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AINdebrief Episode 45 | December 27, 2021

Flying the Joby eVTOL Simulator
Rotorcraft

Bavarian Police Order Eight Airbus H145s

Bavaria’s new five-bladed Airbus H145D3 helicopters will replace H135s operated by its police force.
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Sustainability and Environment

Atlantic Goes Green in Aspen

Atlantic Aviation introduced a new initiative at Colorado’s Aspen-Pitkin County Airport that will have all fuel bought and used there be carbon neutral.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

New Approach to Emergency Cabin Oxygen Could Cut Fuel Burn

Limitations of current emergency oxygen systems and safety concerns over some countries, like Afghanistan, are forcing airlines to fly longer-routes.
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Rotorcraft

Spain Orders 36 Airbus H135 Helicopters

Spain's government will use new Airbus Helicopters H135s for pilot training and law enforcement.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milwaukee FBO Joins the Avfuel Network

Spring City Aviation, the lone service provider at Milwaukee’s Lawrence J. Timmerman Airport, has joined the Avfuel-branded dealer network.
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Rotorcraft

Navy Orders 36 More Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The latest order takes the Navy's TH-73A fleet to 104 aircraft, but the total should reach 130 by 2024.
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Safety

Aviation, Wireless Groups Pledge Cooperation on 5G C-band

A move to cooperate on 5C interference comes after Airbus and Boeing CEOs called on the Biden Administration to delay the rollout of 5G C-band.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Delivers Three Overhauled Bell 412s

The Bell 412 overhauls at Jet Aviation’s Fujairah, UAE operation included five-year inspections, engine upgrades, and new paint.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Completes Fusion Upgrade, Refurb on CJ2+

As part of a multi-shop refresh, Duncan upgraded a CJ2+'s avionics to the Pro Line Fusion suite and also provided paint, interior, and airframe work.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Expands Service Options at Mérignac Center

The French airframer will add more aircraft models for service at Dassault Falcon Service’s maintenance center in Mérignac, France.
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Rotorcraft

France Places First Order for the H160M Guépard Helicopter

Ultimately France intends to buy 169 H160Ms for the HIL (light joint helicopter) requirement to serve with the air force, army and navy.
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Aircraft

Bizjet Deliveries To Reach Near 700 in 2021

JetNet's forecast of business jet deliveries for 2021 and 2022 remain optimistic, despite clouds on the horizon.
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Sustainability and Environment

JSSI Puts Sustainability under the Tree This Year

To celebrate the holidays, JSSI is purchasing enough carbon credits to offset several thousand tonnes of carbon emissions on behalf of its clients.
Airports

Norwood Airport Runway Extension Pushed to 2026

The FAA has delayed for two years a planned runway paving project that will lengthen Norwood (Massachusetts) Memorial Airport’s 4,000-foot Runway 17/35.
Aircraft

UPS Orders 19 More Boeing 767 Freighters

Boeing’s widebody freighter sales tally reached 80 this year with a 19-aircraft order from UPS for 767Fs.
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Expands Aviator Membership Offerings

PrivateFly will offer fixed hourly rates to its Aviator members for select long-distance pairs from the UK.
Rotorcraft

Coptersafety Gets FAA Part 142 Approval

Coptersafety currently offers FAA-approved programs for the Leonardo AW139.
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Aircraft

Airlines Back Embraer eVTOL Subsidiary's Plans to Go Public

With new airline orders in hand, Eve is merging with Zanite and intends to float share on the New York Stock Exchange in the second quarter of 2022.
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Regulations and Government

GE Denies Reports of ODA Conflicts in Prague

GE Aviation disagreed with a whistleblower report surrounding its Prague ODA activities, but Congress is upping scrutiny and the FAA limiting delegation.
Rotorcraft

Russian Mi-171A3 Makes First Flight

New Mi-171 variant designed to serve offshore energy market.
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Accidents

Gulfstream Progresses Toward G700 Market-entry with SAF

The 7,500-nm Gulfstream G700 has racked up a number of city-pair records and is checking off tests predominantly using SAF.
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Aircraft

How New eVTOL Aircraft Could Expand Business Aviation’s Horizons

How New eVTOL Aircraft Could Expand Business Aviation’s Horizons
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Maintenance and Modifications

FlightSafety International Wins Top Flight Award for Maintenance Innovation

FlightSafety International Wins Top Flight Award for Maintenance Innovation
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Engines

Aussie Firm Picks P&WC PT6A for Modernized Albatross

Amphibian Aerospace Industries has selected the P&WC PT6A-67F engine for its modernized version of the Albatross amphibious twin.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways First To Use IATA’s Carbon Exchange Marketplace

The IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange has gained its first signatory, Qatar Airways.
Charter & Fractional

GrandView Looks To Increase Jet Card Sales by Year-end

GrandView Aviation is offering fixed rates on 70 routes for its Altitude Plus jet card membership program.
Airports

Canada’s TSB Addresses Hazards During Runway Construction

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has issued a recommendation that Nav Canada publish notams with graphic depictions of runway closures.
Aircraft

Qatar Airways Takes Airbus to Court over A350 Dispute

The High Court in London will hear Qatar Airways’ complaint against what the airline characterizes as lack of response by Airbus to safety concerns.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Adds Transcontinental Challenger Flights

Jet Edge is expanding its transcontinental program for Reserve members who want to fly on its fleet of Bombardier Challenger aircraft.
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