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Engines

Qatar’s Al Baker Challenges GE on Future Engine

Qatar Airways’ CEO has called on GE to accelerate efforts toward a “future-technology” engine.
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FutureFlight

Despite the Hype, Early eVTOL Operations Will Be More Evolutionary Than Revolutionary

Most commercial eVTOL air taxi services will be based on existing operating rules such as the FAA's Part 135 code and will be flown by experienced pilots.
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FutureFlight

Avionics Supplier Claims It Can Solve eVTOL Challenges Like Power Management

Avidyne is already working with eVTOL aircraft developer Beta Technologies and hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft maker VoltAero.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

New Interactive Online Map Tracks Advanced Air Mobility Early Adopter Cities

SMG Consulting has set up a map to track cities with announced plans for services using new eVTOL aircraft
FutureFlight

UPS Commits to Operating Beta's Alia eVTOL Aircraft for Package Deliveries

UPS Flight Forward has signed a deal to buy 10 Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft, with options for another 140 units.
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FutureFlight

Bell Takes Patient Approach to the Advanced Air Mobility Market

Despite parent company Textron's recent creation of a new eAviation division, the helicopter manufacturer seems to be taking a cautious approach to bringing new electric aircraft to market.
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FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Considers Vy 400 VTOL Aircraft for Military Support Missions

The aim is for the aircraft to be able to fly automatically at low levels in "nap of the earth" mode to avoid detection by hostile forces.
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FutureFlight

Wisk Sues Archer, Alleging Theft and Patent Infringement Over eVTOL Aircraft Design

In a lawsuit filed in federal court, Wisk Aero alleges that several of its former employees passed intellectual property to Archer after joining the company.
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Airlines

Japan Airlines Permanently Grounds PW4000-powered 777s

JAL has accelerated the retirement of its Boeing 777s by a year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Valkyrie UAS Launches Small UAS from Weapons Bay

The March 26 test flight at Yuma Proving Ground was also used to expand the Valyrie’s performance envelope.
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Aircraft

Wisk Sues Archer, Alleging eVTOL Patent Infringement

In a lawsuit, Wisk Aero alleges that several of its former employees passed intellectual property to Archer after joining the company.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Revealed as Buyer Behind Order for 10 Challenger 350s

The Dubai-based charter provider also takes delivery of two more Bombardier Global 7500s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Safran Signs German Police to New Engine Support Deal

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a new Support-By-Hour (SBH) contract with the German federal police.
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Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Plans Safe Exhibit Experience at Sun ‘n Fun Expo

Piper Aircraft said it will exhibit next week at the 2021 Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida.
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CAE Acquires RosterBuster Crew Management App

The acquisition of RosterBuster crew app provider RB Group forwards CAE's expansion of its digital services portfolio.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers Special-missions G550 'Oron' to Israel

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered a special-missions G550 to the Israeli Air Force for surveillance operations.
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Airlines

Air France Gets $4.7 billion More in Aid from French State

The European Commission has approved the French bailout of Air France subject to conditions, including surrender of 18 daily slots at Paris Orly Airport.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Continues Cautious Swim into AAM Pool

Bell continues to move cautiously on its two marquis electric demonstration aircraft, the Nexus and APT.
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Sustainability and Environment

Aviation Industry Supports New SAF Incentives

A coalition of aviation industry organizations and companies is asking the Biden Administration to establish new financial incentives for SAF producton.
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Rotorcraft

Senior Airbus Exec: eVTOL Technology 'Not There Yet'

Romain Trapp said that it could be “decades” before eVTOL aircraft become integrated into an advanced air mobility (AAM) environment.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Delivers 600th CJ3-series Jet

The CJ3 is part of the CitationJet family of single-pilot jets and was introduced to the market at NBAA-BACE in 2002.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Expands UAE Component Work for PC-24

Mubadala-owned Strata received a seven-year agreement covering pylon fairings, bullet fairings, tail cones, and other parts for the Pilatus PC-24.
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FBOs

ACI Opens New Digs at San Luis Obispo

After a long pause, ACI Jet, the lone FBO at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport, has begun operations at its newly-built facility.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Expanding Its Charter Service to U.S.

As part of the expansion, Luxaviation says it will operate U.S. flights using sustainable aviation fuel.
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NBAA Promotes Damato and Carr, Brings Broom On Board

NBAA named Andrew Broom, Jo Damato, and Doug Carr senior vice presidents.
Rotorcraft

South Korea Wants Attack Helos, Minesweepers, More JDAMs

The ROK Army is looking to modernize its gunship fleet through the acquisition of an “Apache-class” helicopter to replace its aging Bell AH-1S Cobras.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Provision Your Aircraft for Gogo 5G: The Fastest, Easiest Path Starts Now

Provision Your Aircraft for Gogo 5G: The Fastest, Easiest Path Starts Now
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Accidents

Alaska Heli-ski Hit Ridge and Tumbled in Fatal Crash

Sole survivor rescued six hours after helicopter's last satellite ping.

WingX: Business Aviation Ops Continue Rebound in March

WingX reported that branded charter is the underlying strength of the industry, up 10 percent over March 2019 levels and boosting overall global ops.
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Regulations and Government

Pilot Preflight Procedures Obtain AC Status

New FAA Advisory Circular AC 91-92 offers detailed guidance intended for establishing highly effective preflight briefings.