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Covid and Hurricanes Not a Good Mix

With 2020's hurricane season already off and running, Covid-19 could present an additional hurdle to FBOs and aircraft operators in the storm zone.
Rotorcraft

Unmanned Civil K-Max Helicopter To Deliver in 2021

Kaman Aerospace has already received commitments for its first five unmanned K-1200 K-Max helicopter kits for civil operators.
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Regulations and Government

UK Airlines Launch Legal Challenge to Quarantine Rules

British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair asked a court to rule on their objections to a 14-day quarantine requirement for most travelers arriving in the UK.
Aircraft

Cessna's Skyhawk 172 Marks 65 Years Of Flight

The largest Cessna 172 operator is the Civil Air Patrol, which this this week ordered 11 more of the type.
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FBOs

NATA Launches New Covid Standard for FBOs

NATA's Safety 1st Clean standard details what FBOs need to do to help curb the spread of Covid-19
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Delivers 8,000th Engine

Rolls-Royce has delivered the 8,000th engine manufactured at its Dahlewitz, Germany facility. Gulfstream took the milestone engine, a BR725 powerplant.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Mexico Mx Providers Join in Local Covid Support

Santa Fe Aero Services and Skyland Aircraft, MRO providers at Santa Fe Municipal Airport, will give a portion of inspection work fees to a local food bank.
Charter & Fractional

Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count

Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count
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Aircraft

EASA Awards First Electric Aircraft TC to Pipistrel

EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.
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Aircraft

Spirit Aero to Pause Boeing Max Fuselage Production

Boeing sent a letter to fuselage supplier Spirit Aerosystems asking it to delay production of twenty 737 Max shipsets.
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Regulations and Government

Rural Orgs Urge Congress To Provide GA Fuel Tax Relief

Sixteen rural and other organizations told House and Senate leaders that general aviation traffic has plummeted and the sector needs relief.
Charter & Fractional

Charter App Ascent Expands Helo Service to Thailand

Ascent has partnered with Thai helicopter operators SRS Aviation and Advance Aviation to offer on demand helicopter charter in several locations.
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Safety

Jet Linx Applies Covid-killing Formula to Fleet

The Bioprotectus System being used by Jet Linx has been shown to be effective in killing the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.
Safety

New Cabin Tech Could Combat Covid-19

Honeywell to market UV cabin system.
Regulations and Government

EC Calls for Limited Opening of External European Union Border

The European Commission recommended that Schengen-area states coordinate lifting of restrictions on countries from outside the region on health grounds.
Aircraft

Taiwan Flies Indigenous Advanced Trainer

The AT-5 is a derivative of the F-CK-1 Ching-kuo and will replace aging AT-3s and F-5s in the Republic of China Air Force.
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Charter & Fractional

Belgium Bizav Group ASL Ventures into Scheduled Service

ASL Fly Executive provides per-seat service using Embraer regional jets featuring a VIP cabin.
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FBOs

NATA Offers Hangar Foam System Information

In its effort to educate local fire officials about the use and problems with hangar foam discharge systems, NATA has provided some online resources.
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Charter & Fractional

ACASS Expands Global Footprint Through Sonas Stake

Montreal-based Acass is expanding its global footprint with its stake in Sonas Aviation.
Charter & Fractional

TailHail Brokerage Takes on the Charter Industry

Charter brokerage TailHail aims to sell memberships and help bring more people into charter flying.
FBOs

Meridian Earns Dual IS-BAH Approval

New Jersey-based aviation services provider Meridian has achieved IS-BAH registration for its FBOs on both U.S. coasts.
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Aircraft

Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft

Former members of Airbus's Vahana eVTOL development team now believe that electric short takeoff and landing aircraft could be more cost effective.
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Airlines

Finnair to Raise €500 Million with New Share Offering

The European Commission on June 9 approved Finland’s participation in its flag carrier’s share offering.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ESG Earns STC for 3G/4G Helicopter Cabin Wi-Fi

EASA has approved ESG’s STC for 3G/4G mobile communications and cabin wi-fi for the Airbus EC135 and EC635 helicopters.
Aircraft

Wisk Resumes Cora eVTOL Test Flights after Covid Halt

The four Cora eVTOL prototypes have logged more than 1,300 flight test hours at development sites in New Zealand and California.
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Aircraft

AMAC Keeps Hangars Full with New Mx Projects

AMAC Aerospace fills its calendar with three Bombardier, two Airbus, and two Boeing maintenance, modification, and upgrade projects.
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FBOs

Fargo Jet Center Earns EASA Part 145 Nod

North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center's maintenance division has received EASA certification, allowing it to work on European-registered aircraft.
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Avionics

Hilton Software Wins New Government Contract

A new $4 million contract with the U.S. government makes Hilton Software a prime contractor for two government agencies.
Airlines

Cranfield Research Points to a Smaller Air Transport Industry

A recently released study by Cranfield University shed light on expectations for the future of air transport.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Step Up Dispute over Ligado Network

The organizations, opposing an FCC approval of a Ligado 5G nationwide network, cite a "real threat of harmful interference."