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Environment

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Get First Corsia Nod

ICAO noted that sustainable aviation fuel produced in China, the Netherlands, and the U.S. are the first to be certified under the ISCC and RSB schemes.
Flasks of sustainable aviation fuel in lab
Aircraft

U.S., European Defense Suppliers Play Critical Role in Ukraine

Upgrading aging Russian jets with Western hardware is now making a difference in the air war in Ukraine.
PSU F-16-02
Environment

New Hall Three Delivers More Space and Less Waste

Paris Air Show organizers have built a large Hall 3 structure, while also significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the building.
The new Hall 3 at the Paris Air Show.
Fuel

Saudi Arabia’s AviLease to Bundle SAF with Leases

The Kingdom is targeting 330 million passenger arrivals the same year.
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Aircraft

Aerospace Eyes Emergence from Depths of Supply Chain Crisis

While the supply chain problem has the aerospace industry grappling with parts and raw materials shortages, signs of relief are beginning to emerge.
Liebherr work on aicraft air-conditioning pack in Toulouse, France
Rotorcraft

Military Variant of Leonardo AW609 Appears Likely

The U.S. Army's contract award to Bell to develop its V-280 tiltrotor for an assault aircraft raises speculation of the AW609's use as an escort vehicle.
Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor aircraft
Aircraft

Aerospace Accelerator Starburst Drives Next-gen Disruption

Starburst looks to cultivate new technologies in advanced air mobility and air traffic management among several other sectors.
Starburst founder and CEO Francois Chopard
Engines

Rolls-Royce Says UltraFan ‘Bristling’ with New Technology

Following the first run of the UltraFan demonstrator, Rolls-Royce looks to speed progress toward application of the engine on an airframe.
The Rolls-Royce UltraFan turbine engine
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Go for Launch of HondaJet 2600 Light Jet

Unveiled at the 2021 NBAA convention, the HondaJet 2600 Concept jet is set to achieve certification in 2028.
HondaJet 2600 light business jet
Aircraft

Piaggio Receivership Commissioners Extend Sale Deadline

Prospective buyers for aircraft manufacturer Piaggio now have an extra week to submit expressions of interest, with the deadline extended to June 19.
Piaggio P180 Avanti Evo aircraft taxiing on airport ramp
Aircraft

Electra Unveils Blown-lift eSTOL Technology Demonstrator

Electra is preparing to start flight testing a technology demonstrator for its nine-passenger, hybrid-electric, ultra-short-takeoff-and landing aircraft.
Electra employees in hangar with its eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker Paramount Unveils Supplemental Lift Program

Paramount Business Jets has launched Corporate Wing Solutions, a supplemental lift program drawing from a fleet of 4,000 vetted aircraft.
Business jet with door open greeted by courtesy car on airport ramp
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Stands Down Fleet in Pursuit of Safety

Jet Linx halted all operations on June 13 to allow employees to attend its annual safety summit.
Jet Linx business jets in hangar at night
Regulations and Government

House Panel Begins Consideration of FAA Bill

The House T&I Committee began a marathon session to wade through nearly 170 amendments as it considered the five-year FAA reauthorization bill.
aerial view of U.S. Capitol building
Charter & Fractional

JetNet Acquires Business Aviation Data Firm WingX Advance

Aviation intelligence firm JetNet acquired business aviation data provider WingX and said the combination will offer deeper insights into the market.
Partial view of business jet on airport ramp
Avionics

Air Maestro Merges With Spidertracks

Combined companies Air Maestro and Spidertracks will provide comprehensive SMS and flight tracking software and hardware solutions.
view from helicopter flight deck in flight over city
Aircraft

Duncan Aviation Transforms Legacy Hawker 800XP

Duncan Aviation recently completed a "dramatically modified" legacy Hawker 800XP.
Refurbished Legacy Hawker 800XP cabin completed by Duncan Aviation
Regulations and Government

FAA Seeks Expanded Use of U.S. Agents in Cert Actions

In a move to lower the agency's cost and speed up processing, the FAA is proposing to require individuals abroad to use U.S. agents for certain services.
Pilots in cockpit of small aircraft
Aircraft

Bombardier Offers Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft as a New Way to Buy a Jet—BJT

Bombardier Offers Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft as a New Way to Buy a Jet—BJT
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Training and Workforce

Jet Linx Stands Down Fleet in Pursuit of Safety

Jet Linx shuts down its operations to allow employees to attend an annual safety summit.
Jet Linx business jets in hangar at night
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Fokker Teams with Aviation Glass To Improve Cabin Windows

During the AIX show in Hamburg, Germany, the partners unveiled plans to upgrade business aircraft windows by replacing polycarbonate lenses.
Airbus ACJ330 cabin equipped with "RealGlass" technology
Environment

Swedish Airport First To Switch to All SAF

Sweden’s Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport will become the first to transition entirely to sustainable aviation fuel.
Västflyg airplane at Sweden's Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft Set To Go Public with Hong Kong Listing

The U.S.-based, China-owned general aviation manufacturer is looking to raise further capital for expansion plans through an initial public offering.
Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet
Fuel

China Flies First Helo with SAF

China's State Grid Space Technology has flown an Airbus H125 with a 40 percent sustainable aviation fuel mixture.
An Airbus H125 has become the first helicopter to make an SAF-powered flight in China.
Engines

Safran Aims To Double Helicopter Engine Production

Safran Helicopter Engines' new CEO says the company will double annual production to 1,000 units in 2024.
Safran plans to double its engine manufacturing output in 2024.
Training and Workforce

NGPA Holding Key Annual Convention This Week in Florida

Other annual NGPA events take place on the U.S.'s east and west coasts.
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Rotorcraft

First Production Grey Wolf in Final Assembly

Final assembly of the first production USAF Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A helicopter has begun.
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Safety

IBAC Rolls Out Online IS-BAO Course

IBAC has teamed up with Aviation Safety Solutions to develop an online course providing an overview of the requisite protocols for IS-BAO.
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Aircraft

GE Aerospace’s Roadmap for the Future of Flight

GE Aerospace is developing technologies to reduce CO2 emissions for a more sustainable future of flight
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Maintenance and Modifications

AINsight: Solving the Mx Tech Shortage without More Techs

Too much aircraft maintenance is done just for the sake of it, not because it is truly necessary, and this ties up valuable mechanic time.
Aircraft mechanic at work