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ForeFlight Adds Turbine Aircraft Runway Analysis

ForeFlight's new runway analysis service adds new capabilities to the app's flight planning capabilities.
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Aircraft

Lufthansa Group Plans for Long-haul Fleet Cuts, Modernization

The Lufthansa Group intends to permanently ground all aircraft older than 25 years and decommission all its A380s.
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FBOs

Sun Air Jets To Boost VNY Presence

Aircraft management provider Sun Air Jets will more than double its existing space at the L.A. gateway with the lease of a new 62,000 sq ft hangar complex.
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Rotorcraft

Aero Asset: Heavy Twins Lead Used Helicopter Market Rebound

Consultancy Aero Asset said the used helicopter market showed "incredible resiliency" in the last half of 2020.
Engines

Safran Gets €500 Million Loan for Clean Engine Development

The European Investment Bank will make available a 10-year credit line to Safran for the development of environmentally friendly engine technology.
Security

U.S. Government Indicts Aircraft Title, Trust Company Owner

The U.S. government accuses the owner and others involved with a well-known title company of drug charges, money laundering, and more.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adding Satellite Repair at New Chantilly Air FBO

Duncan Aviation's newest satellite repair station will be its 20th.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Completes MRO Sale to General Atomics Europe

As a result of the acquisition, General Atomics Europe picks up Ruag International's business jet and military helo maintenance operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Man Indicted for False Aircraft Parts Certification

A hydraulic reservoir assembly and a landing gear actuator are among the parts David Alexander Barcena is accused of falsely certifying.
Aircraft

NetJets, FSI Sign MOU for 20 Aerion AS2s, Training

An expansive MOU between Aerion and sister companies NetJets and FlightSafety International includes purchase rights for 20 AS2s and a new training center.
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Charter & Fractional

4AIR Is First Bizav Purchaser on IATA Carbon Exchange

4AIR is the first private aviation stakeholder to make a trade on the International Air Transport Association’s Aviation Carbon Exchange.
Rotorcraft

USHST Calls for Light Helo Stability, Autopilot Systems

The USHST has unveiled recommended practices document for developing stability augmentation systems and autopilots in light helicopters.
Engines

Hydrogen Pioneers Step Up Plans to Convert Regional Airliners

Universal Hydrogen is finalizing the design of its hydrogen powertrain and has forged a fuel supply agreement with new investors Plug Power.
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Rotorcraft

Construction Begins on Dubai Expo Helicopter Terminal

Leonardo, Falcon Aviation Services building new rotorcraft terminal for Dubai Expo 2020
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

PWI Adds To King Air Cabin Lighting STCs

PWI's window LED STCs now encompass Beechcraft King Air models 90, 100, 200, B200, and 250.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Marks First 15 Years

Constant Aviation began as a single-hangar operation in Cleveland in 15 years ago and now employs 450 people and has 276,655 sq ft of hangar space.
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Airlines

Air Canada Partner Sky Regional To End Operations

Following Air Canada’s decision to end its flying agreement, Sky Regional must end operations on March 31.
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Avionics

Genesys Upgrades UH-60 Black Hawk Avionics

The Genesys UH-60 cockpit modernization replaces the entire avionics and instrumentation system, saving 80 pounds in operating weight.
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Airlines

Sustainability To Move up Agenda as Airports Emerge from Pandemic

The Airport Carbon Accreditation Program is a key plank in the drive for emissions progress.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Australia’s Loyal Wingman Flies For the First Time

The Airpower Teaming System air vehicle is the first military aircraft to be designed and built in Australia in over five decades.
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Airlines

Mesa Air Group Looks To Enter European Market

U.S. regional carrier Mesa Air and UK consultancy Gramercy Associates plan to launch a new CRJ900 airline in Europe by the end of the year.
Fuel

AEG Fuels Rolls Out Rewards Program

Miami-based aviation fuel supplier AEG Fuels has launched a customer loyalty program.
Charter & Fractional

GrandView Aviation Opens Boston Charter Base

GrandView Aviation's newest charter base is located at Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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Airlines

Air Cargo Demand Returns to Pre-Covid Levels

According to the International Air Transport Association, global demand for air cargo in January increased by more than 3 percent over December 2020.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet MS Adds Completions/refurbs with RAS Group Buy

MRO provider Jet MS gains expertise in aircraft exteriors and interiors and a location at London Biggin Hill Airport with the acquisition of RAS Group.
Safety

Cracked Bell 505 Collectives Draw Second Emergency AD

Transport Canada is now mandating fluorescent penetrant inspections on Bell 505 collective sticks every 25 hours.
Aircraft

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Despite Covid, Air Transport Can’t Dodge Pressure to Reduce Its Environmental Impact
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Safety

Building Strong Safety Culture with Human Factors Training

Psychological safety is the foundational building block of safety culture.
Safety

A Higher Standard: Bizav Seeks More Advanced Training Programs

Better ways of training business aviation pilots are becoming more available.
Airports

General Aviation Airports Facing New, Growing Pressures

The pandemic, a lack of education, and noise issues persist but community involvement is producing victories at general aviation airports, activists agree.
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