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Wisk Resumes Cora eVTOL Test Flights after Covid Halt

The four Cora eVTOL prototypes have logged more than 1,300 flight test hours at development sites in New Zealand and California.
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FBOs

Meridian Earns Dual IS-BAH Approval

New Jersey-based aviation services provider Meridian has achieved IS-BAH registration for its FBOs on both U.S. coasts.
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Charter & Fractional

TailHail Brokerage Takes on the Charter Industry

Charter brokerage TailHail aims to sell memberships and help bring more people into charter flying.
Charter & Fractional

ACASS Expands Global Footprint Through Sonas Stake

Montreal-based Acass is expanding its global footprint with its stake in Sonas Aviation.

Manufacturers, Regulators Working Toward 'New Normal'

As recovery begins from the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers are working through a myriad of restrictions to deliver aircraft and secure new orders.
FBOs

NATA Offers Hangar Foam System Information

In its effort to educate local fire officials about the use and problems with hangar foam discharge systems, NATA has provided some online resources.
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Charter & Fractional

Belgium Bizav Group ASL Ventures into Scheduled Service

ASL Fly Executive provides per-seat service using Embraer regional jets featuring a VIP cabin.
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Aircraft

Taiwan Flies Indigenous Advanced Trainer

The AT-5 is a derivative of the F-CK-1 Ching-kuo and will replace aging AT-3s and F-5s in the Republic of China Air Force.
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Regulations and Government

EC Calls for Limited Opening of External European Union Border

The European Commission recommended that Schengen-area states coordinate lifting of restrictions on countries from outside the region on health grounds.
Safety

New Cabin Tech Could Combat Covid-19

Honeywell to market UV cabin system.
Safety

Jet Linx Applies Covid-killing Formula to Fleet

The Bioprotectus System being used by Jet Linx has been shown to be effective in killing the coronavirus that causes Covid-19.
Charter & Fractional

Charter App Ascent Expands Helo Service to Thailand

Ascent has partnered with Thai helicopter operators SRS Aviation and Advance Aviation to offer on demand helicopter charter in several locations.
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Regulations and Government

Rural Orgs Urge Congress To Provide GA Fuel Tax Relief

Sixteen rural and other organizations told House and Senate leaders that general aviation traffic has plummeted and the sector needs relief.
Aircraft

Spirit Aero to Pause Boeing Max Fuselage Production

Boeing sent a letter to fuselage supplier Spirit Aerosystems asking it to delay production of twenty 737 Max shipsets.
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Aircraft

EASA Awards First Electric Aircraft TC to Pipistrel

EASA this week completed what it says is the world's first type certification for a fully electric aircraft, indicating it will pave the way for others.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Expanding Network to Latin America

An agreement with InterXtra will expand MRO Insider network's maintenance clients and aircraft operators in Latin America and Mexico.

N. American Bizav Flying Regains Third of Covid Losses

North American business aviation flight activity reclaimed a third of the Covid-19-induced losses last month, rising 84 percent month-over month
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Rotorcraft

France Funding Hybrid Airbus H125 Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters is poised to receive French government financial support to develop a hybrid powerplant for its H125 single.
FBOs

Citing Covid-19 Effects, Air Service Basel To Exit Mx

The Basel-Switzerland-based FBO operator looks to develop new areas of business when it exits maintenance, effective August 1.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Step Up Dispute over Ligado Network

The organizations, opposing an FCC approval of a Ligado 5G nationwide network, cite a "real threat of harmful interference."
Airlines

Cranfield Research Points to a Smaller Air Transport Industry

A recently released study by Cranfield University shed light on expectations for the future of air transport.
Avionics

Hilton Software Wins New Government Contract

A new $4 million contract with the U.S. government makes Hilton Software a prime contractor for two government agencies.
FBOs

Fargo Jet Center Earns EASA Part 145 Nod

North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center's maintenance division has received EASA certification, allowing it to work on European-registered aircraft.
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Aircraft

AMAC Keeps Hangars Full with New Mx Projects

AMAC Aerospace fills its calendar with three Bombardier, two Airbus, and two Boeing maintenance, modification, and upgrade projects.
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Aircraft

Wisk Resumes Cora eVTOL Test Flights after Covid Halt

The four Cora eVTOL prototypes have logged more than 1,300 flight test hours at development sites in New Zealand and California.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ESG Earns STC for 3G/4G Helicopter Cabin Wi-Fi

EASA has approved ESG’s STC for 3G/4G mobile communications and cabin wi-fi for the Airbus EC135 and EC635 helicopters.

The Power of Five: Gogo AVANCE Hits Five Key Aspects of Inflight Connectivity

Q&A with Gogo Business Aviation’s VP of OEM account management, Mark Sanders
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Airlines

Finnair to Raise €500 Million with New Share Offering

The European Commission on June 9 approved Finland’s participation in its flag carrier’s share offering.
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Aircraft

Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft

Former members of Airbus's Vahana eVTOL development team now believe that electric short takeoff and landing aircraft could be more cost effective.
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FutureFlight

Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft

Former members of Airbus's Vahana eVTOL development team now believe that electric short takeoff and landing aircraft could be more cost effective.
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