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Airlines

Emirates Moves All Cargo Ops to Dubai International

Dubai’s state-owned carrier Emirates has supplemented its SkyCargo operation with Boeing 777 passenger airplanes.
Safety

NBAA Event Addresses Flight Ops Mission Readiness

NBAA’s News Hour webinar on March 31 addressed how companies can maintain flight department readiness
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Takes On VIP 747-8 Refurbishment, New Mx Projects

AMAC Aerospace's Basel facility has been busy with projects involving VIP 747-8s and 737s, along with a Global 6000
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Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Sees 'Boon' of Mx Activity in Recent Weeks

A lull in business jet flight activity has meant a short-term upswing in business for the MRO provider's three U.S. facilities.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Completes 24-year C Inspection on Falcon 900EX

Completed at West Star Aviation's East Alton, Illinois facility, the 24-year 4th C inspection on a Falcon 900EX encompassed most of the aircraft.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Noise Standards for Supersonic Aircraft

The FAA has developed a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish subsonic landing and takeoff cycle standards for supersonic aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

IS&S Autothrottle Certified for PC-12 in Canada

The IS&S autothrottle is gaining new certifications in turboprop aircraft.
FBOs

FBO Survey Report: 2020

Customer service matters, and the top FBO's among AIN's readers know how to deliver.
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Aircraft

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight
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FutureFlight

Software Errors Caused Kitty Hawk's Heaviside Prototype to Crash Land

NTSB accident reported found that software script used during battery recharging of the Heaviside electric aircraft interfered with flight controls during a test flight.
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FutureFlight

Covid-19 Prompts Airbus to Close Voom Helicopter Rideshare Program

Voom was launched in 2017 as part of the effort by Airbus's A3 (A Cubed) division to develop eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility operations
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Engines

Engine Extension Programs an Option To Costly Overhauls

MROs and others respond to segment of aircraft whose values don't justify the costs of turbine engine overhauls.
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Avionics

Appareo Unveils Stratus Insight EFB App

The new Insight app from Appareo gives pilots a clearly spelled out transcription of ATC communications.
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Airlines

U.S. Senators Call on Airlines to Issue Ticket Refunds

Congressional Democrats cite the airlines’ “moral responsibility” to pay back customers and repatriate U.S. citizens.
Safety

Parked Aircraft Prompt FAA Caution on Airport Ops

Airlines are parking up to half their aircraft, creating an unusual operating environment at airports, the FAA is advising in a safety alert.
Charter & Fractional

Study Examines Bizav Audit Programs

A study from CItadel Consulting, commissioned by Wyvern, found Wyvern's Wingman program to adhere most closely with the ICAO source documents.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Makes Special Delivery Run for Mount Sinai

A pair of NetJets Bombardier Global 6000s flew to China to pick up surplus N95 masks and other medical equipment for Mount Sinai Health System.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Provides Part 135 Medical Exemption for Intl Ops

The latest FAA exemption, issued at the request of NATA, applies to Part 135 pilots engaged in international operations and facing expiration of medicals.
Safety

Piper Aircraft Opens Face Shield Production Line

The Flordia-based airplane manufacturer established the production line last week after developing a successful prototype.
Airports

Arkansas Airport Digs Out from Tornado Damage

Arkansas Jonesboro Municipal Airport, took a direct hit from a Category 3 tornado which caused severe damage over the weekend.
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Maintenance and Modifications

API's Winglet Pioneer Joe Clark Passes Away

Joe Clark co-founded Aviation Partners, Inc. in 1991, a venture that result in the savings of billions of gallons of fuel consumed.
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Safety

Honeywell Ramps Up N95 Mask Production

Honeywell is putting to work storage space at its Phoenix engine campus to add capability to manufacture N95 masks.
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Airlines

IATA Asks for More Government Action To Boost Airline Liquidity

The International Air Transport Association calls for states to allow airlines to issue vouchers rather than direct refunds for canceled tickets.
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JetHQ Makes U.S. Its Base

The aircraft broker and consultancy has completed the process of moving its headquarters to the United States.
Charter & Fractional

Airbus Closes Voom Per-seat Helicopter Charter Service

Airbus closed its Voom per seat helicopter charter operation, saying that data generated from the booking app will inform its urban air mobility plans.
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Safety

NATA Issues FBO Covid-19 Guidance

The National Air Transportation Association issued a document for FBOs and ground handlers containing protocols for dealing with the Covid-19 threat.
Regulations and Government

With CARES Act Passed, Industry Looks to What's Next

The CARES Act provides substantial assistance to carriers and others, but come with limitations and leave out many GA businesses, NATA said.
Airlines

EasyJet Grounds Entire Fleet Due to Travel Bans

The London Luton-based budget carrier operated the last of 650 rescue flights on Sunday.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Insurance Pause Not Worth Risk, Says Broker

While aircraft insurance policies can be put on hold during extended periods of grounding, the cost savings don't outweigh the risks for most, broker says.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dunlop Offers Tire Preservation Steps To Operators

The Dunlop Aircraft Tyres' recommendations are for aircraft parked for an extended period of time.
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