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Conflict Over An-124 Program Continues

A conflict over the An-124 freighter between Ukraine and Russia puts Germany In the middle.
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FutureFlight

Aviation Industry Associations are Taking a Leading Role in the Birth of Urban Air Mobility

Aviation industry trade groups are working together to build the future for urban air mobility
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FutureFlight

Workhorse To Sell SureFly eVTOL Program to Moog

Moog is paying $4 million to take on Workhorse's SureFly eVTOL program.
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Regulations and Government

Facing Scrutiny 'From Everywhere,' FAA Looks To Adapt

A key FAA safety official outlines hard look at the way the agency works and pressures to balance workload.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Limiting Risk as Liability Insurance Tightens

In the last two years, many underwriters have exited aviation insurance while those remaining have tightened underwriting standards and hiked premiums.

UK Labour Call for Bizjet Ban Draws Industry Fire

Bizav orgs charge the UK proposals disproportionately target on a single transportation segment, even as the industry makes an aggressive push toward SAF.
Engines

EASA Approves Safran Ardiden 1U For India's LUH

Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA type certification approval for its new Ardiden 1U engine in India's Light Utility Helicopter.
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Aircraft

Airbus Airs Proposals for German Eurofighter Typhoon Development

E-scan radars and new versions for the nuclear and escort jammer roles are part of the roadmap for the Luftwaffe’s Typhoon fleet.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Certifying Autoland in G2 Vision Jet

The Cirrus G2 Vision Jet is gaining another key safety system with the new Safe Return Emergency Autoland becoming a standard feature.
Airlines

Qatar Airways CEO Covets More Access to India

Akbar Al Baker criticized the Indian government for withholding bilateral air services rights due to lack of investment by Qatar in the subcontinent.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Workhorse Unloading SureFly eVTOL Program to Moog

Electric vehicle maker Workhorse is selling the assets of its SureFly aviation division to Moog for $4 million.
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Aircraft

Su-35 Goes to Russian Knights, On Offer to Turkey

Russia’s foremost display team is adding the latest advanced “Flanker” derivative to its line-up, and Turkey may be doing the same in the near future
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Volocopter, John Deere Partner On Large Ag Drone

The agricultural VoloDrone will be able to spray 15 acres per hour.
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Saab Flies New Electronic Attack Pod

The EAJP is part of a new family of electronic warfare systems being developed under the Arexis banner
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European Bizav Flying Levels Out in October

Business aviation flight activity in Europe last month was flat year-over-year, with increased charter activity largely offsetting a dip in private flights
Regulations and Government

FAA Clears Way for ATP, Commercial Pilots with Diabetes

The agency developed a new medical protocol that relies on continuous glucose monitoring for first- and second-class medical issuance.
Aircraft

Epic Wins FAA Certification for E1000 Turboprop Single

With its FAA type certificate in hand, Epic Aircraft expects to begin deliveries of its E1000 single-engine turboprop before the end of year.
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Avionics

FlightAware: October ADS-B Equipage Edges Higher

More than 2,600 U.S. registered turbine-powered business aircraft remain unequipped to meet FAA's January 2020 mandate, FlightAware says.

U.S. on Path for Bizjet Fleet Cleanup, Analyst Says

ADS-B mandate and overcapacity may spur business jet retirements, says Rolland Vincent.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Admits to New Delay for Trent 1000 TEN Engine Fix

The UK engine manufacturer has postponed introduction of the improved HPT blade by more than a year.
Charter & Fractional

XO Introduces Low-cost Plan for Private Flying

Digital charter platform XO's Rise membership is aimed at those who fly 15 hours a year.
Airlines

Asia-Pac Carriers Trim Capacity Amid Hong Kong Protests

Virgin Australia has become the latest carrier to announce capacity cuts to Hong Kong.
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Rotorcraft

Life Flight Expands AW109 Fleet

Utah-based Intermountain Life Flight is adding a seventh AW109 to its fleet.
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Airports

Despite Tensions, Bizav Traffic To Hong Kong Unchanged

While business aviation traffic in China has been impacted by eocnomic storms, the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre has remained sheltered.
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Aircraft

Icon Aircraft: Flying into the Future

Icon Aircraft's skills at composites manufacturing bode well for a development of a new family of airplanes.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sensyn Adds Drone Tower Scan To Flight Core

The tower scan function in Sensyn's Flight Core is part of the company's goal of turning drones into flying robots.
Airlines

German Low-cost Carrier Segment Comes to a Standstill

Across Europe, the number of budget flights continues to increase though competition among budget airlines remains relatively weak.
Engines

Safran To Build, Service Helo Engine with China's AECC

Safran and Aero Engine Corp. of China agree to study joint venture to ramp up production, service for WZ16.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Opens New Nashville Terminal

Aircraft management, charter, and jet card provider Jet Linx has opened a new, expanded private terminal at Nashville International Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Outlerlink Adds Analytics To IRIS

Outlerlink is adding cloud-based analytics to its IRIS aircraft monitoring system.