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Regulations and Government

Bizav Operators Warned about Polish Pax Data Enforcement

With more attention now being paid to passenger name record enforcement by Polish board guards, aircraft operators will be given less leeway.
Rotorcraft

Dart Offering Cargo Basket for Bell 505

Dart Aerospace is developing an external cargo basket for the Bell 505 helicopter.
Dart Aerospace external cargo Heli-Utility-Basket.
Rotorcraft

Vita Inclinata Acquires Air Rescue Systems

Vita and Air Rescue Systems combine to offer helicopter hoist training and technology solutions.
Air Rescue Systems training
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Adds MRO Options in China

Three new authorized warranty facilities in China are replacing Gulfstream’s support operations at Beijing Capital Airport.
Deer Jet mechanics
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters To Offer Engine Upgrade for 520N

MD Helicopters engine retrofit for the MD 520N will upgrade high-hot performance.
MD Helicopters MD520N inflight over snowy mountains
Charter & Fractional

Emirates Launches Regional Charter with Phenom 100s

The post-Covid period has seen interest in bizjet charter increase in the Middle East.
Embraer Phenom 100EV
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers Sixth Global 6000 for GlobalEye

Bombardier delivered a sixth Global 6000 to Saab for transformation into the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control platform.
Bombardier Global 6000 completed as Global AEWC platform (Photo: Saab)
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters H175 Certified in China

Chinese certification of the Airbus H175 super-medium twin-engine helicopter clears the way for deliveries in the country later this year.
 Airbus H175
Training and Workforce

FAA Evaluating Loft Dynamics VR Helo Sims

Loft Dynamics' VR sims for R22 and H125 helos will be installed at the FAA's Hughes Center for Evaluation Loft Dynamics' VR sims for R22 and H125 helos will be installed at the FAA's Hughes Center for Evaluation
Loft Dynamics Robinson R22 and Airbus H125 training device
Maintenance and Modifications

Alliance Extends Stevens Aerospace’s MRO Reach to Atlanta

Newly signed contracts with Hill Aircraft and Priester Aviation give Stevens Aerospace entry into Atlanta area.
Stevens mechanic working on a propeller
Rotorcraft

Used Helo Sales Down but Prices Still Rise

Aero Asset reports fewer single-engine helicopter transactions in 1H 2023.
Airbus AS350B3
Regulations and Government

FAA Bill Heads to House Floor

The House will consider a comprehensive five-year FAA reauthorization bill.
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
FutureFlight

FutureFlight Weekly News Roundup

FutureFlight.aero's Weekly Advanced Air Mobility News Roundup
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FutureFlight

Vertical Aerospace Starts Untethered Flight Testing With VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

The UK company is working to complete initial type certification of the four-passenger vehicle by the end of 2026.
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FutureFlight

FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans for Autonomous Flight Control System

Reliable Robotics says the FAA has accepted its certification plans for a fully autonomous flight control system that would support remotely piloted operations for all phases of flight.
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FutureFlight

Propulsion System Innovator Ampaire Acquires eVTOL Aircraft Developer Talyn Air

Ampaire aims to develop Talyn's unique dual-vehicle eVTOL concept with a new hybrid-electric powertrain.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Joby's First Environmental, Social, and Governance Report Provides a Glimpse at Corporate Priorities

The company appears to be the first of the eVTOL aircraft pioneers to grade its performance in areas such as environmental accountability.
Charter & Fractional

Priester Acquiring Hill's Aircraft Charter Management Group

Priester Aviation is adding a presence on the U.S. East Coast with the acquisition of Hill Aircraft's Atlanta-based businesses.
Business jet parked at Hill Aircraft's FBO at Fulton County Executive Airport.
Charter & Fractional

Paramount Adds $1M Deposit Tier for Jet Card Customers

Deposit tiers for the Paramount Private Membership Jet Card now range from $100,000 to $1 million.
Gulfstream side view
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Star Adds Praetor MRO Capabilities

Embraer maintenance specialist Aero Star Aviation now provides MRO services to four models.
Embraer Praetor 600 lands at 2019 Paris Airshow
Aircraft

IADA Dealers 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Market Ahead

IADA predicts demand for midsize and super-midsize jets will be stable in the second half of the year.
A top-down view of a midsized jet in flight above clouds.
Avionics

Sporty's Intros Backup Aviation Radio with Lemo Jack

The L6 COM handheld radio from Sporty's Pilot Shop has built-in Lemo headset jacks, making it a suitable emergency backup for business jet pilots.
Sporty's L6 handheld radio with Lemo headset jacks
Aircraft

Solar Stratos Team Aims to Fly Emissions-free to Edge of Space

The team is showing that it can fly an aircraft without using any CO2
Wide view from tail of Solar Stratos Airplane flying high
Aircraft

Demonstrating Aircraft in Flight on the Airshow Circuit Tests Pilots and Aircraft to the Max

Air show demonstrations and test flying have a lot in common
Dassault Falcon 6X business jet flying with landing gear down
Security

Spanish Protestors Damage Business Jet at Ibiza Airport

Futuro Vegetal is the latest European environmental group to break into airports and cause serious damage to aircraft parked on aprons.
Protestors from Futura Vegetal and Extinction Rebellion damaged an Embraer Phenom 300 jet at Ibiza Airport.
Airports

NBAA Exec: Airports Should Begin Prepping for AAM

Airports should not wait for AAM to arrive before preparing for the transition and should be aware of the benefits it can bring, NBAA's Gertsen said.
A view of an airplane's flight deck
Regulations and Government

Belgian Government Considers New Air Traffic Noise Limit

Proposed cuts to aircraft noise could impact business aviation, as could possible restrictions on domestic private jet movements.
Brussels Airport in Belgium.
Regulations and Government

FAA Bill To Take Center Stage in House this Week

The House Rules Committee is set to set the parameters for a full House vote this week with some amendments, including one involving FBOS, drawing fire.
U.S. capitol building
Aircraft

Daher Delivers First Kodiak with 5-Blade Hartzell Prop

North Carolina's Forest Service Aviation Division became the first customer of a Kodiak with a Hartzell five-blade composite propeller.
Daher Kodiak 100 with Hartzell five-blade composite propeller (Photo: Daher)
Aircraft

Second Jet Joins Gulfstream G800 Flight-test Fleet

The second flight-test G800 will focus on evaluating environmental control systems, avionics, and flight controls.
Gulfstream G800 flight-test vehicle 2