Content Archive: May 2021

Aircraft

Wisk Asks Court To Stop Rival eVTOL over Theft Claims

Wisk is suing rival eVTOL aircraft developer Archer, alleging theft of its intellectual property and trade secrets relating to a five-seat air taxi model.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Backs Bill To Promote Transportation Workforces

Reintroduced by House aviation subcommittee chairman Rick Larsen and Reps Don Young and Angie Craig, the bill would foster promotion of aviation jobs.

Bizav Data Provider Portside Receives $17M Investment

Portside's investment was led by Tiger Global Management with participation from existing investors, I2BF Global Ventures, and SOMA Capital.
Environment

Climate Expert Tells Aviation To Back Carbon Capture

Capturing carbon dioxide from aviation fuel consumption could have a far greater environmental benefit than current measures, but costs will be higher.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MSB Unveils Zero Gravity Side Ledge Table

MSB Unveils Zero Gravity Side Ledge Table
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Supplier Issues Loom over Industry Recovery

As industry leaders are increasingly optimistic about the future, manufacturers have lingering concerns over keeping the supply chain predictable.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Earns JCAB Approval

Airbus Helicopters’ H160 medium twin has been granted type certification by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau.
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Rotorcraft

Insurer Seeks Removal from Bryant Crash Lawsuit

OC Helicopter insurer Endurance claims $10 million policy does not cover rotorcraft.
Engines

Dallas Airmotive Brazil Ops Expands PW500 Mx Options

Dallas Airmotive's regional turbine center in Brazil can now perform hot section inspections on Pratt & Whitney PW500 family engines.
Airports

Brexit Fallout Impacts LPV Approaches at UK Airports

Starting June 25, LPV approaches at UK airports will be removed following the cessation on that date of the UK’s participation in EGNOS.
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