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12 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, based at RAF Lakenheath under the 48th Fighter Wing, have been dispatched to the Middle East. After U.S. President Donald Trump pledged that “help is on its way” to protesters in Iran, facing a violent crackdown from state authorities, a number of what appear to be additional combat and support aircraft deployments to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility has been noted. The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) carrier strike group (CSG) has also been retasked from operations in southeast Asia to take up a position within CENTCOM.  On…

Bristow Group has signed a purchase agreement with Electra.aero for five EL9 ultra short takeoff and landing hybrid-electric aircraft plus options for an additional 45 aircraft and placed a multi-million-dollar pre-delivery deposit to secure the first delivery slot.  The agreement converts an earlier letter of intent into a binding agreement, subject to aircraft certification. The five aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the EL9’s first year of production.  Manassas, Virginia-based Electra said the EL9 will be capable of carrying nine passengers with baggage or up to 3,000 pounds of cargo over a range of about 330 nautical miles. The aircraft is designed to take off and land in as little as 150 feet, allowing operations from locations such as short runways,…

It’s interesting to see the increasing trend of luxury hotel groups launching cruise lines, or perhaps more accurately, licensing out their names to partner on new cruising concepts. For example, a few years back we saw the launch of Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and this year, we’re supposed to see the launch of Four Seasons Yachts and Orient Express Sailing Yachts. We’re now just over a year from the launch of yet another interesting uber-luxury cruise line, and voyages have finally become bookable. If you think the recent entrants into the market are expensive, wait until you learn the details of…

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The EASA Committee is a body within the meaning of the so-called “Comitology Regulation” (Regulation 182/2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers). Implementing acts are not to be confused with delegated acts. Whereas implementing acts are used to lay down detailed rules, and are adopted through comitology, the European Parliament and the Council may delegate to the Commission the powers to draft and adopt delegated acts meant to supplement or amend the non‑essential elements of the basic act. To do so, the Commission is assisted…

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“This STC approval is a major step forward for King Air 350 operators looking to elevate performance without buying a new airframe. By pairing Hartzell’s composite propeller with our XP67A upgrade, we are delivering a powerful, efficient solution with strong ROI.” Source: Edwin Black, President of Blackhawk’s Proprietary Upgrades division, commenting as the Blackhawk Group and Hartzell Propeller announced they received the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate approval for the integration of the Blackhawk XP67A Engine+ Upgrade paired with Hartzell’s advanced 5-blade composite propeller on the Beechcraft King Air 350.

Also: Citation Gen2 Family Enters Service, Oshkosh Performers, Kodiak-TBM Continue Growth, BIG Boeing Order NASA announced it is bringing the astronauts of Crew-11 home early because of what they called a “medical concern” with one member of the crew. The astronauts are approaching the end of a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station, and returning them to Earth in the next few days would not shorten their planned mission by much. The FCC has opened the door for SpaceX to double its second-generation Starlink network, authorizing the company to operate up to 15,000 Gen2 satellites. According to the FCC,…

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Established under the Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and relevant EASA Management Board decisions, the Stakeholder Advisory Body (SAB), its Communities (COMMs), and agile Activity Groups (AGs) offer a consultation framework between the Agency and the Industry on both strategic priorities, regulatory aspects as well as a tool for Industry to provide feedback on implementation of regulations and related policies.If you want to learn more about the SAB and EASA Advisory Bodies, please visit our Advisory Bodies’ page. source