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U.S. Nears Law Banning Chinese Drones

An amendment to ban U.S. government use of Chinese drones appears almost certain to become law within weeks.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

With Growing Bizjet Mx, C&L Expands Interior Shop

C&L Aviation Group is building a 12,000-sq-ft interior shop that will triple its current capacity.
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Rotorcraft

Mexican Market Shows Interest in Russian-made Ansat Light Helicopter

Mexican Market Shows Interest in Russian-made Ansat Light Helicopter
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FBOs

California's SACJet Joins World Fuel Network

World Fuel Services has welcomed California-based Superior Aviation Company (SACJet) and its three FBOs to its network.
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Aircraft

Airbus Corporate Jets Takes First A321LR Orders

The two Airbus A321LRs will be configured by Lufthansa Technik for troop transport and medevac operations with the German air force.
Sustainability and Environment

European Companies Partner on Composite Recycling

Aerocircular has partnered with the UK’s ELG Carbon Fibre to develop more viable methods to reclaim composite material for recycling.
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Airports

Chicagoland Genav Gateway Sees Strong Uptick in Traffic

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is experiencing a strong bounce back in traffic amidst the Covid pandemic.
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Airports

China Presses Ahead with Airport Infrastructure Boom

Developers have completed 12 airport projects in China since March.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Donates 2,800 Face Shields to HCA in Florida

From flight test vehicle to medical transport, Bombardier's Global 7500 FTV 5 was assigned to carry face shields from Toronto To Fort Lauderdale.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Aviation Medicine in the Pandemic, Part 3

The pandemic has made navigating viation medical certificate issues more difficult.
Sustainability and Environment

California FBO Receives First SAF Load

ACI Jet took its first load of SAF at its John Wayne-Orange Couny Airport facility this week.
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Regulations and Government

Warbird Trainer Fights FAA Emergency Order

Warbird Adventures calls FAA's emergency cease and desist order on the company's P-40 flight training unprecedented.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Makes First Aviation Certus Transmission

Collins Aerospace is first to test aviation transmissions to Iridium's Next high-speed satcom network.
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Aircraft

Icarus Launches Optionally-Piloted Multi-Role Aircraft

The TAV/Wasp can be tailored to a wide variety of roles, offering turboprop efficiency for many combat and surveillance tasks.
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AINdebrief Episode 21 | August 14, 2020

SNA FBO Lease Awards; Phillips 66 Goes in on SAF; Rolls-Royce Virtual-reality Training for BR700 Engines; Aviation Jobs Bills; CAE To Consolodate Ops
FutureFlight

EHang Prepares to Start Urban Air Mobility Operational Trials in Linz

Flight trials with the 216 AAV are set to start before the end of 2020, leading to construction of vertiports in the Austrian city during 2021.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Happy Takeoff White Paper Makes the Case for Hydrogen to Power Advanced Air Mobility

The aircraft developer says that by 2026 hydrogen fuel cells will be more viable for aircraft propulsion than batteries or internal combustion engines.
FutureFlight

Engine Maker MTU Teams with DLR on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion Project

The companies will jointly develop the technology for fixed-wing aircraft.
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FBOs

Montreal FBO Relocates to New Home

CYHU H-18 Services, a service provider at Montreal’s Saint-Hubert Airport, has opened its new facility and renamed itself HUB FBO.
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Aircraft

MTU Teams with DLR To Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cells

MTU Aero Engines and Germany's DLR aerospace research center intend to flight test a hydrogen-powered version of a Dornier Do228 aircraft.
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Sustainability and Environment

Phillips 66 Goes In on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Phillips 66 is planning to fully convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California from crude oil processing to renewable fuels.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Specialties Launches E-commerce Website

Aircraft Specialties, a Part 145 repair station, plans to add more functionality to website including review and approval of maintenance quotes.
Training and Workforce

CAE Plans Restructuring During Covid-19 Recovery

CAE will consolidate facilities, shift simulators, lay off about 350 workers, and accelerate digital initiatives, the company said.

Air Force Huey Hit by Ground Fire in Virginia

A single bullet struck the helicopter, damaging it and causing minor injuries to a crew member.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Launches Business Aircraft Sales Division

Wheels Up has launched a new business unit that offers aircraft brokerage, acquisition, trade, and advisory services.
Airports

Orange County Selects FBOs at SNA, Shuts Out Atlantic

The Orange County (California) Board of Supervisors selected the FBO operators who will receive new long-term leases at John Wayne-Orange County Airport.
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Airlines

Traffic Data Shows How Southwest Overtook U.S. Rivals

Throughout the first seven months of 2020, low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines consistently flew more than U.S. rivals American, Delta, and United.
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Airlines

IATA Raises Red Flags over Covid Responses in Europe, Mideast

A slower-than-expected recovery of air travel has IATA calling for more direct government intervention.
Airlines

Air France Wins Pilot Deal for Transavia Domestic Flights

Ninety percent of voting pilots cast ballots in favor of an agreement to allow Transavia to fly within France.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Boosts Charter Pilots Ranks To Meet Demand

Naples, Florida-based Elite Jets Charters now employs 18 pilots and operates six company-owned aircraft.