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Solvay Steps Up Work on Materials for Advanced Air Mobility with New Partnerships

The materials specialist has started working with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research.
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U.S. Air Force Pilots Take the Controls of Beta's Alia for First Crewed Military eVTOL Flight

Beta Technologies is working to bring the six-seat, fixed-wing Alia 250 eVTOL model into commercial service in 2024 and is also building a network of charging stations across the U.S.
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Regulations and Government

Australia, Netherlands Pursue ICAO Proceedings against Russia for MH17 Downing

Ukraine invasion underscores the need to hold Russia accountable for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777, say Australian and Dutch officials.
Aircraft

Bermuda Suspends Russian Airlines’ Airworthiness Certificates

Russian airplanes registered in Bermuda lose their airworthiness certificates.
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Rotorcraft

Dart Aerospace To Be Acquired by TransDigm Group

TransDigm, a maker of engineered aircraft components for the commercial and military aviation markets, expects to close the deal in the second quarter.
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Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft Increases U.S. MRO Footprint

United Rotorcraft added facilities in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, and Mesa, Arizona.
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Aircraft

Cessna SkyCourier Receives FAA Type Certification

First deliveries of the Cessna SkyCourier are expected soon to launch customer FedEx Express.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saudi Arabia’s Intra Pushes Ahead with Drone Programs

Intra is leading the drive for greater Saudi self-sufficiency in the unmanned air vehicle sector through two major programs.
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Aircraft

First Batch of Chinese J-10 Fighters Delivered to Pakistan

China has delivered six J-10 multirole fighters to Pakistan just eight months after contract signature.
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Safety

Dassault Announces HEPA Filtration System For 2000 Series

Dassault Aviation has introduced a new high-efficiency particulate absorbing cabin air filtration system for the Falcon 2000EX series.
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Attendees Leave Notes at Ukrainian Helicopters Booth During Heli-Expo

Attendees Leave Notes at Ukrainian Helicopters Booth During Heli-Expo
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FBOs

Mississippi FBO Ready To Roll after Runway Rehab

Southern Sky Aviation, the lone service provider at Mississippi’s Trent Lott International Airport renovated its 4,300-sq-ft terminal.
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ATC

FAA Clarifies Russian Aircraft Ban in U.S. Airspace

The FAA has revised its previously published notam and regulatory orders blocking Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace.
Aircraft

Aviation Industry Mum on Russia’s Veiled Manpad Warning

Russia fails to provoke a reaction from the West on warning about the transfer of U.S.-made manpads to “terrorists or illegal armed groups.”
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Will Sanctions on Russia Upend Bizjet Sales?

The Russian sanctions have implications for multi-national preowned business aircraft sale transactions.
Avionics

CBAA Asks Operators for Opinions on ADS-B Mandate

The Canadian Business Aviation Association is seeking comments from operators about their preparation for meeting the country’s ADS-B Out mandate.
Rotorcraft

Rega To Replace H145 Fleet With New Variant

The five-blade variant of the Airbus H145 is expected to improve mission capabilities for Rega as well as safety of operations.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Sees Higher Revenue in Q4 But Also a Net Loss

New York-based Wheels Up also reported a 31 percent increase in active members for the year.
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Training and Workforce

Blue Force Contracted for Unmanned Adversary Development

The U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps are looking for cheaper ways of providing adversary training, with autonomous air vehicles to the fore.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Industry Responds to FAA Draft Engineering Brief on Vertiport Design

Stakeholder consultations on FAA proposals for vertiport and vertistop design standards is due to close on April 18, and a final engineering brief could be ready in June.
FutureFlight

USAF Backs Electra-MIT Team's Work on Flight Controls For eSTOL Aircraft

Electra is working on plans for a hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft that could enter service from 2026 with a range of up to 500 miles.
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FutureFlight

Universal Hydrogen To Build Manufacturing and Distribution Center in Albuquerque

The company wants the New Mexico plant to be ready to start production in 2024, to support the first planned commercial flights by converted airliners in 2025.
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Spirit AeroSystems Will Make Wings for CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL Aircraft

The aerostructures group will develop and manufacture lightweight wings for the five-seat vehicle at its facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Aerotree Commits To Deploying EHang eVTOL Aircraft in Malaysia

The company provides aviation training and maintenance services and now holds an operating permit that it says allows it to start commercial eVTOL flights in Malaysia.
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FutureFlight

FlyOne Agrees to Distribute and Support the Air One Personal eVTOL in Australia

The Australian company distributes electric aircraft for companies like Pipistrel, and also provides pilot training and maintenance services.
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Embraer Executive Jets Posts Revenue, Sales Gains

Embraer reported an increase in its executive aircraft sales and revenues in 2021.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Coldstream Selects Heli-One for AS332L/L1 Support

The Coldstream LOI for Heli-One support carries an initial value of $20 million for critical component and engine maintenance.
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Aircraft

Hermeus Secures $100 Million for Hypersonic Development

Hermeus's latest round of funding will be used to complete its Quarterhorse remotely piloted hypersonic vehicle.
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Airlines

As Covid Winds Down, Air Cargo Frets on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

After overcoming Covid, the relatively strong air cargo industry will see further capacity constraints due to the war in Ukraine.
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Sustainability and Environment

Signature Introduces SAF at Vail FBO

Signature Flight Support has introduced permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel for retail sale at its Vail Valley Jet Center FBO.
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