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McCauley Receives FAA Cert for SkyCourier Propeller

The McCauley C779 propeller is expected to enhance the new Cessna SkyCourier's performance.
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Avionics

L2 Looks To Bring Its Avionics Expertise to Bizav

L2 has largely served as a provider of avionics engineering, parts, certification, installation, and manufacturing to Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Airports

Virginia Airport Issues Hangar RFPs

Seeking to bolster the hangar space at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia, the city of Manassas has issued a pair of RFPs.
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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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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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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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.
Rotorcraft

Tokyo Government Evaluating Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor

Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government is evaluating the Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor to deliver service to Ogasawara island.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Gives New Life to Aging Dassault Falcon 900B

Duncan Aviation completely revamped the look of a 32-year-old Falcon 900B inside and out with new paint and interior.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Nextant Partnership Expands NDT Beyond Aviation

Nextant Aerospace is partnering with Veracity Technology Solutions to offer non-destructive testing to industries outside aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Concorde Rolls Out New Piper M500, M600 Batteries

TSO approved and STC'd on the Piper M500 and M600, the RG-41/53 provides nearly 40 percent more starting power and reserve capacity.
Airlines

United To Furlough More Than 16,000 Employees

Extension of the U.S. government’s Payroll Support Program could avoid the need for involuntary cuts until the first quarter of 2021, said United Airlines.
Rotorcraft

Airbus To Begin UH-72B Army Deliveries in 2021

The updated helicopter replaces the tailrotor on the UH-72A Lakota with a Fenestron.
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Fuel

DEF Field Test Kit Now Available for Aircraft Fuelers

After several incidents where business aircraft had their fuel systems contaminated with diesel exhaust fluid, a new field test kit is now available.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Rebrands Helicopter Operation in Brazil

Bristow Group is rebranding its wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary Aeroleo and is writing off its investment in another Brazilian operator Lider.
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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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Safety

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

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

Accidents: September 2020

Preliminary and final reports
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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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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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.
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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Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie Alliance Grows Despite Covid Headwinds

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

Cirrus, Garmin Nab FAA Nod for Autoland on Vision Jet

The Garmin Autoland-based Safe Return system enables the Cirrus Vision Jet to land autonomously in case of pilot incapacitation.
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Aircraft

Victoria Police Select King Air for Multi-mission Role

Textron Aviation has delivered a Beechcraft King Air 350ER that will be used by the Australian police agency.
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