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Avionics Upgrade Options Growing for CitationJets

Avionics manufacturers are offering a variety of upgrade options for owners of Cessna CitationJets through the CJ3.
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Airports

General Aviation Airports Facing New, Growing Pressures

The pandemic, a lack of education, and noise issues persist but community involvement is producing victories at general aviation airports, activists agree.
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Safety

A Higher Standard: Bizav Seeks More Advanced Training Programs

Better ways of training business aviation pilots are becoming more available.
Safety

Building Strong Safety Culture with Human Factors Training

Psychological safety is the foundational building block of safety culture.
FutureFlight

Turkey's Next Attack Helicopter Will be Electrically Powered and Unmanned

The new T629 combat rotorcraft was unveiled in Turkey last week and is set to make its first flight before the end of 2021.
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FutureFlight

When It Comes to Clearing the Way for Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure, It's Never Too Soon to Start

Winning public acceptance and not taking the multifaceted approval processes for granted will be critical to getting the infrastructure in place to support advanced air mobility services.
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FutureFlight

With Certification Close, Bye's eFlyer 2 Is in Serial Production

Fuselages for the two-seat, all-electric aircraft are being made by Composite Universal Group under contract from Bye Aerospace.
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FBOs

San Francisco-area FBO Adding More Hangar Space

Five Rivers Aviation, the sole FBO at San Francisco-area Livermore Municipal Airport, has broken ground on a 43,000 sq ft hangar facility.
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Rotorcraft

Turkey Unveils Unmanned, Electric Attack Helicopter

Turkish Aerospace Industries expects to fly the new, electric-powered, unmanned T629 attack helicopter later this year.
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Accidents

AINsight: Just Land

The crash that killed Kobe Bryant could have been avoided if the pilot just decided to land the helicopter instead of continuing the flight.
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Regulations and Government

GAMA Urges Increased International Cooperation

Political, budgetary and pendemic-related issues are straining international collaboration, but GAMA is hopeful that regulators are committed to it.

Bizav Could Lead U.S. Recovery, Says NBAA Chief

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen exuded much optimism for the business aviation industry in 2021.
Airports

Airport Assessment 101: Careful Planning Is Key

Pfizer flight operations manager Chad Patnode and veteran BBJ and Challenger captain Steve Feldman talk risk assessment strategies when planning a trip.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Expands Chattanooga Site for Embraer Mx

West Star Aviation has acquired an additional 12,500 sq ft of hangar space in Chattanooga, Tennessee for Embraer maintenance.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct and Polaris Help Flight Crew Manage Risk

Polaris Aero's FlightRisk app is now available through the Satcom Direct SD PreFlight app, facilitating the risk assessment and mitigation process.
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Rotorcraft

Aireon To Provide ADS-B for Helos in North Sea

Aerion ADS-B system will monitor helicopter operations in the Bodo Oceanic flight region to altitudes of 10,000 feet.
Engines

NASA Calls for Proposals for Electrified Powerplants

Deadline for submitting proposals to NASA for Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) technologies set for April 20.
Sustainability and Environment

Two More Cali FBOs To Offer Permanent SAF Supplies

Two more FBOs in California—Monterey Jet Center and Signature Flight Support Oakland—will soon offer permanent supplies of sustainable aviation fuel .
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Aircraft

IAG Still Considering Boeing 737 Max for Fleet Renewal

The parent company of BA, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and Vueling continues to evaluate routes for the 737 Max as it sinks to a €7.4 billion operating loss.
Safety

Experts Offer Tips on Bizav Crew Security, Safety

Experts discussed business aviation security best practices on the final day of NBAA’s virtual Flight Operations Conference.
Regulations and Government

Boeing To Pay $6.61 million in FAA Penalties

The FAA and Boeing reach a settlement on penalties related to a 2015 case and two pending enforcement actions involving the company’s ODA unit.
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Rotorcraft

Israel Selects Sikorsky’s King Stallion Helicopter

Sikorsky’s latest heavylift helicopter has been chosen over the CH-47 to replace first-generation CH-53s in service with the Israeli Air Force.
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FutureFlight

PS&S Architects and Engineers Back Varon's Plans for Urban Infrastructure

Colombia-based Varon Vehicles is developing plans to support urban air mobility infrastructure and services in various Latin American cities.
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FutureFlight

NASA Seeks Contractors for Megawatt-class Powertrain Demonstrations

NASA is also about to start high-voltage functional ground-testing on its X-57 electric aircraft technology demonstrator.
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FutureFlight

AeroDelft Student Team Unveils Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

The unmanned Phoenix PT aircraft will run on liquid hydrogen and has been built entirely from carbon fiber composites.
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FutureFlight

EASA Clears the Way for Pal-V to Certify Its Liberty Flying Car

The vehicle will be able to drive up to around 800 miles or fly just over 300 miles and then drive another 100 or so miles on one tank of gas.
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FutureFlight

EHang Tests EH216 with Flights in the South China Sea and Icy Beijing

EHang claims to have made more than 10,000 test flights with the EH216 model, which it has indicated could complete Chinese type certification in 2021.
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Aircraft

Russ Meyer Unveils Refurb Program for Citation Excel

Leading the Cessna Citation Excel Eagle refurb program are Cessna chairman emeritus Russ Meyer Jr., Russ Meyer III, and former Cessna CEO Gary Hay.
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Aircraft

Set Jet Joins Launch Customer Base for Aerion AS2

Aerion is expanding its sales effort with the return of Sean McGeough and padding its AS2 order book with the addition of Set Jet as a launch customer.
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Avionics

Automated Data Systems Extend Engine TBOs for Citations

Data acquisition and recording systems from Latitude Technologies are helping operators of older Cessna Citations extend engine overhaul intervals.
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