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Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Becomes Asia's Largest Bizjet Operator

Sino Jet was recognized as Asia's largest and fastest growing business jet operator in Asian Sky Group's recently-released annual fleet report.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Expands Disinfectant Service To Satellite Shops

The expansion of the disinfectant service to five satellite avionics shops comes after its March launch at Duncan Aviation's three, main facilities.
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Maintenance and Modifications

EBAA Backs European Commission on ADS-B Deadline Delay

EBAA said the EC decision to push off the deadline for ADS-B equipage until December 7 will go a long way to ease burdens during the Covid-19 crisis.

JSSI Bizav Index Shows Down March, Predicts Lift in May

March marked a tipping point in business aviation flight hours, when the full impact of the Covid-19 crisis was felt industrywide, said JSSI.
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Airlines

South Africa’s Comair Enters Business Rescue Process

Comair said it aims to restructure itself as a sustainable business.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Call For Task Force To Shape Travel Safety

The two Senators are calling for an inter-agency government/industry panel to recommend guidance and requirements for travel during and after pandemic.
Security

IBAC Adjusts To Effects of Covid-19

The International Business Aviation Council has turned to virtual audits for IS-BAO and IS-BAH certifications.
Fuel

Covid-19 Spurs Aviation Fuel Loyalty Program Changes

With flying hours down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some fuel providers are modifying customer loyalty programs in response.

Senate Panel to Probe Harm of Covid on Aviation

The Senate Commerce Committee hearing comes as manufacturers lay off workers, airlines lose billions, and traffic to airports slows to a trickle.

Where Did it Go Wrong For the Merger Between Boeing and Embraer?

Where Did it Go Wrong For the Merger Between Boeing and Embraer?
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Aircraft

Freestream Aircraft - Best In Brokerage

Freestream Aircraft - Best In Brokerage
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Reports Layoffs, LAS Service Center Closure

Due to challenges stemming from the pandemic, Gulfstream Aerospace has announced company-wide layoffs and the closure of its Las Vegas service center.
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Boeing Supplier Spirit Plans Company-wide Job Cuts

Lower production rates at Airbus and Boeing are leading Spirit AeroSystems to cut commercial production jobs in Wichita and company wide.
Airlines

Shareholders Approve Norwegian Air Rescue Plan

A near $1 billion private placement unlocks more government aid for Norwegian Air Shuttle.
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Aircraft

De Havilland Canada Begins Phased Return to Work

Toronto-based De Havilland Canada said it would take a measured approach to resuming operations.
Accidents

Houston Police Investigating Helo Crash as Homicide

Houston Police are investigating the fatal Saturday morning crash of one of the department’s helicopters as a homicide.
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Engines

GE Aviation To Shrink Workforce by 25 Percent

Some 13,000 GE employees will lose their job as the company "resizes" to address Covid-19-related business distress.
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Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Bullish on Bizav's Future

Business aviation is facing serious challenges, but there are some bright spots, according to Honda Aircraft.
Aircraft

ASU Earns STC for Pilatus PC-12 Night Vision

Aviation Specialties Unlimited also holds night-vision system STCs for more than a dozen other airplanes.
Safety

Aircraft Disinfection OEM Sees Surge in Demand

Aviation Clean Air and International Aero Engineering, which make a airborne aircraft purifiation system, now offer a ground-based disinfection unit.
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People in Aviation: May 2020

Vicki Nakata succeeds David Fox as CEO at Stellar Labs, Kevin Ducksbury is chairman of The Air Charter Association, and Ian Beaumont is CEO of IBA Group.

AINdebrief Episode 6 | May 1, 2020

Q1 results at Textron Av, Gulfstream, Boeing, and Airbus; eVTOL developments; FAA keeps aircraft flying; and Aerion Supersonic moves to Florida.
Aircraft

Boeing Passes on CARES Act Funding With $25B Bond

A $25 billion bond offering has ensured enough liquidity to allow Boeing to reject public money.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider, Wyvern Partner On Mx Provider SMS Rating

The Wyvern partnership will give MRO Insider users an extra layer of information beyond pricing to consider when selecting a maintenance provider.

AINsight: Words To Live By

Weccasts and Zoom meetings have developed a whole new meaning of “community engagement” in the business aviation industry during the Covid crisis.

EAA Cancels 2020 AirVenture

While it canceled the 2020 AirVenuture show, EAA will roll over pre-sold 2020 admissions and camping reservations to the 2021 show or provide refunds.
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Aircraft

Boeing Completes First Flight of Second 777X

The first flight of 777X WH002 lasted 2 hours and 58 minutes.
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Charter & Fractional

New Data Shows Tentative Signs of Bizav Traffic Recovery

The last few days of April provided evidence that business aviation flight activity may have passed the worst of the Covid-19-driven downturn.
Safety

Torqued: NTSB Report on Drug Use Trends in Accidents Deserves Broad Industry Action

The industry could play an important role in educating pilots about the dangers of prescription and OTC drugs, as well as about marijuana.
Aircraft

VistaJet Founder Thomas Flohr Believes Private Aviation Could Help to Restart Airline Service

VistaJet Founder Thomas Flohr Believes Private Aviation Could Help to Restart Airline Service
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