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Lufthansa Grounds Aircraft and Freezes Hiring on Virus Effect

Air France and KLM also are taking cost-cutting measures to compensate for the loss in revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Aircraft

China Eastern’s OTT Airlines Becomes C919 Launch Operator

The Chinese state-owned airline’s new subsidiary will fly Comac products exclusively.
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Aircraft

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.
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Charter & Fractional

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.
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Aircraft

ANA Snubs Rolls with Order for GE-powered 787s

The Japanese airline plans to place its first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-10 into service next year.
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Avionics

FreeFlight Systems Joins ACR Family

ACR Group added NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems to its portfolio.
Airlines

Qatar Airways, American Airlines Reestablish Codeshare Ties

A new pact between AA and Qatar could lead to direct flights to Doha by American.
Aircraft

Airbus A321P2F Freighter Conversion Wins EASA Certification

European approval of the A321 freighter conversion comes a month after first flight.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets On Upswing in 2019, but FSI Earnings Down

Berkshire Hathaway cited losses related to a government contract for lower FSI earnings, but saw upside with improved leases and flight hours at NetJets.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Targets Short-haul Flights with BlackBird Buy

Private aviation membership company Surf Air has acquired online charter and per-seat marketplace BlackBird to create Surf Air Mobility Corp.
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Aircraft

Daher Adds More Safety, Interior Features in 2020 TBMs

Daher is rolling out new features for its 2020 TBM 910 and 940, with the focus once again on safety enhancements and cabin improvements.
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Airlines

UK Set to Accept EU Cargo Security Rules Post-Brexit

A planned alignment of security protocols will ensure that cargo can continue flying to and from the EU without disruption from 2021.
Avionics

GTN 650/750Xi Certified for Variety of Helicopters

Slide-in replacement with Garmin's new GTN 650Xi/750Xi units is now available for select helicopter models.
Rotorcraft

Meet the U.S. Navy’s New Training Helicopter, the Leonardo TH-119 - AIN

Meet the U.S. Navy’s New Training Helicopter, the Leonardo TH-119 - AIN
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Engines

Russia Prepares for Superconductor Electric Motor Trials

Electric motors using high temperature superconductors could find applications on existing aircraft as well as new eVTOL designs.
Airports

Wichita Airport Lawsuit Alleges Fraud, Conspiracy

Midwest Corporate Aviation's lawsuit alleges city and airport officials were in "secret" discussions for a second FBO at the airport.
Safety

NTSB Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Alaska Safety

The Safety Board made a recommendation for a working group to address safety concerns in Alaska, where the accident rate
Engines

Russian Prepares for Superconductor Electric Motor Trials

New electric motors using high temperature superconductors could be used to re-engine existing aircraft and power new eVTOL designs
Engines

AMES Doubling Size of Jebel Ali Facility

In addition to serving Boeing 777s, the Jebel Ali expansion will boost AMES's capabilities on the A320neo and A330neo.
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Airlines

European Commission Okays Romanian State Aid to Tarom

A six-month government loan will keep the Romanian flag carrier afloat and give it time to restructure as it takes delivery of new ATR turboprops.
Airlines

U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close by Year-end

The St. Louis-based United Express partner succumbs to cost overruns and a shortage of captains.
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Aircraft

Amid Virus Scare, Comac’s Flight Test Programs Press Ahead

Test facilities have implemented strict control measures to protect those involved in aircraft production and flight testing from infection.
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Charter & Fractional

Southern Sky Aviation Opens West Coast Charter Base

The charter office and IAI Astra SPX are based at Signature Flight Support's FBO at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Spirit Drops Needle on Bongiovi Bizav Retrofits

The installation was part of a larger installation of cabin upgrades.
Rotorcraft

Presidential Helicopter Maintains Momentum

As the VH-92A test fleet works towards initial operational test and evaluation, Sikorsky has been contracted to build another six.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Volocopter's eVTOL Plans Boosted by $113 Million Investment

Volocopter has now raised $159 million for its Volocity eVTOL aircraft program and is launching a feasibility study for operations in southeast Asia.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Considers Launching Start-up Airlines To Fly Superjets

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and lessors want to place “white tail” SSJ100s with airlines.
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Rotorcraft

Kopter Gets Swiss Production Approval

Kopter called receipt of Swiss production organization approval a key step that will enable it ramp up production on the light-single SH09.
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Aircraft

Bombardier, Gulfstream Bizjets Vie For Collier Trophy

The latest Global 7500 and G500/600 business jets could be honored with the 2019 Collier Trophy, but also in contention is eVTOL pioneer Kitty Hawk.
Rotorcraft

Bell Flies Electric Anti-torque on 429

Bell has been test flying an electric anti-torque system on its 429 light twin since May.
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