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AOPA Issues New Covid-Era Operation Guides

As GA operators look to take flight again amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, AOPA issues advice for rusty pilots and prudent operators.

DOT Sets Membership for Women Aviation Advisory Board

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao selected 30 industry leaders to serve as members of the newly formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board.
Airlines

IATA Calls For ‘Layered Approach’ to Biosecurity

The International Air Transport Association sees more effective alternatives to quarantine requirements.
Aircraft

Airbus Opens A220 Hangar in Mobile

The new A220 production facility in Alabama has begun assembly of the first U.S.-built A220 for JetBlue.
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Airports

Aviation Groups Balk at Hiked CBP Airport Services Fees

NBAA and other groups sent a letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reconsider plans to increase airport fees by as much as 54 percent.
Aircraft

AirMed Adds Hawker 800XP to Fleet

The 800XP joins two other Hawker twinjets in AirMed International's stable.
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Aircraft

U.S. Navy Launches New Trainer Search

Intended to replace the T-45 Goshawk, the new trainer is not required to launch from, or recover to aircraft carriers.
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Safety

How Honeywell Has Mapped a Long-term Vision For Making Aviation Safer and More Effective

How Honeywell Has Mapped a Long-term Vision For Making Aviation Safer and More Effective
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Honeywell: We Fly When You Fly

Honeywell: We Fly When You Fly
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Avionics

Garmin Autoland Certified in Piper M600

Garmin's Autoland technology has been certified in the Piper M600, the first time such a system has ever received FAA certification.
Aircraft

GKN Signs as Key Supplier on Eviation’s Alice Electric Aircraft

Tier 1 supplier GKN Aerospace will provide the wings, empennage, and EWIS for the Alice regional electric aircraft.
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Aircraft

Pro Star Completes Avance L5 Install in PC-24

New Hampshire-based Pro Star Aviation completed the Gogo Avance L5 installation in a Pilatus PC-24 twinjet in less than two weeks.
Regulations and Government

Kansas Lawmakers Urge General Aviation Fuel Tax Relief

The U.S. congressional delegation from Kansas asked House and Senate leaders to consider suspending GA fuel taxes as they weigh further relief bills.
Aircraft

Aerion Paving Path To Bring AS2 to Market

Aerion Supersonic is finalizing design and laying out plans for a sustainable factory.
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Safety

GE Partnership Helps ERAU's Flight Analytics, Safety Ed

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has partnered with GE Aviation and selected its flight operations quality assurance program.
Charter & Fractional

India's Book Air Ambulance Offers Affordable Membership

New Delhi-based Book Air Ambulance has introduced the first-ever membership in India that it calls 'Cashless and Affordable Air Ambulance' service.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Covid-19 Exacerbating Maintenance Technician Shortage

Twenty-five percent of Part 147 schools have suspended operations.
FutureFlight

GKN Signs as Key Supplier on Eviation’s Alice Electric Aircraft

Tier 1 supplier GKN Aerospace will provide the wings, empennage, and EWIS for the Alice regional electric aircraft.
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Aircraft

Cessna SkyCourier Completes First Flight

The prototype Cessna SkyCourier utility twin-turboprop's first flight lasted two hours and 15 minutes.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson Offers Tougher Windshields for Helicopters

Robinson is offering optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters.
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AINdebrief Episode 8 | May 15, 2020

Covid changes bizav, Erickson revolutionizing aerial firefighting, new crew oxygen rules, Aerion refines AS2 design, Gulfstream's programs progress.
Aircraft

Boeing Lands Major Missile Contracts

The $3.1 billion award to Boeing covers the Harpoon anti-ship weapon and the SLAM ER long-range cruise missile for air-to-ground use.
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Airlines

Travel Restrictions Raise Fear of More Painful Airline Recovery

U.S. travel ban presents a particularly high barrier to international travel.
Aircraft

After Record 2019, Pilatus Ponders Covid-19 Future

In its just-released annual report, Swiss airframer Pilatus noted a very good 2019, but warns of possible Covid-19-related headwinds through 2020.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: How To Shield Bizjet Owners from Virus Claims

Business aircraft owners should take precautions now to shield themselves from the potential of Covid-19-related claims by pasengers, crews, and others.
Airlines

EASA Readies Rollout of Covid Health Safety Protocol

The EU aviation safety authority will recommend face coverings for crew and passengers, reduced catering, and crew-dedicated lavatories.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senators Propose Aviation Manufacturer Payroll Help

Sens. Moran and Warner offered a bill that would have the government cover a portion of salaries for manufacturing workers at risk for furlough or layoff.

Staying connected today is the key to outpacing your competition tomorrow.

Viasat’s Ku Advanced business jet connectivity solution keeps your passengers and flight crews globally connected.
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Aircraft

Brana: Dassault Adapting in Crisis, Forging Ahead on 6X

Carlos Brana, Dassault executive v-p of civil aircraft, said the restart of production has gone smoothly and the 6X remains on track for 2021 first flight.
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FutureFlight

Pipistrel Slows Uber eVTOL Work to Advance Other New Aircraft

Uber Air partner Pipistrel says it is moving forward with plans for two new electric cargo aircraft and a hydrogen-powered 19-seat regional airliner.
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