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Australia's Deakin University Mobility Experts Assess the Case for Advanced Aerial Mobility

Their white paper addresses the potential for eVTOL aircraft to transform transportation options in the country, but questions still remain as to when ride-hailing pioneer Uber may launch trials in Melbourne.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Covid Brings New Complexities to Charter Ops, Execs Say

NATA's latest Air Charter Roundtable delves into some of the complexities charter operators have faced in the Covid environment.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav SAF Summit Examines Increasing Supply and Demand

The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition) hosted its first Sustainable Business Aviation Fuels Summit this week.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Expands European Mx Foothold

Bell Flight named Aero Club in Poland and Air Service International in Denmark as its two new authorized maintenance centers in Europe.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Adds Montana FBO to Network

Jet Aviation has acquired Arlin’s Aircraft Services, one of two FBOs at Montana’s Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
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MEBAA Show in Dubai Postponed until February

The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) today postponed its biennial MEBAA Show from early December to late February.
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Aircraft

First New-Build ATR 72 Freighter Takes Flight

The first purpose-built regional freighter from ATR took off for the first time on Wednesday from Toulouse.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Australia Completes Global Express Mx Check

The 120-month Global Express inspection is a first for ExecuJet MRO Services Australia and the region.
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Accidents

House Report Blasts Boeing, FAA for 737 Max Failures

A U.S. congressional committee cited failures of design, management, and oversight of the 737 Max in its conclusions.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Completes Major FOD Repair on Legacy 650

West Star was called to help after a military helicopter kicked up metal objects upon landing next to an Embraer Legacy 650E.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet MS Adds Becker Avionics To Supplier List

The agreement increases Jet MS parts and services capability and increases Becker's international reach.
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Makes First Flight Department SAF Shipment

Avfuel delivered its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on request from a corporate flight department last week.
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Airports

JSX 'Reviewing Options' Following Vote on SNA Leases

Orange County Board of Supervisors approve new FBO leases at John Wayne Airport, including clauses that prohibit JSX operations there.
Aircraft

JetAviva Top Bizjet Seller in 1H20, Says JetNet Report

Turbine aircraft broker jetAviva was the number-one seller of business jets in the first half of this year, according to a JetNet analysis report.
Sustainability and Environment

Gulfstream Re-ups SAF Supply Contract with World Fuel

Gulfstream has extended the contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the OEM with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Celebrates Silver Anniversary

PlaneSense is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its PlaneSense fractional ownership program this month.
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Aircraft

BAE To Supply AS2 Fly-by-wire

Aerion has opted for a BAE Systems fly-by-wire flight control system with active inceptors on the AS2 supersonic business jet.
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Airlines

EASA Head Urges Common EU Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

According to EASA executive director Patrick Ky, agency data shows that air transport does not generate new coronavirus infections.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, in Legal Battle, Faces Further Delays

SmartSky and its former vendor WSS are trading lawsuits in a legal dispute that will push back the SmartSky air-to-ground network at least until 2021.
Charter & Fractional

Jet It Taking Its Business International as JetClub

The North Carolina-based fractional company will operate JetClub under a slightly different business model in Europe and Asia.
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Aircraft

Military Materials, Mods Could Cut Airliner Fuel Burn

Alpine Advanced Materials is pressing the case for its HX5 composite, while sister company Metro Aerospace is looking to cut drag with its Microvane mod.
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Avionics

AFV Adds Another Company to Aviation Stable

AFV Partners' purchase of Seattle Avionics signals a new level of competition in the aviation chart data market.
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Rotorcraft

Wind Could Rescue Offshore Helicopter Industry

Study predicts $166 billion investment in U.S. offshore wind by 2035.
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FutureFlight

Ampaire's New Electric EEL Demonstrator Flies Ahead of Hawaii Trials

Ampaire says it has introduced improvements to the second technology demonstrator of its Electric EEL aircraft based on Cessna's 337 Skymaster.
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Airports

JSX's Future at John Wayne Airport Uncertain

New lease agreements with FBOs at John Wayne Airport in California, include clauses that prohibit subleases to "regularly scheduled commercial service."
Rotorcraft

HAI Looks To Reboot Safety Accreditation Program

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is looking to reboot its Accreditation Program of Safety (APS) later this year.
Airlines

EC To Extend Slot Waiver through Winter Season

While announcing her intention to extend a waiver of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, European transport commissioner Adina Valean lamented shortcomings.
Aircraft

One Aviation Pursues New Ownership

SE Falcon is waiting on final approval to purchase the assets of One Aviation out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Avionics

Garmin Adds Features to Excel/XLS G5000 Retrofit

Garmin has added new options and features to the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade for the Citation Excel/XLS.

BBGA Webinar To Explore Brexit Issues

Key UK officials and industry leaders are participating in the September 22 BBGA webinar on Brexit.