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Rotorcraft

Astronics Secures STCs for Enhanced Vision on EC130s

FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada Civil Aviation have all approved the Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 aboard Airbus Helicopters EC130 B4s and T2s.
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Rotorcraft

Universal and Bell Team On 505 Training

Universal Helicopters (UHI) is partnering with Bell to deliver pilot training in the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light turbine single.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers 600th Phenom 300

Embraer's Phenom 300 light jet fleet operates in more than 35 countries and has accumulated more than 1.2 million flight hours.
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Aircraft

Tuskegee Airmen's RedTail Academy Buys Piper Trainers

Two Piper Pilot 100i aircraft will help launch the Tuskegee Airmen RedTail Flight Academy, which will provide flight-training opportunities for minorities.
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Training and Workforce

Reduced Flight Ops Affecting Pilot Proficiency

A training provider CEO says it's unprecedented for so many pilots to go so long without flying or having an alternative way of staying current.
Sustainability and Environment

Aviation Industry Cheers New SAF Tax Credit Plan

A broad-based consortium of aviation companies applauded the introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Aircraft

Supersonic Bizjet Developer Aerion Halts Operations

Cites lack of available financing for its decision to cease operations.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

MSB Unveils Zero Gravity Side Ledge Table

MSB Unveils Zero Gravity Side Ledge Table
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Sustainability and Environment

Climate Expert Tells Aviation To Back Carbon Capture

Capturing carbon dioxide from aviation fuel consumption could have a far greater environmental benefit than current measures, but costs will be higher.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Backs Bill To Promote Transportation Workforces

Reintroduced by House aviation subcommittee chairman Rick Larsen and Reps Don Young and Angie Craig, the bill would foster promotion of aviation jobs.
Aircraft

Wisk Asks Court To Stop Rival eVTOL over Theft Claims

Wisk is suing rival eVTOL aircraft developer Archer, alleging theft of its intellectual property and trade secrets relating to a five-seat air taxi model.
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Aircraft

GA Aircraft Deliveries Up or Flat in 1Q: GAMA

While first quarter general aviation aircraft delvieries either improved by segment or remained virtually the same as last year, industry billings rose.
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Aircraft

Luxaviation To Operate Commercial eVTOL Flights for Lilium

The European business aviation group will be responsible for all operational approvals, as well as managing flight crew, for the seven-seat eVTOL aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Automation Helpful in Flight Ops but Needs Improvement

Panelists said during an EBACE Connect webinar that more needs to be done in digital automation to make their operations even more efficient.
Bernhard Fragner and Robert Fisch
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Connected Aircraft Transforming Industry, Leaders Say

The capability of connecting to aircraft is now widely available, boosting operations and maintainability, leaders said during EBACE Connect.
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Engines

P&W Launches Carbon Offset Program for Bizjets

Pratt & Whitney has launched a carbon offset service for operators of P&W-powered business jets with engines enrolled in its ESP maintenance plan.
FBOs

Russia’s Vnukovo-3 Aspires to Retain Role as a Leading FBO

The ongoing recovery of the country's business aviation sector boosts Vnukovo-3, Russia's largest FBO.
Airports

Brexit Fallout Impacts LPV Approaches at UK Airports

Starting June 25, LPV approaches at UK airports will be removed following the cessation on that date of the UK’s participation in EGNOS.
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Engines

Dallas Airmotive Brazil Ops Expands PW500 Mx Options

Dallas Airmotive's regional turbine center in Brazil can now perform hot section inspections on Pratt & Whitney PW500 family engines.
Rotorcraft

Insurer Seeks Removal from Bryant Crash Lawsuit

OC Helicopter insurer Endurance claims $10 million policy does not cover rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Earns JCAB Approval

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 medium twin has been granted type certification by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau.
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Airlines

IATA Applauds Opening Borders to Vaccinated Travelers

Germany becomes one of the latest countries to relax quarantine mandates, drawing praise from IATA.
Accidents

NTSB: Wrong Rudder Input Led To King Air Fatal Crash

The NTSB said the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following reduced thrust in the left engine on takeoff resulted in a fatal King Air crash.
Safety

Shell Becomes IBAC’s First European PS3 Enrollee

IBAC Expands New IS-BAO Program to Europe.
Sustainability and Environment

Scientists Leave No Stone Unturned in Bid for Sustainability

The EBACE Connect webinar heard how Airbus scientists are looking at options such as microbes and enzymes as ways to develop new aviation fuels.
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Regulations and Government

Europe's Reg Framework Enables Innovation, but Capacity Needed

An EBACE Connect panel discussion suggests an existing regulatory framework allows for aviation innovation, but capacity is a concern.
Aircraft

DALaviation Named First CJ4 Gen2 Customer in Europe

DALaviation Switzerland will add the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 to its CJ2+ and CJ1 fleet.
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Aircraft

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation
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Rotorcraft

Ruggedness, Reliability Keep Russian VIP helicopters in Vogue

The Mi-8/17 series helicopters remain in widespread use worldwide.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Collaboration To Enhance Parts Dispatch

Bombardier's collaboration with Sterling Global Aviation gives it access to aircraft on five continents for parts dispatch.
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