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Maintenance and Modifications

NIAR's Werx Organization Leverages Engineering, Mod Capabilities

The National Institute for Aviation Research's Werx lab is partnering with Dynamic Aviation on modification of three 737s for a special-missions program.
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Aircraft

Jet Aviation Delivers First VIP-completed BBJ Max

Jet Aviation has redelivered the first-ever BBJ Max to an undisclosed customer.
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Safety

IBAC Sets IS-BAH Standards Board for 2021/2022

The IS-BAH Standards Board welcomes three new members.
FBOs

NATA's Attempts End To Overturn NFPA 407 Decision

NATA’s final petition attempt to overturn the decision to enforce new NFPA 407 requirements for automatic fuel overfill protection systems was dismissed.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skandia Offers Soundproofing Kit for Bombardier Globals

Illinois-based Skandia offers more than 80 airframe-specific soundproofing kits.
Avionics

Merlin Developing Drop-in Autonomy Kit for King Airs

Merlin Labs will convert up to 55 Beechcraft King Air twin turboprops operated by Dynamic Aviation for autonomous flight
Accidents

AINsight: A Frictional Tale about Checklist Use

Checklist usage, a foundation to both good airmanship and safety, could have potentially prevented a June 2019 King Air accident.
Accidents

UK Prosecution Shines Light on Illegal Charter Flights

Two years after a highly publicized airplane crash, a criminal prosecution addresses a persistent problem.
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Aircraft

Eclipse Aerospace Rises Once Again

The resurgent company is focused on supporting customers and upgrading aircraft for a European fleet buyer.
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FBOs

Universal Aviation Expands Greek Operations

Universal Aviation has expanded its private aviation ground handling operation in Greece with the opening of its Mykonos office.
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Training and Workforce

Hands On: Training with the ForeFlight Master

Gary Reeves specializes in avionics training and also teaches pilots how to use their electronic flight bag apps.
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Accidents

Helo Crashed while Testing New Fire Bucket System

All four aboard the Brainerd Helicopters UH-60A were killed during the test of a new fire bucket release system.
Rotorcraft

Philippines Government Confirms T129 Attack Helicopter Order

The Turkish Aerospace T129 will bring a needed boost to the Philippine Air Force’s counter-insurgency capabilities.
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Aircraft

Airbus Plans for Big Boost of A320 Production Rates

Suppliers of Europe’s dominant commercial aircraft OEM received notice to prepare for a 40 percent increase in A320 rate by the second quarter of 2023.
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Aircraft

Boeing Settles with FAA on 737 Penalties

The FAA has levied $17 million in penalties on Boeing stemming from production issues raised in 2019.
Aircraft

Alliance To Bring Electric Caravan Flights to New York City

An alliance between Lima NY, Blade Urban Air Mobility, and Magnix will see Lima convert its Caravan seaplane fleet to all-electric.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Narrows Losses On Declining Revenues

Bristow Group says it expects the offshore helicopter market to recover in late 2021.
Sustainability and Environment

Carinata Lands On ICAO's SAF Feedstock List

ICAO has now recognized Carinata, an oilseed crop, as a renewable feedstock with a similar lifecycle carbon emission reduction as waste-derived SAF.
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Aircraft

C&L Wins Deal for ERJ-135/145 Semi-private Conversions

C&L Aviation Services has signed a contract for multiple ERJ-135 and -145 “semi-private” aircraft modifications.
Safety

Two Learjet Pilots Lose Jobs after Intentional Roll

The pilots of the Learjet Model 31A German air ambulance business jet lost their jobs after the PIC rolled the aircraft on approach to Faro, Portugal.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Demos Phased-array Antenna on Business Jet

Viasat's testing of phased-array antenna technology in a Citation II could pave the way toward Ka-band satcom for smaller aircraft.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Group To Launch Ireland's First Vertiport

A consortium of companies and organizations have come together in an MoU to launch Ireland’s first passenger and cargo vertiport at Shannon Airport.
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Regulations and Government

Groups Praise Industry Comments for Spurring PRD Changes

NBAA was pleased that the FAA made some modifications in its final pilot records database rule as a result of industry concerns.
Aircraft

Dassault's 6X Service Entry Prep Includes Product Support Effort

Dassault Aviation's Falcon 6X is expected to enter service in 2022, and the company is already preparing support activities.
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Engines

GE Aviation Extends CF34 Engine Mx Agreement with MTU

MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg has served as an authorized maintenance provider for GE Aviation's CF34 engine family since 2003.
Airlines

IATA Urges Adoption of Digital Health Documentation

International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh warned of “chaos” at airports if governments don’t agree on digitalization measures.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force’s Newest Fighter Completes First Exercise

Participation in Northern Edge in Alaska provided the combined F-15EX Eagle II test team with a chance to wring out the new fighter in a major exercise.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Joins IBAC as Industry Partner

Aviation training provider FlightSafety International (FSI) has joined the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) as an industry partner.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Launches Digital Record Search Engine

Aircraft data storage and access provider Bluetail has introduced a digital document search engine, MACH Search.
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Accidents

Metroliner-Cirrus Midair Occurred on Parallel Approach

An NTSB prelim report notes the May 12 midair collision between a Cirrus SR22 and Swearingen Metroliner occurred while they were on parallel approaches.