Content Archive: July 2021

Regulations and Government

Dickson: FAA Not Backing Down on Instruction LODA

FAA's chief says the agency is working on a new rule to clarify instruction requirements in certain category aircraft, but the industry isn't satisfied.

Bizav Ops Set To Soar in Back Half of 2021, Argus Says

Operations are expected to approach 300,000 in July, Argus predicted peaks in August and October that surpass that demarcation, the most in its database.
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Volocopter Flies 2X eVTOL Prototype at Oshkosh

Volocopter made the first FAA-approved flight of a manned, eVTOL aircraft in a public environment in the U.S. during the EAA AirVenture show.
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Aero Companies To Provide Covid-19 Vaccine Funding

The effort of the aviation companies, including Pratt & Whitney and Collins, is aimed at providing Covid-19 vaccines to 92 low-income countries.
Aircraft

Dassault Selects GE for Falcon 10X Power Distribution

GE Aviation says its next-generation primary and solid-state secondary electrical power distribution and control system offers weight savings.
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Rotorcraft

Commercial Helos Drive Bell's Q2 Deliveries, Revenue

Bell's profit in the second quarter of 2021 declined largely because of costs related to its Army Future Vertical Lift competition offerings.
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Accidents

Investigators Depart from Fatal Challenger Crash Site

NTSB was on scene of the crash site near Truckee-Tahoe Airport for five days as they gathered information on a Challenger 605 accident that killed six.

Joby Seeks Part 135 Certificate For eVTOL Air Taxi Service

Joby plans to operate conventional aircraft once it obtains its Part 135 certificate as it works toward certification of its eVTOL.
Environment

Gulfstream Record Flight Earns First Sustainable Honors

Gulfstream is the first company to receive the National Aeronautic Association’s “Sustainable Wings” certification for an SAF-fueled record-setting flight.

Bombardier, Union Leadership Settle Strike in Toronto

The labor strike at Bombardier’s Toronto manufacturing facility was apparently short-lived, as the airframer announced it has reached a settlement.
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