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Charter & Fractional

KinectAir Prepares To Launch Charter, Frax Programs

Kinect Air says its AI-led platform will result in more efficient fleet utilisation for its planned per-seat charter and fractional ownership programs.
Training and Workforce

FlightAware Live Traffic Feeds Microsoft’s New Sim

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 will include real-time live traffic from all over the world, provided by FlightAware.
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Avionics

Garmin G1000 NXi Approved for Embraer Phenom 300

The G1000 NXi upgrade is now available for installation in the Embraer Phenom 300.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation To Supply Greece with Air Ambulances

The special missions-configured King Airs will be owned by Greece’s Ministry of Health and maintained and operated by the Hellenic Air Force.
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Aircraft

Brussels Warns U.S. of Escalation of Aerospace Subsidy Dispute

European Union trade commissioner Phil Hogan accused the U.S. of rejecting the EU's attempts to finally settle their dispute over aerospace subsidies.
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Avionics

Time Running Out on Old Laserefs

Operators of older business jets will need to plan on upgrading their Laseref inertial reference systems.
Aircraft

Avolon Cancels Order for 27 Boeing 737 Max Jets

Dublin, Ireland-based lessor Avolon registers its second Max order cancellation this year, raising the number of withdrawn commitments to 102.
Aircraft

U.S. Approves Hawkeyes for France and Ospreys for Indonesia

The latest round of U.S. State Department approvals of Foreign Military Sales includes a prospective deal to supply MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors to Indonesia.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Laserer Gets Federal Prison

A California man who lasered a sheriff’s helicopter in 2017 has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
Aircraft

Leonardo Lands First Commercial IFR AW119Kx Order

Leonardo announced the first commercial and EMS order for its IFR-certified AW119Kx single-engine helicopter.
Accidents

NTSB: Los Angeles Newscopter Hit Drone

A-Star sustained minor damage after "an inflight collision with a hard object of polycarbonate construction."
Aircraft

EU Simplifies Temporary Admission Process for Aircraft

A change to the European Union's customs code acknowledges establish practice allowing flight plans to suffice for declaration of entry and departure.
Airports

London Biggin Hill Airport Promotes Contactless Travel

The UK private aviation gateway is mitigating the risk of Covid-19 infection by minimizing contact and using protective equipment.
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Regulations and Government

Counterfeit Kamov Helicopter Ring Busted

Moldovan police raided a factory in Cruileni allegedly making unauthorized copies of Russian Kamov-26 coaxial rotor utility helicopters.
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Avionics

Garmin GI 275 Displays Approved for Helicopters

Helicopter operators can now install Garmin's GI 275 electronic flight instruments.
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Airlines

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to Launch Operations July 14

New low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi gets ready to start operations despite Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Airlines

Breeze Airways Delays Launch Until 2021

Underserved midsize cities will have to wait for launch of David Neeleman’s U.S. low-fare airline.
Accidents

U.S. Bizav Fatal Accidents Plummet in First Half

Fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered turbine business aircraft plummeted in the first half, according to data compiled by AIN.
Rotorcraft

Congressmen Continue Push for Safer Helo Fuel Tanks

Two Colorado congressman are continuing push for mandatory crash resistant fuel systems (CRFS) in all helicopter air ambulances.
Sustainability and Environment

ASTM Approves New Sustainable Jet Fuel Process

A new process that provides a renewable fuel component earlier in the fuel refining procedure has been approved by ASTM, the governing body on fuel safety.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Extends Orlando Sanford Lease

Cleveland-based Constant Aviation operates from nearly 110,000 sq ft of hangars at Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Aircraft

Breathe Easier with Bombardier Pũr Air

Breathe Easier with Bombardier Pũr Air
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Aircraft

Stratos 716X Personal Jet Makes First Flight

The Stratos 716X single-engine, 4-6 seat personal jet made its first flight July 2 from the company’s plant in Redmond, Oregon .
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Regulations and Government

UK Eases Quarantine Rules for Some Countries

The delayed review of the UK's contentious quarantine policy eases requirements for 59 countries, but not for travelers from the U.S. and many others.
Aircraft

FAA and Boeing Complete 737 Max Certification Flights

Following three days of flight testing the 737 Max, the FAA must now evaluate data on changes to the airplane’s flight control system.
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Avionics

Legacy Universal FMSs Face Obsolescence

Business jets equipped with legacy Universal Avionics FMSs will need upgrades due to parts obsolescence issues.
Fuel

MySky To Add Enhanced Fuel Data

Private aviation spend management software provider MySky is partnering with S&P Global Platts to provide users with the latest fuel pricing data.
Safety

Insurer Recognizes Wyvern Safety Leader Program

Axa XL, the property and casualty and specialty risk division of insurance provider Axa, has recognized Wyvern’s Safety Leader Training Course.
Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Gets EASA Nod

Airbus Helicopters’ medium twin H160 received EASA type certification approval on July 1.
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Aircraft

AINdebrief Episode 15 | July 3, 2020

NBAA Cancels BACE, 737 Max Resumes Flight Testing, Global 7500 Gets Green Papers, Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual, OSHA Proposes Fine at Textron Aviation