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Maintenance and Modifications

PrimeFlight Builds on GSE Business with ProFlo Buy

PrimeFlight Aviation Services' acquisition of aircraft refueling equipment supplier ProFlo follows its purchase of GSE specialist Global Aviation Services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Group Seeks Monetary Relief from Effects of Covid-19

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association is seeking from Congress a relief package of tax credits and $11 billion in grants and loan guarantees.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Earns Transport Canada Approval for Commercial Mx

C&L's commercial aircraft expertise includes types such as Embraer ERJ 135/140/145, Saab 340, ATR 42/72, Dash-8, and CRJ 200/700.
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Aircraft

First Mitsubishi M90 in Final Configuration Takes Flight

SpaceJet FTV10’s first flight marks the start of the final phase of certification testing for the M90.
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Regulations and Government

European Union Closes Borders As Flight Restrictions Tighten

The European Union's external border will be closed to most non-citizens for at least 30 days, but flight crew will still be allowed entry.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Orders Wolverines

At the heart of the AT-6 Wolverine is a mission computer system developed for the A-10C upgrade of the Warthog.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Urge Federal Covid-19 Aid

Facing severe economic impact as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the aviation alphabet groups have issued a plea for relieve to Congress.
Airlines

U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close on April 1

The St. Louis-based United Express partner has accelerated its original plan to draw down operations by year-end.

Gogo 5G Explained

Your biggest 5G questions. Answered by Gogo experts.
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NBAA Event's Charity Initiative Sees First Decade

The Pay-It-Forward charity component has been a part of NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference for the past 10 years.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Opens New Ontario Paint Facility

The paint facility is housed in a hangar that when complete will measure 100,000 sq ft.
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WingX: Covid-19 Dampening Bizav Flights in Europe

FWingX's latest Business Aviation Monitor found business aviation flights dipped in February in Europe, marking a turnaround from January gains.
Airports

Airports Call for Globally Coordinated Slot Use Waivers

ACI World is asking airlines to implement “more realistic flight schedules” as it concedes the need for slot-use waivers.
Rotorcraft

Army FLRAA Moves Forward with Valor and Defiant

The process of finding a replacement for the U.S. Army’s large fleet of Black Hawk helicopters continues with the Valor and Defiant going head-to-head.
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Tamarack Emerges from Bankruptcy after Court Approval

The manufacturer of active load-alleviation system (Atlas) winglets entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy last June.
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In Crisis, Luxaviation Offers a Helping Hand

The Luxembourg-based aviation services provider will extend its buying power to its competitors and smaller operators during this time of crisis.
Accidents

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2019

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board reported unchanged non-fatal accidents, but air taxi accidents increased.
Aircraft

Airbus Pauses Production Temporarily in France and Spain

European OEM Airbus says it needs to implement measures to protect employees, while also assessing the overall virus crisis.
Airlines

Etihad Cargo Boosts Capacity Amid Covid-19 Crisis

The Abu Dhabi-based airline’s summer schedule adds capacity to Amsterdam, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Milan, and Singapore.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Integrates Flight Management with Forge

Evolving from GoDirect, Honeywell's Forge platform l provide operators with a holistic approach to mission management from connectivity to flight ops.
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Safety

FlightOS Automation System Promises Safety and Flexibility

The new FlightOS flight automation system from Skyryse is to be available for retrofit on almost any aircraft. It is intended to relieve pilot workload.
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FutureFlight

Skyryse Launches FlightOS Automation System to Ease Pilot Load

The FlightOS automation system is being offered to developers of eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight

EHang Expands Plans for eVTOL Flight Trials in Spain and Norway

EHang has an agreement to develop urban air mobility plans in the Spanish city of Seville, and a permit to start flight trials in Norway.
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Training and Workforce

Preventing Aircraft Loss of Control with Expanded Envelope Exercises - AIN

Preventing Aircraft Loss of Control with Expanded Envelope Exercises - AIN
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Sustainability and Environment

Canada's Green Research Network Sees SAF Opportunities

Gardn, Canada's green aviation technology incubator, sees SAF development as key to meeting the nation's aviation environment goals.
Airlines

U.S. Airlines Call for Massive Government Relief Package

Trade group A4A projects all seven of its passenger airlines likely will run out of money between June 30 and the end of the year absent government action.
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Sun 'n' Fun Pushes Back Annual Event by One Month

The annual light general aviation show, for now, is scheduled to be held May 5-10 in Lakeland, Florida.
Airports

VNY Completes Major Taxiway Rehab Project

California's Van Nuys Airport has concluded a $29 million, 14-month rehabilitation project on its Taxiway B. A similar effort on Taxiway A will start soon.
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Accidents

European Groups Step Up Illegal Charter Campaign

In the wake of the UK AAIB report on the Sala Malibu crash, three business aviation organizations are rolling out tools to combat illegal charter.
Charter & Fractional

FL3XX, Stellar Join on Management, Charter Exchange

Stellar Labs and FL3XX have agreed on a partnership to help customers access their companies' charter and aircraft management services.