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Former NTSB Member and FAA Official Robert Francis Dies

Robert Francis, who died on April 17, was involved in the ValuJet, and TWA 800 accident investigations while as an NTSB board member.
Aircraft

Demand Pushes First Wing's Charter Fleet Additions

The Indianapolis-based Part 135 operator adds Cessna Citation Bravo and Excel twinjets to its fleet.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Appoints Eastern Canada Caravan Dealer

Eastern Canada has traditionally been a strong market for the Cessna Caravan, according to Textron Aviation.
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Avionics

Project Vertex Taps Helo Flightlab for Autonomy Trials

Airbus is using its H130 Flightlab helicopter to evaluate new cameras, sensors, tablets and head-mounted displays for autonomous flight development work.
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Rotorcraft

EASA Approves VR Device for Helicopter Flight Training

EASA approves VRM's VR flight simulation training device for the Robinson R22.
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FutureFlight

In a Phoenix Laboratory, Honeywell Is Putting Leading-edge Advanced Air Mobility Technology to the Test

The company plans to enlarge the lab, to allow for the development of more flight-control and propulsion technologies.
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FutureFlight

Airbus Aims To Expand Scope for Autonomous Flight

Through the new Vertex project, initial flight testing starts this year on the Flightlab helicopter as the company prepares for a full demonstration in 2023.
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Avionics

Collins Aero Tests Iridium Certus High-gain Antenna

Collins Aerospace's higher-bandwidth Iridium Certus satcom system will be ready to enter service next year after reaching another critical milestone.
Charter & Fractional

New Customers Bolster Air Partner's Jet Card Sales

In the past two months, UK-based Air Partner has received more than $1.4 million in jet card deposits from new customers in the UK and U.S.
Airlines

IATA Welcomes Plan to Open EU Borders to U.S. Travelers

The plan draws applause from IATA, but the group continues to caution against excluding unvaccinated travelers from crossing borders.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Introduces Joint Aircraft Ownership Program

Owners in the program will fly only on the jet they purchase a half-ownership interest in and with the same flight crew.
Rotorcraft

ASG: Dozens of Helicopters in Storage, Crates in China

China is still dominating sales of helicopter but more than 80 are in crates or in storage, raising concerns about the viability of the market, ASG said.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Fitting Helicopter Flightlab With Autonomous Capability

Airbus plans complete demonstration of autonomous helicopter Flightlab in 2023.
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Airports

Clermont-Ferrand Is First French Airport To Offer SAF

France’s Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport is now the first in the country to supply sustainable aviation fuel.
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Avionics

JetTech Moves Citations into the Modern Age

JetTech's avionics upgrades for older CitationJets enable modern capabilities such as touchscreens and LPV approaches.
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FutureFlight

Jetoptera Touts Fluidic Propulsion System as Quieter, More Efficient Alternative to Electric Power

The company's own aircraft prototype features a distinctive box-wing design combined with a canard that has already been evaluated in a wind tunnel.
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Sustainability and Environment

Atlantic Aviation Adds SAF in Aspen

Atlantic Aviation announced it is now carrying sustainable aviation fuel at its Aspen-Pitkin County Airport FBO in Colorado.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

First Large Format OLED 4K Monitors for Bizav Bow

First Large Format OLED 4K Monitors for Bizav Bow
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FBOs

Sheltair Adds Melbourne FBO

Sheltair has expanded its network with the addition of Apex Executive Jet Center at Florida’s Orlando Melbourne International Airport.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Vaccination FAQs for Bizav Pros

Because vaccine requirements affect business aircraft crewmembers, there are a number of HR-related questions in this area.
Rotorcraft

UK Rotorcraft Show Gets Refresh for 2021

Helitech 2021 is set to return to the ExCeL convention center on October 5 and 6, featuring more than 300 exhibitors, a live fly-in, and some 100 seminars.

Beroe: Bizjet Shipments To Climb at 6% CAGR this Decade

The Global Business Jet Industry Outlook released by data intelligence firm Beroe projects deliveries of 8,750 business jets over the next 10 years.
FutureFlight

Skyports Teams With Kanematsu to Develop Advanced Air Mobility in Japan

Under a memorandum of understanding, the companies will work together on plans for vertiports and drone delivery services.
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FutureFlight

Bye Sets Sights On Business Aviation Market With Nine-Seat eFlyer 800 Aircraft

The all-electric eFlyer 800 will directly challenge turboprop-powered business aircraft like the ubiquitous King Air and is slated to enter service in 2026.
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FutureFlight

Universal Hydrogen Closes $20.5 Million Series A Funding Round

The start-up has now raised $23.5 million to support its plans to convert airliners to hydrogen propulsion by 2025.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

EASA Issues Special Condition Requirements For Electric Propulsion

The special condition document published follows an extensive industry consultation process and will help companies developing new eVTOL aircraft.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CBAA Continues Battle against Proposed Luxury Tax

Business, personal, and other general aviation aircraft are set to be included in the Canadian government’s luxury tax that goes into effect next year.

Talent Shortage Concerns Return with Bizav Industry Recovery

An NATA webinar focused on a surge in market growth in 2021 that is raising concerns over ability to ramp up with personnel, supplies.
Aircraft

Schwenk To Step Down as Pilatus Remains Steady

Pilatus's turnover matched and deliveries were five shy of 2019, but order book dipped in 2020,
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Sustainability and Environment

NBAA Launches Flight Dept Sustainability Program

NBAA used this morning’s Earth Day edition of its news hour webinar to announce the launch of its new Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program.