Content Archive: July 2021

Volocopter Flies 2X eVTOL Prototype at Oshkosh

Volocopter made the first FAA-approved flight of a manned, eVTOL aircraft in a public environment in the U.S. during the EAA AirVenture show.
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AIN Staff Earn Honors

Two of AIN’s editors recently received industry accolades.

Argus: North America June Ops Most Since October 2007

Bizav ops in June were up 51 percent in North America and 86.7 percent in Europe from a year earlier, Argus reported.
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Aircraft

No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer

No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer
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Safety

ACSF Updates Audit Standard To Prepare for SMS Rules

L.J. Aviation was the first Air Charter Safety Foundation member to demonstrate it had met the updated Industry Audit Standard requirements.
Aircraft

Airbus Launches Freighter Version of the A350

The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.
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FBOs

GateOne Adds Third FBO Location

Western FBO operator GateOne has increased its FBO count to three with the addition of Chandler Air Service.
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Textron Aviation Flies High on Stronger Q2 Deliveries

Textron Aviation reported higher metrics in all key financial and delivery categories during the second quarter and first half of 2021.
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Aircraft

Daher Predicts Record Year For TBM Sales

Daher's TBM turboprops already sold out for 2021.
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Safety

FAA Warns Pilots: Stay Alert During Autoland Approach

In a new SAFO, the FAA said localizer signal interference has caused deviations when operators were using ILS autoland approach procedures.