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Brazil Withdraws WTO Subsidy Complaint Against Canada

Embraer welcomed a Brazilian decision to turn its attention away from a WTO process in favor of a broader effort to address aircraft subsidies.
Rotorcraft

NASA Helicopter Lands On Mars

NASA's Ingenuity micro copter was parachuted onto the planet’s surface from the belly of the Perseverance rover.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet It Grows Footprint with Canadian Expansion

As part of the expansion to Canada, Jet It has aligned with Skyservice Business Aviation for aircraft management and operations there.
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Charter & Fractional

Scottish Operator Latest To Exit Brexit with EU AOC

Air Charter Scotland set up an air operators' certificate in EU member state Malta and has moved two aircraft out of the UK to avoid Brexit restrictions.
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Engines

StandardAero To Acquire Signature's Engine Repair Biz

Under a definitive agreement, StandardAero will pay $230 million for Signature Aviation's engine repair and overhaul business.
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FBOs

NATA Fights Fuel Farm Modifications

The public comment window on the National Fire Protection Association’s changes to NFPA 407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing is now open.
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Accidents

USHST Issues Guidelines To Combat Inadvertent IMC

The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has developed a list of recommended practices focusing on spatial disorientation.
Aircraft

Tech Mahindra Joins Spike Aero's Supersonic Bizjet Team

Tech Mahindra will provide engineering, optimization, and composite expertise to the development of Spike's S-512 Mach 1.6 jet.
Aircraft

UAE Clears 737 Max for Return to Service

FlyDubai stands poised to return the Max to operation following the UAE’s clearance.
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Aircraft

Summit Partners with Cabin Crafters for Interiors Work

MRO provider Summit Aviation and aircraft interiors specialist Cabin Crafters formalize their relationship through the new partnership.
Regulations and Government

NATACS Develops Platform for Covid Testing Reqs

NATA Compliance Services' new CDCCheck System will help operators comply with Covid testing requirements for inbound international flights.
Airports

LAS Renamed Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas McCarran International Airport will be renamed following a unianimous vote by the Clark County Commission.
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Aircraft

TUI Fly Belgium First To Resume 737 Max Operations in EU

The Belgian arm of TUI Fly performed the first Max revenue flight in the EU since March 2019 with a service from Brussels to Alicante, Spain.
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Aircraft

De Havilland To Pause Dash 8 Line, Seeks New Production Site

Market conditions force De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to suspend production of the Dash 8-400.
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ATC

Air Nav Provider Applies Aireon ADS-B in North Atlantic

With the new Aireon system, Isavia ANS’s ground-based air traffic surveillance will be enhanced in an area connecting Europe and North America.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Joins Renewable Cabin Materials Effort

F/List Joins Renewable Cabin Materials Effort
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Creates Bitcoin-based Member Program

PrivateFly's new Bitcoin Jet Account comes follow a double-digit increase in the use of cryptocurrency to pay for flights.
Aircraft

Royal Flying Doctor Service Orders Four King Air 360s

The Queensland Section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service currently operates a fleet of 20 aircraft including Beechcraft King Airs.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NATO’s Phoenix Fleet Achieves IOC

Initial operational capability has been reached by the Northrop Grumman RQ-4D fifteen months after the first was delivered.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G700 Program Reaches 1,100-hour Mark

Gulfstream's new flagship G700 remains on track for market entry in late 2022 with certification flight trials anticipated later this year.
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Aircraft

Dassault Taps TAG Hong Kong for Falcon 7X/8X Servicing

TAG Aviation becomes Dassault Aviation's latest authorized service center for the Falcon 7X and 8X tri-jets in the Asia region.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Provo Establishes Cabin Interior SWAT Team

At Duncan Aviation, SWAT is an acronym for survey aircraft interiors; write prompt quotes; artistically clean, touch up, and dye; and transform appearance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Expands Honeywell Legacy Platform Capabilities

Duncan Aviation's agreement with Honeywell adds more than 2,000 part numbers on nearly 100 airplanes and rotorcraft.
Aircraft

Data Reveals the Dominant Role of the 747 Freighter in 2020

Data from Spire Aviation's satellite constellation shows how Boeing's 747F far outstripped other large freighters while Covid gripped air transport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Air Methods Expands Airbus HCare To EC135 Fleet

A new Airbus HCare support contract will cover Air Methods fleet of 80 EC135 light twins.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Plane Simple Antennas Set To Debut

Iridium Certus and Intelsat Ku-band airborne connectivity systems lead Satcom Direct's new product portfolio.
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Airlines

India Lowers Entry Barriers for New Domestic Lessors

Companies operating out of the Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City will now enjoy tax incentives to lease aircraft to Indian airlines.
Rotorcraft

PHI To Operate Airbus H160s in Gulf of Mexico

Airbus Helicopters has broken into the U.S. offshore market with a deal to provide four H160s to PHI and Shell.
Regulations and Government

House Republicans Worry EASA Changing Cert Approach

House T&I Committee Republican leaders urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to ensure that EASA intends to comply with bilateral agreements.
Aircraft

European Airlines Signal Support for SAF Blending Quota

The European Commission plans to announce plans for an EU-wide blending obligation as part of its wider ReFuelEU proposal to boost supply and demand.