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Argus Predicts Bizav Activity Will Ebb Slightly in 2023

Argus sees 2023 business aviation activity dipping by just a percentage point in North America—a rightsizing after a tumultuous three years.
HondaJet Elite II (Photo: Honda Aircraft

Leo Knaapen Joins IBAC

Following his retirement from Bombardier, Leo Knappen has joined the International Business Aviation Council as head of the industry partner program.
IBAC's Leo Knaapen
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Brings Avionics Support to Republic Airport

Duncan Aviation has opened an avionics support shop at Republic Airport at the request of its customers.
Duncan Aviation satellite avionics tech Pedro Roque
Airlines

Indonesia Steps Up Search for Kidnapped New Zealand Pilot

Papuan rebels have taken a Susi Air Pilatus PC-6 pilot hostage.
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Aircraft

European Green Aviation Projects Gain Funds and Momentum

New funding from both the European Union and the UK are fuelling multiple projects aimed at achieving air transport's net zero carbon objectives.
Pipistrel has been working on concepts for electric-powered regional airliners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Appoints Second Brazilian Service Center

Hartzell Propeller has appointed Diamond San Paulo as its second service center in Brazil.
Diamond São Paulo, Hartzell Propeller’s 25th Recommended Service Facility
Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Posts Solid Growth

Compliance and safety specialist AviationManuals reported growth of its client base and revenues in 2022.
AviationManuals report displayed on iPad
Aircraft

Gulfstream Gets $124M USAF Mx Award

Contracts supporting USAF C-20 and C-37 aircraft run through 2031.
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Regulations and Government

Bunce, Bolen Urge Timely FAA Bill, Improved Reg Process

GAMA head Pete Bunce and NBAA CEO Ed Bolen cite needs in areas such as regulation and privacy as Congress crafts FAA reauthorization bill.
U.S. Capitol building (Photo: Pixabay)
Avionics

Foresight MX HUMS STC'd for Sikorsky UH-60A

GPMS's Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for installation in Black Hawk helicopters.
PJ Helicopters UH-60A Utility Hawk helicopter collects water from lake for utility firefighting mission
Aircraft

ANZ’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft Program Signs New Partners

Embraer, Heart Aerospace, and Universal Hydrogen have joined ATR and Airbus as partners in Air New Zealand’s program to field a zero-emissions aircraft.
Digital rendering of Heart Aerospace's ES-30 electric regional aircraft in flight
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Heavy Finally Axes SpaceJet Program

Two and a half years since suspension of SpaceJet development, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries cuts its losses and cancels the program.
Mitsubishi SpaceJet regional airliner

Daher To Buy French Aero Manufacturing Services Firm

In a deal announced on February 7, Daher will buy France-headquartered aerospace manufacturing services company Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale.
Daher maintenance technician at work on aircraft
Engines

GE Explores Rotorcraft Operations Center

GE center would provide remote engine diagnostics and analytics for rotorcraft customers.
Bell 525 super-medium twin-engine helicopter in flight
Rotorcraft

Global Medical Response Opts for More Bell 407GXi Helos

Air ambulance provider Global Medical Response operates 220 Bell helicopters for various missions in North America.
Global Medical Response employee, Bell Employee and Air Link air ambulance employee pose for photo with Bell air ambulance helicopter
Training and Workforce

FAA Finalizes GV Standardized Training Curriculum

The FAA published a standardized training curriculum for the Gulfstream V that will serve as framework for future aircraft-specific programs for Part 135.
FlightSafety Gulfstream G550 Simulator
Charter & Fractional

PC-12 Captain’s Abrupt Turn Caused LOC-I Incident

An abrupt turn to avoid clouds caused a Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 to momentarily lose control while on approach to France’s Brive-Souillac Airport.
Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 in flight over clouds
Training and Workforce

NTSB: Flight Data Monitoring Is Possible for Small Ops

NTSB is continuing its push for use of flight data monitoring with a 30-minute video discussing practical ways small operators can incorporate such plans.
Bruce Landsberg NTSB
Charter & Fractional

Planet 9 Open House Celebrates Five Years of Growth

Charter-management firm Planet 9 has successfully made the transition into an international charter provider with a fleet of large-cabin jets.
Attendees at Planet 9 aircraft charter open house gather behind Bombardier Global business jet in the Castle & Cooke hangar at Van Nuys Airport.
Airlines

Malaysia Revisits Plans for Subang Aviation City

Plans call for major development of Kuala Lumpur's former international gateway, Subang Airport.
Malaysia Airlines regional subsidiary Firefly ATR 72 on takeoff

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, February 7

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation
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FutureFlight

ARC Confirms Plans for Linx Compound Rotorcraft and eVTOL Cargo Drones

The UK start-up, formerly known as Samad Aerospace, is working on a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft based on a gyroplane concept.
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FutureFlight

UK Government Releases New Funding for Hydrogen and Electric Aviation Technology

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace are to receive all of the £113.6 million allocated through the UK's Aerospace Technology Institute program.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Moving World Report Makes Pitch for Future Mobility

Venture capital group Up Partners has released the first in a series of annual reports tracking trends in multiple aspects of transportation, including advanced air mobility.
FutureFlight

ZeroAvia and Shell Make Plans To Support Hydrogen Flights from Dutch Airport

The hydrogen propulsion system developer is working with energy group Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport to prepare for initial demonstration flights with a regional airliner in 2024, followed by operations with fare-paying passengers in 2025.
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FutureFlight

FAA Issues Experimental Airworthiness Certificate for Universal Hydrogen’s Dash 8 Testbed

The FAA has granted Universal Hydrogen an experimental airworthiness certificate, giving the California-based company the green light to proceed with the first test flight of its hydrogen-powered De Havilland Dash 8-300 testbed. 
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Aircraft

Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer Powers up for First Flight

The Turkish Aerospace Hürjet advanced trainer has entered the pre-first flight test phase, including powering up the F404 engine for the first time.
Turkish Aerospace Hürjet P1 prototype being towed on airport taxiway
FutureFlight

Ryse Plans First Deliveries of the Recon Personal eVTOL in Q3 This Year

Ryse Aero Technologies intends to begin deliveries of its Recon personal eVTOL in Q3 of 2023 after securing nearly 100 preorders in the last month.
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FutureFlight

Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race Postponed Indefinitely

Despite an “encouraging” response from potential competitors in the new Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, the U.S. National Aeronautic Association has decided to postpone the event to a date that has yet to be determined. 
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Engines

CEO Hill Says Turbine Engine for HX50 To Cost Under $100k

Hill Helicopters is taking on the ambitious task of developing its own turbine engine for the HX50 helicopter.
Hill Helicopters CEO Jason Hill