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FutureFlight

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Set To Fly This Year

Lockheed Martin, working with NASA, has installed the tail section of the X-59 supersonic aircraft in preparation for first flight this year.
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FutureFlight

Joby Taps Toyota To Manufacture eVTOL Aircraft Components

Toyota Motor Corporation has agreed to supply key powertrain and actuation components for Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

World Economic Forum Report Highlights Infrastructure Needs for Zero-carbon Flights

In a new white paper, the World Economic Forum spells out what airlines and airports will need to do to ensure that new aircraft with battery-electric and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems are viable.
FutureFlight

NASA and Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.
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Safety

After Years of Accidents, 'Clear of Clouds' Remains Murky

The "clear of clouds" directive lays responsibility on the pilots, but with the lack of clarity, no pilot officially has a cloud incursion...until a crash.
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Sustainability and Environment

Report: Future Aviation Will Require Massive Energy Growth

With the transition from fossil fuels underway in the aviation sector, a study from Atkins looks at the energy demands needed to fuel the future.
E-fuel test facility
Engines

Safran To Lead Open Fan Studies for EU’s OFELIA Project

France’s Safran has agreed to lead a team of 26 industry partners under the EU-led Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking project OFELIA.
Digital rendering of Airbus A380 propulsion demonstrator in flight utilizing open fan technology
Aircraft

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Set To Fly This Year

Lockheed Martin, working with NASA, has installed the tail section of the X-59 supersonic aircraft in preparation for first flight this year.
X-59 Tail Section installation (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
Rotorcraft

Airbus Showcasing ACH160 at Geneva Bizav Show

The Airbus Corporate Helicopters ACH160 will be on static display and available for customer demonstrations.
ACH160
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Earns Safety Rating Trifecta

Jet Linx now holds the highest safety audit ratings from Wyvern, Argus, and IS-BAO Stage 3, making it one of the few, if not the only, operator to do so.
Jet Linx jet on ramp with door open
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation: More Than Just Things with Wings

Well known for its aircraft maintenance prowess, Duncan Aviation showed it can fix more than just airplanes.
Duncan Aviation workers pose with charity bus they refurbished
Aircraft

Finnish Border Guard Narrows Contest to Three Bizjet Platforms

Force is seeking a surveillance aircraft based on a business jet to replace aging Dornier Do-228 turboprops
Challenger 650 Finland
Rotorcraft

Airbus ACH130 Customer Flies Helo from UK to Australia

Australian tech entrepreneur John-Paul Thorbjornsen took delivery of his Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin edition and flew it the 10,000 miles home from the UK.
Pilot John-Paul Thorbjornsen with ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter and sports car
Accidents

AINsight: Bounced-landing Awareness and Recovery

Pilots should not hesitate to execute a go-around when encountering a bounced landing in a business aircraft.

Mack Rutherford To Inspire Students at EBACE Career Day

Rutherford, who at 17 became the youngest person to fly solo around the world, will present at a live Q&A session during the 2023 EBACE career day.
Mack Rutherford with Shark aircraft
Safety

NASA, Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.
A Reliable Robotics Cessna 208 Caravan is pictured in flight.
Sustainability and Environment

Jet Aviation Offers Custom SAF Blending at Seletar

Through a partnership with fuel technology provider FlyOro, Jet Aviation will offer customers custom SAF blending options at its Seletar Airport facility.
FlyOro fuel blending equipment
ATC

Canada Sets ADS-B Flight Plan, Non-equipped Rules

Nav Canada outlined flight plan procedures for flying with ADS-B and for handling of limited exceptions of those without ADS-B after the mandate deadline.
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Safety

TAG To Run Ground Schools for Dassault Falcon Pilots

After completing flight simulator training with CAE in the UK, pilots will go to TAG Global Training's Farnborough Airport facility for more instruction.
Indonesian pilots at TAG Global Training ground school
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Offering Militarized Variants of All Civil Models

Bell will offer militarized "special mission aircraft" versions of all its civil aircraft models tailored to the needs of the export market.
Bell 407M special mission helicopter on display at Army Aviation Association of America Mission Solutions Summit
Regulations and Government

FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team

An independent team established by the FAA of six aviation experts will recommend safety improvements in the nation’s air traffic system.
US Airways Boeing 737-300 in flight with another airliner overhead

Bombardier Sees Deliveries Grow, Returns To Q1 Profitability

Bombardier had its strongest first quarter net income in five years and a turnaround from the $69 million loss last year.
Bombardier Challenger 3500 on airport taxiway
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Deliveries, Demand Remain Stable

Textron Aviation acknowledged some continuing impact from supply-chain issues and that revenues will improve at helicopter division Bell.
Textron Aviation Staff with banner celebrating the 400th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft in background
Aircraft

Boeing To Add 787-10 to ecoDemonstrator Program This Year

The Boeing 787-10 Explorer will test the coordination of navigation across global airspace jurisdictions.
Boeing 787-10 Explorer in flight over islands
Avionics

Sentry AML-STC Done, Meets Canada CVR Mandate

The Flight Data Systems Sentry cockpit voice recorder can be installed in a variety of turboprops and business jets under a new AML-STC.
Beech 1900 turboprop aircraft in flight
FutureFlight

Joby Wins $55 Million Agility Prime Contract Extension from U.S. Air Force

The eVTOL developer will also deliver nine air taxis to U.S. Air Force bases, with the first two aircraft expected to arrive at Edwards Air Force Base in California in early 2024.
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FutureFlight

Whisper Aero Raises $32 Million for Ultraquiet Electric Ducted Fans

Whisper Aero, a Tennessee start-up, spent the last two years developing a propulsion system that it says is quieter and more efficient than any other. Now it has finally revealed part of its secret: electric ducted fans.
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Charter & Fractional

NJASAP Files Suit against NetJets

NJASAP is suing NetJets, alleging the fractional ownership provider is violating laws by prohibiting pilots from referring customers to a union portal.
NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots picket during midterm negotiations (Photo: NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots)
Aircraft

Gulfstream Stockpiles G700s Ahead of Certification

As Gulfstream looks ahead to a third quarter certification of the new G700, the Savannah airframer has already built 30 of them.
Gulfstream G700
Aircraft

Despite Production Fault, Boeing Maintains Max Rate Guidance

Boeing still expects to raise 737 Max delivery rates to 38 per month by year-end.
Boeing 737 Max production line in Renton, Washington.