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VoltAero's Hybrid Electric Cassio Makes First Flight

VoltAero's Cassio hybrid electric aircraft is set to enter service in 2022 and is intended for various roles with between four and nine seats.
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Airlines

European Commission Pledges Relief from 80/20 Slot Obligation

Brussels believes the Covid-19 outbreak’s “major” effect on traffic warrants a relaxation of the EU slot rule.
Rotorcraft

FAA to Helo Pilots: 'HOWI' the Weather?

The FAA’s Helicopter Operations Weather Information (HOWI) project aims to identify gaps and shortfalls associated with weather information.
Aircraft

Comac Boosts ARJ21 Production with Second Assembly Line

ARJ21 aircraft 132 completed its first production test flight from Comac’s new assembly line at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on May 6.
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FBOs

Paragon Network Adds Hawaii, Iceland FBOs

The addition of Iceland Jet Center brings the total number of countries served by the Paragon Network to 20 through more than 59 FBO members.
Aircraft

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN
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FBOs

Paragon Adds Nine Ross FBO Locations

The join three other Ross Aviation FBOs already in The Paragon Network.
Aircraft

JetNet To Demonstrate New Salesforce App at NBAA S&D

The new app works directly with the Salesforce platform and JetNet's proprietary market intelligence.
Accidents

NBAA's SDC 2020 Is a Go

NBAA's annual Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference (SDC) will take place on schedule this week in Charlotte, N.C.
FBOs

Sheltair Opens New Florida FBO

Florida-based aviation services provider Sheltair has opened its new FBO in the recently completed main terminal building at Ocala International Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

Part 135 Trade Group Notes Growth Since Launch

The Fly Louie Alliance, which looks to bring economies of scale to the fragmented private charter market, has seen growth since its launch last fall.
Safety

Sino Jet Measures the Impact of COVID-19

The operator is seeing some benefits from the restrictions on airline travel.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Partners With Schiebel for UK SAR

Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.
Airlines

Saudi Arabia Severely Curtails Travel Through Its Airports

Middle East airlines have announced updated fee waiver policies to help passengers plan around the coronavirus disruption.
Charter & Fractional

Tradewind Aviation Adding Newport Shuttle Service

Tradewind will offer service between New York and Newport, Rhode Island aboard its fleet of PC-12 turboprop singles.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.
Regulations and Government

Industry Troubled as UK Government Confirms EASA Departure

The UK will leave the European Aviation Safety Agency at the end of 2020, raising questions about the CAA's ability to take over its responsibilities.
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Airlines

European Slot Coordinators Support Leniency of Slot Rules

The slot coordinators’ position follows airlines’ calls to temporary suspend the 80/20 use-it-or-lose-it rule in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Sustainability and Environment

Dutch Government Targets SAF Blending Mandate by 2023

The Netherlands remains committed to imposing a mandate to blend lower-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with jet-A from 2023.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo In the Eye of Italy's COVID-19 Outbreak

Leonardo has suspended all international and domestic travel in the wake of the Covid-19 virus’s impact on Italy.
Regulations and Government

BBGA Focuses on Sustainability, Illegal Charter, Brexit

The BBGA went ahead with its event with hot topics on the agenda, against a backdrop of the coronavirus, which that morning put paid to Flybe.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Beefs Up Its AOG Teams

The MRO provider's teams are based at Duncan's primary facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and Provo, Utah.
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Airlines

Coronavirus Spread Becomes a Global Crisis for Airlines

The Covid-19 outbreak has prompted a decision by Lufthansa to cut capacity in half in the coming weeks.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot Inducts A350 While Pledging to Take Indigenous Jets

The Russian flag carrier has become the first airline in Eastern Europe to fly the A350.
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Aircraft

Acquisition Extends Part 135 Operator's Global Reach

The acquisition of Sky Night gives Flyexclusive Gulfstream aircraft and access to international destinations.
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Aircraft

Israel Approved for KC-46, but USAF Problems Persist

Israel is now cleared to begin negotiations over the purchase of the still-troubled KC-46A tanker.
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Rotorcraft

Gama Aviation Springboards into Heli Special Missions World

On the day it announced the sale of its US Air business to Wheels Up, Gama Aviation spelled out its helicopter ambitions in Europe.
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Airlines

UK Regional Airline Flybe Ceases Operations

The CEOs of Europe largest airlines forecast the coronavirus crisis will lead to more bankruptcies and speed consolidation.
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FBOs

Nashville Airport Begins To Pick Up the Pieces

In the wake of a powerful tornado that sliced through Nashville's Joh C. Tune Airport, officials there continue to sift through the wreckage.
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Aircraft

Air USA Buys Former RAAF Hornets

The civilian-contracted adversary fleet in the U.S. will gain a considerable boost with the delivery of highly-capable legacy Hornets from Australia.
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