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South Korea Wants Attack Helos, Minesweepers, More JDAMs

The ROK Army is looking to modernize its gunship fleet through the acquisition of an “Apache-class” helicopter to replace its aging Bell AH-1S Cobras.

Aviation Industry Supports New SAF Incentives

A coalition of aviation industry organizations and companies is asking the Biden Administration to establish new financial incentives for SAF producton.

Sustainability and Environment

Aviation Leaders Call for ATC Infrastructure Boost

During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit, leaders expressed concern that investment has diminished for aging non-NextGen systems.

U.S. Airlines Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

As part of its environmental commitment, A4A has called for a rapid expansion of SAF production.

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British Airways Backs ZeroAvia's Plan for Hydrogen Airliner

ZeroAvia's plan for 50- and 100-seat hydrogen-powered airliners are advancing alongside several other new hybrid-electric and electric aircraft.

Saab Flies Gripen Fighter With 3D-Printed Replacement Part

3D printers could be deployed in the field to manufacture spare parts rather than rely on a sizeable spares pack or time-consuming deliveries.

Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus’s Faury Pushes for Coordinated Sustainability Efforts

While Airbus pursues a hydrogen-powered airplane design, creating the conditions for its application must take priority.

Aerion Targeting Mach 4 and 7,000-nm for 50-passenger AS3

Aerion said its second supersonic aircraft, the 50-passenger Mach 4 AS3 airliner, will benefit from its partnership with NASA Langley.

Southwest Airlines Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 7s

The latest batch of Boeing narrowbodies on order from Southwest calls for first deliveries in 2022.

Russian Engines Remain Key Issue for Ilyushin Il-114-300

Common Klimov engines in the Il-114 and Il-112 airlifter continue to present concerns.

U.S. Air Force Graduates First Class of XPW Pilots

As part of its efforts to streamline the training system, the USAF is now training some multi-engine pilots using the T-1 Jayhawk entirely.

Training and Workforce

Rolls-Royce Starts Work on First UltraFan Engine

Planning to complete its UltraFan demonstrator by year-end, Rolls begins to build the engine’s first example in Derby, UK.

Airbus Delivers First H225M Helicopter to Singapore

Singapore is receiving a batch of the latest Puma derivative as part of a rotary-wing fleet modernization that also includes new CH-47F Chinooks.

3D Printing Delivers Big Cost Savings for Components Maker

Senior Aerospace has invested in the latest Stratasys 3D printers to make parts such as air ducts more cheaply and quickly, and at half the weight.

Finnair Plans To Electrify Fleet with Heart ES-19 Aircraft

A dozen airlines have now signed letters of interest covering potential orders for more than 300 of Heart Aerospace's all-electric 19-seat aircraft.

EASA Issues Guidance on Crew Vaccine Waiting Periods

EASA recommended 48-hour waiting periods after aircrew vaccinations and encouraged national authorities to refrain from setting different intervals.

Savage Cuts for the RAF in UK Defense Review

Speculation prior to the UK defense review suggested F-35 acquisition would be pegged at 48, but purchases will continue, although likely to be limited.

2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect

The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.

Ryanair CEO Expects FAA Certification of 737 Max 200 This Week

Europe’s largest LCC expects to take delivery of its first high-seat density Max 8 in April and operate just 16 of them across its network this summer.

Aviation’s Hydrogen Targets Tied to a Renewables ‘Ecosystem’

The industry needs a ready supply of relatively cheap hydrogen and a developed distribution infrastructure to meet its goals for 2035.

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