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Third Dassault Falcon 6X Joins Flight-test Fleet

The third flight-test Falcon 6X took to the skies on June 24, edging Dassault Aviation’s 5,500-nm jet closer to 2022 certification.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabia Weighs Launch of New ‘National' Airline

Impact of the move to launch a new airline on the kingdom’s existing aviation sector remains unclear.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Snags 10-aircraft, $452M Deal

Bombardier's latest announced contract, from an undisclosed customer, for 10 business jets valued at $451.8 million is its largest for the year.
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FBOs

Paragon FBO Network Grows in Europe

The Paragon Network has expanded its European footprint with the addition of Magnum FBO, which operates facilities in Austria and Slovakia.

New Report Says It's 'Party Time' for Bizjets

A new report from investment bank Cowen said a number of factors are "creating the strongest bizjet environment since 2007."
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Safety

IBAC, French DSAC Collaborate on Data-sharing Trial

IBAC is hoping to demonstrate the value of IB-BAO through a data-sharing project with the French DSAC.
Airlines

EU’s Covid Pass Risks Disrupting Air Travel

Europe’s airlines and airports lament the uncoordinated and unaligned approach to the verification of the EU Digital Covid Certificate.
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Aircraft

Airbus, Delta TechOps Welcome GE to Digital Alliance

Under an expanded partnership, GE Digital will double the analytics and parts scope of the existing Airbus-Delta TechOps Digital Alliance.
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Safety

The New Era of Aviation Safety: Cognitive Science

Cognitive science recognizes how the brain works, and that can be applied that to improve aviation safety.

People in Aviation

Trent Corcia is CEO of CJP, Anna Galoni is CEO of Marsh Brothers Aviation, Ryan Scott president of jetAviva, and Vicki Britt to senior v-p of Gulfstream.
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Accidents

Accidents: July 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, July 2021
Safety

Let the Flyer Beware

The accidents that occur in business aviation point to systemic problems that need to be addressed.
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Safety

Air Methods: Solving the IIMC Accident Problem

Air Methods has eliminated inadvertent flight into IMC accidents with new simulator training programs.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Poised for Relief from Covid Crisis

Airlines for America chief economist expects boost in business traffic to gain momentum in the third quarter.
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FutureFlight

Volocopter and DB Schenker Prepare Blueprint for eVTOL Cargo Operations

During a proof-of-concept trial at Germany's Stuttgart Messe convention center, Volocopter and logistics group DB Schenker evaluated multiple aspects of ground operations with the VoloDrone eVTOL vehicle.
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FutureFlight

AirCar Completes Airport-to-Airport Flight Trial in Slovakia

Flying car innovator Stefan Klein says his AirCar will be suitable for trips of up to around 600 miles, while being able to quickly convert to road use in urban areas.
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FutureFlight

SAE and Eurocae Ask Whether Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Standards Are Fit For Aviation Purposes

The international standards organizations have published new guidance on how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be safely and appropriately applied
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FutureFlight

Eve Taps Embraer Beacon Platform To Expedite eVTOL Aircraft Maintenance Services

Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions is to include Embraer's Beacon maintenance coordination in its portfolio of services for eVTOL aircraft operations.
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FutureFlight

Eviation Unveils Redesigned Alice Electric Aircraft as First Flight Approaches

Eviation Aircraft has significantly redesigned its 11-seat all-electric Alice, with a new T-shaped tail and its MagniX electric propulsion units relocated.
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Aircraft

Redesigned Eviation Alice Set to Fly Later This Year

Eviation Aircraft today unveiled the revised design for its all-electric Alice aircraft and confirmed plans to complete FAA type certification in 2024.
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ATC

Raytheon Wins FAA Contract To Maintain, Upgrade STARS

Raytheon, which developed the FAA's STARS air traffic management system, received a $223 million contract to maintain, refresh, and upgrade the system.
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Avionics

ForeFlight Releases Holding Pattern Advisor

ForeFlight Version 13.5 adds some useful new features, including a Hold Advisor and an easier way to see approach minimums.
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Airlines

UK Jet Zero Council Funds Zero Emissions Infrastructure R&D

The Jet Zero Council has provided additional funding for work to develop infrastructure to support electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft at UK airports.
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Sustainability and Environment

University Researchers Turn Plastic into Jet-A

Researchers at Washington State University say they have developed a process for turning waste plastics into jet fuel.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MyGoFlight Designs 'Never Obsolete' USB Charger

The new MyGoFlight USB charger simplifies upgrades when connector types change.
Aircraft

F-35A Lightning II and Patriot Scoop Switzerland Air 2030 Selection

U.S. suppliers have beaten European competitors in Switzerland's Air 2030 program for new fighters and an air defense system.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Adds G600 Completions at Dallas Facility

Gulfstream Aerospace is adding G600 completions operations at its Dallas Love Field facility to accommodate growing demand for its newest large-cabin jet.
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Aircraft

CitationPartners Delivers First Excel Eagle Twinjet

CitationPartners has turned over the first of six Excel Eagles under contract for delivery this year.
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Sustainability and Environment

World Fuel Offers Carbon Offsets as Rewards Option

World Fuel Services has introduced the purchase of carbon offsets as a points redemption option for its rewards program members.
Avionics

West Star, Collins Team Up on CJ1+ Fusion STC

West Star completed the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade at its Colorado facility.
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