Content Archive: September 2020

Aircraft

Vietnam’s Bamboo Launches Embraer E195 Operations

Bamboo Airways has begun the first jet service to Con Dao Island off the southern coast of Vietnam.
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FBOs

New FBO Opens in Dallas Metroplex

USTrinity Aviation has become the second FBO at the Dallas-Fort Worth-area Denton Enterprise Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Gain Ownership of Berlin Service Center

Bombardier plans to acquire the issued and outstanding shares of Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services from Lufthansa Technik and ExecuJet Aviation Group.
Aircraft

Swiss Fighter Program Clears Referendum Hurdle

Although it may face further political opposition, Switzerland’s new fighter procurement has received public approval, albeit by a slim margin.
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FBOs

Jetex Business Jumps Due to Lack of First-class Flights

Jetex's VIP terminal at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport is booming as Covid-19 has caused a dearth of first-class flights at UAE airline Emirates.
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FBOs

TAC Air Expands Network with Buffalo FBO Purchase

TAC Air has enlarged its network with the purchase of Prior Aviation, the lone service provider at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Avionics

Skytrac To Make Iridium Certus Terminals

Skytrac Systems is designing new Iridium satcom products that will enable video streaming and other bandwidth-intensive services.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAS Groups Prod DOT on Remote ID Rule

DOT and FAA urged not to delay rulemaking covering remote identification requirements (ID) for unmanned aerial systems.

Garmin Chief Test Pilot Honored for Autoland Program

he Society of Experimental Test Pilots recognized Tom Carr, Garmin director of flight operations and chief test pilot, with its highest honor for Autoland.

Dave Franson Among 2020 NAA Distinguished Statesmen

Dave Franson joins six recipients honored with this year’s 2020 NAA Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award.