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Toulouse Sustainability Declaration Praised by Aviation Groups

Several companies and industry associations endorse the European Commission’s commitment to align sustainability goals among aviation stakeholders.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Acquires Part 135 Operator Alante

The deal provides Wheels Up with 12 Cessna Citation light jets and 39 pilots.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Rolls Out First Production SkyCourier

The first production Cessna 408 SkyCourier is destined for launch customer FedEx.
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Avionics

FAA: 5G C-band Interference Solution Could Take Years

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson downplayed the impact of 5G C-band on GA during a February 3 House Aviation Subcommittee meeting.
ATC

Operators May Soon Fly Outside North Atlantic Tracks at FL330

Starting March 1, operators may file random route plans for North Atlantic tracks at or below FL330.
Rotorcraft

Blade CEO Bullish On New York

Blade CEO anticipates a better political atmosphere and growth potential for helicopter and eVTOL passenger service in the New York City area.
Aircraft

AINsight: For Every Winner There Are 10+ Losers

With preowned aircraft now selling in single-digit days, the idea of how potential buyers can be the winner becomes murky.
Aircraft

GE, Boeing To Partner on Hybrid-electric Flight-test Program

Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences will support flight testing of a Saab 340B with a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
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Charter & Fractional

Verijet Expanding Charter Ops to Caribbean

Florida-based charter provider Verijet operates a fleet of Cirrus SF50 Vision jets.
Safety

Argus Develops New Safety Standard for Part 91 Ops

The Argus Operator Assessment, AOA:91000, uses the Argus Standard to evaluate private operators’ flight departments.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Call for End to U.S. Covid Testing Requirements

IATA, A4A, and several other organizations have called on the U.S. government to remove pre-departure testing requirements for entry into the country.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Urges Further FAA Collaboration on 5G Interference for GA Operators

Despite progress for airlines, GA is still facing 5G-rollout-related challenges, and NBAA head Ed Bolen believes the FAA needs to provide more help.
Maintenance and Modifications

ATP, Bluetail Partner on Aircraft Records Access

Aviation software and information services provider ATP has partnered with aircraft records management firm Bluetail to ease aircraft document access.
Sustainability and Environment

Phillips 66 Partners With 4Air on Carbon Offset Program

Phillips 66 Aviation has partnered with 4Air on a new carbon offset program for its supplied FBOs and flight operators.
Avionics

CCX T-RX Avionics Tester Approved for Sale in Europe

CCX Technologies' T-RX Avionics Radio Tester is now available for purchase in Europe.
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Aircraft

CAE Lands Luftwaffe Ab Initio Pilot Training Contract

The training giant has added the German air force to its list of defense customers that have turned to civilian contractors for initial flight training.
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Aircraft

Ethiopian Signals Renewed Confidence in 737 Max

Fifty passengers took part in a four-hour demonstration flight of Ethiopian Airlines’ 737 Max 8 on February 1.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Flight Service Adopts EmbraerX's Beacon Mx Platform

Based in Moscow, Jet Flight Service supports a variety of Bombardier, Embraer, and Gulfstream business jets.
Safety

GPS/GNSS Backups Tested in European Commission Trials

The European Commission Joint Research Centre has been evaluating alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) services.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Adds Live Map App Capability

Online aircraft services quote facilitator MRO Insider has introduced a new live map feature on its system that will enhance its functionality for users.
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Avionics

C&L STCs Universal FMS Upgrade for ERJ 135/45, Variants

C&L Aviation expecting EASA and UK Civil Aviation Authority approval of the STC this spring.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Classroom Bombardier Academy Sees First Grads

The Flying Classroom Bombardier Academy graduated its first class of 30 students on Tuesday at the NBAA regional forum in Miami.
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Avionics

Hands On: Genesys Avionics Breathe New Life into Black Hawk Helicopter

Hands On: Genesys Avionics Breathe New Life into Black Hawk Helicopter
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Training and Workforce

Expert Opinion: Leadership Skills for the Modern World

The old styles of autocratic leadership are giving way to new ways to motivate, reward, and inspire people.
Accidents

Illegal Charter Is a Growing Issue in Europe

The accident in which football star Emiliano Sala was killed highlighted many questions about illegal charter flights in Europe.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Five Rivers Aviation, Livermore Municipal Airport

San Francisco Bay-area Livermore Airport has a vibrant general aviation community that welcomes all with a love for aviation.
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Rotorcraft

Hill Details Progress on HX50 Turbine Single

UK start-up helicopter company plans first deliveries in 2023.
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Avionics

Hands On: Genesys Avionics Breathe New Life into Black Hawk

Genesys Aerosystems demonstrated safety and efficiency enhancements of its HeliSAS autopilot and UH-60 avionics modernization program.
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Safety

Pilot Association Aims To Curb Runway Excursion Accidents

The Citation Jet Pilots Owners Association has developed a new way to help pilots avoid unnecessary go-arounds.
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Accidents

Accidents: February 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2022