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Engines

Ampaire's Electric EEL Skymaster Makes Longest Flight Yet

Aircraft propulsion systems integrator Ampaire set a new flight record for its hybrid-electric powered EEL aircraft on October 8.
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NBAA Show Memories: Jay Mesinger

The annual Corporate Angel Network soiree brings fond memories for Jay Mesinger.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

More Insurance Pain Forecast for Rotor Industry

Helicopter insurance premiums are rising in a "hard market" that could last another two years.
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WAI's Girls in Aviation Day Expands Around Globe

The 6th annual WAI Girls in Aviation Day virtual this year, has reached 55 countries so far, a dramatic jump from the 18 last year.
Regulations and Government

AINsight: ‘Expedite My Case, Please’

Any pilot grounded while awaiting an FAA review of their medical documents is understandably anxious. Everyone wants their case reviewed ASAP.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Builds On Support of Breast Cancer Patients

Jet Linx is entering its sixth year of supporting the Tutu Project, for which it has raised $180,000.
Rotorcraft

Bristow's UK SAR Contract Extended

Bristow’s contract to provide search and rescue (SAR) services in the UK has been extended through 2026.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Opens BR725 Virtual Training Hangar

The new virtual reality training for the Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan gives students a highly realistic view inside the engine.
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Aircraft

UK’s Carrier Strike Group Faces Its First Test

The HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier is currently at sea in Europe’s largest exercise, with UK and U.S. Marine Corps F-35B fighters on board.
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FutureFlight

Britten-Norman Partners With Blue Bear to Develop Autonomous Islander

The UK manufacturer says its 55-year-old utility aircraft design could be ready for autonomous operations by the mid-2020s.
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FutureFlight

Tensions Surface Over Timetable and Scope For eVTOL Type Certification

Uber Elevate is increasingly impatient for type certification requirements to be finalized and has concerns that regulators are pursuing unrealistic safety standards.
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Aircraft

One Aviation Future Up In Air after SE Falcon Sale Nixed

One Aviation withdrew its motion for a Section 363 sale of the bankrupt company's assets to Florida-based real estate holding firm SE Falcon.

Wichita Aviation Testing Firm Expands Facilities

Aviation Consulting & Engineering Solutions held a grand opening this week of its new facilities.
Aircraft

EASA Certifies Higher-mtow A330-900

At a maximum takeoff weight of 251 tonnes, the new A330-900 variant can fly 650 nautical miles farther.
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Aircraft

OEM Studies Show Low Risk of Covid Transmission in Airliners

Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer each have conducted studies that show Covid poses less of a risk in airliners than in other indoor settings.
Rotorcraft

Orders Race In for Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition

Customers in Latin America, North America, and Asia-Pacific have signed firm contracts for the Aston Martin edition of the Airbus Helicopters H130.
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Rotorcraft

Russia Developing Fast Hybrid Helicopter with AI

The Russian concept helicopter driven by a hybrid power plant and artificial intelligence.
Charter & Fractional

XO Aims To Give Artists Boost During Pandemic

XO launched its "Heights of Talent" program to support artists whose work and careers were interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

WingX: Bizjet Activity Reaches 85 Percent of Last Year

WingX has found that the recovery of business jet activity has leveled out at about 85 percent of what operators flew a year ago.
Sustainability and Environment

Shell Signs SAF Agreement with New Production Plant

Shell Aviation has agreed on a purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with Colorado-based Red Rock Biofuels.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Continues Extension, Expansion of Covid Relief

The FAA released a Part 135 extension, as well as SFAR 118-2 covering relief for deadlines approaching for training, medical, and other requirements.

LGBTQ Aviation Org Calls For More Diversity Training

National Gay Pilots Association's call for continued and expanded diversity training comes during National Diversity Week.

NBAA Show Memories: Mary Miller

Mary Miller recalls the birth of Signature
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NBAA Show Memories: Kathleen Blouin

Kathleen Blouin remembers the complexities of rescheduling existing shows during 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, as well staging a new one -- in Geneva.
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Regulations and Government

Feds Keeping Up with Aviation Policies During Covid

From the electronic pilot records database and supersonics proposals to EPA aircraft emissions and IRS tax policy, the government is staying busy.

NBAA Show Memories: Patty Wagstaff

Patty Wagstaff remembers breaking a stereotype at NBAA
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Engines

Alternatives Growing for Expensive Turbine Overhauls

MROs and OEMs find interest in engine programs that offer alternative to overhauls whose cost may exceed the value of their aircraft.
Aircraft

The Case For Hydrogen-Powered Aviation is Building Momentum

The Case For Hydrogen-Powered Aviation is Building Momentum
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Forge Makes the Most Out of Flight Operations Data You Already Have

Honeywell Forge Makes the Most Out of Flight Operations Data You Already Have
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Safety

NBAA Honors Successes of DEF Flameout Safe Landing

NBAA's virtual Safety Town Hall reviewed lessons learned in the safe landing of a Citation II that lost both engines and honored the pilots involved.
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