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Product Support Survey 2020, Part 2: Flight Deck Avionics and Cabin Electronics

Garmin, Satcom Direct, and Gogo receive top ratings from AIN readers
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Aircraft

Faradair's Hybrid Electric Aircraft Finds Fresh Impetus in New Duxford Home

After almost abandoning the UK for the U.S., Faradair is staying on home turf to step up plans to get its BEHA hybrid-electric to market by 2024.
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Airlines

IATA Laments Tepid Traffic Improvements in July

The International Air Transport Association calls for governments to show more urgency in their efforts to coordinate application of travel restrictions.
Aircraft

IS&S Gets FAA Nod for Eclipse SVS/Autothrottle Upgrade

IS&S has received FAA approval for its synthetic vision system installation and autothrottle upgrade package for Eclipse 500/550s.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie Alliance Grows Despite Covid Headwinds

The network of independent charter operators now numbers 140 operators and 1,000 aircraft.
Training and Workforce

German Company Receives Phenom Training Approval

Bremen, Germany-based Atlas Air Service is now offering type rating training courses for the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 light jets.
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Rotorcraft

Lufthansa Aviation Training Adds First Helo Sim

Lufthansa Aviation Training marked an expansion in HEMS training with German approval of its Airbus H145/135 Level D full-flight simulator.
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Aircraft

Surf Air Mobility Lands $200M IPO-linked Funding Boost

Surf Air Mobility, which aims to accelerate zero-emission flight, today announced a $200 million investment commitment from Global Emerging Markets Group.
Regulations and Government

NATA Seeks Further Part 135 Check Deadline Extensions

NATA is asking for a year's extension in inspector and check airman observation checks for Part 135.
Airports

FAA Doles Out $1.2B in Grants for Airport Works

More than $1 billion in Airport Improvement Program funds were awarded from the FAA to U.S. airports, along $152 million of the residual CARES Act funds.
Aircraft

Cirrus, Garmin Nab FAA Nod for Autoland on Vision Jet

The Garmin Autoland-based Safe Return system enables the Cirrus Vision Jet to land autonomously in case of pilot incapacitation.
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Aircraft

Victoria Police Select King Air for Multi-mission Role

Textron Aviation has delivered a Beechcraft King Air 350ER that will be used by the Australian police agency.
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Aircraft

One Aviation Changes Course in Bankruptcy Case

Motion filed by One Aviation says Citiking is no longer able to bring the company out of bankruptcy but also indicates a new buyer is in the wings.
Airports

Prior Permission Requirement To End at Signature Boston

The reservation slot scheme that has required operators to obtain prior permission to use Signature Fligth Support Boston Logan is ending September 1.
Airports

Massachusetts Airport Wraps Up Runway Rehab Project

Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) in central Massachusetts has completed a rehabilitation of its secondary Runway 15/33.
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Airlines

First-Ever Israeli Flight Touches Down in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia allows the historic El Al flight to the UAE to traverse its airspace.
Rotorcraft

MD530F Helicopter Gets Gross Weight Increase

MD Helicopters has received FAA approval to increase the MD530F’s max gross take-off weight from 3,100 to 3,350 pounds.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Aviation: Hydrographics

Duncan Aviation: Hydrographics
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Safety

AINsight: Trigger Happy

Operating aircraft within or over a war zone has clearly turned out to be a failure in risk management.
Airlines

Norwegian Sinks Deeper into Red Due to Covid-19

The low-cost, long-haul concept remains at the center of Norwegian plans but on a smaller scale, prompting it to divest up to 17 of its 37 Boeing 787s.
Airlines

United Airlines Notifies Pilots of Plans for 2,850 Furloughs

Chicago-based United Airlines has become the latest U.S. major to call for an extension of Covid relief to avoid furloughs.
Engines

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Bluefin for Illegal Charter

The FAA is alleging that Bluefin Aviation Services conducted at least 26 illegal for-hire flights in a Cessna 402B.
Aircraft

Western Aircraft Installs First PC-12 Speed Cowl

Western Aircraft said the Speed Cowl developed and offered by EDMO Distributors improves the performance of the Pilatus PC-12.
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FBOs

Montana FBO Set To Double Hangar Space

Minuteman Aviation, which operates the Minuteman Jet Center at Montana’s Missoula International Airport, expects to open a new hangar in October.
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Aircraft

Otto Aviation Reveals Celera 500L Business Airplane

Otto Aviation this week unveiled the Celera 500L, a six-passenger pusher-prop business airplane powered by a single 500-hp Red A03 diesel engine.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Unveils New Mi-171Sh-VN ‘Hip’ Troop Carrier

Russian Helicopters is displaying an impressive range of its military products at the Army 2020 International Military-Technical Forum.
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Aircraft

EASA Sets Schedule for 737 Max Validation Flights

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency plans to perform Max flight testing from Vancouver, Canada, during the week starting September 7.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First Global with Dual HUD

Bombardier Aviation for the first time has delivered one of its new flagship Global 7500s equipped with dual head-up displays.
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Safety

Landsberg Appointed to Three More Years as NTSB Vice Chair

Bruce Landsberg, renewed for three more years as NTSB vice chairman, plans to increase focus on aviation weather and Notam system safety factors.
FBOs

Modern Aviation Expands Seattle FBO

FBO operator Modern Aviation will add more than 60,000 sq ft of hangar space to its facility at Seattle's Boeing Field-King County International Airport.
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