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Aircraft

Cessna SkyCourier Completes First Flight

The prototype Cessna SkyCourier utility twin-turboprop's first flight lasted two hours and 15 minutes.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson Offers Tougher Windshields for Helicopters

Robinson is offering optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters.
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AINdebrief Episode 8 | May 15, 2020

Covid changes bizav, Erickson revolutionizing aerial firefighting, new crew oxygen rules, Aerion refines AS2 design, Gulfstream's programs progress.
Aircraft

Boeing Lands Major Missile Contracts

The $3.1 billion award to Boeing covers the Harpoon anti-ship weapon and the SLAM ER long-range cruise missile for air-to-ground use.
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Airlines

Travel Restrictions Raise Fear of More Painful Airline Recovery

U.S. travel ban presents a particularly high barrier to international travel.
Aircraft

After Record 2019, Pilatus Ponders Covid-19 Future

In its just-released annual report, Swiss airframer Pilatus noted a very good 2019, but warns of possible Covid-19-related headwinds through 2020.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: How To Shield Bizjet Owners from Virus Claims

Business aircraft owners should take precautions now to shield themselves from the potential of Covid-19-related claims by pasengers, crews, and others.
Airlines

EASA Readies Rollout of Covid Health Safety Protocol

The EU aviation safety authority will recommend face coverings for crew and passengers, reduced catering, and crew-dedicated lavatories.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senators Propose Aviation Manufacturer Payroll Help

Sens. Moran and Warner offered a bill that would have the government cover a portion of salaries for manufacturing workers at risk for furlough or layoff.

Staying connected today is the key to outpacing your competition tomorrow.

Viasat’s Ku Advanced business jet connectivity solution keeps your passengers and flight crews globally connected.
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Aircraft

Brana: Dassault Adapting in Crisis, Forging Ahead on 6X

Carlos Brana, Dassault executive v-p of civil aircraft, said the restart of production has gone smoothly and the 6X remains on track for 2021 first flight.
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FutureFlight

Pipistrel Slows Uber eVTOL Work to Advance Other New Aircraft

Uber Air partner Pipistrel says it is moving forward with plans for two new electric cargo aircraft and a hydrogen-powered 19-seat regional airliner.
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Regulations and Government

Are the U.S. Covid-19 Relief Measures Enough to Help Business Aviation Survive?

Are the U.S. Covid-19 Relief Measures Enough to Help Business Aviation Survive?
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Aircraft

How to Own a Private Jet

How to Own a Private Jet
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Accidents

Vortex Ring State Likely Preceded Fatal Bell 407 Crash

The NTSB has issued its final report on the fatal 2017 crash of a Virginia State Police (VSP) Bell 407.
Maintenance and Modifications

ACA Purification System Installed On First Falcon 900

Western Aircraft says Covid-19 has raised interest in ACA Component, which uses bipolar ionization to neutralize pathogens in an aircraft cabin.
Aircraft

JetNet Sees Used Business Aircraft Inventories Rise

Industry data provider JetNet has noted increases in used aircraft inventory in the private jet, turboprop and turbine helicopter markets.
Aircraft

Daher Names Kodiak Reps in Indonesia, India Region

PT Auvia Gaya Perkasa will sell the Daher Kodiak utility turboprop single in Indonesia, while JetHQ will cover sales in the Indian subcontinent.
Charter & Fractional

Pipistrel Slows Uber eVTOL Work to Advance Other New Aircraft

Uber Air partner Pipistrel says it is moving forward with plans for two new electric cargo aircraft and a hydrogen-powered 19-seat regional airliner.
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WingX: Global Bizav Traffic Continues Climbout

WingX says global business aviation activity is down 58 percent month-to-date, but is still better than the 70 percent decline recorded in April.
FBOs

Universal Rolls Out Global Vendor Covid Standards

Universal Weather and Aviation has developed standards in FBO ground handling, catering and ground transportation for its global vendors to follow.
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Aircraft

Delta to Shed All Its Boeing 777s By Year-end

After parking 650 aircraft since the start of the Covid crisis, Delta Air Lines has decided to extend its fleet retirements to its aging Boeing widebodies.
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Powering Through Covid-19 Together

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rolls-Royce continues to ensure world-class support for our global customer base
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Aircraft

Brazil’s Azul Suspends E-Jet Deliveries by Four Years

Fifty-nine Embraer E2s will begin arriving at Azul in 2024 rather than 2020.
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Aircraft

SpaceJet Program in Distress as Mitsubishi Cuts Funding

MHI has suspended development of the 70-seat M100 and slashed spending on the M90 by more than half.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Adopts Creative Cabin Management System Testing

When the pandemic shut down travel, Collins Aerospace figured out a way to conduct customer CMS testing remotely.
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Safety

Charter Providers Roll Out New Covid Safety Measures

California-based aviation services providers Clay Lacy Aviation and Silver Air have introduced new cleaning protocols in the Covid-19 era.
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Aircraft

Cutter Betters Its Own Light Jet Distance Record

One of Cutter Aviation's HondaJets completed a more than 2,400-mile round trip in a single day.
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Aircraft

Brazil’s Gol To Get $412 Million In 737 Max Compensation

Following the grounding of seven Max 8s and non-delivery of another 25, Gol reached a deal with Boeing to cancel orders for 34 airplanes.

Assent Aeronautics To Hold Virtual Aircraft Auction

Assent Aeronautics's virtual aircraft aution on May 14 will see six business jets, three turboprops, one amphibian, and three piston twins go on the block.