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Charter & Fractional

NetJets On Upswing in 2019, but FSI Earnings Down

Berkshire Hathaway cited losses related to a government contract for lower FSI earnings, but saw upside with improved leases and flight hours at NetJets.

Increase Your Cabin Comfort

Five ways the Honeywell Ovation Select cabin management system offers the most comfortable cabin technology can provide.
Aircraft

Airbus A321P2F Freighter Conversion Wins EASA Certification

European approval of the A321 freighter conversion comes a month after first flight.

Bringing Tech to the Cockpit

Avionics manufacturers have been conducting research for several decades in an effort to increase safety through streamlined control processes and design.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways, American Airlines Reestablish Codeshare Ties

A new pact between AA and Qatar could lead to direct flights to Doha by American.
Avionics

FreeFlight Systems Joins ACR Family

ACR Group added NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems to its portfolio.

Analyst Considers BBD Future as Standalone Bizjet OEM

Despite potential obstacles, Bombardier is "a very viable business jet concern," writes business aviation analyst Brian Foley.
Aircraft

ANA Snubs Rolls with Order for GE-powered 787s

The Japanese airline plans to place its first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-10 into service next year.
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Charter & Fractional

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.
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Aircraft

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.
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FutureFlight

Helicopter Rideshare Program Sees eVTOL Aircraft as Charter Sector's Green Future

Rideshare service Ascent is looking to launch commercial eVTOL aircraft operations in Southeast Asia.
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FutureFlight

EHang's 216 Autonomous eVTOL Carries Medical Supplies to Chinese Hospital

An EHang 216 aircraft has been used to carry medical supplies as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Targets Short-haul Flights with BlackBird Buy

Private aviation membership company Surf Air has acquired online charter and per-seat marketplace BlackBird to create Surf Air Mobility Corp.
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FutureFlight

Russians Prepare to Start Superconductor Electric Motor Flight Testing

Russia's defense research agency and superconductor specialist SuperOx say their 500 kW motor will outperform existing technology.
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Charter & Fractional

Southern Sky Aviation Opens West Coast Charter Base

The charter office and IAI Astra SPX are based at Signature Flight Support's FBO at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
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Aircraft

Amid Virus Scare, Comac’s Flight Test Programs Press Ahead

Test facilities have implemented strict control measures to protect those involved in aircraft production and flight testing from infection.
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Airlines

U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close by Year-end

The St. Louis-based United Express partner succumbs to cost overruns and a shortage of captains.
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Airlines

European Commission Okays Romanian State Aid to Tarom

A six-month government loan will keep the Romanian flag carrier afloat and give it time to restructure as it takes delivery of new ATR turboprops.
Engines

AMES Doubling Size of Jebel Ali Facility

In addition to serving Boeing 777s, the Jebel Ali expansion will boost AMES's capabilities on the A320neo and A330neo.
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Engines

Russian Prepares for Superconductor Electric Motor Trials

New electric motors using high temperature superconductors could be used to re-engine existing aircraft and power new eVTOL designs
Safety

NTSB Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Alaska Safety

The Safety Board made a recommendation for a working group to address safety concerns in Alaska, where the accident rate
Airports

Wichita Airport Lawsuit Alleges Fraud, Conspiracy

Midwest Corporate Aviation's lawsuit alleges city and airport officials were in "secret" discussions for a second FBO at the airport.
Engines

Russia Prepares for Superconductor Electric Motor Trials

Electric motors using high temperature superconductors could find applications on existing aircraft as well as new eVTOL designs.

Comlux Tech Puts the Group’s Entire Portfolio at Each Client’s Command

Comlux Tech Puts the Group’s Entire Portfolio at Each Client’s Command
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Spirit Drops Needle on Bongiovi Bizav Retrofits

The installation was part of a larger installation of cabin upgrades.
Rotorcraft

Russian Ansat Gets VIP Interior, China Approval

Russian Helicopters has received certification approval for its new “Aurus” executive cabin in its light twin Ansat.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Opens New $54M Campus In Tarnos

Safran Helicopter Engines opened its new $54 million, 355,000 square-foot industrial campus in the city of Tarnos in southwest France.
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Regulations and Government

Delegation Perceptions Remain Key Industry Concern

Textron Aviation chief Ron Draper warns that without delegation authority, product development "would grind to a halt."
Rotorcraft

Bell Flies Electric Anti-torque on 429

Bell has been test flying an electric anti-torque system on its 429 light twin since May.
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Aircraft

Bombardier, Gulfstream Bizjets Vie For Collier Trophy

The latest Global 7500 and G500/600 business jets could be honored with the 2019 Collier Trophy, but also in contention is eVTOL pioneer Kitty Hawk.