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AINdebrief Episode 50 | April 21, 2022

Ergo Apps Help Pilots Be More Prepared

AINdebrief Episode 49 | April 12, 2022

Four Corners Aviation launches Freedom

Jefferies: Preowned Bizjet Inventory Drops 54% YOY

While preowned available inventory flattened from March, it is down 54 percent from April 2021, according to Jefferies citing Amstat data.
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Avionics

Gulfstream Selects Satcom Direct for Default Datalink

Satcom Direct’s FlightDeck Freedom has been selected as the default datalink for new Gulfstream aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Archer Co-founder Brett Adcock Quits Co-CEO Role, Leaving Adam Goldstein at the Helm

Brett Adcock will remain on Archer's board of directors and has said he will announce new plans in the next few months.
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FutureFlight

EASA Will Validate UK Certification of Vertical Aerospace's VX4 eVTOL Aircraft

The decision should expedite the four-passenger VX4 aircraft's ability to start operating in the UK and the rest of Europe by 2025.
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FutureFlight

GE Recruits BAE Systems to Provide Energy Management for NASA’s Hybrid Electric Aircraft Technology

NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration project aims to advance hybrid electric technologies for commercial aviation.
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FutureFlight

For Aircraft Engine Giant Safran, Opportunity Knocks on the Door Leading to Electric Aviation

Safran is providing members of its EngineUs family of electric motors for a variety of new electric aircraft that could include a hybrid-electric 19-seat regional airliner and several light general aviation models.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Adds Thornton To Sales, Install Network

SmartSky is building out its services and sales reach with Thornton Aviation the latest to join the network.
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FutureFlight

Maryland Airport Bids To Become Autonomous Flight Technology and Operations Hub

Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico County Airport on the state's Delmarva peninsular claims several advantages in its plans to expand uncrewed air system activity, including a sparse local population.
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FutureFlight

Thales Joins Eve Urban Air Mobility as Key Partner for eVTOL Program

Thales's announcement of its partnership with Eve comes just three weeks before the Embraer subsidiary is due to complete its merger and Wall Street IPO with Zanite Acquisition.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Air One Vertiport in the UK Gives a First Glimpse of Advanced Air Mobility Operations

The Air One facility in Coventry in the UK has been jointly developed by ground infrastructure group Urban-Air Port and eVTOL aircraft developer Supernal.
FutureFlight

Beta Secures $375 Million To Support Development of Alia 250 eVTOL Aircraft and Charging Network

Venture capital groups TPG Rise Climate and Fidelity Management & Research Company lead the latest investment in Beta Technologies.
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Aircraft

Electric Aircraft Seek to be Part of Business Aviation's Future

Several companies developing electric and hybrid-electric eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft are exhibiting at the 2022 EBACE show in Geneva.
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Airports

Idaho Airport Closes for Month-long Rehab Project

Idaho’s Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) in Hailey closed this week for a month-long runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation project. ⁠
Aircraft

Russia Relaunches Series Production of Tupolev Tu-214

Russia’s Kazan Aviation Production Association plans to start shipping new Tu-214 narrow-bodies in 2024.
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Sustainability and Environment

Colonial Pipeline To Feed SAF to East Coast

Colonial Pipeline, one of the major fuel carrying arteries feeding the U.S. East Coast, can now carry sustainable aviation fuel.
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Engines

Reaction Engines Preps for Hypersonic Technology Tests

Reaction Engines is incorporating modifications to its facility in Colorado for the next phase of high-Mach/temperature propulsion technology tests.
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ZenithJet Unveils New Sustainability Tools

Business aviation consultancy ZenithJet has added new sustainability services to its product options as it helps clients move towards carbon neutrality.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Outlines Key Deadlines in Part 147 AMT School Rule

The FAA has included several key deadlines as part of an interim final rule overhauling aviation maintenance technician school regulations.

IBAC, USI Partner on RPAS Audit Training

IBAC will oversee implementation of the IS-BAO remotely piloted aircraft systems auditor training program, while USI will develop courseware.
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FBOs

MRO Insider Expands Network of Mx Providers, FBOs

The MRO Insider app now has 350 maintenance provider locations in the U.S., UK, Mexico, and Brazil.
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Regulations and Government

FAA To Provide Online Updates of Aeromedical Apps

The FAA created a new feature on its MedXpress system that enables medical certificate applicants to check on status throughout review process.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers First Dallas-completed G600

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first Gulfstream G600 to be outfitted at its Dallas facility.
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Directional Aviation Launches FXSolutions with Sojourn

Directional is building on the foundation of its aircraft sales business Sojourn with the launch of FXSolutions.

Bombardier Announces New Roles for Wichita Site

Bombardier sees opportunity to grow its defense business in Wichita.
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Airports

Aspen Airport Set To Close for Runway Work

Colorado’s Aspen Pitkin County Airport will close next month for its annual maintenance period.
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Embraer Shipments Dip, but Sales Growth Prompts Hiring

Despite a first-quarter slide in deliveries, strong business jet sales are driving Embraer to increase its workforce in Melbourne, Florida.
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Charter & Fractional

Amber Aviation Receives G450s from NetJets

Under a partnership with NetJets, China-based Amber Aviation will receive 20 aircraft through the end of 2023.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-92 To Recover Rocket's First Stage in Midair

A Sikorsky S-92 helicopter will be used in an attempt to recover Rocket Lab's reusable Electron satellite booster mid-air following the rocket launch.
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