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CDC, TSA Drop Transportation Mask Mandate

A court ruling has ended the transportation mask mandate for now.

NBAA Warns of Access Limits to FAA WebOPSS

NBAA said WebOPSS is becoming outdated making it difficult to access.
Sustainability and Environment

AIA Releases Technology-focused Sustainability Report

AIA and Accenture have issued a new, technology-focused aviation sustainability report and roadmap.
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Aircraft

Textron Completes Pipistrel Acquisition

Pipistrel becomes part of Textron's new eAviation division.
pipistrel

MySky, Aviowiki, and FL3XX To Form Tech Hub at EBACE

MySky, aviowiki and FL3XX to form technology hub at EBACE highlighting the benefits of digital technology to business aircraft operators and users.
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Aircraft

Cape Air, Eviation Sign LOI Covering 75 Alice Electric Aircraft

Massachusetts-based Cape Air sees a business case for electric aircraft service to “a panoply” of communities.
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FutureFlight

H2Fly’s HY4 Demonstrator Sets Altitude Record for Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft

The HY4 flew from Stuttgart to Friedrichshafen to participate in the Aero Friedrichshafen airshow, scheduled to take place from April 27 to April 30.
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FutureFlight

Odys Aviation Makes Long Beach the Hub For Its eVTOL Ambitions

The California city nicknamed "Space Beach" will host Odys Aviation’s 15,000-square-foot facility at Long Beach Airport.
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FutureFlight

Cape Air, Eviation Sign Letter of Intent Covering 75 Alice Electric Aircraft

Massachusetts-based Cape Air sees a business case for Alice service to “a panoply” of communities.
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Aircraft

Autonomous Aircraft Could Carry Vital Supplies to War and Disaster Zones

Autonomous Aircraft Could Carry Vital Supplies to War and Disaster Zones
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Aircraft

NetJets Europe Marks Milestone Jet Delivery

NetJets is investing more than $2.3 billion in its global business jet fleet.
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FAA Solicits Applications for Contract Tower Grants

The FAA can provide $20 million in grants annually for five years for eligible contract tower projects.
FBOs

West Virginia Airport To Open New Customs Facility

West Virginia International Yeager Airport, the state’s only international gateway, has unveiled its new $4 U.S. Customs facility for general aviation.
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Avionics

AEA Expresses ‘Surprise’ at Canada ADS-B Mandate

The Aircraft Electronics Association expressed “surprise” at Transport Canada’s lack of a “formal notice of proposed amendment” for ADS-B equippage.
Avionics

Garmin Offers Engine Indication System for King Air 200

Garmin's TXi EIS has been certified for select Beechcraft King Air 200 twin turboprops.
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Training and Workforce

ERAU Finding Early Successes with VR Training

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University implemented VR training last August and already is seeing a number of benefits.
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Airports

EVTOL Vertiport Projects Launched in U.S. Midwest

Construction is beginning on two eVTOL vertiports in the Quad Cities and Oshkosh.
Accidents

China Eastern Returns Boeing 737-800s to Service

Almost a month after the crash of China Eastern Flight MU5735, Chinese authorities cleared the airline’s fleet for return to scheduled service.
Aircraft

Romania Grounds MiG-21 LanceR Fighter Fleet

The upgraded MiGs were due to serve until 2024, but it is now considered unlikely that they will be returned to service.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Sells First 'Line Lounge' ACH160 in Brazil

The Airbus ACH160 can be equipped with the modular Line Lounge interior.
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Airports

FAA Approves East Hampton Airport Conversion Plan

Private-use East Hampton airport will operate under PPR rules, will implement curfews, and will charge higher fees.
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FutureFlight

Quiet eVTOL Flights Will Be the Benchmark For Olympic Gold at Paris 2024 Games

Volocopter is using advanced air mobility preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to assess eVTOL performance characteristics including aircraft noise.
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FutureFlight

New Electric Aircraft Operators Face Part 135 Certification Challenges

While some companies opt to "buy" their operating certificates through acquisitions of other operators, others, such as eVTOL developer Joby, have taken on the task directly.
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FutureFlight

Eve and Zanite Expect To Complete Merger and Wall Street Listing in May

Shareholders in Zanite Acquisition are set to vote on the proposed business combination with Eve Urban Air Mobility at a special meeting on May 6.
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Drags Down Aviation Activity

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is having a debilitating effect on aviation in the region according to industry data provider WingX.
Regulations and Government

Eve and Zanite Plan To Complete Merger, IPO Next Month

Eve Urban Air Mobility and Zanite Acquisition expect to complete their merger on May 9 and then float shares in the new Eve Holding entity on the NYSE.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 is Red Dot 'Best of Best'

Bombardier received the Red Dot recognition for its Challenger 3500 ahead of its planned market entry later this year.
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1Q22 Sees Record-setting Preowned Bizjet Demand

Asset Insight credits first-time buyers for helping push demand for preowned aircraft 6.2 percent beyond that in the fourth quarter, setting a new record.
Safety

IMC Club Founder Forms Pilot Proficiency Network

IMC Club founder Radek Wyrzykowski is encouraging all pilots to learn about IFR flying with his new Pilot Proficiency Network.
Charter & Fractional

UK Charter Booking Platform Focuses on Empty Legs

Online charter booking platform Mirai Flights has launched a new environmentally-friendly program focusing on filling empty leg segments.
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