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China Airlines Orders 16 Boeing 787-9s

An order for 16 Dreamliners by China Airlines calls for first delivery in 2025.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet

CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.
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FutureFlight

Beta eVTOL Aircraft Battery Catches Fire While Awaiting Ground Testing

Vermont-based eVTOL developer Beta Technologies says no one was injured after a fire erupted in a shipping container outside its headquarters at Burlington International Airport.
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FutureFlight

Regent Says Approval in Principle Marks Key Step to Certification of Electric Sea Glider

The U.S start-up has been supported by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore as it steps up the certification process for its family of sea gliders. It now expects to engage with the U.S. Coast Guard on the next stage in the process.
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FutureFlight

Victoria Seeks Advanced Air Mobility Leadership Role in Australia

The Australian state's government has issued an advanced air mobility policy document to support the development of advanced air mobility and Melbourne could get the country's first vertiport for eVTOL aircraft flights.
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FutureFlight

MintAir Orders 40 Jaunt Journey eVTOL Air Taxis for Korean Market

The Korean start-up will serve as Jaunt's exclusive partner in Korea's budding advanced air mobility market.
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Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace Plans for Commercial eVTOL Operations as Prototype Prepares To Fly

Vertical Aerospace Plans for Commercial eVTOL Operations as Prototype Prepares To Fly
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FBOs

Execujet Reopens with New Managers in St. Thomas

Execujet Flight Services in St. Thomas has new managers as it reopens in a new location at King Airport while it awaits completion of a permanent home.
Airports

Brisbane First Aussie Airport with Electronic Refueler

Air bp has introduced an all-electric refueling truck for customers lifting jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (YBBN) in Australia.
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Avionics

High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.
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Aircraft

Daher Delivers 20th TBM 960 Turboprop Single

The 20th Daher TBM 960 delivery comes a little more than two months after receiving FAA type certification.
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Aircraft

Aeronautix Seeks King Air 350 Starter/generator STC

Wichita-based Aeronautix has developed a starter/generator that will increase power and decrease maintenance for the Beechcraft King Air 350.
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Accidents

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2021

For the fifth year in a row, there were no fatal business jet accidents in Canada in 2021.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Grants HOGE Utility Power STC for AW139

Defense systems on Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A triggered the need for multiple STCs.
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Rotorcraft

PHI Opens Regional Headquarters in Perth

PHI's new regional headquarters in Perth will oversee operations in the Asia Pacific.
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Aircraft

Gripen E Fires Meteor as Air-to-Air Combat Approval Nears

The Gripen E program is now into the serial production phase, while work progresses at pace to bring the aircraft into operation.
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Avionics

Pro Star Aviation Plans Facility, Capabilities Expansion

Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.
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Engines

Honeywell's TFE731 Turbofan Engine Turns 50

The TFE731, which turns 50, was Honeywell's first business jet engine.
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FBOs

Sheltair Offers Animal Rescue Flight Fuel Discounts

Through a partnership with animal rescue charity Pilots N Paws, Sheltair will offer fueling discounts on rescue flights.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Builds on Brazil Business Jet Connectivity

Satellite network and airborne connectivity company Viasat has strengthened its services to the business jet market in Brazil.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Booking Firm Mirai Expands to Middle East

Mirai Flights has signed three new charter brokers in the Middle East region.
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Avionics

FAA OKs STC Path for Caravan Autonomous Flight System

Autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics said the FAA has accepted the certification basis for its autoflight system on the Cessna Caravan.
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AviationManuals Earns IS-BAH Recognition

With the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling recognition, AviationManuals expects to be able to serve more FBOs.
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Aircraft

UPS Orders Eight Boeing 767 Freighters

An order for eight 767 Freighters brings UPS’s order total for the widebody cargo haulers to 108.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo AW249 Makes First Flight

New two-seat Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter—a successor to the AW129 Mangusta—made its first flight on August 12 in Vergiate, Italy.
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Engines

Pratt Canada’s PW127XT-M Gains Transport Canada Approval

The newly certified PW127XT-M will power all new-build ATR turboprops.
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Regulations and Government

French Transport Minister Calls for Bizjet Restrictions

French Transport Minister Clément Beaune has called for higher taxes or even limited bans on business aircraft operations in Europe.
Regulations and Government

GAO Faults FAA on Laser Strike Response

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report examining the FAA's response to the growing laser strike menace.
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ATC

AINsight: A Visual Approach Gone Bad

A visual approach in a large turbine-powered aircraft can be a challenge.
Rotorcraft

Air Force Takes First Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A

The U.S. Air Force MH-139 will be used to protect intercontinental ballistic missile bases and transport government officials and security forces.
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