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Rotorcraft

Ryan Unveils Upgraded VR Helo Sim

Ryan Aerospace's new Helimod Mark III Plus helicopter simulator adds full control loading.
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FBOs

Universal Begins Ground Handling in Beijing

Universal Weather & Aviation has signed an agreement with China's CJet that will give it a ground handling presence at Beijing Capital Airport.
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Aircraft

Piaggio's Avanti Delivery Marks First Evo in Canada

The sale of the Piaggio Avanti Evo to Centoco adds to recent orders as the Italian manufacturer seeks a buyer.
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Charter & Fractional

New Flyjets Platform To Offer Offset, SAF Use Credits

To launch in December, the on-demand jet booking platform hopes to encourage sustainable flights.

NBAA Offers Guidance To Abate Aircraft Insurance Hikes

Insurance rates are going up and the process is taking longer, but NBAA says operators can highlight safety culture to help soften the increases.
Rotorcraft

Miami-Dade Orders Four Leonardo AW139 Helicopters

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue orders four AW139s; delivery will begin in later next year .
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Accidents

Fatal PC-12 Crash Claims Nine

A Pilatus PC-12 crashed on Saturday in South Dakota, claiming nine people including the pilot. Winter weather could have played a role in the accident.
Accidents

Accidents: December 2019

Preliminary and final reports.
Aircraft

Spain Selects PC-21 for Training Requirement

Spain’s Ejército del Aire is joining a growing group of air arms that are replacing jet trainers with high-performance turboprops.
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Aircraft

SLON Strategic Airlifter Enters Tunnel Testing

Russia’s strategic airlifter program is advancing into validation of the advanced wing, while Ukraine is hoping to re-launch production of the An-225.
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People in Aviation

Mike Madsen is president and CEO of Honeywell and Lisa Holland takes the newly created position of president of corporate strategies for Sheltair.
Regulations and Government

Torqued: When Do Whistleblower Protections Apply?

No one sets out to be a whistleblower, but those who find themselves in that position should know what protections they are afforded.
FutureFlight

Lightweight Health and Usage Monitoring System Set To Support eVTOL Reliability

Beta Technologies is trialing a new HUMS system on its Alia prototype aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

University of Maryland Engineering Team Pushes Energy Storage Boundaries for eVTOL Aircraft

Engineers at leading universities are rising to the challenge to develop more advanced energy storage technology for the eVTOL sector.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Kitty Hawk Founder Predicts Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft Will Overtake Self-Driving Cars

Autonomous cars are already on the road, but one eVTOL pioneer believes they will be overtaken by autonomous aircraft.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Aircraft Design Legend Burt Rutan Stays Tightlipped About eVTOL Plans

Pioneering aircraft designer Burt Rutan seems to be fuelling speculation that he may be preparing to enter the eVTOL fray.
FutureFlight

Auto Maker Hyundai Declares Plans for "Flying Car" Air Taxi Service

Hyundai is developing a flying car for a commercial air taxi service.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

NTSB Accident Report Says Motors on Boeing's Aurora PAV Shut Down Incorrectly

Boeing's Aurora subsidiary has yet to explain the reasons for a systems failure in its Passenger Air Vehicle prototype.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Some Car Makers Seem Ready To Bet Big on Urban Air Mobility

Hyundai, Geely and Toyota are leading the charge of automobile groups looking to get a piece of the urban air mobility action.
FutureFlight On The Radar

ASTM International Experts Are Drafting Standards for eVTOL Operations

Leading industry standards group ASTM International sets out its plans to support regulatory structures for eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft

SAAB GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft Debuts at Dubai Airshow, Based on Bombardier Global 6000 - AIN

SAAB GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft Debuts at Dubai Airshow, Based on Bombardier Global 6000 - AIN
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Rotorcraft

IHSF Launches Sixth Annual Safety Survey

The annual global survey helps IHSF understand where safety initiatives are being implemented.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Thora Capital Enters Helicopter Lease Market

Chicago-based Thora Capital has entered the helicopter lease market with $50 million.
Aircraft

Ben Smith Highlights Regained Trust with Air France Staff

The Air France-KLM CEO defends the decision to retire the group’s A380s as the first double-decker aircraft vacates the fleet.
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FBOs

GAO Report Examines FBO Pricing

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office delved into the variables involved in pricing of FBO services.
Aircraft

FAA To Take Full Control of Max Airworthiness Certification

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has decided to retain full authority to issue airworthiness certification to each 737 Max.
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Airlines

SpiceJet Steps Up Effort to Launch Carrier in UAE

The Indian low-fare carrier led by Ajay Singh hopes to launch a new airline based in Ras Al Khaimah by the end of next year.
Aircraft

Vref: Used Bizjet Sales Slow, Inventory Creeps Up

VREF reported that the available in-service fleet is up 1 percent from this time last year to 10 percent, while retail transactions are down 15 percent.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Adds Yingling To Mx Quoting Network

Wichita-based Yingling recently added 70,000 sq ft of additional maintenance, avionics and paint space.
Aircraft

Raisbeck Wins FAA STC for Hartzell King Air 200 Prop

The composite five-blade swept propeller is expected to improve takeoff acceleration and climb rate for King Air 200 series aircraft.
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