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Myairops, Spire Global Expand Partnership with Wx Data

Myairops is adding Spire Weather data to its aviation platform to provide users with better situational awareness and insights at airports.
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Rotorcraft

Pentagon Office Faults Progress on Rotorcraft Programs

DoD's Operational Test and Evaluation office raps Grey Wolf, Chinook, and King Stallion for multiple deficiencies.
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Aircraft

Boeing To Establish 737 Line in Everett, Washington

Now operating two of three lines in Renton, Boeing expects more demand for the 737 Max to require a fourth line at the former 787 assembly bay in Everett.
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Aircraft

Enstrom Flies First New-production Helo Since Reopening

Enstrom flies its first new production helicopter since reopening in May 2022, a 480B.
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Engines

FAA Approves New Hartzell Starters for Robinsons

Hartzell Engine Tec has received FAA PMA for its Sky Tec HT starters for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters.
Robinson R44 helicopter
Aircraft

U.S. Navy Begins Multi-Engine Trainer Replacement Program

The new T-54A twin turboprop aircraft is based on the King Air 260, and will replace the T-44C, an earlier King Air derivative.
Beechcraft T-44C
Safety

AINsight: Preventing Runway Excursions a Complex Task

Runway excursions account for one-third of business aircraft accidents and, barring mechanical issues, are preventable.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Brokers Facing 'Perfect Storm'

Charter availability is still difficult as several factors, such as industry consolidation, new flyers, and workforce issues, squeeze the market.
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Rotorcraft

King Stallion Helicopter Demonstrates Lifting Power

Repositioning and retrieving aircraft is one of the tasks that the CH-53K military helicopter will perform in its operational life.
CH-53K F-35C
ATC

Revised North Atlantic Ops Manual Published

ICAO has revised its North Atlantic operations and airspace manual, and flight planner OpsGroup is helping pilots make sense of the changes via a summary.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records

The first two production G700s broke 25 speed records during Gulfstream's just-completed world tour of the new ultra-long-range twinjet.
Gulfstream G700 in flight over clouds
Regulations and Government

U.S. House Passes Notam Improvement Measure

The U.S. House approved a measure to create a task force to probe necessary improvements in the notices to air missions (notam) system.
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FBOs

New Branded Fuel Dealer Network Debuts at NBAA SDC

AEG Fuels fuel providers joined forces at NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference with an AEG network exhibit space.
AEG Fuels dealer aisle at SDC 2023
FBOs

Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-locka To Open on February 1

After two years of construction, the unique Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-locka Executie Airport is ready for its debut.
New Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-Locka Airport
Engines

Leonardo AW09 Switches To Safran Power

Leonardo will fly its latest AW09 single turbine engine prototype with Safran's Arriel 2K engine.
Leonardo AW09 single-turbine-engine prototype PS4 on helipad in front of hangars
Airlines

Chinese Airlines Ready To Rebuild Asia-Pacific Networks

Lunar New Year demand and the end of China's Zero-Covid policy and has seen the country's airlines aggressively resume international services.
China Southern Airlines Airbus A350-900 on take off climb
Rotorcraft

Bell's Civil Helicopter Deliveries Surge in 2022

Despite a decline in deliveries of Bell military helicopters last year, the company delivered 176 civil helicopters in 2022, up from 156 the prior year.
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Avionics

FAA Researching Advanced RAIM for GPS Approaches

The FAA is exploring the potential of aircraft-based augmentation of global navigation satellite system signals.
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Praise SMS NPRM Comment Reprieve

The FAA has extended the deadline for comment on its NPRM for mandatory safety management systems to April.
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Aircraft

Embraer Confirms Launch Delay for Proposed Turboprop

Talks between Embraer and potential suppliers for a new turboprop have advanced more slowly than expected.
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Accidents

Below Freezing and Snowing at Time of Phenom 300 Fatal Crash

The temperature was below freezing and snow was falling when a Phenom 300 crashed on takeoff from Utah's Provo Municipal Airport on January 2.
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Rotorcraft

Police Kill Man Lasing, Shooting at Helicopter

A 33-year-old Detroit man who opened fire on state police helicopter was fatally shot by officers on the ground.
night vision mode view of man on ground pointing long gun at Michigan State Police helicopter
Aircraft

Airbus To Hire 13,000 Employees This Year

After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.
Airbus technicians perform winglet fitting on a China Eastern A350-900.
Aircraft

Boom Breaks Ground on North Carolina Overture Plant

The Overture Superfactory would sit on a 62-acre campus at Greensboro, North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Digital rendering of Boom Overture in flight over clouds
Aircraft

Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters

The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.
F-16 Jordan
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Continues Market Leadership in 2022

Airbus Helicopters reported that it received 374 orders and made 344 deliveries last year.
Airbus Helicopters market chart
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Chip Necessary for Gogo 5G on Pace for Midyear Delivery

Gogo anticipates a chip that is necessary for its 5G service will be delivered by mid-year ad that its service will launch in the fourth quarter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Legacy Parts Maker Ontic Looks To Build on 2022 Growth

Last year saw Ontic fully integrate its Staverton site in the UK, which now serves as one of the company's main production facilities.
Ontic employees at work
Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023

Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.
Gulfstream G700 at Savannah service center
Engines

Covington Renews PT6A Engine Overhaul Designation

Covington Aircraft Engines' relationship with Pratt & Whitney Canada extends back to the Canadian manufacturer's radial engines.
Image of Covington Aircraft facility at night