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Erickson Looks To Improve Firefighting Through R&D Unit

Helicopter specialist Erickson is developing software aimed at making wildland firefighting more effective and efficient.
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Rotorcraft

VT Group Wins Support Contract for New Marine One Helo

As many as 21 Sikorsky VH-92As are expected to serve as replacements to the presidential helicopter fleet.
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Air BP Offers Support During Covid-19 Crisis

Global fuel provider Air BP has assisted medical providers around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Aviation Medicine in the Pandemic

There are confusing messages from the FAA on medical exams during the pandemic, but you should update your medical certificate on schedule, if possible.
Rotorcraft

Perot Pushes Alliance as eVTOL Hub

Perot promotes Fort Worth Alliance airport complex as home for UAS, eVTOL development.
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Aircraft

Lufthansa Technik Converts First A350-900 for VIP

In all, Lufthansa Technik will install VIP interiors in three Airbus A350-900s for the German government.
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Aircraft

Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand

Wisk is close to finalising the design of its Cora eVTOL aircraft as New Zealand and U.S. regulators monitor flight test progress.
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Aircraft

Sweden Seeks New Air Force Basic Trainer

After several delays, the Swedish government has initiated the process to replace the 57-year old Saab SK 60 in the training role.
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FutureFlight

Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand

Wisk is close to finalising the design of its Cora eVTOL aircraft as New Zealand and U.S. regulators monitor flight test progress.
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FutureFlight

VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio

The reworked design for the hybrid-electric Cassio pusherprop will offer range of up to 920 nm, seating between four and six passengers.
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FutureFlight

Ross Perot Jr Pushes Alliance Airport as eVTOL Development Hub

Perot promotes Fort Worth Alliance airport complex as home for UAS, eVTOL development.
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Rotorcraft

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations
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Aircraft

VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio

The reworked design for the hybrid-electric Cassio pusherprop will offer range of up to 920 nm, seating between four and six passengers.
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FutureFlight

NASA Targets a Fivefold Gain in High-speed Energy Efficiency with X-57 Program

The electric-powered X-57 Maxwell prototype is NASA’s first manned X-plane experimental aircraft in more than two decades.
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NetJets Expands Employee Covid-19 Testing

NetJets, which teamed with Cellex to offer antibody testing to its flightcrews, flies mission to transport a half-million test kits from Shanghai.
Airlines

Korean Air Adds International Flights as Region Slowly Reopens

Several airlines in the Asia-Pacific region eye a resumption of strategically important overseas routes.
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Aircraft

Air France-KLM Delays A350 Deliveries, Mulls Other Models' Fate

The Franco-Dutch airline group warns that passenger demand will not recover to pre-COVID-19 levels "before several years."
Engines

Rolls-Royce Suggests Likelihood of More Job Cuts

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce cites a 40-percent decline in engine flying hours during this year’s first four months.
Aircraft

Leonardo Sees 2020 Hit from Decline in Civil Aviation Markets

Italy's Leonardo saw first quarter earnings decline, mainly on the civil side of its business, including helicopters, ATR airliners, and aerostructures.
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Rotorcraft

Heli XP 2020 Rescheduled for October

Normally held in May, Brazilian helicopter show Heli XP is now scheduled for October 21 and 22 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bizav Groups Ask Lawmakers for More Industry Assistance

NBAA and NATA were among those submitting testimony outlining the harm Covid-19 has caused the industry.
Avionics

Airbus H135 with Helionix Approved in Canada

Transport Canada has granted certification validation to the Airbus Helicopters H135 light twin equipped with the Helionix aviation system.
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Security

NBAA Webinar Examines Security in the Covid-19 Era

For those still flying, or about to restart, the world has changed from pre-Covid-19 days.

WingX: Bizav Flight Activity Awakening from Slumber

The seven-day moving average of global business aviation flight activity has climbed 40 percent over the past three weeks.

MySky Officials Upbeat on Bizav Industry's Future

MySky executives think the post-Covid world will lead to increased business aircraft use by companies because of health concerns.
Aircraft

Global 7500 Boosts Bombardier Q1, but Rocky Q2 Ahead

Bombardier delivered 26 business jets in the first quarter, but production disruption, sales declines, and delivery shifts will erode Q2 results.
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Aircraft

IAG Cuts Deliveries As Full Recovery Not Anticipated Before 2023

IAG incurred a loss of around $577 million in the first quarter of 2020, and sees even tougher trading conditions in the second and third quarters.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi to Close on CRJ Acquisition on June 1

MHI RJ Aviation Group will control CRJ support and maintain the Canadian jet’s type certificates.
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Rotorcraft

French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet

AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.
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Aircraft

Preowned Market Remaining Stable Despite Market Turmoil

Brian Foley believes stronger economics and lending practices have kept the preowned market stable during the Covid-19 crisis unlike a decade ago.