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N. American Bizav Flying Regains Third of Covid Losses

North American business aviation flight activity reclaimed a third of the Covid-19-induced losses last month, rising 84 percent month-over month
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Rotorcraft

France Funding Hybrid Airbus H125 Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters is poised to receive French government financial support to develop a hybrid powerplant for its H125 single.
FBOs

Citing Covid-19 Effects, Air Service Basel To Exit Mx

The Basel-Switzerland-based FBO operator looks to develop new areas of business when it exits maintenance, effective August 1.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Step Up Dispute over Ligado Network

The organizations, opposing an FCC approval of a Ligado 5G nationwide network, cite a "real threat of harmful interference."
Airlines

Cranfield Research Points to a Smaller Air Transport Industry

A recently released study by Cranfield University shed light on expectations for the future of air transport.
Avionics

Hilton Software Wins New Government Contract

A new $4 million contract with the U.S. government makes Hilton Software a prime contractor for two government agencies.
FBOs

Fargo Jet Center Earns EASA Part 145 Nod

North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center's maintenance division has received EASA certification, allowing it to work on European-registered aircraft.
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Aircraft

AMAC Keeps Hangars Full with New Mx Projects

AMAC Aerospace fills its calendar with three Bombardier, two Airbus, and two Boeing maintenance, modification, and upgrade projects.
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Aircraft

Wisk Resumes Cora eVTOL Test Flights after Covid Halt

The four Cora eVTOL prototypes have logged more than 1,300 flight test hours at development sites in New Zealand and California.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ESG Earns STC for 3G/4G Helicopter Cabin Wi-Fi

EASA has approved ESG’s STC for 3G/4G mobile communications and cabin wi-fi for the Airbus EC135 and EC635 helicopters.

The Power of Five: Gogo AVANCE Hits Five Key Aspects of Inflight Connectivity

Q&A with Gogo Business Aviation’s VP of OEM account management, Mark Sanders
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Airlines

Finnair to Raise €500 Million with New Share Offering

The European Commission on June 9 approved Finland’s participation in its flag carrier’s share offering.
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Aircraft

Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft

Former members of Airbus's Vahana eVTOL development team now believe that electric short takeoff and landing aircraft could be more cost effective.
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FutureFlight

Airflow Launches eSTOL Electric Cargo Aircraft

Former members of Airbus's Vahana eVTOL development team now believe that electric short takeoff and landing aircraft could be more cost effective.
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FBOs

How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19

How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19
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FBOs

Hangar Foam: A Solution Looking for a Problem?

With inadvertant hangar foam system discharges on the rise, the aviation industry ponders if they reallly meet the purpose they were intended for.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Broader Input from Mx Providers in Survey

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey seeks input from non-member maintenance providers about the effects of Covid-19.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senator Offers Bill To Improve Certification Processes

The Airline Safety Improvement Act would require SMS for manufacturers, best practices for ODAs, further human factors research, and wider flight-testing.
Airlines

Emirates Starts Pilot, Cabin Crew Layoffs

Dubai’s Emirates Airline said it “deeply regrets” workforce cuts.
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Charter & Fractional

IndiGo Ventures into Air Charter

India’s largest low-cost carrier Indigo has now started offering aircraft charter under IndiGo Charter Services to boost revenue.
FBOs

Sheltair Adds Savannah Hangar

FBO services and aviation real estate provider Sheltair has debuted a new hangar at its Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport location.
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Airlines

IATA Sees Airline Losses Continuing in 2021

The International Air Transport Association projects historically steep losses of $84.3 billion this year to decline to $15.8 billion in 2021.

Thommen Names Grosch as CEO

Grsch steps in to lead aircraft instruments specialist Thommen as it navigates through the operational challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Airlines

Hong Kong Throws Lifeline to Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Group will issue ownership warrants to the Hong Kong government as part of a $5 billion recapitalization effort.
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Avionics

Garmin Pilot App Adds Night Mode, Other New Features

Garmin Pilot version 10.1 adds night mode for approach charts, improved document viewer, and support for the Apple Pencil 2.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

France Unveils €15 Billion Aid Package For Aviation Industry

Government funding includes existing support for Air France, plus a further €8 billion for various aspects of the aerospace sector.
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Rotorcraft

Aircraft Lasered During George Floyd Protests

Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft were lasered in at least three American cities during the recent George Floyd protests.
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AINdebrief Episode 11 | June 5, 2020

Embraer partnerships; airline traffic rising; UK imposes quarantine; Flexjet optimistic; ADS-B installs continue; flurry of FBO openings/expansions.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Postpones European Expansion, Citing Covid-19

Flexjet planned to announce a “significant expansion” in Europe two weeks ago at what would have been EBACE 2020, but Covid-19 pushed it to next spring.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ADS-B Installations Continuing through the Pandemic

As many as 21,175 U.S. aircraft became compliant with the ADS-B Out mandate through the first five months of the year with few legacy retirements.