Content Archive: August 2022

Aircraft

Engine Delay, Sanctions Threaten Sino-Russian CR929 Program

Funding shortages in Russia have delayed the PD-35 engine by as many as three years while relations between UAC and Comac deteriorate.
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ASTM Revises GA Aircraft Systems, Equipment Standard

ASTM International's revision is intended to "level the playing field" for OEMs.

Castagna To Succeed Obitts as NATA Head

NATA president and CEO Timothy Obitts will end his term on September 1. He will be succeeded by NATA board member Curt Castagna.
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Aircraft

GAMA: 1H Jet and Turboprop Deliveries Climb

First-half deliveries of business jets and turboprops are up year-over-year, according to statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Singapore Driving Traffic Gains in ASPAC

Global Sky Media's second-quarter report found countries in Southeast Asia led rebound in business aviation activity but industry optimism dipped.
Aircraft

Russian Business Jet Activity Sees Recovery

Despite ongoing sanctions, Russian business aircraft market has improved
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Builds Records Scanning Through Crowdsourcing

Bluetail is recruiting A&Ps from across the U.S. to perform mobile scanning of business aircraft records.
Aircraft

How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft

How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft
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Regulations and Government

Investigator: Hansen Helicopters Fleet 'Not Airworthy'

The Hansen Helicopters trial in Guam saw the final prosecution witness testify about the company's many accidents.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Adds STC for Cessna Citation X Bizjet

The STC was awarded following the installation and testing of SmartSky Network's hardware on a flyExclusive Citation X.
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