Content Archive: April 2021

Aircraft

Outfitted Gulfstream G700 Joins Flight-test Program

The sixth and final test aircraft in Gulfstream’s G700 program made its first flight yesterday.
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Environment

Russian Partners Set To Fly Hybrid-electric Airliner Testbed

High-temperature superconductivity specialist SuperOx is providing a new electric motor and generator for a converted Yak-40 regional airliner.
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Airports

Colorado Sees First Continuous SAF Supply

Colorado’s Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) became the first location in Colorado to continually stock sustainable aviation fuel.
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Engines

Airbus AStar Gets Power Boost

EASA has certified a 10 percent power upgrade for the Safran Arriel 2D engine in the Airbus Helicopters H125 single.
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SierraTrax To Offer Digital Aircraft Records Service

The Wichita-based maintenance tracking software provider will make its Digital Aircraft Records service available later this spring.
Rotorcraft

French Military Orders More Super Pumas

Purchase of eight more Airbus H225Ms is part of French government's sitmulus plan to aid the aerospace industry.
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Environment

Atlantic Switches To Renewable Diesel at KLAX

Atlantic Aviation has fully replaced conventional fossil-based diesel fuel with renewable diesel at its Los Angeles International Airport FBO.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Cautions On LED Landing Light Icing

The FAA has issued an information for operators bulletin (InFO) regarding the use of light-emitting diode (LED) landing lights in an icing environment.
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Covid-19 Vaccination Updates

The pause on the J&J vaccination appears prudent since we must understand risk before making decisions on its use.
Rotorcraft

Pandemic Spurs Airbus Helicopters Training Changes

Airbus Helicopters has enhanced its distance learning capabilities and is now making many of those permanent.
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