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FutureFlight

Could New U.S. Ban On Government Use of Chinese Drones Impact Autonomous eVTOLs?

An amendment to ban U.S. government use of Chinese drones appears almost certain to become law within weeks.
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Rotorcraft

K-Max Leaps From Unmanned to Autonomous Operations

Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Aerospace have developed an intelligent autonomy system for the K-Max helicopter.
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Charter & Fractional

Sundance Helicopters Goes Bust in Las Vegas

Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters announced the permanent closure of its air tour operations after the Covid pandemic caused a steep drop in demand.
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Sustainability and Environment

AINsight: In Search of a Sustainable Future

The newly updated Fueling the Future: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide is a timely reminder of steady environmental progress and opportunities ahead.
Aircraft

Ambular Promotes Universal Air Ambulance Concept

An ICAO-led volunteer group called Ambular is designing a dedicated eVTOL air ambulance aircraft.
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Aircraft

Latest Microsoft Flight Simulator Features TBM 930

Daher engines worked with Microsoft on the development of Flight Simulator 2020 software to ensure it depicted the TBM 930 characteristics.
FBOs

World Fuel Network Adds Three West Coast FBOs

World Fuel Services has expanded its West Coast dealer network with the addition of two FBOs in California and one in Oregon.
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FutureFlight

Xwing Unveils Plans For Autonomous Cargo Operations

The company plans to start cargo operations before the end of 2020, initially with a pilot onboard a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Urban Aeronautics Launches Plan For EMS CityHawk EVTOL

Urban Aeronautics is working with EMS operator Hatzolah Air to adapt its planned CityHawk VTOL aircraft for emergency service applications.
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FBOs

Private Hangar Complex Set To Open

Sky Harbour Group, which looks to establish a national network of privately-owned aircraft hangar complexes, will open its first location September 1.

Medaire Offers Covid-19 Testing and Tracking

The medical services provider is also offering equipment and training for screening of passengers and crews.

Customs Agents Arrest Pilots of Learjet Loaded with Weapons

The aircraft at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport contained nearly 90 shotguns, semiautomatic pistols, and assault rifles.
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Engines

Honeywell Gains FAA Nod for 3D-printed Flight-critical Part

Honeywell said the approval marks a step forward in the fast-growing 3D printing field.
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Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Holding Sells Off Final Assets

TAG Aviation Holding has completed its departure from business aviation with the announcement that it sold off TAG Aviation SA and TAG Aviation Asia.
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Aircraft

Urban Aeronautics Launches Plan for EMS CityHawk VTOL

Urban Aeronautics is working with EMS operator Hatzolah Air to adapt its planned CityHawk VTOL aircraft for emergency service applications.
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WingX Says Bizav Activity Mixed, with U.S. Sputtering

In the past six months, global business aviation flights are down 37 percent—a total of 844,000 flights—compared with the same period in 2019, WingX said.
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Aerion Melbourne HQ Gets Space Florida Investment

With a multimillion-dollar investment from Space Florida, Aerion expects to break ground on its $300 million Melbourne, Florida complex later this year.
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Airlines

Despite Thawing Relations, UAE-Israeli Tourism Likely to Lag

UAE airlines remain quiet about prospective service to Israel.
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Aircraft

First A350 Handed Over to German Armed Forces

Inevitably dubbed by the press as “Merkel One,” the aircraft is due to take over long-haul governmental transport duties from the A340.
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Airlines

Qantas Sees International Service Grounded until July 2021

Australia’s flag carrier witnessed a A$4 billion drop in revenue during its fiscal half ending June 30.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MySky Integrates with SD Pro

Satcom Direct users can now add MySky’s “spend-management platform” to their SD Pro subscription.
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Rotorcraft

Saudi Arabia's THC Orders More Airbus Helicopters

The purchase covers 10 new H125 singles.
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Airlines

American Airlines To Cut 15 Markets as CARES Act Expires

Several domestic markets will lose service altogether as a result of the carrier's service suspensions.
Aircraft

Xwing Unveils Plans for Autonomous Cargo Operations

Xwing is about to start cargo operations in a Cessna Grand Caravan equipped with its autonomous flight control system, but initially with a pilot onboard.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Commits To Heli-Expo 2021 Show in New Orleans

In the face of continuing Covid safety concerns, HAI has reaffirmed its intention to hold its annual Heli-Expo trade show next March 22-25 in New Orleans.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

New STCs To Enable LuxStream Satcom on Gulfstream Jets

Western Jet Aviation and Collins Aerospace expect STC approval of LuxStream hardware for Gulfstream's G450 next month followed by the G350, GV, and G550.
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Sustainability and Environment

Air bp, Neste To Increase European SAF Deliveries

Air bp and sustainable fuel producer Neste have inked an agreement to increase the flow of SAF over the coming year.
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Aircraft

Boeing Lands First Max Order of the Year

Polish charter carrier Enter Air signed a firm order for two 737 Max 8s and options on another two.
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Avionics

G1000 NXi Certified in Piper Meridian

Garmin is now offering the G1000 NXi avionics upgrade for the Piper Meridian single-engine turboprop.
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Regulations and Government

GAO Seeks Better Oversight of FAA's Compliance Approach

The FAA's Compliance Program has drawn positive reviews, but the GAO is concerned that it lacks central oversight and coordination to ensure it works.