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eVTOLs Are Magnets for Investors, but Will They Be Cash Cows?

eVTOLs Are Magnets for Investors, but Will They Be Cash Cows?
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FutureFlight

Wisk Agrees to Operate Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Flights for Blade

Up to 30 of Wisk's new sixth generation eVTOL aircraft will join the Blade Air Mobility network whenever the company earns FAA approval for autonomous passenger flights.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Navigating the Winding Road to Aviation's Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel

PreScouter's researchers have attempted to objectively assess the hydrogen value chain and what they see as the key opportunities and challenges associated with replacing fossil fuels.
FutureFlight On The Radar

FAA Allows Exemption Over Part 135 Training Requirements for UPS Flight Forward Drone Pilots

A detailed explanation of its decision may provide guidance regarding the FAA's attitude toward remotely operated aircraft.
FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Awards Airworthiness Approval to Beta's Alia eVTOL Prototype

The approval under the air force's 516c airworthiness certification criteria clear the way for the six-seat Alia aircraft to conduct manned test flights as part of the Agility Prime program.
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FBOs

Pittsburgh-area FBO Rebrands

Following its acquisition by the ownership group of Jets.com, Pittsburgh Jet Center at Zelienople Municipal Airport will change to Private Jet Center.
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Safety

FlightSafety, Flight Research Team on Upset Training

FlightSafety International and Flight Research have partnered to provide upset recovery training.
Maintenance and Modifications

Heli-One Adds AW139 Main Gearbox Expertise

The additional capability from Leonardo comes after Heli-One added AW139 intermediate gearbox and tail gearbox capability last year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

F/List Secures EASA Part 145 Approval for Upholstery Shop

EASA granted Part 145 approval for F/List's recently acquired upholstery facility in Erfurt, Germany.
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Charter & Fractional

Wisk To Operate Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis for Blade

Wisk Aero will supply and operate up to 30 of its eVTOLs for Blade Urban Air Mobility’s passenger transportation network.
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Aircraft

Second Dassault Falcon 6X Joins Flight-test Campaign

With two flying Falcon 6x twinjets, Dassault expects to add a third fully completed copy to the flight program by this summer, on pace for a 2022 TC.
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Satcom Direct Strengthens Global Infrastructure

The company has expanded its terrestrial network with enhanced individual Points of Presence and network upgrades.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Mx Industry Looks for Post-pandemic Recovery

Concerns of a technician shortage are renewed, however, according to an Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey.
Rotorcraft

With Halo Buy, Directional Eyes Urban Air Mobility Ops

Directional Aviation’s OneSky Flight has acquired Halo Aviation, adding another helicopter operation and laying the foundation for urban air mobility ops.
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Aircraft

Boeing To Open More 737-800BCF Conversion Lines

A contract with Costa Rica’s COOPESA calls for Boeing to open two more conversion lines for the BCF next year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst Opens Oberpfaffenhofen Airport Mx Station

Aero-Dienst's Oberpfaffenhofen Airport maintenance station is in a new 7,400-sq-ft hangar.
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Avionics

Hands On: Garmin inReach Mini Iridium Satcom

For low-cost airborne connectivity, a portable Iridium satcom like this one offers a useful alternative.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Aircraft Hands Over 1,800th PC-12

Pilatus Aircraft last week handed over the 1,800th PC-12 turboprop single, just three months after delivering its 100th PC-24 twinjet.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries Flat but Revenues Up in Q1

Earnings increased, but the company faces a debtor complaint over the sale of non-core units.
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Aircraft

Egypt Orders 30 More Rafale Fighters

The new deal will bring Rafale deliveries to Egypt from France to 54 aircraft, making it the most important export customer to date.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Acquires Nebraska FBO

Ross Aviation has expanded with the purchase of the Silverhawk Aviation FBO at Nebraska’s Lincoln Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Secures FAA Part 125 Certificate

The FAA Part 125 certificate enables Jet Aviation to operate aircraft seating more than 20 passengers for charter.
Airlines

IATA’s Walsh Calls for End to ‘Price Gouging’ on Covid Testing

An IATA study shows that cost of an air ticket could almost double due to Covid testing requirements.
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UK Carrier Strike Group Begins Deployment

An operational aircraft carrier capability is being restored to the Royal Navy after more than a decade with the deployment of the Queen Elizabeth.
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FutureFlight

Safran Plans Fire Protection System for Electric Aircraft

The electric-motor manufacturer is partnering with pyrotechnic specialist Pyroalliance to bring equipment to market by 2023 that could provide instant protection against electric arcs.
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FutureFlight

ZeroAvia Says Flight Test Accident Will Not Delay Hydrogen Aircraft Service Entry

The company has released a longer statement on the April 29 off-airport landing of its flight test aircraft and set up an internal investigation team.
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Aircraft

Lufthansa Resolves To Buy 10 More Airbus, Boeing Widebodies

Five Airbus A350-900s and five Boeing 787-9s will effectively replace Lufthansa's A340 quadjets.
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Airlines

EU Seeks To Relax Restrictions for Travel into the Bloc

The European Commission has recommended easing border restrictions on non-essential travel for fully vaccinated individuals.
Charter & Fractional

Amidst Covid, Journey Grows Charter Biz

Journey Aviation adds seven large-cabin, super-midsize and midsize jets in the 12 months since March 2020.
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Regulations and Government

NFPA Rejects NATA Proposal for 407 Overfill Standard

The standards council of the National Fire Protection Association has denied NATA’s suggested amendment for overfill protection systems.
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