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Arizona FBOs Score In Super Bowl Traffic

FBOs in the vicinity of Glendale, Arizona, saw a big boost in aviation traffic courtesy of the city's hosting of Super Bowl LVII.
Aircraft on Cunningham Aviation's ramp at Arizona's Falcon Field during Super Bowl LVII
Rotorcraft

Karen Adding Bell 505 Helicopters to Its Fleet

Swiss charter, training, and MRO helicopter company Karen is adding a pair of new Bell 505s to its fleet.
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Airports

Naples Releases Draft Update to Airport Noise Program

Naples is updated its noise study for the first time in more than 20 years for Naples Airport as it strives to balance community concerns with safety.
Naples Airport terminal (Photo: Naples Airport Authority)
Aircraft

Air India Turns to Airbus for Major Fleet Renewal Order

The carrier is buying 250 new narrow- and widebody aircraft, including a mix of 140 A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.
Air India has ordered 140 Airbus A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Helicopter Names New President

Industry veteran Todd Tetzlaff will become Enstrom Helicopter's president in April.
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Airports

Santa Monica Lays Out Planning Process for KSMO Closure

The Santa Monica city council has approved a process to plan the "reimagining" of the Santa Monica Airport property.
Santa Monica Airport (Photo: Friends of Sunset Park in Santa Monica)
Aircraft

FAA AD Seeks HUD Fix, EFVS Limits on Global 7500

An FAA airworthiness directive prohibits steep approach landing and EFVS use until the HUD is calibrated on Bombardier Global 7500s.
Bombardier Global 7500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Rotorcraft

Beta and Blade Prove eVTOL Viability with Test at KHPN

Beta Technologies, Blade team were aboard the first manned eVTOL flight in the New York metro area.
Beta Flies eVTOL Aircraft at White Plains

Inflight Connectivity Question of the Week, February 14

A weekly connectivity quiz sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AW189 Heating Duct Failure Prompts Redesign

Respiratory irritation and smoke follow AW189 heating duct failures.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Enflite Turns 30

Enflite manufactures interior products for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
Enflite
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO AeroBrigham Opens Dedicated Helicopter Facility

AeroBrigham opens dedicated helicopter MRO and paint facility in Decatur, Texas.
AeroBrigham hangar
Training and Workforce

NBAA IOC Celebrates 50 Years

Crewmembers from flight operations that fly internationally gathered for the NBAA International Operators Conference in Austin, Texas.
Matt Byrd, Air Force pilot and NBAA board member
Airports

Farnborough Airport Teams with Aston Martin

The maker of James Bond's ride has partnered with Farnborough Airport to provide its customers with a luxury shuttle to and from their aircraft.
Aston Martin SUVs on the ramp at Farnborough Airport
Accidents

AAIB Updates on Challenger 604 Loss-of-control Accident

An investigation into a Challenger 604 accident on Jan. 31, 2022, at London Stansted Airport is nearly complete, according to the UK AAIB.
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Regulations and Government

Latest 'Object' Shoot Down Closes Midwest Airspace

Amid latest shoot down, Pentagon admits to datalink and radar gaps.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Testing Proves Dual-dissimilar Satcom Benefits

Satcom Direct's dual dissimilar Plane Simple satcom installation will be available for aircraft that can accommodate two tail-mounted antennas.
Satcom Direct dual dissimilar satellite communications antenna installation

January Bizav Activity Up Globally, Drops in Europe

Argus reported that European business aircraft flight operations slid by 11.3 percent in January but increased 2.2 percent globally.
Gulfstream G600 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Regulations and Government

Rulemaking Begins for UAS Wireless Communications

The FCC is seeking comments on a rule that would enable wireless communications spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems.
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Airports

Report: Toronto Downtown Airport an ‘Economic Asset’

A report notes that Toronto's Billy Bishop airport is a magnet for business aircraft and generates about $3 billion in economic impact per year.
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Accidents

Aviation Heeds Lessons from ICAO Annex 13

First introduced in 1951, Annex 13 lays out international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for accident investigators.
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FutureFlight

Joby Starts Final Assembly of Company-Conforming eVTOL Aircraft

At its Marina, California facility, the company has begun to mate the all-electric, four-passenger aircraft's wing, tail, and fuselage.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Realigns Business, Senior Leadership

Bristow's government services and energy services businesses will each be led by a dedicated chief operating officer.
Bristow helicopter parked on airport ramp at sunset
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Recent FAA Medical Updates and Controversies

The FAA's recent changes to vision restriction verbiage and relaxation of rules regarding cardiovascular conditions have pilots talking.
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Aircraft

Vertis Aircraft Trading Sets Up in Dubai

Industry veterans Mark Abbott, Conan McGale and Jeffrey Emmenis form business aviation brokerage Vertis Aviation Aircraft Trading in Dubai.
Left to right Vertis Aviation Aircraft Trading executives, Mark Abbott - CEO, Jeffrey Emmenis- Director, Conan McGale - Director stand in front of business jet
Maintenance and Modifications

FAI Technik Opens Brandenburg MRO

German MRO FAI Technik will support Bombardier, Gulfstream, Hawker, and Beech aircraft from its new location at Willy Brandt Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
FAI Technik aircraft maintenance technician at work on jet engine
FutureFlight

TCab Tech Boosts Funding for E20 eVTOL Aircraft with New and Old Backers

The Chinese start-up has raised an additional $15 million to support plans to certify its five-seat E20 vehicle in 2025.
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FutureFlight

VRCO Seeks Space, Partnership, and Funding for XP4 Personal eVTOL Aircraft Development

The UK-based start-up plans a Series A funding round and is preparing to move into a new headquarters and accelerate development work with Spain-based engineering partner CITD.
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FutureFlight

NASA’s X-57 Maxwell Electric Airplane Passes Critical Thermal Tests

Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland have successfully completed thermal testing of the X-57’s cruise motor controllers.
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Fuel

French Military NH90 Helicopter Flown on 100% SAF

A French NH90 military helicopter has made its first flight running one engine on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
French Military NH90 Helicopter in flight