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Porter Pilots Start Training on CAE’s E195-E2 Simulator

7000XR Series full-flight simulator features CAE’s Prodigy visual system

Training and Workforce

Embraer-CAE Training Services E195-E2 full flight simulator

Trump Nominee for ICAO Draws ALPA Fire

White House nominated former Delta Air Lines pilot Jefferey Anderson to ICAO rep role

Regulations and Government

The White House

House Panel Approves Budget Jump for FAA in 2026

House bill to provide a $23.3 billion budget for FAA in 2026

Regulations and Government

U.S. Capitol

ZeroAvia Builds Patent Portfolio for Hydrogen-electric Airliners

Start-up says it now holds 45 patents around its plans for hydrogen-electric powertrains

ATR72 regional airliner could be fitted with ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

Videos

Destinus Says Hypersonic, Zero Carbon Flights Are On the Horizon

Destinus Says Hypersonic, Zero Carbon Flights Are On the Horizon

Boeing 747: Saying a Fond Farewell to the ‘Queen of the Skies’ Airliner

Boeing 747: Saying a Fond Farewell to the ‘Queen of the Skies’ Airliner

February 2, 2023

eSTOL Aircraft Advocate Says Hybrid Power and Blown Lift Beat Vertical Powered Lift

eSTOL Aircraft Advocate Says Hybrid Power and Blown Lift Beat Vertical Powered Lift

November 15, 2022

VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green

VoltAero Says Its Parallel Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Can Turn Air Transport Green

August 31, 2022

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What Shape Will the Next Generation of Airliners Take?

Part 1 of a series from new AIN Media Group title Leeham News and Analysis

A variety of new airliners are being discussed for the next decade or more.

AIN Completes Acquisition of Leeham News and Analysis

Premier source for in-depth aerospace and airline industry insights added to group’s portfolio

AIN Media Group and Leeham News and Analysis

DOT Chief Continues Push for More ATC Funding

Duffy says FAA needs $31.5 billion to completely upgrade ATC

ATC tower

Aviation Stakeholders Eye Funding Needs for ATC Overhaul

Lawmakers and aviation leaders aligned on ATC modernization

Flyvbird Close to Launch of First AI-booked Air Charters

Network will start with German cities Friedrichshafen, Mönchengladbach, and Strausberg

Charter & Fractional

Flyvbird charter network in Germany

Bedford Steps into FAA Administrator Role

Senate confirmed Bedford in 53-43 vote

Regulations and Government

Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford

New Aircraft and Flight Booking Technology Could Reinvent Regional Air Services

Startups are finding new ways to reintroduce regional air transport.

Rendering of Vaeridion aircraft in flight

VoltAero Finds Backers for Malaysian Production of Cassio Aircraft

SEDC Energy and ACI Groupe plan to take equity stakes in the French start-up

VoltAero's Cassio family of hybrid-electric aircraft

Collins Taps FL Technics as Products, Services Dealer

Expands company’s capabilities for serving bizav and regional airline customers

Maintenance and Modifications

Julius Bogusevicius, head of engine, airframe, and materials services at FL Technics

Provisions of Reconciliation Bill Welcomed by NBAA

More than 50 aviation organizations support items that would benefit aviation

Regulations and Government

U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)

UAS Provides Trip Support for Hajj Pilgrimage Flights

Gulf-based company helped operators of more than 2,000 aircraft flying into Saudi Arabia

UAS supports Hajj pilgrimage flights

Tim Lilley: Fixing What Caused the DCA Midair Collision

The father of one of the pilots who died in the crash wants something positive to come from the tragedy

Sheri and Tim Lilley at the ACSF Safety Symposium

AINsight: Will Secondary Doors Be a Flying Jail Cell?

Flight deck security continues to be an issue and doesn’t seem to acknowledge safety concerns

Cockpit door

Senate Panel Approves Bedford FAA Nomination

Commerce Democrat leadership opposed the nomination

Regulations and Government

Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford

Broward Aviation Buys Spares, Repairs Firm Support Air

Move adds capabilities to serve Airbus, Boeing operators

Maintenance and Modifications

Broward Aviation Services acquires Support Air

FedEx Founder and Bizav Advocate Fred Smith Flies West

“He always credited business aviation with helping make FedEx the company it is today”

Frederick Smith, founder and former chief executive of FedEx Corporation

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