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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Will Sanctions on Russia Upend Bizjet Sales?

The Russian sanctions have implications for multi-national preowned business aircraft sale transactions.
Avionics

CBAA Asks Operators for Opinions on ADS-B Mandate

The Canadian Business Aviation Association is seeking comments from operators about their preparation for meeting the country’s ADS-B Out mandate.
Rotorcraft

Rega To Replace H145 Fleet With New Variant

The five-blade variant of the Airbus H145 is expected to improve mission capabilities for Rega as well as safety of operations.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Sees Higher Revenue in Q4 But Also a Net Loss

New York-based Wheels Up also reported a 31 percent increase in active members for the year.
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Training and Workforce

Blue Force Contracted for Unmanned Adversary Development

The U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps are looking for cheaper ways of providing adversary training, with autonomous air vehicles to the fore.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Industry Responds to FAA Draft Engineering Brief on Vertiport Design

Stakeholder consultations on FAA proposals for vertiport and vertistop design standards is due to close on April 18, and a final engineering brief could be ready in June.
FutureFlight

USAF Backs Electra-MIT Team's Work on Flight Controls For eSTOL Aircraft

Electra is working on plans for a hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft that could enter service from 2026 with a range of up to 500 miles.
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FutureFlight

Universal Hydrogen To Build Manufacturing and Distribution Center in Albuquerque

The company wants the New Mexico plant to be ready to start production in 2024, to support the first planned commercial flights by converted airliners in 2025.
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FutureFlight

Spirit AeroSystems Will Make Wings for CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft

The aerostructures group will develop and manufacture lightweight wings for the five-seat vehicle at its facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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FutureFlight

Aerotree Commits To Deploying EHang eVTOL Aircraft in Malaysia

The company provides aviation training and maintenance services and now holds an operating permit that it says allows it to start commercial eVTOL flights in Malaysia.
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FutureFlight

FlyOne Agrees to Distribute and Support the Air One Personal eVTOL in Australia

The Australian company distributes electric aircraft for companies like Pipistrel, and also provides pilot training and maintenance services.
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Embraer Executive Jets Posts Revenue, Sales Gains

Embraer reported an increase in its executive aircraft sales and revenues in 2021.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Coldstream Selects Heli-One for AS332L/L1 Support

The Coldstream LOI for Heli-One support carries an initial value of $20 million for critical component and engine maintenance.
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Aircraft

Hermeus Secures $100 Million for Hypersonic Development

Hermeus's latest round of funding will be used to complete its Quarterhorse remotely piloted hypersonic vehicle.
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Airlines

As Covid Winds Down, Air Cargo Frets on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

After overcoming Covid, the relatively strong air cargo industry will see further capacity constraints due to the war in Ukraine.
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Sustainability and Environment

Signature Introduces SAF at Vail FBO

Signature Flight Support has introduced permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel for retail sale at its Vail Valley Jet Center FBO.
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Charter & Fractional

Russian Sanctions Could Dent Business Aviation Market

Business aviation companies now face new pressures to ensure they do not breach sanctions and other restrictions on Russian-controlled aircraft.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Continues To Invest in G280

Gulfstream has launched an upgrade to the G280 and pledged its commitment to the 10-year-old super-midsize business jet.
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Engines

Airbus To Test New High-voltage Li-ion Aviation Battery

Airbus is starting up testing on a new high-voltage lithium-ion battery system that will be used to power the EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft.
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Regulations and Government

Revised AC Places Extra Focus on Shoulder Harnesses

Transport Canada has issued a revised advisory circular with a renewed emphasis on wearing shoulder harnesses.
Maintenance and Modifications

Brexit Continues To Impact UK Aviation Skills Shortage

High-level political tension between the UK and the European Union has blocked agreements on the movement of skilled aviation labor across borders.
Sustainability and Environment

More Mandates and Messaging Needed To Drive SAF Adoption

The British Business & General Aviation Association discussed a carrot-and-stick approach to overcoming cost-based objections to sustainable aviation fuel.
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SFBAA Elects New President, Raises Charity Funds

After 15 years, the South Florida Business Aviation Association has a new president. His name might sound familiar.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo AW139 Sim Installed in Japan

Leonardo and Japanese logistics company Suzuyo have achieved certification for an AW139 full-flight simulator in Japan.
Engines

Eagle Copters, Ozark Aero Partner on T53 Type Cert Deal

With the acquisition of the T53 type certificate, Eagle Copters and Ozark Aeroworks have plans to extend the viability of the turboshaft engine.
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Rotorcraft

Spirit AeroSystems To Make Wing for CityAirbus NG eVTOL

Spirit AeroSystems will develop and manufacture the wings for the CityAirbus NextGen’s eVTOL at its facility in Belfast,Northern Ireland.
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Donaldson's IBF Turns 20

Donaldson has shipped more than 10,000 intlet barrier filters since their introduction two decades ago.
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Training and Workforce

Aspiring Astronaut Promotes Flight Suit Maker at HAI

Stephan/H is a Canadian manufacturer of flight suits and other technical uniforms for aerospace professionals.
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Rotorcraft

LCI Accepts Its 100th Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine

Taking its 100th P&WC engine, LCI said the engine-maker's turboshafts power several helicopters in its growing fleet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Singles Upgraded

Airbus Helicopters has made a series of improvements to its line of single-engine helicopter