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FBOs

Bizav Services Company Desert Jet Changes Hands

James McCool, previously a minority owner of California aviation services provider Desert Jet Holdings, has acquired sole ownership of the companies.
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Rotorcraft

Hill Helicopters Developing Turbine Light Single

UK-based Hill Helicopters has unveiled a new light turbine single helicopter design, the HX50.
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Safety

ARC Offers Upgraded SMS Risk Assessment Tool

The multi-purpose ARCrisk safety management module can be used by flight departments, ground services, maintenance departments, FBOs, and drone operations.
FBOs

Gulfstream, Jet Aviation Open New Florida Facility

Jet Aviation and Gulfstream have opened their new co-located FBO/aircraft maintenance complex at Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport
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Aircraft

Latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator Flies to Montana for Trials

An Etihad Airways 787-10 will undergo two and a half weeks of environmental testing before flying to Abu Dhabi.
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Charter & Fractional

Sundance Helicopters Goes Bust in Las Vegas

Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters announced the permanent closure of its air tour operations after the Covid pandemic caused a steep drop in demand.
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FBOs

World Fuel Network Adds Three West Coast FBOs

World Fuel Services has expanded its West Coast dealer network with the addition of two FBOs in California and one in Oregon.
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Aircraft

Latest Microsoft Flight Simulator Features TBM 930

Daher engines worked with Microsoft on the development of Flight Simulator 2020 software to ensure it depicted the TBM 930 characteristics.
Aircraft

Ambular Promotes Universal Air Ambulance Concept

An ICAO-led volunteer group called Ambular is designing a dedicated eVTOL air ambulance aircraft.
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Sustainability and Environment

AINsight: In Search of a Sustainable Future

The newly updated Fueling the Future: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide is a timely reminder of steady environmental progress and opportunities ahead.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

New STCs To Enable LuxStream Satcom on Gulfstream Jets

Western Jet Aviation and Collins Aerospace expect STC approval of LuxStream hardware for Gulfstream's G450 next month followed by the G350, GV, and G550.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Commits To Heli-Expo 2021 Show in New Orleans

In the face of continuing Covid safety concerns, HAI has reaffirmed its intention to hold its annual Heli-Expo trade show next March 22-25 in New Orleans.
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Aircraft

Xwing Unveils Plans for Autonomous Cargo Operations

Xwing is about to start cargo operations in a Cessna Grand Caravan equipped with its autonomous flight control system, but initially with a pilot onboard.
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Airlines

American Airlines To Cut 15 Markets as CARES Act Expires

Several domestic markets will lose service altogether as a result of the carrier's service suspensions.
Rotorcraft

Saudi Arabia's THC Orders More Airbus Helicopters

The purchase covers 10 new H125 singles.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MySky Integrates with SD Pro

Satcom Direct users can now add MySky’s “spend-management platform” to their SD Pro subscription.
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Airlines

Qantas Sees International Service Grounded until July 2021

Australia’s flag carrier witnessed a A$4 billion drop in revenue during its fiscal half ending June 30.
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Aircraft

First A350 Handed Over to German Armed Forces

Inevitably dubbed by the press as “Merkel One,” the aircraft is due to take over long-haul governmental transport duties from the A340.
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Airlines

Despite Thawing Relations, UAE-Israeli Tourism Likely to Lag

UAE airlines remain quiet about prospective service to Israel.
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Aircraft

Urban Aeronautics Launches Plan for EMS CityHawk VTOL

Urban Aeronautics is working with EMS operator Hatzolah Air to adapt its planned CityHawk VTOL aircraft for emergency service applications.
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Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Holding Sells Off Final Assets

TAG Aviation Holding has completed its departure from business aviation with the announcement that it sold off TAG Aviation SA and TAG Aviation Asia.
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Engines

Honeywell Gains FAA Nod for 3D-printed Flight-critical Part

Honeywell said the approval marks a step forward in the fast-growing 3D printing field.
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FBOs

Private Hangar Complex Set To Open

Sky Harbour Group, which looks to establish a national network of privately-owned aircraft hangar complexes, will open its first location September 1.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Sees Brisk Interest In Mobile App

MRO Insider’s aircraft maintenance services mobile app went live in July and has seen strong interest and use since.
Airlines

DOT Allows Chinese Carriers to Double Frequencies to U.S.

Four Chinese carriers have won approval to fly a total of eight round trips a week to the U.S.
Aircraft

Airbus Delivering New Fleet of H125s to U.S. Customs

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of 16 new H125 helicopters uniquely configured for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Aircraft

Transport Canada Approves Constant's CL604 Upgrade

Constant Aviation receives Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for its Bombardier Challenger 604 flight deck upgrade with Pro Line Fusion.
Fuel

SAF Coalition Welcomes New Member, Issues New Guide

The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel has released an updated version of its guide to the use of SAF.
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Aircraft

Twin Commander Aircraft Expanding Legacy Support

Twin Commander Aircraft attributes expanding staff and new parts suppliers to the availability of more parts for the legacy airplane.
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Regulations and Government

GAO Seeks Better Oversight of FAA's Compliance Approach

The FAA's Compliance Program has drawn positive reviews, but the GAO is concerned that it lacks central oversight and coordination to ensure it works.