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.TOP NEWS
Piper, Mx school partner on workforce pipeline
AINonline
Piper Aircraft and International AeroTech Academy are partnering on a program aimed at providing the Vero Beach, Florida airframer a pipeline of production workers. Under the program, students entering airframe and powerplant training will be offered a conditional letter of employment at Piper following a successful job interview.
The awarding of the conditional letter is contingent upon successful completion of the 14-month training program at Lakeland, Florida-based International AeroTech.
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.LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS
SAF blenders tax credit advances in House
NBAA
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee's budget reconciliation proposal for the Build Back Better Act contains a sustainable aviation fuel blender's tax credit, which will incentivize production of SAF and make it more affordable and accessible to general aviation.
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The FAA's front door for innovation
Aviation Week Network
FAA's Center for Emerging Concepts and Innovation addresses novel technologies in eVTOL, safety enhancements, electric propulsion, advanced flight controls and flight deck displays as well as advanced automation.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Future-proof the maintenance operation and address increasing tech shortage
Aviation Pros
Recognizing that unplanned maintenance is one of the main causes of flight delays, it has been targeted by progressive airlines that understand the value of leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, proprietary algorithms, the "internet of things" and even augmented reality.
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What's next for ADS-B in the US air traffic system?
Avionics International
Now that the FAA's ADS-B Out airspace mandate has been in place for well over a year, the U.S. air traffic system's new primary surveillance medium has a Flight ID issue that the agency is addressing while collaborating with airlines and avionics manufacturers to develop new ADS-B In applications and version 3.
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The VIPER II is a versatile, compact instrument that combines the diverse technologies required for high-end jet engine vibration analysis, transient balance, rotor track and balance, fan trim balance, propeller balance, and acoustic analysis into one tool. All of these functions are performed on virtually any airframe or engine type.
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A step in the right direction for unleaded fuels
General Aviation News
According to author Ben Visser: For the last 25 years, the topic of discussion on aviation fuels has been about an unleaded avgas replacement for 100LL. I have been somewhat negative about these efforts for a number of reasons.
However, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, things changed. A 100 octane fuel may be possible, with the announcement from General Aviation Modifications Inc. of Ada, Oklahoma, that it had received an STC for its unleaded G100UL fuel.
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Aircraft engine service providers
Aviation Week Network
With a hot market for used aircraft improving hull values, it has become financially viable to repair or exchange engines to extend the life of the aircraft. Engine service providers are noting an uptick in demand, expanding facilities and adding services.
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Safran Landing Systems adds Dallas-area repair shop
AINonline
Safran Landing Systems has expanded its wheels and brakes support with the opening of a repair facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, near Dallas. The shop received FAA approval in August and Safran inaugurated the facility last week.
Joining the French company's U.S. repair stations in Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Miami, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Grand Prairie facility can provide both commercial and military wheel and carbon brakes maintenance and logistics services.
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Pandemic puts dent in outlook for pilots and technicians
General Aviation News
Boeing's annual "Pilot and Technician Outlook," which predicts the number of pilots and aviation technicians that will be needed in the next two decades, show there's still a strong demand for "newly qualified" aviation personnel. However, the company's predictions are lower for 2021–2040 than in the last two years.
The revised numbers are due to the "uneven global recovery" from the downturn caused by COVID-19, according to the annual outlook.
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Eastern Pennsylvania airport adding new heated hangar
AINonline
Construction has begun on a new 16,000-sq-ft heated hangar at Hazleton Regional Airport (KHZL) in eastern Pennsylvania. The project by aviation development company Olympus Air will feature 28-ft-high doors and be able to accommodate large-cabin business jets such as the Gulfstream G650. The hangar is slated to be completed in February.
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TRADE SHOWS AND CONVENTIONS
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Sept. 21-23, 2021 |
MRO Asia-Pacific |
Singapore
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Sept. 27, 2021 |
International Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (ICAAF) |
San Francisco, California
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Oct. 2021 |
Business and General Aviation Conference |
TBD
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Oct. 07, 2021 |
International Conference on Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics (ICTFD)
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New York, New York
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Oct. 10-11, 2021 |
2021 Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Oct. 12-14, 2021 |
2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Oct. 18, 2021 |
20 Twenties |
McLean, Virginia
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Oct. 19-20, 2021 |
DefenseChain Conference |
McLean, Virginia
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Nov. 1-3, 2021 |
22nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference - Europe |
Toulouse, France
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Nov. 11, 2021 |
A&D Mergers and Acquisitions Conference |
Los Angeles, California
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March 10-12, 2022 |
MRO Australasia |
Brisbane, Australia
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May 18-20, 2022 |
Routes Europe 2022 |
Bergen, Norway
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics (ICTFD) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Civil Aviation, Safety and Security (ICCASS) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Air Traffic and Aviation Management (ICATAM) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Science in Aviation Maintenance (ICSAM) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Aviation, Transport and Management (ICATM) |
New York, New York
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June 7, 2022 |
International Conference on Advanced Aviation Composites and Composite Manufacturing (ICAACCM) |
San Francisco, California
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June 7, 2022 |
International Conference on Aviation Maintenance and Aircraft Structural Technology (ICAMAST) |
San Francisco, California
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