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Regulations and Government

FAA Provides 12-Month Check Airman Extension

The FAA departed from its typical practice of shorter-term Covid-related extensions in granting a request for a year-long check airman extension.
Airlines

UK-EU Deal Preserves All Third- and Fourth-freedom Rights

The UK’s CAA will become responsible for aircraft certification and regulation in the country when it leaves EASA on January 1.
Safety

Pilot Captures Video of 'Jetpack' Flying in LA Airspace

The video of what appears to be a manned jetpack shows it flying at 3,000 feet over the ocean near Palos Verdes, California.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lee Aero, Peregrine Partner on STC To Combat Covid-19

Lee Aerospace and Peregrine Avionics have partnered on an Aviation Clean Air STC for the Citation Excel, XLS, and XLS+.
Charter & Fractional

Omni Air Adds Charter Base, Expands Mx Operations

Omni Air Transport plans to offer maintenance services outside of its in-house managed fleet.
Rotorcraft

Austrian Operator Orders Five Airbus H135 Light Twins

Airbus Helicopters will deliver the first newer variant of the H135 to ÖAMTC Air Rescue in early 2022.
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Airports

Biggin Hill Airport Presses Ahead with Expansion Plans

Despite the Covid crisis, London's Biggin Hill Airport is seeing further investment in new facilities to bolster its position as a key UK bizav gateway.
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Training and Workforce

Aerocor Trains 27 New Eclipse Pilots in 2020

Very light jet specialist Aerocor is seeing growing interest in its Eclipse 500/550 type rating training program.
Accidents

Traffic Data Recaps Max Grounding and Return to Service

Satellite data from Spire Aviation provides a vivid snapshot of how Boeing's 737 Max was grounded in March 2019 and how it has returned to service.
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Avionics

Duncan Amends STCs for Challenger, Legacy Models

Duncan Aviation's amended STCs for Honeywell products on the Bombardier Challenger 600 series and Embraer Legacy 600.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Imposes Aerospace Export Controls on China, Russia

U.S. firms face complications in dealing with Chinese and Russian aerospace companies after the Commerce Department issued a new Military End User List.
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Training and Workforce

LOFT Adding Citation Excel Type Rating Program

Training provider LOFT is putting the final touches on its new Citation Excel full-flight simulator in preparation for its new type rating course.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star, Collins Team Up for G450 Cabin, CMS Upgrade

West Star Aviation said the combination of a G450 cabin upgrade along with installation of Collins Aerospace's Venue could save owners as much as $200,000.
Training and Workforce

SimAero 737-800 Simulator Approved for Upset Training

Pilots can now undergo upset training in a 737-800 simulator at SimAero's Paris training center.
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Safety

AINsight: Limitations of Pilot Weather Apps

While the utility and popularity of weather apps is impressive, they are no substitute for knowledge of weather required to operate an aircraft safely.
Avionics

Moog Buys Genesys Aerosystems

Flight control manufacturer Moog is adding to its capabilities with the purchase of Genesys Aerosystems.
Aircraft

Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski Jump Capability

Tests have been undertaken to validate the F/A-18E/F’s ability to launch from the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers.
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Regulations and Government

Covid Relief Bill Includes Carrier Aid, Cert Reform

The massive 5,000-page bill renews payroll support programs for air carriers and in general, funds the FAA in FY'21, and reforms ertification.
Aircraft

Max Order Moves Alaska Airlines Towards All-Boeing Fleet

Alaska Airlines is adding new orders that will increase its Boeing 737-9 Max to 120 airplanes if all options are taken.
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Charter & Fractional

Guide Aims To Prevent Illegal Charters from Dry Leases

Six aviation associations produced the General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide to help aircraft owners and lessors avoid the pitfalls of illegal charters.
Regulations and Government

Congress Nixes 'Surprise Air Ambulance Bills'

Covid relief legislation ends health insurance denials for "out-of-network" transports.
Aircraft

NOAA Takes Delivery of Second Beechcraft King Air

Textron Aviation's special missions Beechcraft King Air 350CER will be used for coastal mapping, aerial survey, and emergency response missions.
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Aircraft

Sustainable D328eco Aims To Lead Turboprop Renaissance

Deutsche Aircraft believes a slow recovery from Covid will inspire airlines to exploit the cost efficiency of turboprop aircraft like its new D328eco.
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods Takes Aim at Helicopter EMS Membership Programs

The nation’s largest helicopter air ambulance company has launched a full-frontal assault on competitors who sell annual “memberships.”
Airlines

Countries Restrict UK Flights on New Covid-19 Variant Concerns

Several governments have suspended direct air traffic rights to their country for all passenger flights from any UK airports.
FBOs

Signature Mulls $4B Acquisition by Private-equity Group Blackstone

Signature Aviation, the parent company of Signature Flight Support, has received purchase offers of late, with the latest worth an approximate $4 billion
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FBOs

Ohio Airport To Issue RFP for Lone FBO

Ohio’s Middletown Regional Airport/Hook Field expects to find a new operator for its FBO by mid 2021.
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FBOs

Avflight Breaks Ground on New Michigan Hangars

Avflight has broken ground on a new expansion to its FBO at the Detroit-area Willow Run Airport (YIP).
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Rotorcraft

DOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding

DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights.
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Training and Workforce

Rolls-Royce's Virtual Reality Jet Engine Familiarization Class is Pandemic-ready

Rolls-Royce's Virtual Reality Jet Engine Familiarization Class is Pandemic-ready
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