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Aerion, Honeywell Progress on AS2 Avionics

Honeywell and Aerion are making progress on the joint definition phase for the avionics suite and connectivity package for the AS2.
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Sustainability and Environment

Signature Announces Permanent SAF Supplies at Two FBOs

Signature Flight Support launched its new Signature Renew industry sustainability program, Signature Renew, which focuses on SAF availablity.
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Wheels Up Unveils Orange King Air To Fight Hunger

Wheels Up's orange Beechcraft King Air 350i will become a permanent part of its fleet.
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Avionics

Britain’s Long-awaited Radar Two Program Breaks Cover

Following Germany and Spain’s announcement of their AESA radar roadmap for the Typhoon fighter, the UK has revealed its own E-Scan plans.
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Aircraft

Greece to Buy Rafale Fighter in Defense Spending Spree

Greece's announcement that it will acquire a squadron of Rafales coincides with a period of increasing tensions with its neighbor Turkey.
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Covid Crisis Spurs $2B Plunge in 1H20 Genav Billings

All sectors of general aviation experienced a downturn in the first half of 2020, according to statistics released by GAMA.
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FutureFlight

Autoflight Unveils Cargo eVTOL and Plans for Passenger Aircraft

The Chinese company has introduced the V400 Albatross, which will be available with all-electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: 5 Incentives To Finance Business Aircraft

Incentives to finance a business aircraft include cheap money, no to low cash outlay, tax write-offs, lessor/lender competition, and customized solutions.
Sustainability and Environment

Key House, DOT Leaders Addressing SAF Virtual Summit

House aviation subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen and Ranking Republican Garret Graves (Louisiana) are among leaders addressing in the Virtual SAF Summit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

C&L Installs Speakerless Sound System on Embraer 135

Bongiovi's speakerless sound system installation on the Embraer regional jet is a first for the type, according to C&L Aviation Group.
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Training and Workforce

Curtain To Drop on NATA's Legacy Safety 1st Program

With the pending end of Adobe's Flash Player, NATA has announced the schedule for the retirement of its legacy Safety 1st Progam.
Aircraft

EASA Completes 737 Max Tests

EASA's Joint Operations Evaluation Board will meet in the UK to consider data collected from flight testing of the 737 Max completed this week.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Endorses FCC Recommendation of Drone C-band Use

The FCC, evaluating both the L-band and C-band for drone use at the behest of Congress, is concerned that a number of critical systems already use L-band.
Charter & Fractional

European Bizav Assesses Its Regulatory Headaches

EBAA webinar highlights regulatory concerns over training, charter, maintenance, plus new sustainability and cybersecurity requirements.
Airports

Central Florida Airport Approves Hybrid FBO/Hotel

The Melbourne (Florida) Airport Authority has approved the lease on a hybrid FBO/hotel, which is expected to begin construction by early 2021.
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Leading Edge CEO Sees Preowned Bizjet Market Improving

Used aircraft sales at Leading Edge Aviation Solutions began to rebound to 2019 volume in July.
Airlines

Boutique Air Grows With PC-12s

California-based Boutique Air serves 29 U.S. airports in 17 states nationwide, operating a fleet of 27 Pilatus PC-12-45 and PC-12-47 aircraft.
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North American Bizav Flying Continues Covid Recovery

Business aircraft activity last month in North America was off by 21.2 percent year-over-year as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh on air travel.

Web Manuals Targets Aviation Startups with Free Service

The company's free service includes access for five readers or reviewers, two editors, and one compliance library with up-to-date aviation rules.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Continues Service Network Expansion

Pratt & Whitney has added Prince Aviation in Serbia and Aero-Dienst in Germany as designated maintenance facilities.
Sustainability and Environment

FAA To Develop Expanded Air Tour Management Program

The FAA has ended its previously initiated processes for the development of air tour management plans for some national parks.

NBAA To Resume On-location Regional Forums in 2021

NBAA announced it will again host the events, beginning in the Northeast U.S. in June 2021.
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Airports

Eurocontrol Warns of Airport Constraints during Covid Recovery

Coronavirus safety measures will cause airports to reach saturation capacity at 60 to 75 percent of their peak 2019 traffic levels.
Sustainability and Environment

Public Hearing Set on EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to be held on September 17 to discuss its proposed greenhouse gas emission standards for large airplanes.
Aircraft

Aerion Kicks Off Wind Tunnel Testing for AS2

As the tests get underway in France, Aerion is teaming up with Shift5 on cybersecurity for the supersonic business jet.
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Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown To Broaden Reach

The event will be held virtually on October 21.
Aircraft

Saab Makes New Gripen Fighter Offer to Croatia

Sweden and Saab are pitching new-build Gripen C/Ds as the answer to Croatia’s long-running search for a new fighter.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus H160 Pioneers Flight Control Safety Features

The Airbus H160's full-time automatic flight control system makes the pilot's job much easier.
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Rotorcraft

Japan Looks At AW609 Tiltrotor to Provide a Link to Remote Islands

Japan Looks At AW609 Tiltrotor to Provide a Link to Remote Islands
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Aircraft

Honda Manufactures Its Own Jet Engines for the High-performance HondaJet

Honda Manufactures Its Own Jet Engines for the High-performance HondaJet
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