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Airlines Fight New Flight Caps at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

A group of airlines and IATA are taking the Dutch government to court to prevent a limit on the number of flight movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Airlines

Lufthansa Eyes TAP Acquisition As Talks Continue Over ITA Deal

The German group achieved a financial turnaround in 2022 recording a €1.5 billion operating profit, even though most of its airlines remained loss-making.
Lufthansa A320 aircraft.
Aircraft

AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap

The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Challenger 600 on landing approach with flaps extended
Regulations and Government

Republicans Urge Biden To Withdraw FAA Nomination

Republican leaders argue that since the FAA administrator must be a civilian, the White House nomination does not qualify and should be withdrawn.
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol building illuminated at night
Rotorcraft

OEMs, Experts Exude Market Caution

Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.
Helicopter
Rotorcraft

Bell Plans Updates, More Support Options for Commercial Lines

Bell CEO Mitch Snyder said investment in commercial lines continue with plans for future safety features and support products.
Bell 505
Rotorcraft

Robinson Boosts Production as Backlog Swells

As it mourns the loss of its founder, Robinson Helicopters looks to boost its rotorcraft output in 2023.
Robinson Helicopter production facility
Rotorcraft

Frank Robinson Remembered

The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."
Frank Robinson
FBOs

Skyservice Begins Seattle FBO Construction

Skyservice Business Aviation has broken ground on an upgraded FBO facility at Seattle King County International Airport-Boeing Field.
An artist rendering of the new Skyservice Business Aviation facility at KBFI.
Aircraft

AerCap Sees Aircraft Delivery Delays Lasting ‘Several’ Years

The world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor says traffic growth and a curtailed supply environment will drive lease transactions and higher rates.
Digital rendering of AerCap Airbus A350-900
Training and Workforce

Dynamic Advanced Training Installs EVAS in Simulator

Dubai-based Dynamic Advanced Training is using EVAS as a key tool in its simulator to prepare students for a possible cockpit smoke emergency.
VisionSafe EVAS system worn by pilot in smoke filled cockpit simulation
Aircraft

Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus

The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.
A Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 prepares to land at San Franciso International Airport in June 2019.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Begins Testing of B-52 Replacement Engine

The engine-maker is expecting to deliver more than 600 F130 turbofans to re-engine the USAF’s entire B-52H fleet.
Rolls-Royce F130
Aircraft

Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group

Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.
Bridger Aerospace Kodiak 100 on airport ramp in front of hangar
Aircraft

Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.
Siam Scenic Cessna C208EX parked on airport ramp
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation Expands with Georgia FBO Purchase

Odyssey Aviation has acquired Golden Isles Aviation, the lone FBO at golf-destination McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia.
Business jet parked on ramp with guests deplaning at Golden Isles Aviation FBO at McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in Georgia
Rotorcraft

LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Digital rendering of LCI Airbus H175 in flight over city skyline
Regulations and Government

FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards

Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
AIN Logo
Rotorcraft

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state
Rotorcraft

Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.
U.S. Navy TH-73A Thrasher helicopter parked on airport ramp
Avionics

Geared Up: Flying with ForeFlight's Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver

ForeFlight's latest Sentry ADS-B receiver adds a flight data recorder, larger battery, and a g-meter, among other features.
ForeFlight iPad app with Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver
Safety

Best Practices in Checklist Design Account for Human Limitations

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award Winners

Helicopter Association International has announced the recipients of its 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards.
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Airports

Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance

Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.
Wall Street heliport
Safety

Software House Flight Vector Sees Opportunity in the Middle East

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.
Flight Vector software
Aircraft

New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters

Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
Regulations and Government

Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market

FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Beta Technologies Alia eVTOL simulator
Charter & Fractional

Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023

‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.
THC Airbus H125
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wi-Fi in the Sky: Better, Faster, Getting Cheaper

A plethora of products are available to provide airborne connectivity, and more are coming soon.
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FBOs

Bohlke International Aviation Bounces Back on St. Croix

Like the legendary phoenix, Bohlke International Aviation has risen again.
The new terminal at the Bohlke International Aviation FBO on TISX