Latest

All AIN news by date

Engines

Williams Proves 100 Percent SAF on FJ44

Turbine engine maker Williams International has successfully completed a flight test of its FJ44-4 engine on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Sustainability and Environment

Alphabet Organizations Launch SAF Oversight Body

Several leading aviation organizations today announced the launch of the Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accountability (CoSAFA).
Article image
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Updates Global Sustainability Efforts

NetJets issues its first biannual report on its global sustainability program launched last October.
Regulations and Government

Biden Offshore Wind Boost Could Trigger Helicopter Boon

The Biden administration has indicated that it is going all-in on offshore wind, particularly in the New York Bight.
Article image
Regulations and Government

DOT Prepping for Manufacturing Jobs Relief Aid

The U.S. DOT has released a notice and set up a website to detail the necessary steps a manufacturer/MRO must take to apply for Covid relief funds.
Article image

FAA, EASA Approve Viasat STCs for CL300, CL350

New STC approvals allow operators of Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 jets to tap into Viasat's Ka-band in-flight connectivity.
Article image
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Eyes Music Industry with 'Tour Protect'

Air Partner developed a Tour Protect Covid-19 travel program that is designed to provide enhanced health and safety protocols for complex world tours.
Article image
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet's Global Fleet Gets Pūr Air

The Pūr Air system installed on the VistaJet Global fleet captures up to 99.99 percent of particles and refreshes cabin air in in as little as 90 seconds.
Article image
Safety

NBAA Cautions FAA on Part 135 SMS Proposal

In a letter, NBAA asks the FAA to ensure an SMS proposal for Part 135 operators is scalable, does not impose costly mandates, and protects safety programs.
Aircraft

Poland to Receive C-130Hs, Announces F-35 Base

The second-hand Hercules airlifters will double the Polish air force’s tactical transport capacity.
Article image
Rotorcraft

Safran Moving Forward on Hybridization, SAF for Helos

Safran anticipates handing over the Aneto-1X engines mid-year for 2022 Airbus Helicopters Racer flight trials that will prove out an "eco mode."
Article image
FutureFlight

NFT Unveils New-look Aska eVTOL as a Flying SUV

The California start-up plans to fly a full-scale prototype in 2022 as part of NASA's Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge en route to planned first deliveries in 2026.
Article image
FutureFlight

Xwing Achieves Autonomous Gate-to-Gate Operations in Test Flight

The converted Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated autonomously from pushback at the gate until it returned to that gate at Buchanan Field Airport in California.
Article image
FutureFlight On The Radar

Lilium Offers a Clearer View of the Science and Technology Behind Its Ducted Fan eVTOL Aircraft

Publications from the company's new chief technology officer and one of its cofounders provide a robust explanation as to why the company is taking a path less traveled to delivering electric-powered air mobility.
Rotorcraft

Universal Avionics Gaining in Helicopter Marketplace

Universal Avionics sees plenty of opportunity for its ClearVision EFVS and SkyVis wearable HUD in the rotorcraft market.
Article image

Saint Vincent Volcano Continues To Wreak Havoc

Airports on the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and Barbados remain closed after La Soufrière, a volcano on St. Vincent, roared to life over the weekend.
Article image
Rotorcraft

HAI Honors John Cooper of Columbus Police Aviation Unit

John Cooper, the longest-serving pilot and safety and training officer for the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police, is HAI's Law Enforcement Award Honoree.
Article image
Rotorcraft

LCI Teams with LCM on Sloane EMS Deal

LCA recently leased two Leonardo AW109SPs to UK-based Sloane Helicopters through a co-investing vehicle formed with LCM Partners.
Aircraft

Boeing Sees Continuing Strong Supply of Aircraft Financing

Funding for aircraft acquisitions will continue unabated as the pandemic eases, according to Boeing’s latest finance forecast.
Article image
FBOs

D.C.-area FBO Joins the Signature Select Network

Chantilly Air Jet Center, the newest FBO in the Washington D.C.-area, has also become the newest member of the Signature Select network.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards SMS Approval to Constant Aviation

During the year-long FAA SMS certification process, Constant has seen significant declines in incident severity and workplace injuries as well as costs.
Article image
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan To Install 250th Gogo Avance L5 System

Duncan Aviation will install the Gogo Wi-Fi system in a Gulfstream GV-SP.
Article image
Aircraft

Piper Displays Milestone Seminole, Pilot 100i at SNF

Piper Aircraft is displaying the 1,000th Seminole piston twin this week at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, as well as the Pilot 100i and M600.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Piaggio Wins Helo Engine Mx Contract from Italian Army

Piaggio Aerospace's nine-year maintenance contract with the Italian MoD is valued at €35 million.
Avionics

Avidyne Plans To Certify First AI Avionics in 2022

Avidyne partnered with Daedalean, a Swiss company focused on artificial intelligence applications for aerospace, to develop AI avionics to assist pilots.
Article image
Rotorcraft

Airbus VSR700 Optionally-piloted Helo Hits Speed Milestone

Airbus is expanding the flight envelope of its VSR700 optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), recently achieving forward speeds of 60 knots.
Article image
Avionics

Garmin’s New GI 275 and GTN Xi Avionics Offer Upgrade Path for Legacy Aircraft

Garmin’s New GI 275 and GTN Xi Avionics Offer Upgrade Path for Legacy Aircraft
Article image
Sustainability and Environment

Air bp Keeps the SAF Flowing

Air bp continues to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with ongoing deliveries at three UK locations.
Article image
Sustainability and Environment

Shell Invests in SAF Producer

The company has joined the investors in LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel producer that has just launched its first commercial production facility.
Article image
Rotorcraft

Used Helicopter Sales Slump—Again

Aero Asset notes a "parallel decline in both transactions and supply.”