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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider, Portside Announce Partnership

The partnership allows Portside customers to quickly hail AOG services and scheduled maintenance requests for quotes through MRO Insider’s platform.
Aircraft

Combat Debut for Typhoon/Storm Shadow Pairing

The Typhoon has been cleared to launch the Storm Shadow stand-off precision attack missile since early 2019, and has now used it in combat.
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Aircraft

ATR Deliveries Topple to 10 Aircraft in 2020

Along with a paltry delivery total, ATR ended last year with net orders for three airplanes.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds FANS to G5000 Excel/XLS Upgrade

Garmin has added FANS 1/A+ and ACARS capabilities to its G5000 upgrade for the Citation Excel and XLS.
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Airports

New SkyNet System Aims To Prevent Wrong Landings

SkyNet’s Reach LASAW (landing, approach, surveillance, warning) is aimed at heliport and airport operators.
Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Promotes Elian to CEO, Williams to COO

James Elian is now president and CEO and Jared Williams COO and v-p of operations for Canadian fractional ownership provider AirSprint.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Closes Fifth Securitization

Global Jet Capital has closed its fifth asset-backed securitization worth $663 million.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Extends Comment Period on Noise Research

The FAA said stakeholder involvement is necessary as it uses its noise research to help shape future environmental policy.
Airlines

UK NATS Records Day with No Westbound Transatlantic Tracks

Air traffic control providers eschewed the organized track structure on March 9.
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Avionics

FlightAware, Synoptic Team on Mode-S Weather Data

FlightAware and weather data aggregator Synoptic Data are partnering to deliver real-time Mode-S-derived aircraft weather data via Synoptic’s API.
Airports

Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose NYC Helo Restrictions

Two bills being considered for New York City could restrict as many as 80 percent of helicopter operations in the city.
Airlines

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers

How New Covid Travel Passes Make Trips Easier For Airline Passengers
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Unveils King Air Ground Cooling STC

Textron Aviation's STC and ground cooling system is available for Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series twin turboprops.
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Aircraft

Germany Approved for P-8 Maritime Patrollers

The German navy is seeking a replacement for its Lockheed P-3 Orions, which are slated for retirement in 2024.
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Aircraft

Boeing Signs Final VIP 747 Sale

Boeing Inks Last VIP 747 Sale
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Charter & Fractional

Waltzing Matilda Aviation Plans Part 121 Service

The Massachusetts-based Part 135 operator plans to begin scheduled air service to Toronto in October.
Safety

Bombardier’s Demo Team Earns IS-BAO 3 Renewal

Bombardier’s aircraft operations demonstration team has renewed its Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s IS-BAO program.
Regulations and Government

NATA Urges Treasury's Yellen To Promptly Disburse PSP

In a letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen, NATA chief Timothy Obitts expressed concern about ongoing delays in PSP funding disbursement.
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Airlines

Norwegian Air Founder Bjørn Kjos Launches New Long-Haul LCC

Norse Atlantic Airways plans to launch flights between Europe and the U.S. in December using Boeing 787s.
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Airports

Florida Airport First To Install LED Rotating Beacon

Florida’s Boca Raton Airport (BCT) is the first in the country to install a Hali-Brite LED rotating beacon, the first of its kind to receive FAA Approval.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo's 2020 Helicopter Deliveries Fall 29 Percent

Leonardo delivery drop offset by increased military and support sales.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Receives First F-15EX Eagle Fighter

Initial production fighters are assigned to the U.S. Air Force's Eglin base for an accelerated test program to get the new Eagle into service in 2024/25.
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Avionics

Gogo Delays 5G Upgrade to 2022, Citing Chip Supply Issue

Bizav connectivity provider Gogo is delaying deployment of its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) network by one year, to 2022, due to a microchip shortage.
Aircraft

Boom Gets Financial Boost from Amex

The airframer said the strategic investment from American Express Ventures will help support continued development of the Overture supersonic airliner.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers 16th Legacy 450-Praetor 500 Conversion

AirSprint is the recipient of the Embraer Praetor 500 conversion and has another scheduled for later this year.
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Aircraft

AINsight: What First-time Bizjet Buyers Need To Know

Buying a business jet is a complicated and unique transaction, demanding plenty of patience and the use of skilled advisors.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly Lindy Plans Per-seat New York City-D.C. Helo Service

Fly Lindy plans to offer per-seat, scheduled helicopter charter shuttle service between New York City, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore starting in June.
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FBOs

Fort Lauderdale FBO Breaks Ground on New Home

Jetscape, one of four service providers at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, broke ground this week on a major new FBO complex.
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Aircraft

Wideroe Goes Electric with Tecnam's P-Volt

Norway-based regional airline Wideroe is to start operating Tecnam's nine-passenger P-Volt powered by a Rolls-Royce electric propulsion system.
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Rotorcraft

CHC Buying Babcock's Offshore Aviation Unit

CHC is purchasing Babcock's offshore aviation business in the UK, Denmark, and Australia.