FBOs

Montreal FBO Relocates to New Home

CYHU H-18 Services, a service provider at Montreal’s Saint-Hubert Airport, has opened its new facility and renamed itself HUB FBO.
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Aircraft

MTU Teams with DLR To Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cells

MTU Aero Engines and Germany's DLR aerospace research center intend to flight test a hydrogen-powered version of a Dornier Do228 aircraft.
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Sustainability and Environment

Phillips 66 Goes In on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Phillips 66 is planning to fully convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California from crude oil processing to renewable fuels.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Specialties Launches E-commerce Website

Aircraft Specialties, a Part 145 repair station, plans to add more functionality to website including review and approval of maintenance quotes.
Training and Workforce

CAE Plans Restructuring During Covid-19 Recovery

CAE will consolidate facilities, shift simulators, lay off about 350 workers, and accelerate digital initiatives, the company said.

Air Force Huey Hit by Ground Fire in Virginia

A single bullet struck the helicopter, damaging it and causing minor injuries to a crew member.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Launches Business Aircraft Sales Division

Wheels Up has launched a new business unit that offers aircraft brokerage, acquisition, trade, and advisory services.
Airports

Orange County Selects FBOs at SNA, Shuts Out Atlantic

The Orange County (California) Board of Supervisors selected the FBO operators who will receive new long-term leases at John Wayne-Orange County Airport.
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Airlines

Traffic Data Shows How Southwest Overtook U.S. Rivals

Throughout the first seven months of 2020, low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines consistently flew more than U.S. rivals American, Delta, and United.
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Airlines

IATA Raises Red Flags over Covid Responses in Europe, Mideast

A slower-than-expected recovery of air travel has IATA calling for more direct government intervention.
Airlines

Air France Wins Pilot Deal for Transavia Domestic Flights

Ninety percent of voting pilots cast ballots in favor of an agreement to allow Transavia to fly within France.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Boosts Charter Pilots Ranks To Meet Demand

Naples, Florida-based Elite Jets Charters now employs 18 pilots and operates six company-owned aircraft.

NATA Launches Subcommittee To Probe Air Ambulance Issues

The group will discuss issue such as Covid-19 patient transport, medical crew rest and duty rule, and international regs.
Rotorcraft

FAA International Rotorcraft Safety Conference Goes Virtual

Online registration for the FAA’s first virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference is now open.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Takes Minority Stake in Field Aero

Trive Capital will provide counsel and financing for additional acquisitions by aircraft modification firm Field Aerospace.
Avionics

AEA: GA/bizav Avionics Sales Fall 23.6 Percent in First Half

The Aircraft Electronics Association attributed the steep decline to the pandemic.
Charter & Fractional

XO Rolls Out Carbon-offset Plan

The private lift provider has introduced a carbon-offset option for its customers.
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Regulations and Government

House Bill Introduced To Help Preserve Aviation Jobs

The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act, a companion to a Senate bill, would cover up to 50 percent of some workers' compensation.

Next Generation Jammer Pod Flies on Growler

The U.S. Navy’s electronic attack capabilities are receiving a major boost with the adoption of the NGJ to replace the 50-year-old ALQ-99.
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Security

South Korea Unveils Plan to Improve Defenses

Better theater situational awareness, expanded missile defenses, armed UAVs and a light aircraft carrier are on Seoul’s shopping list.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

EmbraerX's eVTOL, Formerly Known As DreamMaker, Resurfaces As Eve

It turns out that in late July 2020, the company filed a U.S. trademark application for its proposed all-electric, four-seat aircraft.
Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft
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Aircraft

How Textron Has Improved the King Air Aircraft Family for Passengers and Pilots

How Textron Has Improved the King Air Aircraft Family for Passengers and Pilots
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FutureFlight

Bell's New Manufacturing Facility Could Be Used For Nexus eVTOL Program

Bell unveiled its new manufacturing technology center in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 10.
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