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Domestic Orders and State Backing Boost Russia's UAC Group

While the SSJ100 and Il-114-300 airliners have received new orders, the new MC-21 model is struggling, prompting Russia's government to show its support.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Puts Itself in Play

Erickson seeks partner to help fund new technology, MRO expansion.
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Charter & Fractional

FAA Proposes $1.23M in Penalties for Illegal Charter

Five companies get fined a combined $1.23 million in proposed civil penalties for passenger-carrying operations that did not meet regulations.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Notes Record Growth in First-half 2021

VistaJet and XO continue to build their owned-aircraft fleets, including four Global 7500s now in service.
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Sustainability and Environment

Second Monterey FBO Adds SAF Option

Del Monte Aviation, an FBO at California’s Monterey Regional Airport, is now providing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its customers.
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Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max Arrives in China Seeking To End Grounding

The airliner made a three-sector 7,567-nm trip from Seattle to Shanghai to start validation flight trials with Chinese aviation safety officials.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Edging Toward Profitability

Helicopter operator Bristow Group narrows loss on increasing revenues.
Aircraft

RAF Brings Sentry Surveillance Operations to a Close

The withdrawal of the E-3D airborne warning and control aircraft leaves a temporary capability gap that will be filled by aircraft from NATO allies.
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Aircraft

Piper Certifies GWX 8000 Radar in M-class Singles

Buyers of Piper's M-series single-engine aircraft can now add the optional Garmin GWX 8000 digital radar.
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Regulations and Government

Infrastructure Bill To Support GA Airports, Jobs

In addition to GA airport funding, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would foster promotion of transportation jobs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ingenio Snags Red Dot Awards for Cabin Tablet Holder

Ingenio Aerospace has won two Red Dot Design Awards for its business aircraft cabin tablet arm.
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Aircraft

C&L Inks Deal To Convert, Sell Six Saab Turboprops

C&L Aerospace will convert six Saab 340 twin turboprops for freight operations under a sales agreement with Legends Airways.
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Aircraft

Hermeus To Fly Hypersonic Small Vehicle Next Year

The autonomous vehicle will be used to test the Hermeus combined cycle engine based on the GE J85 at it eyes a passenger version by 2029.
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Aircraft

AINsight: The Year Is Flying By

While inventory of preowned business aircraft is low, if an airplane fits your needs now, don’t wait to buy.
Aircraft

Electric Aircraft Must Be Quieter Than Current Aircraft To Be Accepted in Cities

Electric Aircraft Must Be Quieter Than Current Aircraft To Be Accepted in Cities
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Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max Heads to China Seeking to End Grounding

Flight testing of a 737 Max is expected to start in China on August 11 with a view to allowing the airliner to resume commercial service in the country.
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Aviator To Offer Aircraft Flexibility

PrivateFly's new Aviator membership program addresses repeat fliers wanting to utilize a mix of light and long-range jets.
Aircraft

Qatar Grounds More A350 Widebodies Over Fuselage Issues

Qatar Airways is replacing grounded A350s with A330s, while it seeks to resolve what it says is an ongoing quality issue with manufacturer Airbus.
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Regulations and Government

Canada Updates Aircraft Operator Covid Guidance

Transport Canada and Canada’s Public Health Agency has published safety alerts for private and commercial air operators regarding Covid-19.
Regulations and Government

Brazil Seizes Turkish Charter Jet in Cocaine Bust

The Brazilian federal police seized a chartered Turkish-registered Gulfstream IV that was found to be carrying 1,304 kilos of cocaine.
ATC

FAA Offers Alternative TEB Landing Procedure

The new landing procedure for Runway 19 at Teterboro Airport came at the request of PANY and the Teterboro Noise Abatement Advisory Committee.
Training and Workforce

CAE Acquires Global Jet To Expand Bizav Mx Training

CAE's acquisition of Global Jet Services means it will be able to provide maintenance training on more business aircraft platforms.
ATC

L3Harris Resource Guides Pilots on CPDLC

NBAA is advising operators to school up on CPDLC through a free L3Harris resource as Data Comm continues to expand nationwide.
Accidents

Alaska Accidents Show Pattern of Lenient FAA Oversight

The FAA continues to struggle with minimal inspector staffing in Alaska, where operators face challenging conditions and crashes are frequent.
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Aircraft

Gol Refreshes Narrowbody Fleet With 737 Max Lease Package

The Brazilian airline is replacing Boeing 737 NGs with the Max in order to cut operating costs and emissions, while also having more fleet flexibility.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Kansas-based Global Parts Acquired by VSE for $38M

VSE increases its foothold in the business and general aviation parts and MRO markets with the acquisition of Global Parts Group.
Airlines

2020 Worst Year on Record for Airlines, Says IATA

Thanks to the pandemic, last year marked the largest recorded decline in airline passengers transported since IATA recordkeeping began in the 1950s.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Begins Smart Link Plus Box Installs

The installations begin following FAA certification of the Smart Link Plus box for Challenger 300 and 350 twinjets.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Taps Jet East as Authorized Dealer

Maintenance provider Jet East is currently recruiting for avionics technicians at six sites in conjunction with the Gogo appointment.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo AW109 Light Twin Helicopter Turns 50

Leonardo's light twin helicopter made its first flight in 1971.
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