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Charter & Fractional

Learjet 60, Embraer 190 Have ‘Close Call’ at KBOS

A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.
Graphic depicting near-collision at Boston Logan International Airport on February 27, 2023
Engines

Safran Signals 'War for Talent' within Civil Engine Aftermarket

French engine OEM Safran adds to its global maintenance network for Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines with a site in Brussels.
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Aircraft

Newly Certified HAL 228 Variant Attracts Indian Lessor

A new modification of the Dornier 228 eases market entry barriers and opens fresh revenue streams for Indian lessors.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Orders First Two E-7 AEW Aircraft From Boeing

The Boeing 737 AEW&C/E-7A has been selected to replace the USAF’s long-serving E-3A Sentry in the airborne warning and control role.
E-7 U.S. Air Force
Avionics

FAA Grants TSO to Universal Avionics Aperture

Universal Avionics' Aperture visual data solution will help pilots "see" obstacles and traffic and receive taxi guidance via avionics displays.
Universal Avionics Aperture visual data management solution
Maintenance and Modifications

AeroBrigham Adds Hangar Space in Texas

The completions specialist will also feature a recently delivered Bell 407 at Heli-Expo.
AeroBrigham hangar
Accidents

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: March 2023

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2023
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Rotorcraft

Vision Systems Brings Dimmable-window Solutions to Heli-Expo

France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022
Vision Systems window
FBOs

As the Private Aircraft Fleet Grows, Hangar Availability Dwindles

Trying to find hangar space in a major U.S. metropolitan area can be a frustrating experience.
Falcon 2000S
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Companies Answer the Call for Onboard Voice Command

Voice control is finally coming to business aircraft cockpits and cabins.
Garmin Telligence voice command system
Aircraft

Cessna Citation II: The 'Family Truckster'

"Goofy market" gives new life to legacy Cessna Citation model.
Cessna Citation II
FBOs

Bohlke International Aviation Bounces Back on St. Croix

Like the legendary phoenix, Bohlke International Aviation has risen again.
The new terminal at the Bohlke International Aviation FBO on TISX
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wi-Fi in the Sky: Better, Faster, Getting Cheaper

A plethora of products are available to provide airborne connectivity, and more are coming soon.
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Charter & Fractional

Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023

‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.
THC Airbus H125
Regulations and Government

Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market

FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Beta Technologies Alia eVTOL simulator
Aircraft

New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters

Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
Safety

Software House Flight Vector Sees Opportunity in the Middle East

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.
Flight Vector software
Airports

Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance

Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.
Wall Street heliport
Rotorcraft

HAI Announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award Winners

Helicopter Association International has announced the recipients of its 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards.
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Avionics

Geared Up: Flying with ForeFlight's Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver

ForeFlight's latest Sentry ADS-B receiver adds a flight data recorder, larger battery, and a g-meter, among other features.
ForeFlight iPad app with Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver
Rotorcraft

Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.
U.S. Navy TH-73A Thrasher helicopter parked on airport ramp
Rotorcraft

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state
FutureFlight

Lockheed Martin Backs Megawatt-class Electric Propulsion Developer H3X

The U.S. start-up is working on motor drives rated at up to three megawatts that it says could provide all-electric power to airliners carrying up to 100 passengers.
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Safety

Best Practices in Checklist Design Account for Human Limitations

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists.
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FutureFlight

Universal Hydrogen Flies Hydrogen-Powered Dash 8

Universal Hydrogen has successfully flown its hydrogen-powered De Havilland Dash 8-300 turboprop testbed for the first time.
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FutureFlight

AutoFlight Claims eVTOL Flight Distance Record with Latest Prosperity I Prototype

The China-based company is building more of its Generation 4 prototype aircraft to expand flight testing to locations including Napa in California.
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FutureFlight

Whisper Aero Set to Reveal Details About Its Ultra-Quiet Propulsion System

Whisper Aero, a Tennessee-based tech start-up developing what it claims will be the quietest electric propulsion system on the market, is getting ready to finally offer the public a taste of its secret sauce.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Scientists Warn of Complex Challenges in Breaking Aviation's Dependence on Fossil Fuels

A paper published by the UK's Royal Society warns that efforts to introduce greener fuels could result in new pressure on resources such as farmland.
FutureFlight On The Radar

How a Streamlined Customer Experience Will Be Critical for the Success of Advanced Air Mobility

A report from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company offers five tips for AAM operators to ensure the best customer experience.
FutureFlight

KinectAir Plans to Add Electra's eSTOL Aircraft to Its Charter Booking Network

KinectAir says that its network of Part 135 operators could jointly acquire and operate up to 30 of the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft, which need just 300 feet to takeoff and land.
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