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Accidents

FAA, NTSB Investigating KISP Ground Collision

The FAA and NTSB are investigating a ground collision at New York City-area Long Island MacArthur Airport, between a taxiing Pilatus PC-12 and a Hawker.
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FBOs

Modern Aviation Closes on Two NYC FBOs

Modern Aviation has completed its purchase of Sheltair’s FBOs at New York’s John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports.
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Accidents

Flashback: Challenger Pilot Claims Yoke Was Jammed in TEB Crash

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Completes Aramco Helicopter Fleet Renewal

Lessor Milestone delivered 26 helicopters to Aramco as part of that company's fleet renewal program.
Airlines

Spirit, Frontier Airlines Agree To Merge

The $6.6 billion merger of Frontier and Spirit Airlines would generate $3.5 billion in annual revenues based on 2021 results.
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Aircraft

Irkut MC-21 Undergoes Repeat Cold Soak

Now stationed in Russia’s coldest republic, the MC-21-300 has reached the halfway mark of a repeat cold-soak test.
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Sustainability and Environment

Industry Groups Urge EPA To Expand SAF Feedstocks

Aviation trade groups have issued a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting an expansion of approved SAF feedstocks.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Floats Approved for Airbus Five-blade H145s

Dart Aerospace has received FAA supplemental type certification for its emergency float system with integrated life rafts in water up to sea state 6.
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ATC

FAA Map Provides Guide on 5G Deployment

An FAA map provides up-to-date information surrounding the deployment of 5G near 87 airports.,
Engines

New Standards Proposed for Engine Emission Testing

The U.S. EPA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to adopt particulate matter emission standards and test procedure for turbine airplanes.
Regulations and Government

Special Olympics Volunteer Airlift Seeks 'Strong Finish'

This is the eighth time Textron Aviation has organized the Special Olympics airlift.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elevate Plans Keystone MRO Expansion after Acquisition

Keystone Aviation MRO expansion includes organizational changes and a third MRO site.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Spends Latest Quarter In Hover

Helicopter operator Bristow Group breaks even on lower revenues, higher expenses.
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Aircraft

Toulouse Sustainability Declaration Praised by Aviation Groups

Several companies and industry associations endorse the European Commission’s commitment to align sustainability goals among aviation stakeholders.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Acquires Part 135 Operator Alante

The deal provides Wheels Up with 12 Cessna Citation light jets and 39 pilots.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Rolls Out First Production SkyCourier

The first production Cessna 408 SkyCourier is destined for launch customer FedEx.
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Avionics

FAA: 5G C-band Interference Solution Could Take Years

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson downplayed the impact of 5G C-band on GA during a February 3 House Aviation Subcommittee meeting.
ATC

Operators May Soon Fly Outside North Atlantic Tracks at FL330

Starting March 1, operators may file random route plans for North Atlantic tracks at or below FL330.
Rotorcraft

Blade CEO Bullish On New York

Blade CEO anticipates a better political atmosphere and growth potential for helicopter and eVTOL passenger service in the New York City area.
Aircraft

AINsight: For Every Winner There Are 10+ Losers

With preowned aircraft now selling in single-digit days, the idea of how potential buyers can be the winner becomes murky.
Aircraft

GE, Boeing To Partner on Hybrid-electric Flight-test Program

Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences will support flight testing of a Saab 340B with a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
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Charter & Fractional

Verijet Expanding Charter Ops to Caribbean

Florida-based charter provider Verijet operates a fleet of Cirrus SF50 Vision jets.
Safety

Argus Develops New Safety Standard for Part 91 Ops

The Argus Operator Assessment, AOA:91000, uses the Argus Standard to evaluate private operators’ flight departments.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Call for End to U.S. Covid Testing Requirements

IATA, A4A, and several other organizations have called on the U.S. government to remove pre-departure testing requirements for entry into the country.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Urges Further FAA Collaboration on 5G Interference for GA Operators

Despite progress for airlines, GA is still facing 5G-rollout-related challenges, and NBAA head Ed Bolen believes the FAA needs to provide more help.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATP, Bluetail Partner on Aircraft Records Access

Aviation software and information services provider ATP has partnered with aircraft records management firm Bluetail to ease aircraft document access.
Sustainability and Environment

Phillips 66 Partners With 4Air on Carbon Offset Program

Phillips 66 Aviation has partnered with 4Air on a new carbon offset program for its supplied FBOs and flight operators.
Avionics

CCX T-RX Avionics Tester Approved for Sale in Europe

CCX Technologies' T-RX Avionics Radio Tester is now available for purchase in Europe.
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Aircraft

CAE Lands Luftwaffe Ab Initio Pilot Training Contract

The training giant has added the German air force to its list of defense customers that have turned to civilian contractors for initial flight training.
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Aircraft

Ethiopian Signals Renewed Confidence in 737 Max

Fifty passengers took part in a four-hour demonstration flight of Ethiopian Airlines’ 737 Max 8 on February 1.
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