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Airbus Corporate Jets Eyes Growing U.S. Market

More than a third of the U.S. business jet fleet—which is the largest worldwide—comprises heavy/ultra-long-range jets, boding well for ACJs, the OEM said.
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Aircraft

Russian Business Jet Activity Sees Recovery

Despite ongoing sanctions, Russian business aircraft market has improved
Aircraft

Engine Delay, Sanctions Threaten Sino-Russian CR929 Program

Funding shortages in Russia have delayed the PD-35 engine by as many as three years while relations between UAC and Comac deteriorate.
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ATC

FAA Expresses Concern about Navigation Errors at KTEB

The FAA Safety Team issued a notice reminding operators of proper departure procedures at Teterboro, saying navigation errors have been happening.
Aircraft

GAMA: 1H Jet and Turboprop Deliveries Climb

First-half deliveries of business jets and turboprops are up year-over-year, according to statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Builds Records Scanning Through Crowdsourcing

Bluetail is recruiting A&Ps from across the U.S. to perform mobile scanning of business aircraft records.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Adds STC for Cessna Citation X Bizjet

The STC was awarded following the installation and testing of SmartSky Network's hardware on a flyExclusive Citation X.
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Regulations and Government

Investigator: Hansen Helicopters Fleet 'Not Airworthy'

The Hansen Helicopters trial in Guam saw the final prosecution witness testify about the company's many accidents.
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Avionics

Australia Offers VFR Pilots ADS-B Avionics Subsidy

The Australian government is offering up to AUS$5,000 to help offset costs of installing ADS-B equipment in crewed VFR aircraft.
Accidents

NTSB Cites Weather as Issue in Yute Alaska Crash

Although the probable cause has yet to be released, the NTSB's factual report details flights by the VFR airline in IFR weather.
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Aircraft

How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft

How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft
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Rotorcraft

Czech Republic Takes More Viper and Venom Helicopters

The UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers will bolster the Czech fleet as the nation's Soviet-era helicopters are gifted to support Ukrainian forces.
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Engines

Precision Aviation To Acquire PTB Group

Precision Aviation Group's acquisition of PTB Group will expand its markets in turboprop engines as well as supply chain services.
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FBOs

California FBO Latest To Earn IS-BAH Stage 3

Bakersfield Jet Center in California is the latest FBO to achieve Stage 3 registration under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.
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Aircraft

Compass Call Gulfstream on Track for Service in 2023

The G550 business jet platform is taking over the communications intelligence and jamming role from the EC-130H Hercules.
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Airlines

Air Astana Resumes Growth after Pivot from Russia

After suspending six lucrative routes to Russia in March, Air Astana has turned its attention to domestic and alternative international markets.
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Sustainability and Environment

Oregon FBO First in State to Offer SAF

Hillsboro Aviation near Portland, Oregon, is the first service provider in the state to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Aircraft

XTI Reboots Plans for TriFan Family

Changes at XTI Aircraft have prompted a new approach to the TriFan family, with plans for an off-the-shelf engine and delay in deliveries.
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Airlines

U.S. Regional Airline ExpressJet Declares Bankruptcy

A day after ceasing operations, ExpressJet filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Aircraft

Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi
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Regulations and Government

Prosecutor's Late Gambit Prompts Hansen Mistrial Hearing

Guam district court judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood will hear a defense motion for a mistrial in the Hansen Helicopter trial on Tuesday morning.
Charter & Fractional

Generation Jets Relocates, Plans Air Ambulance Expansion

The 20-year-old Part 135 operator looks to build on its charter and aircraft management business as well as add air ambulance services.
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Sustainability and Environment

Environmental Defense Fund Issues New SAF Handbook

The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new handbook urging "high-integrity" sustainable aviation fuel adoption.
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Aircraft

Flying the Dassault Falcon 6X

Flying the Dassault Falcon 6X
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flexjet Unveils New Helicopter Interior

Flexjet has unveiled a bespoke interior and paint livery on one of its Sikorsky S-76 helicopters based on the Bentley Bacalar luxury automobile.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CHC Helicopter Restructures Finances

CHC Group's debt restructuring will provide more than $100 million in new capital and liquidity for the company.
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Charter & Fractional

Magellan Adds Membership Program, Jet Card Benefits

Magellan Jets is adding several benefits and a new membership program as corporations face uncertainties in their travel plans.
Safety

AviationManuals Updates SAFA Inspection Guidance

AviationManuals says it has seen a marked increase in use of its SAFA manuals as Europe expands ramp inspections.
Accidents

Civil Aviation Sees Big Drop in Accident Rate in 2021

The International Civil Aviation Organization reports a 9.8 percent drop in the rate of accidents and a 66 percent decline in fatalities last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

NIAR Werx To Add Airbus A321 Conversions

The A321 cargo conversion project is an extension of a partnership between National Institute for Aviation Research and Erickson Precision Ventures.
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