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Collins Teams with Boom Supersonic on Inlet, Nacelle

The Boom, Collins Collaboration is designed to facilitate cleaner, quieter supersonic flight through inlet, nacelle, and exhaust system technologies.
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Aircraft

Hungary Signs for Two KC-390 Tanker/Transports

The KC-390s will provide tactical transport, refueling for Gripen fighters, and medical evacuation capability.
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Ricci, Rosen Take New 'Blank Check' Firm Public

Kenneth Ricci's and Steven Rosen's special purpose acquisition company, Zanite Acquitision, is going public on Tuesday with an IPO priced at $200 million.
Rotorcraft

U.S., European Schools To Offer Joint Helo Training

Rotorcraft students complete FAA and EASA training on parallel tracks under the program offered by Hillsboro Aero Academy in partnership with RotorSky.
Regulations and Government

GAO Calls for Better Training, Tracking of Cert Changes

The GAO says the FAA's implementation of revised Part 23 certification rules has left agency inspectors uncertain on how to implement the new approach.
Airlines

Boeing Sees Big Need for Freighters amid E-commerce Growth

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.
Airlines

Boeing Sees Big Demand for Freighters amid E-commerce Expansion

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.
Aircraft

Jetcraft Releases Pre-Owned Jet Forecast

Despite the havoc wrought by the Covid pandemic, global aircraft brokerage Jetcraft has just released its Five-year Pre-Owned Market Forecast.
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Aircraft

TAG Maintenance Services Adds PC-24 Support

Pilatus Aircraft has authorized TAG Maintenance Services to provide line and base maintenance on the PC-24 twinjet.
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Airlines

Asia-Pac Groups Amplify Calls for Cross-border Cooperation

The AAPA is urging governments to fully adopt ICAO CART guidelines to spur demand beyond so-called green lanes for business travel.
Safety

NBAA Webinar Focuses On Saying ‘No’

One of the tenants of business aviation is its versatility and flexibility, but what happens when you can’t go?
Aircraft

Thrive Grows Citation Fleet with Sovereign+s

The Nevada-based charter operator already has a mixed fleet of Citation twinjets that include the M2, CJ3+, and XLS+.
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Virtual Business Aircraft Auctions Gain Steam

Asset Aeronautics is planning its next auction on November 19, while Global AVX is hosting its debut virtual event on December 10.
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Sustainability and Environment

Comments Critical of EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The majority of comments about the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to control and set standards for turbine airplane emissions said the intended rule falls short.
FBOs

Russian Bizav Traffic on the Upswing

Despite the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic, business aviation in Russia is showing good dynamics in the second half of the year.
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Rotorcraft

Navy Orders Second Block of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

Leonardo will deliver another 36 TH-73A turbine single helicopters under a new $171 million award.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Manuals Offers Free Flight Planning Guide

Aviation Manuals's Flight Planning Guide aims to help operators avoid flight-delaying errors.
Charter & Fractional

ACA Warns AOCs To Prep for Brexit without Agreement

ACA is advising operators to take steps to ensure they can operate in case Brexit proceeds on January 1 with a negotiated UK-EU agreement.
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Airlines

Korean Air To Absorb Asiana in $1.6 Billion Deal

The combination of the two carriers will create one of the world’s 10 largest airlines.
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FBOs

Universal Tapped for UK's Northolt GAT Management

Universal Aviation has been selected to manage the general aviation terminal at London’s Northolt Airport.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Report Predicts Burgeoning eVTOL Fleet and Big Spending By 2050

Transport Roland Berger predicts 160,000 aircraft and a $90 billion market in 30 years from now.
FutureFlight

Bye Aerospace Signs Deal with Safran Electric Motors

Bye, an electric airplane pioneer, has picked French engine-maker Safran to power its eFlyers.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada: The New PT6 E-Series™ Engine

Pratt & Whitney Canada: The New PT6 E-Series™ Engine
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Sustainability and Environment

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?

What Does a New U.S. President Mean For Business Aviation?
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AINdebrief Episode 28 | November 13, 2020

Florida's Air Mobility Plans; How U.S. Elections Might Affect Aviation; Citation CJs Get Gear Overhaul Option; 5G Frequencies Could Harm Aircraft Radar Alt
FBOs

NATA Fueling Requirement Change Sees Industry Approval

NATA noted strong business aviation industry support for its proposed changes to the NFPA 407 Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 7 Avoidable Mistakes in Acquiring a Bizjet

Acquiring a private jet aircraft is fraught with the potential to make these seven expensive mistakes that can be avoided with a qualified aviation team.
Aircraft

Reno Races In Jeopardy

The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) needs $500,000 in donations to continue operations.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Elections Bring New Faces, New Need for GA Advocacy

Slimmer margins in both the House and Senate could temper efforts for significant change, but the new faces in D.C. will require a 'redoubled' GA advocacy.
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Charter & Fractional

Croatian Charter Operator Sees Its Best Quarter Yet

Revenue and flights surpassed Jung Sky's previous record financial quarter by 11.5 percent and 21 percent, respectively.