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AINdebrief Episode 24 | September 28, 2020

Airbus and Boeing Split Views on Sustainability; TBM Series Hits 1,000; State of the Private Charter Market; AIN's Special Coverage in October
Aircraft

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787
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FutureFlight

Reliable Robotics Says Its Flight Management System Can Change the Autonomous Flight Equation

The California-based startup says its technology proves that autonomous flight can be safe, reliable and adaptable to different aircraft platforms.
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FBOs

Opening a New FBO is a Challenge

Opening a New FBO is a Challenge
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FutureFlight

Eco Helicopters Set to Electrify the R44 Helicopter For UAM Service

The California-based operator will launch its air taxi services with the piston-powered aircraft, before getting approval for a new electric version of the four-seater.
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FutureFlight

ZeroAvia Makes First Hydrogen Test Flight With Piper Malibu Technology Demonstrator

The six-seater aircraft took off from ZeroAvia's UK development base with a complete propulsion system including hydrogen fuel cells.
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EBAA Eyes Social, Environmental Responsibility Pathways

EBAA is launching working groups to further the Stars program, which provides a path for for social and environmental sustianability.
Aircraft

Evaluators Wrap Up Work as FAA Head Preps to Fly Max

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson plans to fly the 737 Max on September 30.
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ATC

Nav Canada Reveals Layoffs and New Initiatives

As a result of continued reduced air traffic stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, ATC agency Nav Canada has reduced its workforce by 14 percent.
Safety

AINsight: SOP Noncompliance a Slippery Slope

Standard operating procedures, which provide a standardized method to complete a task, should always be followed in aviation to help improve safety.
Aircraft

ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry

On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.
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Accidents

NTSB Offers Course on Managing Accident Communications

The two-day virtual course is a condensed version of its traditional course to help prepare attendees on what to expect following an accident.
Airlines

Avianca Ready to Resume International Service

Colombia’s flag carrier has scheduled international service to start on September 28 from Medellin to Miami and New York.
Rotorcraft

Omni Introduces Airbus H175 To Brazil

Omni Taxi Aereo will be the first operator for the Airbus H175 super-medium helicopter in Brazil.
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Charter & Fractional

Eco Helicopters Launching Urban Air Mobility Operations

Eco Helicopters is laying plans to launch a fleet of electric-powered helicopters for charter flights in southern California.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Firm Uses Web To Update Global 7500 Completions Clients

AP Completion Services has delivered its 11th Bombardier Global 7500 completions project.
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Airlines

Asian Airlines Poised to Boost International Service

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways each plan to increase service to China in the coming days.
Rotorcraft

Bell 505 Fleet Hits 50,000 Flight Hours

The fleet of more than 260 in-service Bell 505 Jet Ranger X light single turbine helicopters has accumulated more than 50,000 flight hours.
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Rotorcraft

Hill Unveils HX50 Helo Interior

HX50 helicopter interior designed to mirror that of a premium luxury automobile.
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Raytheon Plans 15,000 Commercial Aerospace Job Cuts

Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney are are facing many of the 15,000 cuts that Raytheon is planning for its commercial aerospace and corporate groups.

Arsenal of Democracy Set for WWII Aerial Tribute

Upwards of 70 warbirds will fly over Independence Avenue in Washington on Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Accidents

NTSB Releases Final Report on Earnhardt Jet Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board released the final report on the crash of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Citation Latitude on August 15, 2019.
Rotorcraft

U.S. To Deport UK Man Convicted of Aircraft Parts Fraud

Richard Paul Harper, the owner of helicopter sales and repair shop Apple International in Bristol, Tennessee, has been convicted of aircaft parts fraud.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Aviation Unveils New Cabin Control System

Alto Aviation has expanded its line of cabin audio and entertainment systems for business aircraft by introducing the SM-1070 system master controller.
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Sustainability and Environment

Shell, Neste Ink SAF Supply Agreement

Shell and Neste have signed a supply agreement that will provide Shell with its first European-produced sustainable aviation fuel.
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FutureFlight

Vertical Teams with Warwick University to Develop Supercharger for eVTOL Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace intends to test the unit on its VA-1X eVTOL aircraft, which is due to enter service by the end of 2024.
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FutureFlight

Universal Hydrogen Recruits Fuel Cell Specialist Plug Power for Its Aircraft Retrofit Plan

Plug Power has extensive experience developing hydrogen fuel cell stack technology for ground-based e-mobility applications, including for carmaker BMW.
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FutureFlight

Toyota Targets New Autonomous Mobility Investments

The Japanese automaker's $800 million growth-stage Woven Capital Fund could make further investments in urban air mobility.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Aerospace Giants Appear to Be Taking Divergent Paths On Their Journeys to Sustainable Aviation

Announcements over the past week suggest that Airbus is doubling down on investments in zero-carbon propulsion, while Boeing seems to be taking a more conservative approach for both financial and technological reasons.
Safety

NATA, DOT Partner on New Safety Manager Program

NATA, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safety Institute (TSI) has launched a new Air Transport Safety Manager program.