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Spirit Aero Uses Commercial Downturn To Shore Up Processes

The Wichita-based supplier to Airbus and Boeing saw 2020 revenue nearly halved by the 737 Max grounding and Covid-19's effect on commercial aviation.
Safety

NTSB To Decommission TWA Flight 800 Reconstruction

The NTSB is exploring options for its training programs, but it is discontinuing use of its TWA Flight 800 reconstruction use.

Analyst Predicts Improving Year at Textron Aviation

Jeffries equity analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu outlined expected improvements in 2021 at the Wichita-based Beechcraft and Cessna airframer in an investor note.
Aircraft

Investigators Find Metal Fatigue in UAL 777’s Failed Engine

NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt said that a fan blade from the PW4000 that failed in-flight on February 20 showed so-called "beach" marks.
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Aircraft

Aerostructures Group Diversifies into eVTOL Aircraft Sector

Hit hard by Covid's impact on the air transport sector, Spanish aerostructures specialist Aciturri has begun a risk-sharing partnership with Lilium.
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FBOs

FBOs Felt the Covid Bite in 2020, Says ABSG Survey

According to the Aviation Business Strategies Group, nearly 70 percent of the North American FBOs it surveyed reported decreased fuel sales last year.
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Airports

Indiana Genav Airport Looks To Add Another Runway

Facing a need to develop a master plan to guide its development, Indiana’s Jasper County Airport Authority has hired a strategic consulting firm.
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Aircraft

Cutter Aviation Expands HondaJet Charter Fleet

The company now has seven of the very light twinjets available for charter.
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Charter & Fractional

ACA Sees Membership Applications Soar

The Air Charter Association said challenges brought on by Covid-19 and Brexit are driving up the number of membership applications.
Aircraft

Dutch Authorities Probing Inflight Failure of Another PW4000

An inflight engine failure suffered by a cargo 747-400 involved a smaller version of the PW4000 that failed over Colorado on February 20.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Lands $32M in Additional Funding

SmartSky Networks has closed on more than $32 million in additional funding as it aims to launch its air-to-ground connectivity by year-end.
Aircraft

Praetor 500 Enters Brazilian Market

Embraer recently marked the first delivery of a Praetor 500 in Brazil.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Cracked Collective Prompts Bell 505 Emergency AD

Transport Canada issues emergency airworthiness directive mandating inspection of collective sticks in Bell 505s.
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Regulations and Government

GAO: Controversy Still Surrounds Flight Expense Sharing

The practice remains controversial and what's permitted is still unclear, though the FAA issued guidance on this subject a year ago, according to the GAO.
Regulations and Government

General Aviation/Part 135 Survey Underway at FAA

The FAA's 43rd annual General Aviation Part 135 Activity Survey is used to track key GA safety and economic information.
Aircraft

Boeing 777s Powered by PW4000s Grounded Worldwide

Following the grounding of all 32 of the suspect 777s in operation in Japan, the FAA ordered immediate or “stepped up” inspection of 24 airplanes at UAL.
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Avionics

Flex Flips Certification Burden for Custom Instrumentation

The new Flex series from Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics can help give new life to aircraft with obsolete instruments.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Eyes Production Phase, Choosing Aciturri as Aerostructures Supplier

The German manufacturer has yet to complete the preliminary design review for a full-scale prototype that is expected to be larger than the earlier five-seat demonstrator.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

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FutureFlight On The Radar

EHang Unleashes Lawyers on Wolfpack, As It Faces Class-action Lawsuit From Investors

The suit against the Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer seeks compensation and damages from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York for alleged materially false and misleading statements.
Avionics

Mid-Continent’s Flex Custom Function Display Simplifies Aircraft Instrument Development

Mid-Continent’s Flex Custom Function Display Simplifies Aircraft Instrument Development
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Airlines

NTSB Prepares To Analyze Debris from United 777 Engine Failure

The uncontained failure of a Pratt & Whitney PW4077 forces a United Airlines 777-200 to return to Denver.
Airlines

U.S. Major Airlines Agree on Voluntary Contact Tracing

Airlines for America members agree to ask inbound international passengers to provide five data points.

Indonesia Confirms Interest in F-15EX and Other New Assets

Indonesia’s air force hopes to acquire a new fleet of multi-role fighters, along with tankers, transports, UAVs, air defense radars and AEW aircraft.
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Aircraft

Court Converts One Aviation Bankruptcy Case to Liquidation

Albuquerque, New Mexico-based One Aviation will now be liquidated after several failed reorganization attempts.

Foley: 2021 MRO Biz To Remain on Par with 2020

Industry analyst does see some upside later in 2021, but expects MRO business to remain flat with 2020 levels for the time being.

AINsight: An Awakening

The pandemic has been an awakening for business aviation, alleviating the pilot shortage and bringing in first-time aircraft buyers.
Rotorcraft

U.S. Army Retires Bell TH-67 Trainers

The Bell 206 derivative served as the U.S. Army's primary training helicopter since 1993.
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Maintenance and Modifications

QTA Develops Repair for HTF7000 TR Door Corrosion

The QTA HTF7000 repair, which involves reinforcing the thrust reverser doors with graphite doublers, received both FAA and EASA approvals.
Training and Workforce

Legacy Flight Training Adds Piper M600/SLS Simulator

Piper Aircraft M600 factory training provider Legacy Flight Training has added a Frasca M600/SLS simulator at its Vero Beach, Florida learning center.