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How Does Weather Affect Helicopter Flight Safety?

December 15, 2022

Weather can have a large effect on the safety of your helicopter flight, so it’s always important to keep this in mind before you plan a trip. According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Helicopter Flying Handbook, the three main factors that affect helicopter performance are density altitude, weight, and wind. Pilots should always consider several …

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FAA Offers Grants to Build Sustainable, Safe Airports

September 26, 2022

The Federal Aviation Agency granted more than $302 million through its newest round of 2022 Airport Improvement Program grants to help build more sustainable, more accessible, and safer airports throughout 23 states. Airport Improvement Program Grants for More Sustainable Airports The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) was established in 1982 to provide grants to public agencies …

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United Airlines Expanding Pilot Training Program to Combat Pilot Shortage

September 12, 2022

Like other airlines, United Airlines is also facing a pilot shortage as travel resumes after the COVID-19 pandemic. This airline is seeking to combat this shortage by expanding its pilot training program. United Airlines Pilot Training Program Expansion United Airlines’ goal is to have 10,000 new pilots hired and trained by the year 2030. To …

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Failed Red Bull Plane Swap Stunt Investigated by FAA

May 18, 2022

In April, 2022, the energy drink company Red Bull sponsored a stunt called the Red Bull Plane Swap in which two pilots would attempt to switch planes in mid-air by sky diving to one another’s planes. The stunt was streamed live on Hulu. The stunt did not go to plan, however, and while both pilots …

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FAA Strives to Mitigate Noise Impact During Modernization of National Air Traffic Control System

April 21, 2022

The FAA is in the process of modernizing the national air traffic control system and, while doing so, has found that many of the most efficient flight paths are ones that also cause a high amount of noise for the residents who live along those flight paths. Because of this, the FAA had to contend …

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Airbus Unveils an All-Electric, Remotely Piloted Aircraft

December 16, 2021

NextGen, a new remotely piloted aircraft, was announced by Airbus in late 2021. This fledgling design aims to fill the market gap of short trips in urban areas. Airbus Introduces New Multicopter Concept The CityAirbus NextGen is, in the simplest terms, an autonomous flying taxi. While this project has been in production for several years, …

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Collins Aerospace Introduces Secant Luminous Panel for Aircraft Ceilings

November 8, 2021

If you own a private jet, chances are you spend a significant number of hours in it each year. This means you want to be comfortable in your aircraft’s cabin. Luckily, Collins Aerospace has introduced a luminous ceiling projection to make the perfect custom touches to your aircraft for a more personalized and immersive cabin …

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Honeywell and Wood Set to Launch a Technology to Aid in Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel

October 1, 2021

Honeywell International Inc and Wood have announced the launch of a technology that will help companies reduce carbon intensity during sustainable aviation fuel production. This has coincided with an announcement from the White House that it is targeting 20% lower aviation emissions by the year 2030. Production targets The existing production of sustainable aviation fuel …

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Aircraft Charters vs. Ownership: Pros and Cons

September 1, 2021

Private jet ownership isn’t for everyone, and coincidently aircraft charters aren’t either. Picking between the two will come down to your specific needs. If you have a frequent need to fly, private jet ownership may become the most logical choice. Consider these pros and cons before making any final decisions. A Closer Look at Aircraft …

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Bombardier Reveals Launch of Certified Pre-Owned Program—Giving Buyers a Like-New Experience

August 31, 2021

On July 6, 2021, Bombardier announced the launch of the Bombardier Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft Program. The new program provides a like-new buying experience with a one-year warranty, careful inspection, and quality updates among other benefits. This move was made to enhance the pre-owned market experience and likely to pull in customers to work directly with …

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