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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IRS Finalizes Regs for 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation

The IRS has released final regulations that spell out bonus depreciaton rules for most depreciable business assets, including business jets.
Airlines

United Airlines Pilots Avert Furloughs

A letter of agreement between United Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association prevents any involuntary layoffs until June 2021.
Aircraft

NATO Adds Ninth A330 Tanker/Transport

The latest order comes as a result of Luxembourg deciding to expand its participation in the program by 1,000 hours annually.
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Aircraft

Thailand Inks $162 million T-6C Texan II Deal

Having previously signaled its intentions to acquire T-6s for the training role, the Royal Thai Air Force has firmed up its acquisition.
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FlightSafety Brings G280 Training to Wilmington

Wilmington, Delaware has become the third location where FlightSafety International offers training for the Gulfstream G280.
Avionics

Embraer Gets Nod for Synthetic Vision Guidance System

Embraer has received a thumbs up from Brazil’s ANAC and the FAA for its synthetic vision guidance system on the Praetor 500 and 600.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Planning Series of Tax, Transactions Forums

To be held throughout October, NBAA's Virtual Aviation Tax & Transaction Review will encompass three live and three pre-recorded sessions, all for credit.
Aircraft

Gripen E Flies in Brazilian Skies

The first of 36 F-39 Gripen E/Fs for the Brazilian air force has been delivered for trials at the Gripen Flight Test Center at Gavião Pexioto.
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Web Manuals Grows Customer Base 25% in 2020

Business aviation, specifically Part 135 operators, as well as drone and air freight companies are largely behind Web Manuals' growth.
Engines

GE9X Gains FAA Certification

GE has delivered 10 GE9X test engines to Boeing for use in the 777X.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Reliable Robotics Flies Unmanned Cessnas

Gaining experience with unmanned aircraft should give Reliable Robotics a leg up on the race to bring new technologies to market.
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AINdebrief Episode 24 | September 28, 2020

Airbus and Boeing Split Views on Sustainability; TBM Series Hits 1,000; State of the Private Charter Market; AIN's Special Coverage in October
Aircraft

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787
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FutureFlight

Reliable Robotics Says Its Flight Management System Can Change the Autonomous Flight Equation

The California-based startup says its technology proves that autonomous flight can be safe, reliable and adaptable to different aircraft platforms.
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FBOs

Opening a New FBO is a Challenge

Opening a New FBO is a Challenge
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FutureFlight

Eco Helicopters Set to Electrify the R44 Helicopter For UAM Service

The California-based operator will launch its air taxi services with the piston-powered aircraft, before getting approval for a new electric version of the four-seater.
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FutureFlight

ZeroAvia Makes First Hydrogen Test Flight With Piper Malibu Technology Demonstrator

The six-seater aircraft took off from ZeroAvia's UK development base with a complete propulsion system including hydrogen fuel cells.
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EBAA Eyes Social, Environmental Responsibility Pathways

EBAA is launching working groups to further the Stars program, which provides a path for for social and environmental sustianability.
Aircraft

Evaluators Wrap Up Work as FAA Head Preps to Fly Max

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson plans to fly the 737 Max on September 30.
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ATC

Nav Canada Reveals Layoffs and New Initiatives

As a result of continued reduced air traffic stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, ATC agency Nav Canada has reduced its workforce by 14 percent.
Safety

AINsight: SOP Noncompliance a Slippery Slope

Standard operating procedures, which provide a standardized method to complete a task, should always be followed in aviation to help improve safety.
Aircraft

ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry

On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.
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Accidents

NTSB Offers Course on Managing Accident Communications

The two-day virtual course is a condensed version of its traditional course to help prepare attendees on what to expect following an accident.
Airlines

Avianca Ready to Resume International Service

Colombia’s flag carrier has scheduled international service to start on September 28 from Medellin to Miami and New York.
Rotorcraft

Omni Introduces Airbus H175 To Brazil

Omni Taxi Aereo will be the first operator for the Airbus H175 super-medium helicopter in Brazil.
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Charter & Fractional

Eco Helicopters Launching Urban Air Mobility Operations

Eco Helicopters is laying plans to launch a fleet of electric-powered helicopters for charter flights in southern California.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Firm Uses Web To Update Global 7500 Completions Clients

AP Completion Services has delivered its 11th Bombardier Global 7500 completions project.
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Airlines

Asian Airlines Poised to Boost International Service

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways each plan to increase service to China in the coming days.
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Fleet Hits 50,000 Flight Hours

The fleet of more than 260 in-service Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light single turbine helicopters has accumulated more than 50,000 flight hours.
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Rotorcraft

Hill Unveils HX50 Helo Interior

HX50 helicopter interior designed to mirror that of a premium luxury automobile.
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