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Regulations and Government

FAA: Real-time Special Use Airspace Alerts Coming

FAA will develop the capability for automated real-time broadcasts in the cockpit of the status of military operations areas, other special-use airspace.
Aircraft

Russia Certifies HondaJet Elite

The HondaJet is now type certified in 13 countries.
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Rotorcraft

Offshore Wind Needs New Helicopters Worth $1 Billion

A new report predicts that the helicopter fleet servicing the offshore wind electricity market will increase by 100 by 2030.
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FBOs

Jetex To Manage Falcon Aviation FBO in Dubai

Jetex has signed an agreement to manage the Falcon Aviation FBO and hangar at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport.
Aircraft

Partners Aim To Start CR929 Manufacturing This Year

Disagreements over sales responsibility arrangements for the Sino-Russian CR929 widebody appear settled as CRAIC readies to start building subassemblies.
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Avionics

King Air C90, E90 Approved for GFC 600 Autopilot

The new autopilot brings modern flight control features to the King Air C90 and E90.
Airlines

Pratt ‘Flips’ Frontier Airlines with GTF Order

Frontier Airlines chooses Pratt & Whitney PW1100Gs to power 134 Airbus jets scheduled for first delivery next year.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global's Charter Operations Finish 2020 Strong

The holding company of VistaJet and XO says it is entering the new year with "robust liquidity" and "broad access to capital."
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ATC

New Procedures in Las Vegas To Take Effect Next Month

Ahead of implementing routes on February 25 as part of the the Las Vegas Metroplex Project, the agency is adjusting five procedures.
Rotorcraft

Optionally Piloted K-Max To Begin Testing by Midyear

Kaman's optionally piloted vehicle module for the K-Max helicopter will enter ground and flight testing during the first half of 2021.
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Regulations and Government

CDC Mandate Poses Questions for Bizav

A webinar focuses on ramifications of a decision to require recent negative Covid-19 test results from all air passengers entering the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Treasury Department Begins Processing PSP Requests

The Treasury Department has begun sending agreements to Part 135 carriers that applied for PSP support to cover worker compensation, NATA said.
Rotorcraft

"Defiant X" Enters U.S. Army FLRAA Derby

Sikorsky and Boeing unveiled a slicker version of their SB-1 “Defiant” for the U.S. Army's $40 billion future long range assault aircraft competition.
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Avionics

Hawker 800XP Flies with InSight Flight Deck

The Universal Avionics Hawker 800XP InSight flight deck upgrade adds new life to a popular business jet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack-equipped CitationJet To Race Stock Aircraft

Tamarack Aerospace is sponsoring a fly-off between a Cessna CitationJet modified with the company’s active winglets, and an unmodified CitationJet.
Accidents

Drone Injures Helicopter Crewmember

Drone pierces windshield of Chilean Navy UH-57B, injuring front seat crewmember.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Groups Urge Coordination for European Drone Integration

A cross-section of aviation groups issued an open letter to EU member states, urging further collaboration in a number of areas for drone integration.
Aircraft

EASA To Strengthen Safety Reviews of U.S.-certified Aircraft

The EU aviation safety regulator expects to clear the Boeing 737 Max to fly again in Europe shortly.
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Rotorcraft

VFS Cancels In-person Forum 77

The Vertical Flight Society has canceled its annual in-person Forum gathering due to continuing covid concerns.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Flightlab To Test UAM Technologies

Airbus flying laboratory dedicated to evaluating future UAM and helicopter innovations.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: Remote ID Drone Rule Raises Privacy Concerns

NBAA supports identification requirements for drones but is concerned that the Remote ID rule provides public access to drone and operator locations.
Airlines

Lufthansa Cuts Costs Faster than Expected, Says CEO

Carsten Spohr expects no need for further state aid for the German group.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Finalizes Hawker Pacific Integration

Following a year of gathering feedback from customers and employees, Jet Aviation has introduced a new logo and revamped its website.
Aircraft

Daher Makes First Kodiak Delivery to French Customer

French Kodiak 100 customer Héli-Béarn will use the turboprop single for skydiving operations.
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Aircraft

Boeing Commits To Certifying Jets for Pure SAF Power by 2030

Aviation’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050 will require jets to fly on 100-percent SAF well before then, says Boeing.
Accidents

Wrong Engine Shutdown Causes Global Express Fatal

A fatal crash of a USAF-operated Global Express was caused by the crew's error in identifying the failed powerplant and shutting down the operating engine.
Regulations and Government

How Brexit’s Impact on European Aviation Could Run Deep

How Brexit’s Impact on European Aviation Could Run Deep
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Sustainability and Environment

FAA Solicits Input on Aircraft Noise Research

The FAA is undertaking a range of noise research and released the results of one such study that found annoyance to aircraft noise intensifying.
FBOs

Carver Aero Adds Third Iowa FBO

Carver Aero, which operates a pair of FBOs in Iowa, will make that a trio, with the acquisition of Advanced Air at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport.
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FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Wraps Up Vegas FBO Renovation

Atlantic Aviation has completed a major renovation at its Las Vegas McCarran International Airport FBO.
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