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Japan Airlines Permanently Grounds PW4000-powered 777s

JAL has accelerated the retirement of its Boeing 777s by a year.
Rotorcraft

South Korea Wants Attack Helos, Minesweepers, More JDAMs

The ROK Army is looking to modernize its gunship fleet through the acquisition of an “Apache-class” helicopter to replace its aging Bell AH-1S Cobras.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Expanding Its Charter Service to U.S.

As part of the expansion, Luxaviation says it will operate U.S. flights using sustainable aviation fuel.
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FBOs

ACI Opens New Digs at San Luis Obispo

After a long pause, ACI Jet, the lone FBO at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport, has begun operations at its newly-built facility.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Expands UAE Component Work for PC-24

Mubadala-owned Strata received a seven-year agreement covering pylon fairings, bullet fairings, tail cones, and other parts for the Pilatus PC-24.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Delivers 600th CJ3-series Jet

The CJ3 is part of the CitationJet family of single-pilot jets and was introduced to the market at NBAA-BACE in 2002.
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Rotorcraft

Senior Airbus Exec: eVTOL Technology 'Not There Yet'

Romain Trapp said that it could be “decades” before eVTOL aircraft become integrated into an advanced air mobility (AAM) environment.
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Sustainability and Environment

Aviation Industry Supports New SAF Incentives

A coalition of aviation industry organizations and companies is asking the Biden Administration to establish new financial incentives for SAF producton.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Provision Your Aircraft for Gogo 5G: The Fastest, Easiest Path Starts Now

Provision Your Aircraft for Gogo 5G: The Fastest, Easiest Path Starts Now
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Accidents

Alaska Heli-ski Hit Ridge and Tumbled in Fatal Crash

Sole survivor rescued six hours after helicopter's last satellite ping.
Accidents

Accidents: April 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2021
Rotorcraft

ENAV and Leonardo Demonstrate Helicopter PBN In Italy

ENAV and Leonardo have tested and validated helicopter PBN for the Foggia – Tremiti S. Domino Island route in Southern Italy.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Lands New U.S. Firefighting Contracts

Erickson will begin utilizing Bell 214ST in U.S. aerial firefighting.
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FBOs

FBO Survey Report: 2021 The Americas

Customer service matters, and the top FBO's among AIN's readers know how to deliver.
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ATC

Aviation Leaders Call for ATC Infrastructure Boost

During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit, leaders expressed concern that investment has diminished for aging non-NextGen systems.
Rotorcraft

New AirborneX Platform Offers Helicopters for Lease

Ascent's website brings together owners and operators wanting to lease aircraft on flexible terms.
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FBOs

Two Facilities Share Top Honors in 2021 AIN FBO Survey

Last year's overall top FBO repeated its score to earn a split in the top position again this year.
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Regulations and Government

Biden Infrastructure Proposal To Boost Manufacturing

In addition to $25 billion in airports funding, President Biden's proposal includes numerous measures aimed at R&D, green initiatives, and manufacturing.
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Aircraft

Jet Aviation Obtains Saudi Arabian Part 125 Certification

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation requires the certification for all privately operated business jets based there.
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ATC

Papua New Guinea Airnav Provider Taps Aireon ADS-B

NiuSky Pacific Limited said Aireon's space-based ADS-B service greatly enhances its ground-based air traffic surveillance.
Regulations and Government

Pilot Preflight Procedures Obtain AC Status

New FAA Advisory Circular AC 91-92 offers detailed guidance intended for establishing highly effective preflight briefings.
Sustainability and Environment

SAF Flow in California Grows Stronger

Atlantic Aviation has become the latest FBO chain to begin offering permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

As part of its environmental commitment, A4A has called for a rapid expansion of SAF production.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Expanding Aircraft Mx Second Shifts

West Star Aviation aims to reduce aircraft maintenance turn times by double-digit percentages with expanded second shifts.
Aircraft

British Airways Backs ZeroAvia's Plan for Hydrogen Airliner

ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.
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Avionics

Texas-based Gulf Avionics Eyes More Business with Move

Gulf Avionics has relocated to Kerrville/Kerr County Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Opens Fifth Hangar for Bizjet Servicing

AMAC Aerospace's newest hangar opened this month after 12 months of construction.
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Rotorcraft

Ontic Portfolio Balance Helps Drive Record Year

Ontic's rotorcraft business has remained steady throughout the pandemic, executives say.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Offering H175 to NYPD

Airbus is offering its H175 super-medium twin helicopter in the competition to replace the New York City Police Department’s Bell 412s.
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Airlines

MEBAA Chairman Predicts Tough Year

After cancellation of postponed MEBAA Show in February, November's Dubai Airshow becomes next focus
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