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Air Methods Selects Skyryse for Flight Controls

Air Methods will retrofit its air ambulance fleet with Skyryse FlightOS flight controls.

Embraer's Backlog Jumps but Revenues Drop

Despite a 26 percent dip in Q1 revenues, Embraer is maintaining its guidance as backlog reached highest point since the second quarter of 2018,
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Textron Aviation Deliveries, Backlog Soar in Q1

The Wichita-based airframer saw its backlog swell by $1 billion during the first quarter of 2021.
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WingX: Global Bizav Sees Strong Post-Easter Demand

Global business aircraft activity was up by 17 percent over pre-pandemic 2019 last week, according to global data provider WingX Advance.
Airlines

EasyJet partners with GKN Aerospace on Hydrogen Power

European low-fare carrier EasyJet has agreed to support GKN’s H2JET and H2GEAR hydrogen power programs.
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Some 100 Orgs Urge Biden, Congress To Halt Ligado Order

Nearly 100 organizations sent letters to Congress and President Biden warning of imminent harm if the Ligado order is not set aside.
Aircraft

Pipistrel Seeking To Fly Electric Velis Trainer Under New FAA Rules

Pipistrel hopes to begin deliveries of its Velis Electro electric-powered training airplane in the U.S. next year after changes to FAA regulations.
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Charter & Fractional

Bell Sells Two More 505 Singles into Switzerland

Bell has signed a purchase agreement with Swiss helicopter services company Karen for two Bell 505 helicopters for charter and flight training.
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Aircraft

Airbus, ITA Airways To Partner on eVTOL Work in Italy

An agreement between Airbus and ITA calls for recruiting partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL operations in Italy.
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Aircraft

Flight Design Plans Hydrogen Flight Tests in 2023

Flight Design aims to begin flight tests of its hydrogen-powered Hyfly research airplane in 2023.
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Aircraft

Diamond Signs with Safran for Electric DA40 Propulsion

The electric version of Diamond's DA40 training airplane will be powered by Safran's EngineUs motor with an integrated motor controller.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SmartSky Partners on Improving MRO Workflows

SmartSky partners with Neo NextGen and AJW Technique on improving MRO workflows through digital processes.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Deliveries Lag, but Sales and Service Shine

Revenues and earnings at General Dynamics’ aerospace unit climbed in the first quarter as higher service income more than offset fewer aircraft deliveries.
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Aircraft

Boeing Puts Positive Spin on 777X Delay

Delay of first delivery of the 777-9 until 2025 reflects a position of “strength, not weakness,” according to Boeing CEO David Calhoun.
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Regulations and Government

NFL Draft Draws Vegas Notam

With heavy traffic expected this weekend in Las Vegas for the NFL draft, a prior permission required program for transient GA aircraft has been instituted.
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Avionics

Growth Prompts Millennium Avionics To Relocate

Millennium International Avionics has moved to a larger, 14,000-sq-ft facility.
Engines

ASG Adds SF50 Vision Jet Maintenance Capabilities

Aircraft Servicing Guernsey has received line maintenance approval of Williams International's FJ33 engine.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of Max Fallout

Gulfstream G700 certification could be delayed by three to six months due to a new, additional requirement imposed by the FAA.
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FAA Opens Application Process for More Workforce Grants

The FAA is accepting the next round of applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants from schools and other organizations.
Regulations and Government

Facing Noise Issues, Naples Stops Late-night Fueling

Florida’s Naples Municipal Airport will implement a new policy to stop overnight aircraft fueling operations on the field.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Nears Completion of New Dubai Facility

ExecuJet MRO Services expects a third-quarter opening of its new maintenance facility in Dubai.
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FutureFlight

Airbus and ITA Airways To Develop eVTOL Air Taxi Network in Italy

The agreement calls for adding local partners to participate in the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft operations.
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FutureFlight

Lilium Says Its Half-way to Achieving EASA Design Organization Approval

The German eVTOL aircraft developer has completed two of the four audits required by the EASA Design Organization Approval process.
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FutureFlight

Lessor LCI Places Deposits for Up to 125 of Beta's Alia 250 eVTOL Aircraft

The agreement could almost double the number of aircraft in LCI's portfolio, which already includes helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Pyka Raises $37 Million To Produce Autonomous Pelican Crop Sprayer

The company says its autonomous crop-spraying aircraft can operate at one-fifth of the cost of piloted aircraft used in the agricultural sector.
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FutureFlight

U.S. Air Force Turns to Reliable Robotics for Guidance on Autonomous Operations

Reliable Robotics will provide recommendations and a plan of action to help the Air Force determine how best to exploit remotely piloted operations technology for its aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Lufthansa Aviation Hub Report Claims the SPAC eVTOL Bubble Has Burst

New report suggest that special purpose acquisition companies are losing their luster among investors.
FBOs

Carver Aero Adds Sixth FBO

Carver Aero added a sixth location to its growing FBO network after it was selected to take over the facility at Illinois's Schaumburg Regional Airport.
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Sustainability and Environment

Industry Coalition Urges Action on SAF Tax Legislation

A broad-based coalition consisting of nearly 80 aviation stakeholders is urging Congress to enact a blender's tax to spur SAF investment.
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Airports

Air-One eVTOL Transportation Hub Makes Debut in UK

Urban-Air Port and eVTOL developer Supernal unveiled in the UK a fully functional example of a “multimodal infrastructure hub” to support eVTOL ops.
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