Content Archive: July 2021

Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Opens MAKS with Big Order, New Variants

Russian Helicopters is pushing new variants of popular legacy aircraft at Moscow's MAKS-2021 show.
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Charter & Fractional

JetAviva Partners with Gold Aviation on Services

Under a new partnership, jetAviva will provide acquisition and brokerage services for fellow Flordia firm Gold Aviation and its clients.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Step Into Warbird Training Dispute

Sen. Inhofe and Rep. Graves introduced companion bills to clarify that warbird flight training is not commercial activity.
Avionics

Avidyne Unveils Touchscreen Vantage Displays

Avidyne's new 12-inch Vantage displays feature touchscreen technology, higher resolution, and faster processors.
Accidents

AINsight: Formula for Avoiding Disaster

Seamanship and airmanship are similar—both involve the art or mastery of operating a vessel and a highly specialized skillset.
Avionics

Smart Glide Guides Stricken Airplane to Suitable Airport

Garmin's new Smart Glide system automatically guides an airplane suffering engine failure to an airport within gliding distance.
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Aircraft

Dassault Sees Slide in Shipments but Spike in Sales

Dassault Falcon deliveries dropped to six units in the first half, but the company captured 25 orders for its business jet line at the same time.
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Floatplane Operator Launches NYC-Boston Harbor Service

New York-based seaplane operator Tailwind Air will launch a scheduled service between New York City and Boston Harbor starting on August 3.
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Avionics

EASA Gives Nod to Garmin Autoland in Cirrus Vision Jet

Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Jet Safe Return Emergency Autoland system, which is based on Garmin’s Autoland technology, has received approval from EASA.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Obtains AOC, Adds Ops Center in Malta

The receipt of an AOC in Malta comes as Flexjet's fleet has grown by 40 percent in Europe this year.