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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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Charter & Fractional

With More Aircraft, NetJets Adds New Lease Option

Fractional provider NetJets is expecting to accept delivery of 80 business jets this year.
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Aircraft

C&L Aviation To Host Plane Pull Fundraiser

The plane pull hosted by C&L Aviation Group and Bangor International Airport is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine.
FutureFlight

Zeva Aero Introduces Z2 Wing-Body eVTOL Prototype

Zeva Aero, the company behind the flying saucer-shaped Zero eVTOL that made its inaugural test flight earlier this year, is working on a new prototype of its unique aircraft concept.
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FutureFlight

EvFly Shops for eVTOL and eCTOL Aircraft To Support Asian Air Mobility Service

The new Singapore-based operator expects to start air taxi services in Thailand and has wider plans to build a flight network across Southeast Asia, as well as in the Middle East and Africa.
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FutureFlight

GKN and Partners Step Up Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System Tests for Aircraft

Filton Systems Engineering and Fabrum have developed test equipment to help GKN Aerospace advance technology to fuel aircraft propulsion systems with liquid hydrogen.
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Singapore Driving Traffic Gains in ASPAC

Global Sky Media's second-quarter report found countries in Southeast Asia led rebound in business aviation activity but industry optimism dipped.

HAI Seeking Safety Services Partnerships through RFI

HAI issued a request for information for partnerships in the areas of safety risk management, training and certification, and flight data management.
Aircraft

GAMA: 1H Jet and Turboprop Deliveries Climb

First-half deliveries of business jets and turboprops are up year-over-year, according to statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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ATC

FAA Expresses Concern about Navigation Errors at KTEB

The FAA Safety Team issued a notice reminding operators of proper departure procedures at Teterboro, saying navigation errors have been happening.
Aircraft

Engine Delay, Sanctions Threaten Sino-Russian CR929 Program

Funding shortages in Russia have delayed the PD-35 engine by as many as three years while relations between UAC and Comac deteriorate.
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Castagna To Succeed Obitts as NATA Head

NATA president and CEO Timothy Obitts will end his term on September 1. He will be succeeded by NATA board member Curt Castagna.
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Aircraft

Russian Business Jet Activity Sees Recovery

Despite ongoing sanctions, Russian business aircraft market has improved

ASTM Revises GA Aircraft Systems, Equipment Standard

ASTM International's revision is intended to "level the playing field" for OEMs.
Aircraft

Airbus Corporate Jets Eyes Growing U.S. Market

More than a third of the U.S. business jet fleet—which is the largest worldwide—comprises heavy/ultra-long-range jets, boding well for ACJs, the OEM said.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexible Booking Behind Volato's New Stretch Jet Card

Volato's new Stretch Jet Card offers rewards to users who are flexible in their travel plans.
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Aircraft

How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft

How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft
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Accidents

NTSB Cites Weather as Issue in Yute Alaska Crash

Although the probable cause has yet to be released, the NTSB's factual report details flights by the VFR airline in IFR weather.
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Eve Charts eVTOL Simulation in Chicago with Blade

Eve's planned eVTOL simulation in Chicago with Blade is similar to the one it conducted with Brazilian operator Helisul Aviation in Rio de Janeiro.
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GJC: Industry Remains Strong Despite Economic Concerns

New and returning users, flourishing new and used aircraft sales, and strong values are steering bizav through economic uncertainties in Q2, GJC said.
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Avionics

Australia Offers VFR Pilots ADS-B Avionics Subsidy

The Australian government is offering up to AUS$5,000 to help offset costs of installing ADS-B equipment in crewed VFR aircraft.
Regulations and Government

Investigator: Hansen Helicopters Fleet 'Not Airworthy'

The Hansen Helicopters trial in Guam saw the final prosecution witness testify about the company's many accidents.
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Nascar's Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NBAA-BACE Keynote

During BACE, Earnhardt is slated to speak to his leadership lessons as a third-generation Nascar champion, as well as lessons from the Citation 680 crash.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Adds STC for Cessna Citation X Bizjet

The STC was awarded following the installation and testing of SmartSky Network's hardware on a flyExclusive Citation X.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Builds Records Scanning Through Crowdsourcing

Bluetail is recruiting A&Ps from across the U.S. to perform mobile scanning of business aircraft records.
FutureFlight On The Radar

ASTM International Publishes First Standards for Vertiport Design

The U.S.-based industry standards group has taken five years to develop specific guidance about how to design vertiports and vertistops for new VTOL aircraft.
FutureFlight On The Radar

Researchers Devise New Method to Extend the Lifespan of Lithium-Ion Batteries

A new South Korean study could pave the way for electric aircraft to make longer flights and require less frequent battery replacements.
FutureFlight

Ryse's Ultralight eVTOL Aircraft for Farmers Makes First Piloted Test Flights

A new eVTOL aircraft designed with farmers in mind has successfully performed its first piloted test flights.
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FutureFlight

Eve to Conduct UAM Simulation Out of Chicago Vertiport Using Helicopters

Blade Air Mobility helicopters will fly between Chicago and two suburban heliports as part of the Eve UAM simulation.
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