Apr 05 2022

Avfuel, Neste exhibit together, Focus on sustainability at SDC2022 Posted by RSS Feed

SAN DIEGO, CA - Avfuel Corporation and Neste have collaborated to exhibit together in the Avfuel

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Apr 05 2022

Avfuel releases scholarship applications Posted by RSS Feed

SAN DIEGO, CA - Avfuel Corporation announces the availability of its 2022 scholarship applications

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Apr 05 2022

PlaneEnglish adds guided curriculum TRAINER to comms simulator Posted by RSS Feed

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — PlaneEnglish announces the addition of a new TRAINER mode for its Aviation

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Apr 05 2022

Retired USAF Maj Gen pilots student-built aircraft during maiden flight Posted by RSS Feed

An FAA-approved, student-built RV-12 has taken to the skies for a successful first flight as part of

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Apr 05 2022

Meet America’s Newest Airline, Alaska-Based Northern Pacific Airways Posted by RSS Feed

America has a new airline, and a new means of travel to / from Alaska, East Asia and the USA’s lower

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Apr 04 2022

NTSB Final Report: Oxnard, CA Posted by Admin

The operator reported that this was the helicopters third flight of the day. However, this was the first paint material load of the day. As the pilot made his third pass over the greenhouses, he noticed that he was using more left cyclic to maintain level flight. He continued to spray in attempt to correct any load imbalances, however, the helicopter continued to lean further to the right. The pilot maneuvered away from the greenhouses. The helicopter’s right turn continued to increase until it impacted the ground at about a 45o bank. A post impact fire ensued and completely consumed the helicopter.

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Apr 04 2022

Sikorsky Leverages Established High-Tech Manufacturing For Faster, More Affordable Production On RAIDER X® Posted by Admin

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 4, 2022 – The Sikorsky RAIDER X® competitive prototype (CP) for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) is more than 85 percent complete, progressing 50 percent faster through production and assembly compared to legacy programs and resulting in a cost-effective, transformational aircraft.

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Apr 04 2022

Garmin expands its cost-effective navigation database solutions to non-WAAS GNS navigators Posted by Admin

OLATHE, Kan. – Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced that it has expanded the availability of its Garmin Navigation Database to include non-WAAS GNS navigators. The Garmin Navigation Database is available for a variety of Garmin avionics, including WAAS GNS navigators, and offers a trusted and convenient solution to incorporate the latest navigation information. Ready to support both VFR and IFR flights, the Garmin Navigation Database includes instrument procedures, frequencies, airport data and more.

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Apr 04 2022

Beechcraft Baron, Bonanza, Cessna high-wing get cockpit overhauls, other upgrades Posted by RSS Feed

Textron Aviation has been on an upgrade spree of its jets and is now turning the spotlight to its

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Apr 04 2022

First Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 light jet enters into service; delivered to California company owner Posted by RSS Feed

Cessna announced its decision in Vegas to double down on the future of the Citation M2, and just

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Apr 04 2022

TITAN Fuels expands footprint to Europe with AKRYL acquisition Posted by RSS Feed

TITAN Aviation Fuels has acquired AKRYL, a Geneva, Switzerland-based aviation fuel reseller, in a

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Apr 04 2022

Volare Aviation brings helicopter MRO facility to London Oxford Posted by RSS Feed

Volare Aviation, the only private aviation company to deliver aircraft sales, charter, aircraft

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Apr 04 2022

Air Charter Scotland to offset business jet fleet carbon emissions Posted by RSS Feed

Air Charter Scotland, a leading UK-based air charter and aircraft management company, is pleased to

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Apr 04 2022

Wheels Up acquires Air Partner in move to expand globally Posted by RSS Feed

Wheels Up closed its acquisition of Air Partner, a U.K.-based global aviation services group, last

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Apr 04 2022

Textron delivers first round of Cessna Skyhawk order Posted by RSS Feed

Textron Aviation has delivered five new Cessna 172 Skyhawk piston aircraft to the Kansas State

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Apr 04 2022

Duncan Aviation expands MRO facilities with largest hangars its ever built Posted by RSS Feed

Duncan Aviation is working with long-time partner Tectonic Management Group and is using the latest

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Apr 03 2022

First Russian Su-35S Flanker-E Confirmed Destroyed In Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

The wreckage of the Su-35S that crashed in Ukraine. (via Twitter)"

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Apr 02 2022

CAE appoints Patrick Shanahan to Board of Directors Posted by RSS Feed

CAE announced the appointment of Patrick M. Shanahan as a new member of CAE's Board of Directors."We

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Apr 01 2022

Aviation Tries to Be Funny – April Fools Roundup Posted by RSS Feed

We look forward to the jokes every year around this time. Airlines and airports posting funnies.

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Apr 01 2022

NTSB Preliminary Report: GARNETT, KS Posted by Admin

FAA Accident and Incident Notification: GARNETT, KS

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Apr 01 2022

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing selects Collins Aerospace seating, Perigon™ computer for DEFIANT X® helicopter Posted by Admin

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (March 31, 2022) – Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing has selected Collins Aerospace to provide all three seating platforms and its Perigon™ computer for the DEFIANT X® advanced utility helicopter, a finalist for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.

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Apr 01 2022

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing Adds to Team DEFIANT Posted by Admin

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2022 — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced six new members of Team DEFIANT. These supplier teammates will join the team to support DEFIANT X®, the advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.

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Apr 01 2022

Video Emerges Of Russian Mi-28 Shot Down By MANPADS After Lobbing Rockets Over Eastern Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

The downing of the Russian Mi-28 in Ukraine. "

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Apr 01 2022

Ukrainian Mi-24 Gunships Slipped Across The Border With Russia To Carry Out Attack On A Fuel Depot Posted by RSS Feed

Two screenshots from the Ukrainian Mi-24 pre-dawn raid on Apr. 1, 2022. "

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Apr 01 2022

Trevor Jacob sucked back into his airplane, lands safely after engine restarts Posted by RSS Feed

When it was posted on YouTube last Christmas Eve, pilots who love critiquing other pilots called it

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Apr 01 2022

Leonardo confirms solid position in the world helicopter civil market with new orders and deliveries Posted by Admin

Following the recent success at Heli-Expo 2022 in Dallas, TX (8-10 March), Leonardo confirms its strong position in the commercial helicopter market announcing further advancements with recent sales of 23 aircraft of various models to several operators across Europe, North America and Latin America, primarily for VIP/corporate transport, energy support, and search and rescue. Total sales include 15 AW139 intermediate twins, three AW169s light intermediate, three AW109 GrandNew light twins, one AW119Kx single engine and one AW189 super medium twin engine helicopter. Combined orders are valued at nearly 256 million EUR, with deliveries between 2022 and 2023. Beyond sales, recent months also marked the introduction of new services offered by newly-accepted aircraft in various countries. 

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Mar 31 2022

Dreadful Drone Footage Shows What Remains Of Hostomel Airport And The An-225 After Russian Forces Left Posted by RSS Feed

A screenshot from the drone footage showing Hostomel airport after the Russian withdrawl."

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Mar 31 2022

New Video Shows Russian Gunship Helicopters Continue Using Ballistic Rocket-Launching Tactic In Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

File photo of a Ka-52 firing rockets. In the box, a screenshot showing an attack in Ukraine using

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Mar 31 2022

Airports in 28 cities could lose commercial service as regional airliner struggles with staffing Posted by RSS Feed

SkyWest regional jets sitting on the tarmac. Photography courtesy of James P.In March, SkyWest

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Mar 31 2022

Skywest wants to drop airline service in 28 cities; here's why it will not happen Posted by RSS Feed

SkyWest regional jets sitting on the tarmac. Photography courtesy of James P.In March of 2022,

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