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Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Still on Track for First Test Flight This Summer

After multiple program delays and a substantial redesign, Eviation says its all-electric Alice aircraft will make its long-awaited first flight this summer. It was named for Lewis Carroll's Victorian novel Alice in Wonderland.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Future of Air Mobility Accelerator Program Aims to Support SME Innovators

The UK's Connected Places Catapult is looking to involve up to 12 small- and medium-sized enterprises in the 2022 Future of Air Mobility Accelerator program, whose backers include Supernal, GKN, Heathrow Airport, and the UK CAA.
FutureFlight

Air Mobility Airo Group Prepares for Initial Public Offering

Airo subsidiary Jaunt recently signaled its intention to set up a second production line for its Journey four-passenger eVTOL air taxi in India.
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Sustainability and Environment

House Clears Way for SAF Blender's Tax Credit

House approves SAF blender's tax credits as part of passage of Inflation Reduction Act.
Fuel

AEG Fuels Announces Branded Dealer Network

Miami-based fuel provider AEG Fuels has introduced its own branded dealer network.
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Accidents

NTSB: Pilot Incapacitated Before Fatal Citation V Crash

The NTSB found that the sole-occupant pilot killed in a January 2021 Citation V crash lost control of the twinjet after becoming incapacitated.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Token in Line for $40 Million Investment

Jet Token would draw from the Global Emerging Markets' investment after it goes public.
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Regulations and Government

DOT Updates SIFL Rates

The SIFL rates, used to compute value of non-business travel aboard a company-provided aircraft, are slightly lower in the second half, unadjusted.
Charter & Fractional

Thrive Aviation Earns Argus' Top Safety Rating

Argus has awarded Thrive Aviation its Platinum safety rating, the award comes as Thrive is rapidly expanding its owned and managed fleet of business jets.
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Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines Chooses A330neos for Widebody Replacement

The Malaysian flag carrier plans to take a total of 20 A330-900s under a sale-leaseback and direct lease agreements with Avolon.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: FAA Aeromedical Letters, Part 3

In the third of a three-part blog series, AME Dr. Robert Sancetta discusses various types of FAA aeromedical approval letters.
Charter & Fractional

Volato Launches Aircraft Management Division

Following its acquisition of aircraft charter and management provider Gulf Coast Aviation, Volato has introduced its own aircraft management business.
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CAN To Host Fund an Angel Reception during BACE

After raising nearly $500,000 last year, CAN is returning to a reception format during BACE for one of its most important fundraisers.
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Fair Winds Signal End of LABACE 2022

LABACE 2022 is a wrap and was a successful event, despite many challenges.
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Regulations and Government

OSHA Orders Metro To Reinstate Air Ambulance Pilot

OSHA orders pilot who turned down two flights over visibility concerns reinstated.
Avionics

ANAC Validates Taillight ADS-B Transponder

The Brazilian STC for uAvionix's tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder covers more than 250 single-engine airplane models.
Avionics

Avionics Sales Increase for Eighth Consecutive Quarter

The Aircraft Electronics Association's Avionics Market Report noted higher sales to OEMs.
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Avionics

FAA Provides MOC for UAS Remote ID Mandate

The FAA has published a means of compliance for UAS manufacturers to meet the requirements for providing remote identification capability.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Revenues Grow, but So Do Losses

Though Wheels Up's second-quarter revenues increased 49 percent YOY, to $425 million, its losses in the three-month period ballooned to $92.7 million.
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Airlines

Airlines Clamor for Clarity on Altimeter Upgrades for 5G

The airline industry calls on the FAA to issue more definitive guidance for upgrading their radio altimeters to accommodate full-strength 5G signals.
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Training and Workforce

ATAC Lands F-35 Fighter Chase Contract

The Textron business unit, best known for its contract aggressor work, will support flight test activities at the F-35 final assembly plant.
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FutureFlight

Cranfield Aerospace Draws Fresh Funding from UAE and California-based Investors

CAeS has now drawn £14.4 million for the development of a hydrogen propulsion system meant to power 19-seat commuter aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Archer Completes Preliminary Design Review of Newly Named ‘Midnight’ Production eVTOL

Archer says its Midnight eVTOL air taxi is now expected to enter service by 2025, company officials told investors during a quarterly earnings call on Thursday (August 11).
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FutureFlight

Bombardier Probes Blended Wing Design As Basis For Green Private Jets

The company says it is keeping an open mind on what type of new propulsion systems might be used for future low-carbon business jets.
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Airports

‘Crown Jewel’ Congonhas Airport To Be Auctioned

An upcoming auction of airport assets in Brazil could have a big effect on business aviation operations.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Orders Up to 55 Beta Alia 250 eVTOLs

Helicopter operator Bristow has placed a firm order for five Beta Alia 250 eVTOLs and has options for 50 more.
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Charter & Fractional

Embraer Bolsters Bizjet Support in Brazil

Unscheduled maintenance services are now available to Embraer business jet operators under a new partnership with Voar Aviation.
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Rotorcraft

Upgrade Project on Vancouver Helipad Completed

Pacific Heliport Services has completed a major upgrade project on the public-use heliport in downtown Vancouver, Canada.
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Infraero Shifts To Delivering Airport Solutions

Airport management company Infraero has added more services to its capability menu.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Logs VIP Orders at LABACE

Leonardo logged orders for three VIP configured helicopters during LABACE 2022 which will be delivered next year from Leonardo's new facility in Itapevi.
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