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Safety

Amid Covid Surge, Grand Bahama is Shut Down

After recently reopening its borders, the Bahamas will lock down Grand Bahama Island after experiencing a surge in Covid cases.
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Rotorcraft

UK Mulls Puma Replacement Plans

The UK operates an aging fleet of Puma support helicopters rapidly approaching the end of their service lives.
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FBOs

West Virginia Airport Buys FBO

Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport/Shepherd Field has acquired the former Aero-Smith FBO, the lone services provider on the field.
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Aircraft

Pilatus Kicks Off Flight Tests for KSA's Aeromed PC-24s

The beginning of flight tests of the first of six PC-24s for KSA marked a milestone for the airframer, which kept the program on schedule despite Covid.
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Aircraft

Global 5500 Enters U.S. Market with Delivery to Unicorp

Sixteen years after it received the first Learjet 60 to be completed in Wichita, Unicorp took delivery of the first U.S-bound Bombardier Global 5500.
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Aircraft

New Study Projects UAM Market at $80 Billion by 2050

A new report maps out the size and timeline for the urban air mobility market, with airport shuttles and intercity flights seen as big earners.
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Aircraft

Collaboration Between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ is Key to UAM Success

Some observers say established aircraft manufacturers are better placed than startups to make a success of urban air mobility in the long run.
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Aircraft

Collins Actuation Systems Joins AS2 Design Team

Collins Aerospace will design and develop the flight control actuation systems for Aerion Supersonic's AS2 Mach 1.4 jet.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Industry Assembles Online To Recast Challenge as Opportunity

The online FIA Connect event brought the aviation industry together for a much-needed conversation about how it can get past the Covid crisis.
Aircraft

Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues

The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.
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UK Organizations Seek Backing for Scrappage Scheme

A Roland Berger report delves into pros and cons of the Aircraft FIRSt scheme, which would call on the UK government to encourage aircraft retirements.
Aircraft

EmbraerX Starts Simulator Tests for New eVTOL Aircraft

EmbraerX is stepping up development of a four-seat, all-electric eVTOL, while also preparing a concept of operations for urban air traffic management.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Leader Says Airline Passengers Must Wear Face Masks

FAA deputy administrator Daniel Elwell said a recovery in airline traffic depends heavily on passengers consistently following Covid-19 safety measures.
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Regulations and Government

Innovation Key To Helping Aerospace Climb Out of Covid Crisis

Though Covid-19 has delivered a “body blow” to the aerospace industry, it will come back better and stronger thanks to the industry’s innovative spirit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Group Sees Cabin Opportunities for UK Companies

The Aerospace Technology Institute's mandate is to advance innovation among the UK's aviation industry.

Smart Factories Forge Path to Future

A smart factory can be a way to help manufacturers keep their doors open to support customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wysong Enterprises Keeps First Responders Airborne

The helicopter MRO has worked on more than 20 aircraft during the Covid-19 pandemic in the last 12 weeks.
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Aircraft

Pandemic Likely to Delay New Aircraft Developments for Years

Industry leaders estimate that the industry won't see any major new aircraft announcements for three to four years as airlines/OEMs struggle to recover.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Opens New Paint Shop in Oberpfaffenhofen

RUAG Oberpfaffenhofen’s new paint and drying shop is now operational.
Airlines

A4E Renews Call To Prolong Slot Rule Waiver Through March

The airline group asserts that the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and its impact on demand justify their demand to freeze their slot portfolios.
Airports

SkyBridge Plans Bizjet MRO Complex at Miami Opa-Locka

The proposed 500,000 square-foot facility at Opa Locka will include hangars, offices, a hotel, and support buildings.
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Aircraft

Europe On Course for Two Future Combat Programs

While many see a single European FCAS program being the best way forward, national ambitions are suggesting that this will not happen any time soon.
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Engines

Safran, ZF Aviation Team on Ardiden 3-based Turboprop

Safran Helicopter Engines and ZF Aviation Technology have signed an MoA to offer a turboprop engine based on the Safran Ardiden 3 turboshaft.
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Airlines

CTOs Optimistic on Net-zero 2050 Target for Aviation

Chief technology officers from major aerospace OEMs shared their thoughts on how the industry can reach carbon-reduction targets.
Airlines

Wizz Air Proves “Cash is King”

Privately owned Wizz Air carries some two to three years’ worth of liquidity.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Pitches Special-mission Conversions for its Bizjets

From Learjet 75s to Global 7500s, Bombardier's range of business jets stand as candidates for special mission conversion.
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Charter & Fractional

FAA Symposium Sheds Further Light on Illegal Charter

The online event continued the agency's campaign to educate regarding the factors involved with illegal charter, NBAA said.
Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Completions Gains FAA Part 145 Mx Nod

Following the recent receipt of Part 145 approval, the company next plans to obtain a similar nod from EASA to expand its international reach.
Aircraft

Tempest On Course To Be an Air Combat Game-changer

While the Tempest has become a trinational program, the UK’s industrial team is already making good progress with technology demonstrations.
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Maintenance and Modifications

CL605 Gets Upgrade, 48-month Check at DC Aviation

DC Aviation's facility in Stuttgart completed the 48-month inspection and upgraded the Challenger 605's cabin and avionics.