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Product Support Survey 2021, Part 2: Flight Deck Avionics, Cabin Management Systems and Airborne Connectivity

Garmin is once again the Overall Average leader in the Flight Deck Avionics segment in AIN’s 2021 Product Support Survey
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People in Aviation

Jennifer Homendy confirmed as chair of the NTSB, Vivek Kaushal became CEO of Global Jet Capital, and Jessica Naor and Tom Huff join ACSF Executive Board.
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Rotorcraft

Vertiport Chicago Primed for eVTOL Future

Vertiport Chicago adds customers including Blade, anticipates future eVTOL operations.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completions & Refurbishment 2021

Highlights of a remarkable turnaround year
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FutureFlight

NASA Flight Testing Starts with Noise Evaluation of Joby's eVTOL

Wisk Aero and Reliable Robotics are also providing aircraft for flight testing as part of a NASA project designed to inform the reguluatory environment for advanced air mobility, while also improving public awareness and confidence.
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FutureFlight

VoltAero Boosts Advisory Board With a Trio of Airbus Veterans

The French company is working to certify three members of its hybrid-electric Cassio family of aircraft, with initial deliveries anticipated from late 2023.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Nominates Airline Entrepreneur Neeleman For Post-Merger Board

David Neeleman is chairman of Brazilian airline group Azul, which intends to buy 220 Lilium Jets for its planned launch of eVTOL commercial services in 2025.
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Avionics

Avtrade Pegs Ametek Units for Avionics, Radio MRO

Muirhead Avionics and Antavia have entered a joint, three-year component repair support agreement with Avtrade.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Begins Fourth Installation of Bongiovi System

The Bongiovi audio system uses small transducers mounted on the backside of cabin panels to transmit sound.

Aerobridge Ramps Up for Hurricane Ida Relief Flights

Aerobridge expects to soon start flying in relief supplies to the New Orleans area in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
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NBAA-BACE New Product Showcase Goes Digital

NBAA "retooled" the New Product Showcase to include a digital and mobile presence.
Aircraft

Ryanair CEO Flags Progress on Max 10 Talks with Boeing

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary is “hopeful” on an agreement on pricing for 100 to 200 Max 10s before summer 2022.
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Aircraft

Demo Tour Brings G700 to Launch Customer Qatar Exec

Qatar Executive welcomed its first Gulfstream G700 to the state of Qatar this weekend as part of a special demonstration flight.
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Leaders Look To Existing Infrastructure for AAM

As AAM nears market entry, many issues still must be worked through, including the infrastructure to support such ops, leaders say during an HAI webinar.

Priester Aviation Partners in ERAU's Project Liftoff

The Project Liftoff program is aimed at developing a diverse and inclusive talent base in aviation.

Bluetail Closes $2.1 Million in Venture Funding Round

Bluetail will use the funding to add features to its digitized business aircraft records services.
Aircraft

UK’s Jet2 Orders 36 Airbus A321neos

Leeds, UK-based Jet2 has changed its allegiance from Boeing to Airbus with an order for A321neos.
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Aircraft

L3Harris Flies ARES Surveillance Aircraft Demonstrator

The ARES demonsatrator will help the U.S. Army decide on how best to replace its fleet of aging RC-12 Guardrail aircraft.
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Aircraft

Electric Power May Transform Regional Airline Business Models

Airline fleets could transition from a dependence on fossil fuels to meet climate change goals, but the move to electric aircraft could cut costs as well.
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ATC

Collins Aerospace Makes Play for FlightAware

Raytheon Technologies subsidiary Collins Aerospace has signed a  definitive agreement to acquire aircraft flight tracking company FlightAware.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Orgs Urge Refundability for SAF Blender's Tax Credit

A coalition of nearly 70 aviation organizations and companies sent a joint letter to Congress urging that any SAF blender's tax credit be refundable.
Aircraft

Embraer Eve Leads Working Group To Develop UAM in Rio

Embraer’s Eve Urban Air Mobility division is cooperating with partners to develop a concept of operations for eVTOL aircraft in Rio de Janeiro.
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Avionics

Honeywell Obtains EASA Nod for RDR-7000 Weather Radar

Honeywell’s IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar system for business jets and helicopters recently received EASA approval.

Tamarack 'Set to Grow' Following Bankruptcy Exit

Tamarack Aerospace's active winglet fleet now numbers more than 140.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Completes Basel Production Center

Jet Aviation's new production center in Basel, Switzerland, brings together the cabinet shop, interiors and finishing shops, and sheet-metal shops.
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Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft Orders Five More Black Hawks

Air Methods unit will convert Sikorsky S-70s into Firehawk firefighters.
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JSSI Parts & Leasing Targets Growth in EMEA

JSSI Parts & Leasing names Ben Edwards as regional manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to expand business in the region.
Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing To Partner on African ‘Aviation Hub’

An MOU between Boeing and Ethiopia’s flag carrier establishes a four-pronged strategy for aviation development in the country.
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Regulations and Government

Australia Further Extends Pilot Check Compliance Dates

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has introduced additional alleviation measures to support the aviation industry through the pandemic.
FutureFlight

Skyportz Teams with Microflite To Build Australian Advanced Air Mobility Sector

Australian helicopter operator Microflite intends to start operating new electric aircraft and also to back ground infrastructure specialist Skyportz in providing support for other air taxi and freight operators.
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