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France Details Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Program

France's new aircraft carrier program is moving into the detailed design phase as it aims for a 2038 entry-into-service date.
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Rotorcraft

Air Methods: 'No Surprises' Law Details Raise Concerns

Air ambulance company urges fair compensation after new law bans "no surprises" medical billings.
Airlines

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi To Launch Service to Athens

The joint venture between Hungary’s Wizz Air and Abu Dhabi-based holding company ADQ has scheduled its first service to Athens for January 15.
Safety

L2 To Release New Cabin Air Monitoring System

L2 Aviation expects to receive an STC in the first quarter of 2021 for its new Halo Cabin Air Monitoring System.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Clay Lacy Completes First Global 6000 JetWave Install

Clay Lacy Aviation performed the Honeywell JetWave Ka-band connectivity hardware system installation at its Van Nuys repair station.
Airports

Oregon Board Affirms Plan for Aurora Runway Extension

A decision that affirms plans to extend the runway at Oregon's Aurora Airport could eventually see the runway grow to 6,000 feet.

BJT Survey: Private Flying Set for Post-pandemic Climb

58 percent of BJT reader survey respondents said the pandemic has curtailed their private flying, but 79 percent said they expect to fly more post-Covid.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Expands NorCal Engine Rapid Response

Greg Gaden is based in Oakland and has more than 30 years of experience with engine makes such as Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney.
Aircraft

American Airlines Resumes 737 Max Service

The first 737 Max revenue flight in the U.S. since March 2019 took American Airlines passengers from Miami to New York.
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DCAF Sees Rise in Private Aviation Activity in Dubai

Dubai-based DC Aviation Al Futtaim (DCAF) is reporting an uptick in its private aircraft operations at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport.
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Regulations and Government

EBAA: Brexit Deal Facilitates Continued Ops, Trade

In initial guidance on the draft Brexit agreement, EBAA advises that operations can continue between the UK and EU, but certain rights are limited.
Sustainability and Environment

EPA’s Aircraft Emissions Rule Signed Into Law

The U.S. EPA issued a final rule on greenhouse gas emission standards for large turbine airplanes, aligning them with ICAO standards.
Training and Workforce

Flight School Organization Plans Live Event

The Flight School Association of North America announced it will hold its upcoming annual International Flight School Conference as a live event.
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Engines

New FlightData Feature Enables Automatic Reporting

Aerocor's new FlightData automatic reporting feature will allow operators of certain aircraft to share data with three third-party providers.
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Final Remote ID Rule for Unmanned Aircraft

The FAA has issued new rules requiring the remote ID of unmanned aircraft and permitting small drones to be flown over people and at night.
Aircraft

IOC for Australia’s F-35s Ends Covid-hit Year

Australia has become the seventh nation to declare initial operational capability for its Lockheed Martin F-35s.
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Engines

French Innovator Pushes Reboot of Propulsion Architecture

Conseil et Technique believes it can make electric power work for airliners by moving propulsion hardware off wings and to the rear of the fuselage.
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FutureFlight

FAA Issues Final Remote ID Rule for Unmanned Aircraft

The FAA also is allowing small drones to be flown at night and over people.
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FutureFlight

Rolls Looks Beyond E-Fan X Program To Reassess Green Propulsion Priorities

The UK-based group is concluding low-profile work on a ground-based testbed for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion systems.
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FutureFlight

EHang Eyes eVTOL Opportunities in Sightseeing and Express Deliveries

The Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer also has welcomed the country's new standards for express delivery services using unmanned aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lee Aero, Peregrine Partner on STC To Combat Covid-19

Lee Aerospace and Peregrine Avionics have partnered on an Aviation Clean Air STC for the Citation Excel, XLS, and XLS+.
Airlines

UK-EU Deal Preserves All Third- and Fourth-freedom Rights

The UK’s CAA will become responsible for aircraft certification and regulation in the country when it leaves EASA on January 1.
Regulations and Government

FAA Provides 12-Month Check Airman Extension

The FAA departed from its typical practice of shorter-term Covid-related extensions in granting a request for a year-long check airman extension.

Jet It Signs On with Medical Charity Be The Match

Fractional provider Jet It has partnered with a medical nonprofit that helps link volunteer blood stem cell donors with blood cancer patients.
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Charter & Fractional

Judge Allows JSX To Temporarily Continue SNA Flights

The temporary restraining order comes after JSX filed a lawsuit against Orange County and John Wayne Airport earlier in December.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing

Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.
Aircraft

N219 Turboprop Gains Indonesian Certification

Type approval for the N219 marks Indonesia’s successful return to civil aircraft development.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Captures Sale of 10 Challenger 350s

The order for 10 Challenger 350s from an undisclosed customer marks one of the larger sales of the year, Bombardier said.
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Rotorcraft

EASA Proposes Modifications for Overwater Helo Ops

EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.
Accidents

Mexico AW109 Crash Now a Homicide Investigation

Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.