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Accidents

India Runway Overrun Investigation Highlights Pilot Errors

A report on the fatal crash of an Air India Express aircraft said the pilots didn't follow operational procedures when attempting to land in monsoon rain.
Aircraft

Greece Adds Six More Dassault Rafale Fighters

The additional fighters will allow the Hellenic Air Force to restore the number of aircraft within the Tanagra fighter wing to full level.
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Avionics

Thales Begins Flying FlytX Helicopter Avionics

Thales has begun flight testing its compact FlytX helicopter avionics suite in a Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Set for Nasdaq Listing as Qell Shareholders Approve SPAC Merger

The German eVTOL aircraft developer's anticipated Nasdaq listing on September 15 is expected to yield around $584 million in funds for its efforts to bring the seven-seater Lilium Jet to market in 2024.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Aerospace Boosts Team with Infrastructure and Marketing Leaders

The UK eVTOL aircraft developer has recruited a former senior executive from London Heathrow Airport and a branding expert who previously worked with rival Lilium.
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Aircraft

Indonesia Confirms C-130J Airlifter Order

The direct commercial sale of C-130Js had previously gone unreported, but has been made public during a visit to Marietta by Indonesia’s air chief.
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Rachel Barrie To Head Global Aerospace

Rachel Barrie is stepping in to lead Global Aerospace on January 1 as group CEO Nick Brown retires.
Accidents

All Survive Cape Air Cessna 402 Crash in Massachusetts

A Cessna 402 flown by regional airline Cape Air burst into flames after a running off the runway at Provincetown Airport.
Aircraft

NIAR Werx's 777 Cargo Conversion a 'Beachhead' Program

Under the 777 project, Werx will assist in the development of an STC for the conversion that will be owned by partner company Kansas Modification Center.
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Aircraft

India Approves C295 Airlifter Purchase

The Airbus medium transport will replace the Indian Air Force’s aging fleet of HAL-built British Aerospace HS 748s.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Aircraft Owner Trusts Under Indictment

Owner trusts provide a well understood and essential tool for ownership and financing of aircraft by citizens and non-citizens.
Sustainability and Environment

White House Rolls Out Initiatives To Boost SAF

Setting a goal of reducing aviation emissions by 20 percent by 2030, the White House is backing a tax credit and other efforts to boost SAF production.
Aircraft

Cessna Citation 500 Type Certification Marks 50 Years

The first model of the Cessna Citation family of business jets received FAA type certification on Sept. 9, 1971.
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Engines

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation Partnership

GE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.
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Airports

UTG Private Aviation Revamping Domodedovo FBO

UTG Private Aviation, one of Russia’s largest business aviation service providers, is starting a major upgrade of its FBO at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Training and Workforce

RedTail Flight Academy Opens at Stewart Airport

Wheels Up has partnered with RedTail Flight Academy to offer internships to graduates of the academy's commercial pilot training program.
Regulations and Government

9/11: Lessons in Preparedness, Advocacy

NBAA staff highlight how they navigated through a devastating time and emerged with a stronger focus on advocacy.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, September 2021
Aircraft

Qatar Airways Dispatches Five Evac Flights from Kabul

Qatar and the UAE have gone to great lengths to participate in the Afghanistan evacuation over the past month.
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Avionics

Trio Develops AFAC-compliant FDR for Legacy Bizjets

Curtiss-Wright has teamed with SoCal Jets and Peregrine Avionics to develop an affordable solution to meet new AFAC requirements for flight data recorders.
Charter & Fractional

New Fractional HondaJet Provider Launches in U.S.

Volato, a new provider in the charter-fractional aircraft ownership arena has launched a share program featuring the HondaJet Elite S.
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Aircraft

Vref: Preowned Business Aircraft Market Still Hot

A new quarterly market report from aircraft value and appraisal firm Vref said preowned business aircraft sales remained brisk in the third quarter.

NBAA To Honor Seven with Kern Professionalism Awards

The seven NBAA 2021 Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award winners will be recognized for their professionalism and leadership.
Aircraft

EASA Awards King Air 360/360ER/260 Type Certification

Currently, the Beechcraft King Air fleet numbers more than 460 in Europe.
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August Marks Another Month of Bizav Flight Gains

Business aircraft traffic rose 38.7 percent in North America and 36.4 percent in Europe in August, Argus reports.
Airlines

United, Honeywell To Partner in Massive SAF Investment

As part of a partnership agreement with Honeywell, United Airlines plans to buy 1.5 billion gallons of SAF from Alder Fuels.
Charter & Fractional

KKR Invests $40 Million More in Jet Edge

KKR's $40 million preferred equity investment in charter operator Jet Edge International follows a $150 million investment in June.
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Aerion Liquidation Targeted by Year-end

Private equity firms and a jet manufacturer has already expressed interest in Aerion's assets, as the company expects to liquidate before year-end.
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AINdebrief Episode 42 | September 7, 2021

Bizav Industry Readies for Return of Trade Shows at NBAA-BACE
FutureFlight

Vertical Says Strategic Backing and a Robust Approach to Certification Give Its eVTOL a Clear Flight Path

As it heads for an initial public offering, the UK-based start-up says the caliber of its seasoned aviation strategic backers will put it among the few eVTOL contenders to make it to market.
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