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Nov
07
2023

CubCrafters introduces infrared camera option for Garmin G3X-equipped aircraft

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CubCrafters has introduced a new thermal infrared imaging system option for Garmin G3X-equipped

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Nov
06
2023

With leaves falling, jets are flying - but not as much as had been expected

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As we note each year at this time in October, as the leaves start falling, the planes are flying.

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Nov
06
2023

Eve Air Mobility names 3 new suppliers

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Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Embraer, named three new suppliers for its eVTOL aircraft. Garmin

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Nov
06
2023

FAA updates guidance on runway obstacle analysis for Part 135 operators

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The FAA has issued new guidance for Part 135 operators, reminding operators of the requirements and

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Nov
06
2023

FAA announces next series of runway safety meetings

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The FAA has announced the next round of runway safety meetings, taking place at airports across the

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Nov
06
2023

EPA issues grant to help disadvantaged communities in California transition to unleaded avgas

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Within two weeks of releasing its final determination that lead emissions from aircraft were

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Nov
06
2023

Embraer to display Praetor 600, E195-E2 jets at Dubai Airshow

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Embraer will be attending the Dubai Airshow, one of the largest aerospace exhibitions in the world,

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Nov
05
2023

This Incredible Video Shows How F-15’s Variable-Geometry Air Intakes Work

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A screenshot from the video by @rikizomisono. In the box, a Boeing diagram of the peculiar F-15 air

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Nov
03
2023

Skunk Works Working On A Classified Reconnaissance Aircraft – Reports

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An edited Lockheed Martin artwork showing the SR-72 concept released by Lockheed Martin in 2013. In

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Nov
03
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Saint Peter, MN

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On October 8, 2023, about 1640 central daylight time, an experimental Gyro Technic GT-VX2 gyroplane, N557LJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Saint Peter, Minnesota. The pilot was fatally injured. The gyroplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

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Nov
03
2023

NTSB Final Report: Hibbing, MN

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The helicopter was operating at a remote, unimproved landing zone (LZ) with a ground crew consisting of firefighters. They were conducting aerial firefighting training with an external load consisting of a 50 ft longline and a water bucket. The LZ consisted of about 2.5 ft tall prairie grass, with the tail of the helicopter going up slope. During the landing to the LZ, the tail rotor impacted a backpack on the ground. The helicopter landed upright and the pilot shutdown the helicopter. The pilot performed a self-assessment of the damage sustained to the tail rotor blades and then flew the helicopter back to the airtanker base with the ground

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Nov
03
2023

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: HOUSTON, TX

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AIRCRAFT HAD AN ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND LANDED ON A ROAD TO TROUBLESHOOT, HOUSTON, TX.

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Nov
03
2023

Apollo Infrastructure Funds acquires majority stake in Modern Aviation

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Apollo, Tiger Infrastructure Partners and Modern Aviation announced Thursday that three companies

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Nov
03
2023

The 7 differences between a Cessna 152 and Cessna 172

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A Cessna 172 sitting on the tarmac while another 172 flies the traffic pattern. Photography courtesy

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Nov
03
2023

California city council bans touch-and-go landings at airport, aviation groups question legal authority

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The Torrance City Council in California banned touch-and-go landings at the Zamperini Field Airport

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Nov
03
2023

Bombardier posts heavy gains in its third-quarter earnings report

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Joining the list of business aircraft manufacturers to report strong earnings in the third quarter

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Nov
03
2023

NATA President steps in as co-chair of EAGLE Initiative

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The National Air Transportation Association announced on Tuesday that its President, Curt Castagna,

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Nov
02
2023

In A First, Israeli F-35I Adir Shoots Down Cruise Missile

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A screenshot from the IAF video showing the air-to-air missile about to hit the cruise missile."

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Nov
02
2023

The Spruce Goose - a single flight, a lifelong impact

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Photo of the Spruce Goose from the Evergreen Aviation andamp; Space MuseumOn Nov. 2, 1947 the

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Nov
02
2023

Celebrating 94 years of the Ninety-Nines

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On Nov. 2, 1929 at Curtiss Field in New York, there were 117 licensed women pilots and many gathered

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Nov
02
2023

Pilot spends 8 hours on Cessna 172 wing in Florida Everglades waiting for rescue

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A pilot spent nearly eight hours on the wing of his Cessna 172 in the Florida Everglades waiting for

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Nov
01
2023

Delaware State Police Department Honors 100-Year Anniversary with Bell 429 Purchase Agreement

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Fort Worth, TX (Nov. 1, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 429s by Delaware State Police (DSP). In addition to law enforcement operations, the Bell 429 will also aid in the completion of emergency medical services and search-and-rescue operations.

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Nov
01
2023

FAA issues update on 5G interference guidance

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The FAA updated its guidance on the potential adverse effects of radio altimeters from 5G C-Band

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Nov
01
2023

HELIJET PLACES ORDER WITH BETA TECHNOLOGIES FOR FIRST PASSENGER SERVICE eVTOL AIRCRAFT IN CANADA

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VANCOUVER, B.C. (October 31, 2023) – Helijet International Inc., North America’s largest and longest-standing helicopter airline, today announced plans to become the first Canadian air carrier to provide passenger and cargo services using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft after placing firm orders for ALIA eVTOL aircraft from BETA Technologies.  Helijet President and CEO Danny Sitnam and BETA Sales Director Skye Carapetyan made the announcement with British Columbia Premier David Eby at Helijet’s Victoria Harbour Heliport.

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Nov
01
2023

Alaska Airlines debuts colorful 'Mickey's Toontown Express'

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Alaska Airlines debuted its newest themed aircraft, covered in colorful images of beloved characters

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Nov
01
2023

Making dreams come true - boy becomes pilot for a day with Make-A-Wish, Air Force program

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One boy lived out his aviation dreams by becoming a pilot for the day with the 56th Fighter Wing at

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Nov
01
2023

First officer indicted for threatening captain with gun over potential flight diversion

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A grand jury in Utah has indicted First Officer Jonathan J. Dunn for interfering with the crew of a

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Oct
31
2023

Preserving safety and preventing catastrophe - why is aircraft maintenance important?

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Photo credit to FAA.govOne pilot radioed, "that plane has just started to do a big, huge plunge";

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Oct
31
2023

Life Flight Network Grows Air Ambulance Fleet

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Fort Worth, TX (Oct. 31, 2023) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, has added two additional Bell 407GXi helicopters and plans to accept delivery of an additional Bell 429 in December. With 22 Bell aircraft, Life Flight Network is the largest air medical operator of Bell helicopters in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.

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Oct
31
2023

Naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea from a French Navy frigate

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Marignane, 31  October 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction génerale de l’armement), and the French Navy, have tested the SDAM demonstrator (Système de Drone Aérien Marine/ Naval Aerial Drone System) from a multi-mission frigate (FREMM). The trials took place on board the French Navy frigate, Provence in the Mediterranean Sea between the 2nd and the 9th of October. The vessel had previously been adapted by Naval Group to operate the SDAM. These sea trials were arranged to demonstrate the system’s high performance from an operational warship and the SDAM’s capabilities for surveillance and intelligence missions.

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