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Accidents

Accidents: October 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, October 2021
Rotorcraft

CalFire Braces for Record Year

Sikorsky Firehawks prove major game-changer as California confronts another record wildfire season.
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Aircraft

Advanced Air Mobility Sector Debuts at NBAA-BACE

At the NBAA-BACE dedicated AAM & Emerging Technologies Zone, advanced air mobility exhibitors will be promoting their futuristic aircraft.
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Rotorcraft

Rotor Experts Tout SMS and Automation

Intelligent application of new technologies promises to have a dramatic impact on helicopter safety.
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Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2021, Part 3: Engines

Williams International was the sole OEM to hold the first place slot in the turbofan segment in this year’s AIN Engine Product Support Survey
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Aircraft

GE, MagniX Win NASA Grants to Test Electric Propulsion

GE Aviation and MagniX win contracts to perform ground and flight demonstrations with $253.4 million in grants from NASA.
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Aircraft

Alitalia Successor ITA Picks Airbus for Future Fleet

ITA has inked deals with Airbus and Air Lease Corp for 59 Airbus narrowbody and widebody airliners ahead of its formal launch October 15.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Unveils MRO Module

Traxxall's new MRO module aims to improve the efficiency and financial success for business aircraft maintenance providers.
Safety

Argus Develops Customizable FRAT Tool, SafetyLinQ

Designed for a range of operations—from fixed-wing to unmanned—SafetyLinQ enables users to customize their risk assessment and scoring.
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Aircraft

Step Aboard the First Production Gulfstream G700

Step Aboard the First Production Gulfstream G700
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Airlines

Latest IATA Stats Show Recovery Slowdown in August

The emergence of the Covid-19 Delta variant cut deeply into domestic demand during August, said IATA.
Security

MedAire Bolsters Middle East Security Operations

MedAire's Dubai operation adds more aviation security specialists and enhances its technological capabilities.
Aircraft

Bombardier Tallies Major Challenger 3500 Order

Bombardier says that it has received its largest order of the year, for 20 of its newly announced Challenger 3500 super-midsize business jets.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Unveils Three New Finishes Lines

F/List has added lines of metals, fresco, and glass wood veneer finishes that bring new textures, dimensions, and design options to aircraft cabins.
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Sustainability and Environment

Swiss Charter Broker Offers 'Permanent' CO2 Solution

The Switzerland-based Climate Jet Club now offers its users a way to remove their CO2 emissions from the environment.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetEast Opens New Jersey MRO

JetEast's new MRO at Millville Executive Airport comprises 70,000 sq ft of hangar and office space.
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Accidents

NTSB Releases Prelim on Connecticut Citation Crash

The NTSB found that the parking brake handle and the valve it controlled were in the set position in the crash of a Citation 560XL.
Engines

GE Aviation Completes Catalyst First Flight

GE Aviation made the first flight with its new fadec-equipped Catalyst turboprop engine this afternoon in Berlin.
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Regulations and Government

Congress To Vote on Stopgap To Avert U.S. Govt Shutdown

While Congress is anticipated to extend government funding through December 3, larger infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills are in question.
Charter & Fractional

In Europe, Flexjet and PrivateFly See Rising Demand

Flexjet and PrivateFly see "a level of private aviation demand not seen for a long time" in Europe.
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Airports

Bizav Traffic Surges at London Oxford Airport

London Oxford Airport is experiencing its busiest period over the past 15 years, with a surge in movements driven by business aircraft and charters.
Aircraft

Air France Takes Its First Airbus A220

Airbus and Air France celebrate delivery of the French flag carrier’s initial A220-300 during a Wednesday ceremony at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen Begins Taking Orders for OLED Displays

Rosen is taking preorders for its new line of OLED displays, which range from 22 to 55 inches and feature 4K UHD resolution.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ASTM Group Looks at Standard for GA Aircraft Safe-life

ASTM’s proposed standard is designed to provide guidance for factors that will determine inspections or replacement intervals for airplane components.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aviation Completes Parts Warehouse Construction

C&L Aviation Group's new warehouse includes parts from 15 aircraft teardown projects.
Aircraft

Amstat To Display New Data Functionality at BACE

Business aviation industry data provider Amstat will be demonstrating several product upgrades and developments at NBAA-BACE next month in Las Vegas.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Awarded $12M in Dispute with Vendor

SmartSky Networks has been awarded $12 million in damages, legal expenses, and sanctions in arbitration against former vendor Wireless Systems Solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSupport Adds Challenger 300/350 Mx Approvals

JetSupport will provide line and base maintenance for Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 aircraft under the new approvals.
Engines

Keystone Gains Dual M250-C47E Testing Certification

The testing certification also expands Keystone Turbine Services' capabilities to work on the complete M250 engine product line.
Safety

APS To Host UPRT Safety Summit

Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) hosts an Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Safety Summit for Professional Pilots Worldwide next Tuesday.