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AOPA Unveils New, Flexible 2021 Event Lineup

AOPA is taking a year off from its regional fly-ins and instead hosting Aviator Showcases and Pilot Gathering Tours that can adapt to Covid uncertainties.
Regulations and Government

CBAA Plugs Bizav to Canada’s New Finance Minister

In a welcome letter to new Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland, CBAA touted the contribution of business aviation to the country's economy.
Sustainability and Environment

Textron Aviation Deliveries To Include Tank of SAF

Textron Aviation will also offer SAF to customers of its Wichita service center.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabia To Grant UAE Carriers Full Airspace Access

The decision to allow UAE airlines to fly over Saudi territory on their way to any country raises the possibility of flights to Israel.
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Rotorcraft

First Block II Chinook for Special Operations Command

The latest special forces version of the Chinook is lighter and better-performing than its predecessor.
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FutureFlight

Samad Aerospace Prepares to Fly Half-scale e-Starling eVTOL Prototype

Despite Covid delays, the UK-based company still hopes to get the full-scale version in the air during 2023.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Review of the Depstech WiFi HD Wireless Borescope Camera - AIN Gadget Central

Review of the Depstech WiFi HD Wireless Borescope Camera - AIN Gadget Central
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FutureFlight

Private Flight Group Surf Air Steps Up Expansion Into Air Mobility Services

Surf Air Mobility is going public with a $200 million investment from Global Emerging Markets Group.
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FutureFlight

Happy Takeoff Fast-tracks Prism Hydrogen-Powered eVTOL For 2023 Service Entry

Wichita-based Happy Takeoff is working on a fixed-wing design that will be able to connect city pairs such as San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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FutureFlight

Faradair Sees New UK Base As a Springboard For Its Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft

The fixed-wing Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft is expected to make a first flight by early 2024, with the first versions being ready to enter service in 2026.
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Airports

FAA Doles Out $1.2B in Grants for Airport Works

More than $1 billion in Airport Improvement Program funds were awarded from the FAA to U.S. airports, along $152 million of the residual CARES Act funds.
Regulations and Government

NATA Seeks Further Part 135 Check Deadline Extensions

NATA is asking for a year's extension in inspector and check airman observation checks for Part 135.
Aircraft

Surf Air Mobility Lands $200M IPO-linked Funding Boost

Surf Air Mobility, which aims to accelerate zero-emission flight, today announced a $200 million investment commitment from Global Emerging Markets Group.
Rotorcraft

Lufthansa Aviation Training Adds First Helo Sim

Lufthansa Aviation Training marked an expansion in HEMS training with German approval of its Airbus H145/135 Level D full-flight simulator.
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Training and Workforce

German Company Receives Phenom Training Approval

Bremen, Germany-based Atlas Air Service is now offering type rating training courses for the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 light jets.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie Alliance Grows Despite Covid Headwinds

The network of independent charter operators now numbers 140 operators and 1,000 aircraft.
Aircraft

IS&S Gets FAA Nod for Eclipse SVS/Autothrottle Upgrade

IS&S has received FAA approval for its synthetic vision system installation and autothrottle upgrade package for Eclipse 500/550s.
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Airlines

IATA Laments Tepid Traffic Improvements in July

The International Air Transport Association calls for governments to show more urgency in their efforts to coordinate application of travel restrictions.

Following Sale, Gogo Looks To Focus Solely on Bizav

Gogo has signed a definitive agreement to sell its commercial aviation business to Intelsat.
Gogo's Oakleigh Thorne
Aircraft

Faradair's Hybrid Electric Aircraft Finds Fresh Impetus in New Duxford Home

After almost abandoning the UK for the U.S., Faradair is staying on home turf to step up plans to get its BEHA hybrid-electric to market by 2024.
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Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2020, Part 2: Flight Deck Avionics and Cabin Electronics

Garmin, Satcom Direct, and Gogo receive top ratings from AIN readers
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People in Aviation: September 2020

Tim Rolfe is CEO of HeliOffshore, Josh Thompson is CFO of Gulfstream, and Todd Anderson is COO of Sheltair.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2020

Preliminary and final reports
Safety

Torqued: Thoughts on Safety During the Time of Covid-19

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have devastating effects on aviation workers and businesses.
Rotorcraft

MD530F Helicopter Gets Gross Weight Increase

MD Helicopters has received FAA approval to increase the MD530F’s max gross take-off weight from 3,100 to 3,350 pounds.
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Airlines

First-Ever Israeli Flight Touches Down in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia allows the historic El Al flight to the UAE to traverse its airspace.
Airports

Massachusetts Airport Wraps Up Runway Rehab Project

Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) in central Massachusetts has completed a rehabilitation of its secondary Runway 15/33.
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Airports

Prior Permission Requirement To End at Signature Boston

The reservation slot scheme that has required operators to obtain prior permission to use Signature Fligth Support Boston Logan is ending September 1.

Turtles Fly Too Completes First U.S. West Coast Mission

Two pilots launched a mission to transport an endangered sea turtle from Seattle to San Diego.
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Aircraft

One Aviation Changes Course in Bankruptcy Case

Motion filed by One Aviation says Citiking is no longer able to bring the company out of bankruptcy but also indicates a new buyer is in the wings.