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Regulations and Government

U.S. House Passes Notam Improvement Measure

The U.S. House approved a measure to create a task force to probe necessary improvements in the notices to air missions (notam) system.
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FutureFlight

Japan Airlines Backs Plans for Electric Wing-in-Ground-Effect Sea Gliders

The Asian carrier is investing an undisclosed amount in a U.S. start-up called Regent and assessing how sea gliders operating routes of up to 180 miles could better connect Japan's islands.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Flight Society's H2eVTOL Council Spawns New Hydrogen Propulsion Advocacy Group

The Vertical Flight Society’s H2eVTOL Council has spun off into a new independent nonprofit organization known as the Hysky Society. 
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FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Provides More Funding for Electra's eSTOL Aircraft

Under a Strategic Funding Increase, the Afrwerx innovation unit is making up to $85 million available to support the Virginia-based start-up's efforts to build and fly a full-scale preproduction model.
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FutureFlight

Japan's SkyDrive Focuses on South Carolina for U.S. eVTOL Services

The company is establishing a base in Beaufort County to explore possible uses for eVTOL air taxi services with its two-seat SD-05 vehicle.
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FutureFlight

Saudi Oil Giant Backs Drone Operations and Traffic Management Group Terra Drone

Aramco's venture capital arm Wa'ed Ventures has invested $14 million in Japan-based Terra Drone to establish a Saudi Arabian division of the drone services and uncrewed traffic management group.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Part 135 Fatigue Recommendations

The report, which suggests alertness management programs, was submitted to the agency 18 months ago.
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Airlines

Somalian Airspace To Become Class A, Restoring ATC Services

The installation of modern navigation aids ends a 30-year interruption of full air traffic control operations over Somalia and the surrounding region.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Avionicare East Africa Selects FDS Readouts Service

Flight Data Systems will provide its Readouts service, including FDR and CVR reports, for Avionicare East Africa.
(Photo: Flight Data Systems)
Fuel

Avfuel Launches 50th-anniversary Celebration at SDC

The company reflects on its history and looks ahead at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference this week in Nashville.
Avfuel-branded FBOs at SDC 2023
ATC

JetNet Buys ADS-B Exchange

The acquisition of ADS-B Exchange enables JetNet to expand into real-time flight data while ADS-B Exchange said it can maintain its unfiltered data.
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Engines

Covington Renews PT6A Engine Overhaul Designation

Covington Aircraft Engines' relationship with Pratt & Whitney Canada extends back to the Canadian manufacturer's radial engines.
Image of Covington Aircraft facility at night

Bolen Talks Industry Challenges and Opportunities at SDC

At this morning's opening session at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, NBAA head Ed Bolen looked ahead at what 2023 could bring.
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen speaks on stage at SDC 2023
Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023

Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.
Gulfstream G700 at Savannah service center
Maintenance and Modifications

Legacy Parts Maker Ontic Looks To Build on 2022 Growth

Last year saw Ontic fully integrate its Staverton site in the UK, which now serves as one of the company's main production facilities.
Ontic employees at work
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Chip Necessary for Gogo 5G on Pace for Midyear Delivery

Gogo anticipates a chip that is necessary for its 5G service will be delivered by mid-year ad that its service will launch in the fourth quarter.
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Textron Aviation Aircraft Deliveries Soar in Q4

Revenue and profit also rose for Wichita-based Textron Aviation.
Cessna Citation Latitude in flight
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Continues Market Leadership in 2022

Airbus Helicopters reported that it received 374 orders and made 344 deliveries last year.
Airbus Helicopters market chart
Aircraft

Jordan Signs for New-generation F-16 Fighters

The Middle East nation's air force has operated Fighting Falcon fighters for many years, and is now refreshing the fleet with AESA-equipped aircraft.
F-16 Jordan
Maintenance and Modifications

Professional Aircraft Inks Landing Gear Contract

The five-year contract with Lufthansa CityLine solidifies relationship with Professional Aircraft Accessories.
Timothy Boland, Tonya Wondolowski and Thomas Kropf pose in front of Professinal Aircraft Accessories display

Jetex, Skylegs Integrate Systems for Aircraft Operators

The integration is expected to enable aircraft operators to dispatch flights faster and easier.
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Accidents

NTSB Finds More Problems with Final Report on ET Max Crash

Ethiopian authorities say an electrical problem caused the Max 8’s left AOA sensor to fail, an assertion disputed by the NTSB.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Firm Pegasus Acquired by Prima Air Group

The acquisition gives Prima Air Group access to ultra-long-range business jets such as the Gulfstream G650ER.
Photo of Gulfstream G650ER

NATA Town Hall Brings AAM Community, Members Together

NATA's recently formed AAM Committee named its co-chairs and outlined a strategic vision as members connected with others on a range of related issues.
Advanced Air Mobility illustration (Image: NASA)
Aircraft

Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin Racks Up More Kudos

The Chicago Athenaeum Award for Good Design has been awarded to Dassault Aviation for the cabin design of its flagship Falcon 10X.
Dassault Falcon 10X cabin design

NBAA Unveils Bizav Scheduler Certificate Program

NBAA's newly developed Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate program provides training opportunities for flight department personnel.
Satcom Direct SD Scheduler program (Photo: Satcom Direct)
Training and Workforce

AEA Launches Resource To Promote Aerospace Careers

Aircraft Electronics Association has launched the AeroCareers website to help recruit the next generation of talent in the aerospace industry.
Screenshot of AeroCareers website header
FBOs

San Diego's Crownair Joins the Avfuel Network

Crownair, an FBO at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport is among the latest to join the Avfuel dealer network.
Exterior of Crownair FBO at San Diego’s Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport
FBOs

Bohlke International Aviation Rises Again on St. Croix

After five years, Bohlke International Aviation has replaced its FBO on St. Croix which was destroyed by Hurricane Maria.
New Bohlke International Aviation terminal on St. Croix
Fuel

Electric Refueler Makes History at SDC2023

Envirotech Vehicles and Garsite have partnered on the industry's first all-electric aircraft refueler, which makes its public debut this week in Nashville.
The Envirotech Vehicles/Garsite all-electric refueler