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New Zealand Coastal Site Now Available for Aerospace Test Facilities

Developers of eVTOL aircraft are among the aerospace companies being invited to establish test and development facilities on coastal land on the Kaitorete Spit near Christchurch on New Zealand's south island.
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Local U.S. Leaders Look to Emerging Technologies for Growth

Local leaders like Mayor Barbara Tolbert of Arlington in Washington state are calling for collaboration to pave the way for emerging technologies.
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Xeriant and XTI Aircraft Form Joint Venture To Bring TriFan 600 VTOL Aircraft To Market

At a June 14 press conference Xeriant and XTI Aircraft confirmed plans for a 50:50 joint venture to pursue type certification for the hybrid-electric TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Standards Group SAE Issues Guidance On Durability and Integrity of Electric Propulsion

The new ARP8689 document from SAE International is intended to help electric propulsion system developers meet the requirements of regulators for durability and integrity.
FutureFlight

European Ferry Group Commits To Buying Regent Sea Gliders

Brittany Ferries wants to start operating a version of Regent Craft's new electric sea glider that would be able to carry between 50 and 150 passengers on popular routes between France and the UK.
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FutureFlight

Eve Partners with Ascent To Prepare for eVTOL Flights in the Asia Pacific Region

Ascent says that flights in the four-passenger eVTOL aircraft being developed by Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions will be offered through its booking platform in various Asia Pacific countries.
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Argus: European Bizav Ops Rebound 156% in May

European bizav activity was up by triple digits across all categories in May except multi-engine turboprops, which posted a 59.3% jump, Argus reported.
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Aircraft

Airbus Starts Work on Hydrogen Fuel Tanks for Airliners

Airbus has set up Zero Emissions Development Centers in France and Germany to develop cryogenic hydrogen fuel tanks for its planned Zero E airliners.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky ATG Network Goes Live in Southeast Corridor

SmartSky has stood up its first fully operational coverage zone—a contiguous portion of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina—for its ATG broadband network.
Engines

GE, Safran Launch Green Open-rotor Engine Development

The CFM Rise program aims to achieve a 20 percent improvement in fuel burn and emissions by 2035.
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Hansueli Loosli Takes Over as Chair of Pilatus

Loosli formally stepped in for Oscar Schwenk, who is retiring as chairman but will continue as honorary president and honorary chairman.
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Safety

European Firm Offers Lower-cost Upset Recovery Training

Upset Training Solutions International is now offering lower-cost upset prevention and recovery training for aircraft pilots in Europe.
Charter & Fractional

Medway Expands Air Ambulance Fleet as Demand Rises

The Georgia-based air ambulance provider is adding three Learjet 45s to its fleet.
Accidents

Snorkel Suspect in Fatal Firefighting Copter Crash

The Black Hawk helicopter's snorkel was observed swinging "violently" before impacting the main rotors and perhaps the tailboom.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Hands Over First U.S. Navy TH-73A Trainer

The IFR-certificated version of the AW119Kx will replace the Bell TH-57 as the Navy’s undergraduate rotary-wing trainer.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo Delivers First TH-73A Trainer Helicopter to U.S. Navy

In a ceremony yesterday at its U.S. headquarters in Philadelphia, Leonardo Helicopters delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the U.S. Navy.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Tell the AME

It is important for pilots to tell AMEs about any new medical diagnoses or prescribed medication before their next exam.
Charter & Fractional

JetClub Gains Maltese Air Operator's Certificate

JetClub is the Europe-based sister company to North Carolina-based fractional operator Jet It.
Aircraft

Embraer Unveils Medevac Cabin for Phenom 300

Part 135 operator GrandView Aviation is the launch customer for the Embraer Phenom 300MED.
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Aircraft

Embraer Confirms Talks To Merge Eve eVTOL Unit with Zanite

Embraer is in talks over a possible merger of its Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions subsidiary and special purpose acquisition company Zanite.
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FutureFlight

Airlines Place Biggest eVTOL Orders To Date As Vertical Goes Public

Vertical Aerospace is merging with special purpose acquisition company Broadstone, boosted by pre-orders for up to 1,000 of its VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft from American, Virgin and Avolon.
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Embraer's Eve Urban Air Mobility Unit Seeks Merger With Zanite SPAC

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer confirmed that its Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions subsidiary is in talks to merge with Nasdaq-listed Zanite Acquisition Corp to advance plans to develop eVTOL aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Blog Takes Readers Behind the Curtain to See the eVTOL Aircraft Certification Process for What It is

Lilium's chief program officer and head of airworthiness have co-authored a guide to how the company is navigating the path towards type certification for its seven-seater eVTOL aircraft.
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Archer Unveils Maker eVTOL Technology Demonstrator

Archer says it expects to start test flights in the fourth quarter of 2021 with the two-seat Maker technology demonstrator, which will pave the way for the eVTOL aircraft it plans to bring to market in 2024.
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FutureFlight

How Urban Movement Labs Is Helping Los Angeles Achieve Its Urban Air Mobility Potential

Public perception of urban air mobility operations is will be an important factor in welcoming new modes of transportation to wary communities.
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Aircraft

Airlines Back Vertical with Largest eVTOL Aircraft Deal So Far

American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and leasing group Avolon might buy up to 1,000 of Vertical Aerospace's VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.
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GAMA Forms Partnership with SAE International

Under the new partnership, GAMA and SAE will collaborate on the range of business and general aviation activities, including new AAM possibilities.
Regulations and Government

Washington Keeping Infrastructure in Focus

While no agreement is in sight, lawmakers are focused on a sweeping package that could serve as a venue for measures such as an SAF blender's tax credit.

Aviation Alliance Highlights Efforts for Future of Industry

The Alliance for Aviation Across America is hosting a panel discussion and launching a new web microsite that highlights GA investments in SAF, technology.
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Aircraft

Raisbeck Progresses on Caravan Drag-reduction System

Raisbeck Engineering says its Epic Caravan system will improve speed and lower fuel burn on cargo pod-equipped Cessna 208B Caravans.
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