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Air Force Huey Hit by Ground Fire in Virginia

A single bullet struck the helicopter, damaging it and causing minor injuries to a crew member.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Launches Business Aircraft Sales Division

Wheels Up has launched a new business unit that offers aircraft brokerage, acquisition, trade, and advisory services.
Airports

Orange County Selects FBOs at SNA, Shuts Out Atlantic

The Orange County (California) Board of Supervisors selected the FBO operators who will receive new long-term leases at John Wayne-Orange County Airport.
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Airlines

Traffic Data Shows How Southwest Overtook U.S. Rivals

Throughout the first seven months of 2020, low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines consistently flew more than U.S. rivals American, Delta, and United.
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Airlines

IATA Raises Red Flags over Covid Responses in Europe, Mideast

A slower-than-expected recovery of air travel has IATA calling for more direct government intervention.
Airlines

Air France Wins Pilot Deal for Transavia Domestic Flights

Ninety percent of voting pilots cast ballots in favor of an agreement to allow Transavia to fly within France.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Boosts Charter Pilots Ranks To Meet Demand

Naples, Florida-based Elite Jets Charters now employs 18 pilots and operates six company-owned aircraft.

NATA Launches Subcommittee To Probe Air Ambulance Issues

The group will discuss issue such as Covid-19 patient transport, medical crew rest and duty rule, and international regs.
Rotorcraft

FAA International Rotorcraft Safety Conference Goes Virtual

Online registration for the FAA’s first virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference is now open.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Takes Minority Stake in Field Aero

Trive Capital will provide counsel and financing for additional acquisitions by aircraft modification firm Field Aerospace.
Avionics

AEA: GA/bizav Avionics Sales Fall 23.6 Percent in First Half

The Aircraft Electronics Association attributed the steep decline to the pandemic.
Charter & Fractional

XO Rolls Out Carbon-offset Plan

The private lift provider has introduced a carbon-offset option for its customers.
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Regulations and Government

House Bill Introduced To Help Preserve Aviation Jobs

The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act, a companion to a Senate bill, would cover up to 50 percent of some workers' compensation.

Next Generation Jammer Pod Flies on Growler

The U.S. Navy’s electronic attack capabilities are receiving a major boost with the adoption of the NGJ to replace the 50-year-old ALQ-99.
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Security

South Korea Unveils Plan to Improve Defenses

Better theater situational awareness, expanded missile defenses, armed UAVs and a light aircraft carrier are on Seoul’s shopping list.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

EmbraerX's eVTOL, Formerly Known As DreamMaker, Resurfaces As Eve

It turns out that in late July 2020, the company filed a U.S. trademark application for its proposed all-electric, four-seat aircraft.
Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft
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Aircraft

How Textron Has Improved the King Air Aircraft Family for Passengers and Pilots

How Textron Has Improved the King Air Aircraft Family for Passengers and Pilots
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FutureFlight

Bell's New Manufacturing Facility Could Be Used For Nexus eVTOL Program

Bell unveiled its new manufacturing technology center in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 10.
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FutureFlight

Bye's eFlyer 2 Aircraft Will Feature ASR's Parachute Recovery System

Aviation Safety Resources is to develop a three-parachute recovery system for Bye Aerospace's eFlyer 2 electric aircraft.
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Honeywell Promotes Efficiencies of Blockchain

Honeywell's GoDirect Trade parts marketplace has expanded as customers see efficiencies through blockchain technology.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Launches Powerplant Apprenticeship Program

Duncan Aviation's powerplant apprenticeship program follows the establishment last year of a similar program dedicated to airframes.
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Aircraft

Boeing Registers 43 Max Cancellations in July

The commercial aircraft order backlog at Boeing fell by 56 airplanes as the company collected no orders during the month of July.
Rotorcraft

Robinson Delivers 1,000th R66 Turbine Helicopter

The R66 fleet surpassed 1.2 million flight hours as Robinson delivered the 1,000th example.
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Aircraft

Second Cessna SkyCourier Completes First Flight

The first conforming production flight test Cessna SkyCourier flew for one hour 35 minutes on its inaugural flight.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Next Aircraft Interiors Expo To Include Bizjet Focus

After a Covid-induced postponement this year, Aircraft Interiors Expo will resume next year with the debut of a new business jet interiors focused zone.
Airports

FAA Upholds Airport Funds Use for HTO Lawsuits

Denying an appeal from NBAA and local aviation advocates, the FAA reaffirmed that East Hampton can use airport funds for legal fight over HTO restrictions.
Engines

QTA Delivers 200th Composite Jet Engine Inner Barrel

Quiet Technology Aerospace has delivered its 200th inlet cowl upgrade that features a carbon-fiber replacement inner barrel.
Aircraft

Rwanda To Receive Special-mission Cessna Caravans

The sale of two Cessna Grand Caravan EXs to the Rwanda Defense Force is made possible through U.S. government grant aid funding.
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Airports

MBAA Calls For Removal of Boston Logan Ramp Limitations

The Massachusetts Business Aviation Association (MBAA) has been working to reopen full access for business aviation operators at Signature Boston Logan.