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Real-world Ops: Tamarack Winglets Boost CJ Performance

James Benham shows how Tamarack Aerospace's winglet mod enhances performance—and sustainability—of his CitationJet.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Honors Jeffrey Donnell for Maintenance Excellence

Jeffrey Donnell has had a 45-year helicopter maintenance career that has encompassed multiple roles with operators and major mx organizations.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Salutes USCG in Cape Cod for Safety Excellence

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod has not only increased safety in New England but has had "far-reaching effects" throughout the service.
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FutureFlight

Business Aviation Group Luxaviation and Rolls-Royce Power Up For Advanced Air Mobility Operations Network

Luxaviation says initial eVTOL operations could start from its extensive network of private terminals in some 120 locations worldwide and aircraft could be managed under its 15 air operator certificates.
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FutureFlight

New U.S. Legislation Provides Firmer Foundation for Advanced Air Mobility

During the Vertical Flight Society’s recent Transformative Vertical Flight conference in San Jose, California, Supernal's head of policy, Diana Cooper, addressed how regulatory paths may be getting clearer.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Dutch Researchers See First Nine-seat Electric Aircraft in Scheduled Service by 2026

The Netherlands has set a goal to fully electrify short-haul scheduled air services by 2050.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Inmarsat, Cranfield University Dissect Connectivity Benefits for Aviation

A new report by Inmarsat and Cranfield University asserts that aviation's future should be built on 21 advances in digital connectivity over the next 15 years..
Maintenance and Modifications

Winglet-equipped King Air Shows Efficiency Gains

A Tamarack-modified King Air 350 flew two long-distance flights to try and set a city-pair record.
King Air 350 airplane modified with Tamarack Aerospace winglets
Training and Workforce

SMU and CAE Apply Biometrics to Flight Training

By measuring pilots' physical reactions during flight training, SMU and CAE researchers believe performance can be more objectively determined.
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FutureFlight

How Electra Plans To Deliver Fixed-wing Payload and Range in Helicopter Habitats

The U.S. company is completing development of the hybrid-electric powertrain it intends to fly on a two-seat technology demonstrator by the end of 2022, en route to type certification in 2026.
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Jenny Showalter Opens Bizav Career Coaching Firm

Jenny Showalter is launching a career coaching firm for students and professionals to help them achieve their aspirations.
Charter & Fractional

Volato Adds Baltimore Base, Charter Operations

Volato's Baltimore base will be supported by Trident Aviation's two Maryland locations.
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ATC

European Union Closes Airspace to All Russian Aircraft

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union on February 27 closed its airspace to all Russian aircraft.
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Boosts FBO Network with Lynx Buy

Atlantic Aviation has continued its rapid expansion with the addition of the Lynx FBO chain and its nine locations.
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Aircraft

Sole An-225 Cargoliner Damaged in Russia-Ukraine War

Antonov An-225, UR-82060, victim of Russia attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv-Hostomel Airport.
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Accidents

FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.
Sustainability and Environment

Virgin Atlantic Partners with Low-carbon-fuel Developer

Virgin Group has partnered with chemical conversion company Agilyx to develop a new sustainable aviation fuel based on waste plastics.

AINdebrief Episode 47 | February 28, 2022

Singapore Airshow Rides Again
Regulations and Government

Sen. Inhofe Retiring with Genav Advocacy Legacy

Inhofe, who is retiring in January, was known for clearing a path for the passage of the landmark General Aviation Revitalization Act.
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Aircraft

PlaneSense Expands Gogo Avance L3 to PC-12 Fleet

PlaneSense previously provided Gogo's Avance L3 internet connectivity system only on its fleet of Pilatus PC-24 twinjets.
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Rotorcraft

Aero Asset Establishes Helicopter Acquisition Arm

Aero Asset Acquisitions partners with Indiana bank to buy and sell helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Milestone, Helitak Develop Firefighting Sikorsky S-92A

Milestone Aviation has partnered with Helitak to develop an easy install, aerial firefighting kit for the S-92A featuring a quick-fill 1,050-gallon tank.
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Safety

AINsight: Developing a Personal Proficiency Plan

Two terms often used interchangeably in aviation are currency and proficiency, but they are not the same and a pilot can be current but not proficient.

MEBAA Show Planning for a Strong Return

The MEBAA Show, set for December 6-8 in Dubai, is already drawing exhibitors such as Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Marks Another 5G System Milestone

Colorado-based Gogo Business Aviation has received FAA STC and PMA approval for its 5G antenna following installation and testing by Duncan Aviation.
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Bizav Ops Flourish but Ukraine Crisis Dampens Future

Business aviation operations have remained strong worldwide in the first few months of the year, but the Ukraine crisis clouds that outlook, WingX said.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Selects Cue's Covid-19 Test for Flight Crews

The Cue Health molecular self-test for Covid-19 provides results in 20 minutes via mobile devices.
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Aircraft

UAE Looks to China for Advanced Trainers

The United Arab Emirates appears set to buy the Chinese Hongdu L-15 to answer its advanced and fighter lead-in training requirements.
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Rotorcraft

Thailand to Get AH-6i Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopters

The Royal Thai Army has placed an order for the AH-6 helicopter with Boeing, while MD Helicopters has delivered MD 530Gs to neighboring Malaysia.
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With Financials On Pace, Bombardier Weighs New Products

Bombardier is building in flexibility in its financial outlook to prepare to respond to competitors and customers on new products, Martel said.
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