Content Archive: July 2023

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans

Reliable Robotics says the FAA has accepted its certification plans for a fully autonomous flight control system, which the company plans to install on aircraft to enable remotely piloted operations under supplemental type certificates.
A view from under the wing of an airplane flying with Reliable Robotics' autopilot system
Rotorcraft

Metro Delivers Kitted H125s to Baltimore Police

Metro Aviation is customizing a trio of new Airbus H125 helicopters for the Baltimore Police.
Baltimore Police Department’s Airbus H125 in flight near cellular tower
Charter & Fractional

Airavat Aviation Begins Air Charter Operations from Dubai

Airavat Aviation has launched charter flight operations from Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport with two Hawker 4000s and looks to expand its fleet.
Hawker 4000 cabin
Aircraft

China Approves Amphibious Aircraft for Firefighting

AVIC's new AG600 Kunlong amphibious aircraft will also be used for emergency missions, including maritime search and rescue flights.
AVIC's AG600 Kunlong amphibious aircraft conducts water drop during firefighting trials.
Aircraft

Textron's Cessna SkyCourier Completes European Tour

Textron's Cessna SkyCourier tours Europe on the eve of its 2025 European certification.
Textron Cessna SkyCourier in Farnborough
Rotorcraft

Coulson Helos Tapped for SoCal Quick Reaction Force

Coulson will provide a trio of CH-47 firefighting helicopters to Southern California's Quick Reaction Force.
Coulson Aviation Boeing CH-47 Chinook firefighting helicopters one on ground and one coming in for landing
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Training Contract Ethics and Accountability

Bonuses and incentives might be better than training contracts to keep pilots at flight departments that just paid for their new aircraft type rating.
Cirrus Vision G2 pilot
Regulations and Government

Sen. Markey Calls for Higher Taxes on 'Fat Cat' Jets

In a return to the "fat cat" characterization of business jets, Sen. Edward Markey is offering legislation to vastly increase fuel taxes on such aircraft.
(Photo: Pixabay)
Aircraft

Vref Ups Valuation for CitationPartners Excel Eagle

Based on Vref valuations, CitationPartners said its Excel Eagle now has an increased premium of $1.9 million over the standard Citation Excel.
CitationPartners Citation Excel Eagle with new paint on airport ramp
Aircraft

U.S. Charter Operator Orders SkyDrive's eVTOL Air Taxi

South Carolina-based Austin Aviation has committed to buying five of the three-seat eVTOL from Japan's SkyDrive, which also logged new sales in Vietnam.
SkyDrive's three-seat eVTOL aircraft.