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Maintenance and Modifications

PAG Grows Brazilian Footprint Through EFIX Acquisition

Precision Aviation Group has had a presence in Brazil for five years.
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Aircraft

Southwest Airlines Won't Hurry Return of 737 Max

The Covid pandemic makes for a “pretty casual decision” on the timing of Southwest Airlines’ resumption of 737 Max 8 operations.
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Rotorcraft

Lemmo To Succeed Retiring Sikorsky Prez Schultz

Sikorsky Aircraft president Dan Schultz will retire in early 2021, be replaced by Lockheed Martin executive Paul Lemmo.
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Regulations and Government

Nosewheel Steering Failure Leads To Runway Excursion

A Global 6000 experienced a runway excursion following a nosewheel steering failure and “inadvertent application of right braking” while landing.
Aircraft

French Navy To Receive Falcon 2000 Albatros Patrollers

The French navy—which currently flies Falcon 200s and 50s—is to continue its tradition of operating Falcon models in the maritime surveillance role.
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JetHQ Adds Egypt to Middle East Footprint

Sherif Abouzeid will lead JetHQ's new sales office in Egypt.

Hermeus Receives Funding Round for Hypersonic Aircraft

After the U.S. Air Force contract, Hermeus received $16 million in funding as it works toward the design of its Mach 5 aircraft and the engine to power it.
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Charter & Fractional

Wyvern Awards Sun Air First 'Flight Leader' Certificate

Wyvern's new Flight Leader program emphasizes SMS effectiveness as well as human factors and organizational culture.
Sustainability and Environment

New Focus on SAF in UK's 'Green Industrial Revolution'

The UK government is investing almost $28 million to encourage development of sustainable aviation fuel use.
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Airlines

El Al, Etihad to Broadly Cooperate Under Terms of MOU

Etihad’s plan to start services to Tel Aviv on March 28 heralds a codeshare deal, MRO collaboration and cooperation on cargo services.
Accidents

Taiwan Grounds F-16 Fighter Fleet Following Crash

The latest fighter loss is the second for the Republic of China Air Force in the past few weeks, and the fourth this year.
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Regulations and Government

AIA, IAM Chiefs Urge Congress To Act on Jobs Bills

AIA and IAM leaders say say bills to protect aerospace worker jobs would help stabilize the industry and "it's time for Congress to act."
Aircraft

Covid Effects Weigh On Bizav 3Q Deliveries

Business jets and turboprops deliveries still lag previous year tallies by double digits, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Airlines

Norwegian Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Ireland

Following the government of Norway’s decision to withhold further support from the airline, Norwegian Air Shuttle has turned to the courts in Ireland.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Completes Major Mx Checks on G650ERs

Metrojet completed 4C checks on two Gulfstream G650ER within the allotted 30 days.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Secures VA Approval for Apprentice Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs is permitting veterans to use their benefits to cover tools and living expenses for Duncan Aviation apprenticeships.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oklahoma MRO Earns Scimitar Blade STC for MU-2

Intercontinental Jet Service Corp has received an STC for Hartzell’s four-bladed scimitar aluminum prop installations on Mitsubishi MU-2s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Larger Hangar Enables Spirit To Serve Broader Clientele

Spirit Aeronautics has relocated to a larger hangar at Signature Flight Support’s FBO at John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Cabinistas Eye 737 Max Return

VIP aircraft outfitters expect the return of the 737 Max, reapproved today by the FAA, to spark an uptick in completions activity.
FBOs

Sky Valet Joins Paragon FBO Network

The addition of the Sky Valet chain brings the number of locations in the Paragon FBO Network to more than 100 worldwide.
Accidents

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.
Accidents

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.
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Avionics

Garmin Pilot 10.3 Mobile App Adds Notam Highlights

Pilots can more easily view airspace and obstacles that might affect their flight path on the new version of the Garmin Pilot app.
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FutureFlight

Paris Officials Start Selecting Partners For Urban Air Mobility Trials

Choose Paris Region intends to name the partners for its UAM project in mid-December 2020.
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FutureFlight

Business Aviation Investor Turns His Attention To Urban AIr Mobility

Zanite Acquisition is set to complete a $200 million IPO and is backed by Kenneth Ricci and Steven Rosen.
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FutureFlight

Hyundai S-A1 Remains on Track for 2028, U.S. Boss Tells Car Industry

Hyundai has formed several partnerships in its quest to enter the urban air mobility market and expects its first vehicle to enter service this decade.
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FutureFlight

Wisk and Alaka'i Sign Up for NASA's Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign

The eVTOL developers are joining 17 other companies to support NASA's efforts to nurture a leadership role for U.S. companies in advanced air mobility.
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FutureFlight

Flight Test Pilots and Engineers Share Knowledge Through New Council

Membership in the eVTOL Flight Test Council has quickly grown to 160 individuals from manufacturers, regulators, and suppliers.
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Regulations and Government

House Clears Aircraft Certification Reform Act

The House-passed Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act is designed to address concerns raised in the aftermath of the Max crashes.
Regulations and Government

London Biggin Hill Airport Opens Covid Testing Center

London Biggin Hill Airport is now the first GA gateway in Europe to offer an onsite Covid testing center.
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