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Airbus Corporate Jets Takes First A321LR Orders

The two Airbus A321LRs will be configured by Lufthansa Technik for troop transport and medevac operations with the German air force.
FBOs

California's SACJet Joins World Fuel Network

World Fuel Services has welcomed California-based Superior Aviation Company (SACJet) and its three FBOs to its network.
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Airlines

IATA Raises Red Flags over Covid Responses in Europe, Mideast

A slower-than-expected recovery of air travel has IATA calling for more direct government intervention.
Airlines

Traffic Data Shows How Southwest Overtook U.S. Rivals

Throughout the first seven months of 2020, low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines consistently flew more than U.S. rivals American, Delta, and United.
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Airports

Orange County Selects FBOs at SNA, Shuts Out Atlantic

The Orange County (California) Board of Supervisors selected the FBO operators who will receive new long-term leases at John Wayne-Orange County Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Launches Business Aircraft Sales Division

Wheels Up has launched a new business unit that offers aircraft brokerage, acquisition, trade, and advisory services.
Training and Workforce

CAE Plans Restructuring During Covid-19 Recovery

CAE will consolidate facilities, shift simulators, lay off about 350 workers, and accelerate digital initiatives, the company said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Specialties Launches E-commerce Website

Aircraft Specialties, a Part 145 repair station, plans to add more functionality to website including review and approval of maintenance quotes.
Sustainability and Environment

Phillips 66 Goes In on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Phillips 66 is planning to fully convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California from crude oil processing to renewable fuels.
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Aircraft

MTU Teams with DLR To Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cells

MTU Aero Engines and Germany's DLR aerospace research center intend to flight test a hydrogen-powered version of a Dornier Do228 aircraft.
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FBOs

Montreal FBO Relocates to New Home

CYHU H-18 Services, a service provider at Montreal’s Saint-Hubert Airport, has opened its new facility and renamed itself HUB FBO.
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Security

South Korea Unveils Plan to Improve Defenses

Better theater situational awareness, expanded missile defenses, armed UAVs and a light aircraft carrier are on Seoul’s shopping list.
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Regulations and Government

House Bill Introduced To Help Preserve Aviation Jobs

The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act, a companion to a Senate bill, would cover up to 50 percent of some workers' compensation.
Charter & Fractional

XO Rolls Out Carbon-offset Plan

The private lift provider has introduced a carbon-offset option for its customers.
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Avionics

AEA: GA/bizav Avionics Sales Fall 23.6 Percent in First Half

The Aircraft Electronics Association attributed the steep decline to the pandemic.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Takes Minority Stake in Field Aero

Trive Capital will provide counsel and financing for additional acquisitions by aircraft modification firm Field Aerospace.
Rotorcraft

FAA International Rotorcraft Safety Conference Goes Virtual

Online registration for the FAA’s first virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference is now open.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Boosts Charter Pilots Ranks To Meet Demand

Naples, Florida-based Elite Jets Charters now employs 18 pilots and operates six company-owned aircraft.
Airlines

Air France Wins Pilot Deal for Transavia Domestic Flights

Ninety percent of voting pilots cast ballots in favor of an agreement to allow Transavia to fly within France.
Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft
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Aircraft

How Textron Has Improved the King Air Aircraft Family for Passengers and Pilots

How Textron Has Improved the King Air Aircraft Family for Passengers and Pilots
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Sustainability and Environment

NY North Shore Helo Route Extended to 2022

The FAA has extended the rule requiring pilots operating civil helicopters under VFR to use the New York North Shore helicopter route to Aug. 5, 2022.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cabinet Finishes, Graphics Focus of Duncan Webinar

Duncan Aviation webinar will emphasize the benefits of high-quality cabinet finishes and graphic options for business aircraft owners.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Finds New Wear Problems with Trent XWB-84

Premature wear on Rolls-Royce XWB-84 engines powering Airbus A350s appears unrelated to the long-standing problems associated with the Trent 1000.
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Airports

MBAA Calls For Removal of Boston Logan Ramp Limitations

The Massachusetts Business Aviation Association (MBAA) has been working to reopen full access for business aviation operators at Signature Boston Logan.
Aircraft

Rwanda To Receive Special-mission Cessna Caravans

The sale of two Cessna Grand Caravan EXs to the Rwanda Defense Force is made possible through U.S. government grant aid funding.
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Engines

QTA Delivers 200th Composite Jet Engine Inner Barrel

Quiet Technology Aerospace has delivered its 200th inlet cowl upgrade that features a carbon-fiber replacement inner barrel.
Airports

FAA Upholds Airport Funds Use for HTO Lawsuits

Denying an appeal from NBAA and local aviation advocates, the FAA reaffirmed that East Hampton can use airport funds for legal fight over HTO restrictions.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Next Aircraft Interiors Expo To Include Bizjet Focus

After a Covid-induced postponement this year, Aircraft Interiors Expo will resume next year with the debut of a new business jet interiors focused zone.
Aircraft

Second Cessna SkyCourier Completes First Flight

The first conforming production flight test Cessna SkyCourier flew for one hour 35 minutes on its inaugural flight.
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