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ATC

Nav Canada Funded for ATC Upgrade Projects

Transport Canada has announced $105 million in funding for three Nav Canada projects to help upgrade aviation safety and efficiency across the country.
Airlines

SAS Files for Chapter 11 Protection in U.S.

A strike among some 1,000 pilots has affected roughly half of SAS’s schedule and led to its decision to voluntarily enter bankruptcy protection.
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Aircraft

Daher Begins U.S. Deliveries of the TBM 960

Daher began deliveries of its new TBM 960 to U.S. customers last week, following FAA approval on June 24.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SpaceX Moves a Step Closer to Airborne Satcom Service

The FCC will allow SpaceX to provide satcom services to moving vehicles, including aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Verijet Expands U.S. Northeast Footprint

The start-up on-demand charter company will serve additional airports in Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
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Charter & Fractional

Jackson Jet Purchases Swift Aircraft Management

Jackson Jet's acquisition of Swift Aircraft Management follows the former's purchase of the Swift Aviation FBO in January.
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Charter & Fractional

Jetfly Partners with Ravenair for UK Flights

Jetfly has strengthened its offering within the UK by partnering with a local firm and fellow Pilatus aircraft operator Ravenair.
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Aircraft

First flights in the past 50 years (July and August)

These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during July and August, from 1972 through 2021
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Accidents

Accidents: July 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, July 2022

Flashback: Piper Leaving Lock Haven by End of Year

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Mental Wellness Gets Post-Covid Safety Focus

Summit explores pandemic links, offers solutions for mental health issues affecting aviation safety
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sanctioned Jets Proving a Problem for Service Providers

Under sanctions imposed due to Russian aggression in Ukraine, many Russian-owned business jets now languish in limbo.
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Rotorcraft

Rogerson Kratos Getting The 'Top Drop' On Fires

Rogerson Kratos subsidiary Top Drop is repurposing Black Hawks to fight fires.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Social Inflation, Increased Awards Driving Insurance Premium Hikes

"Nuclear” judgements combined with heavy claims losses are leading to a challenging market for aviation insurers and insured.
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Aircraft

Airbus Creates ACJ TwoTwenty Studio

Buyers of the ACJ TwoTwenty VIP business jet can fully outfit their airplane in Airbus's new creative studio in Toulouse, France.
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Accidents

Blog: Aircraft Float Posture and Ditching Considerations

Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.
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FutureFlight

Savback Will Distribute 'Speeder' Utility VTOL Aircraft in Nordic Countries

Savback Helicopters will handle sales and marketing of Mayman Aerospace's "Speeder" high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft in northern Europe.
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FutureFlight

Leonardo Backs Rome's Plans for Vertiports with Air Traffic Management Expertise

In addition to building and equipping vertiports in Rome's city center and airports, the partners have plans for ground infrastructure in Venice and in France's Cote d'Azur region.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Australian Aviation Regulator Issues Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap

The document explains plans for supporting the introduction of new air services, including those with remotely piloted aircraft, through 2036.
Aircraft

AINsight: Are There Five Buyers Instead of 10?

Actual demand for preowned business aircraft could be obscured by extremely low inventory.
Aircraft

Cessna Delivers Citation Longitude To Japanese Agency

Textron Aviation this week delivered a special-mission Cessna Citation Longitude to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
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Embraer Retains Toyota for Production Expertise

The auto manufacturer will look to see where it can apply its Toyota Product System principles to Embraer's industrial operations.
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Aircraft

Airbus Inks Orders for 292 A320neos with Chinese Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines will take A320neo-family jets under the terms of contracts signed in Beijing.
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Rotorcraft

Poland Places Order for 32 Leonardo AW149s

Polish Ministry of Defense will operate new AW149 helicopters in a variety or roles.
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Rotorcraft

EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis

EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.
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Aircraft

Value of Preparedness

Former NASA Astronaut Charlie Precourt Describes Value in Simulator Training from the Shuttle to Civilian Flight.
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Aircraft

Virtual Engine Trainers Bring Gaming into the Classroom

What would the most comprehensive engine maintenance training look like to you?
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Aircraft

FlightSafety Celebrates Partnership with GE Digital

According to global commercial aircraft accident statistics published by Airbus for 2002-2021, runway excursions ranked third ...
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Northgate Aviation Chico Jet Center

The Force is strong with this Star Wars themed Northern California FBO.
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People in Aviation

Jo Goodall is CEO of TAG Europe and Steven Young of TAG Asia, while Jimmy Bäckström is chairman of Web Manuals.
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