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Safety

GE Aviation Integrates C-FOQA with Vector SMS

The collaboration streamlines the ability for operators to integrate flight-data information into their SMS programs.
Aircraft

Inconspicuously, Aircraft Lessors Hit Hard by Virus Scare

Although most lessors remain in a “holding pattern,” the worsening Covid-19 crisis will force repossession of devalued assets.
Airlines

Norwegian To Cut Service to Bare Bones, Lay Off 7,300

Long-haul LCC Norwegian Air will halt all intercontinental service by the end of March.
Regulations and Government

Extension of U.S. Travel Ban Piles More Pain on Airlines

The Trump Administration's extension of its travel ban to UK and Irish citizens has prompted further aggressive staff and service cuts by airlines.
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NBAA, EBAA Shelve EBACE for 2020

The convention was the latest of numerous aviation events that have been canceled in recent weeks in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Reflects on Banner Year, Optimistic for 2020

VistaJet recorded a 16 percent increase in flights during the first 10 weeks of this year on the back of a strong 2019 performance.
Airports

EC Proposes Four-month Suspension of Slot Rule

Brussels is granting the temporary suspension until June 30 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for airport slots.
Accidents

Sala Report Highlights Dangers of Illegal Charters

The UK AAIB’s report is a tour de force on why higher safety requirements for commercial operations protect unwary passengers.

NBAA's SDC 2020 Goes Out Quietly

NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference became a casualty of the growing tide of Covid-19-related event cancellations.
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Charter & Fractional

Business Aviation Confronts Covid-19 Reality as Fallout Spreads

In the face of dire economic news and mounting travel restrictions, business aviation is reaching for a silver lining on the COVID-19 pandemic cloud.
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WAI Hosts Orlando Girls in Aviation Day

More than 250 girls ages 8 to 17 attended WAI's Girls in Aviation Day Orlando during the WAI annual conference.
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Constant Treating Flexjet Fleet with MicroShield 360

Flexjet retained its sister company Constant Aviation to apply the antimicrobial protective coating to its fleet of more than 160 aircraft.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Negotiating Business Aircraft Financing

An increasing number of high/ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly using other people’s money to purchase business aircraft.

BAOA Report Shows Genav's Social Impact on India

Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) of India and Pratt & Whitney have jointly released a report outlining general aviation's social benefits.
Airlines

China Plans Further Financial Stimulus for Ailing Airlines

Authorities are considering further measures to help China's air transport sector weather the coronavirus crisis.
Airlines

Europe Blindsided by U.S. Transatlantic Travel Ban

The unexpected U.S. travel restrictions force airlines across Europe to massively cut services to the country.
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Aircraft

New Production Contracts for UH-60s, HH-60s, and P-8s

Recent Department of Defense contracts have swollen the order books for the Army’s Black Hawk, the Air Force’s Jolly Green II, and Navy Poseidons.
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Regulations and Government

Bizav Braces for Fallout from U.S. Ban on Euro Flights

The Trump Administration's 30-day ban on flights from most of Europe in an attempt to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus will have a marked effect on bizav.
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NBAA Shortens S&D, Cancels IOC, Eyes Future Events

NBAA is looking at providing virtual material from S&D, as well as IOC, as it weighs the future of other events scheduled through July 1.
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Accidents

Positive Drug Rate Rises in Pilots of Fatal Accidents

The prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs found in bodies of fatally injured pilots has continued to trend upwards, the NTSB said.
Regulations and Government

FAA Eliminates Part 91 RNAV LOA for Europe

A new FAA policy removes a significant burden for Part 91 operators flying in Europe.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operator GrandView Moves into Atlanta

GrandView Aviation is adding a base with a Phenom 300 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport to serve customers in the South.

Eric Martel Returns To Step In at Helm of Bombardier

Martel is replacing Bellemare, who departs the company after steering it through a turnaround plan that recently involved the sale of its non-bizav units.
Airlines

U.S. Travel Ban on Europe Strikes Latest Blow to Airlines

Trump blames the EU for what he characterized as a slow response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Revokes Cert of Sports Team Charter Operator

In the emergency order, the FAA is alleging that Paradigm Air Operators illegally flew at least 34 charter flights, including for baseball and hockey teams
Aircraft

U.S. Military Exploring eVTOL Solution to Resupplying Troops

The U.S. military is investing in eVTOL aircraft technology that it believes could reduce risks associated with moving cargo in combat zones.
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Further Aircraft Lost before Idlib Ceasefire Agreement

The ceasefire ar Idlib ended a brief period of intense fighting between Assadist and Turkish forces, during which a number of aircraft were downed.
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Charter & Fractional

New Charter Booking Platform Sees Strong Growth

Tuvoli, an app-based charter booking and payment app has seen strong growth since its launch last October at NBAA's annual convention in Las Vegas.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

SDC Session Explores Combining Drones, Flight Department

Bryan Williams, Duke Energy’s manager of unmanned aerial systems, explained the integration of his program into the corporate flight department.
FBOs

Air Elite Network Gains Three New Members

The World Fuel Services sponsored network of upscale FBOs now numbers 76 locations worldwide, with the addition of its three newest members.