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Online Audits Offer Pandemic-era Solution

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down most travel, business aviation safety experts had to figure out a new way to conduct audits.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Provider Waltzing Matilda Sees Business Pick Up

Waltzing Matilda Aviation chief executive says he expects low-pricing currently offered by some charter operators to be a short-lived phenomena.
Safety

Aviation Orgs Call on FCC To Reverse Course on Ligado

Ten aviation organizations petitioned the FCC, urging it to reconsider an approval of a Ligado network that uses frequencies near those used by aviation.
ATC

Nav Canada Proposes Steep Hikes in ATC User Charges

Nav Canada wants to hike user service charges by an 29.5 percent due to lower air traffic volume and a resulting decrease in collected fees.
Aircraft

First ACJ320neo Encounters Covid Headwinds

Acropolis Aviation's ACJ320neo "was just picking up a head of steam" when it was sidelined by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Gets Government Support Package

Germany has agreed to inject up to €9 billion to rescue its flag carrier from the ravages of Covid.

Sheltair's William McShane Passes Away

A Sheltair executive, McShane was revered as a "Long Island aviation icon" for his business aviation advocacy in the reigon.
Airlines

Latam Bankruptcy Marks Another Covid Casualty

In a Chapter 11 filing, Latam Group noted that the coronavirus pandemic has cost it 95 percent of its passenger traffic.
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Aircraft

Citiking: Pandemic Hinders One Aviation's BK Emergence

Chinese-based investor Citiking said it has been working diligently to get Eclipse 500 manufacturer One Aviation out of bankruptcy.
Aircraft

Lilium Hopes To Resume eVTOL Flight Testing in Coming Months

The German company says it is still on track to start operating its five-seat all-electric aircraft in air taxi operations from 2025.
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Aircraft

EASA Proposes eVTOL Certification Means of Compliance

EASA's Special Condition VTOL certification requirements include an Enhanced category for commercial operations in urban environments.
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Aircraft

Covid Digs Deeper Hole for Airbus A380

With only three A380s operating in scheduled service, the future looks bleak for the big quadjet.
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Bombardier: Redefining an Industry

Bombardier: Redefining an Industry
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Accidents

Flight Safety Foundation Tackles VFR Helicopter Accidents

Flight Safety Foundation proposes strategy to reduce commercial VFR helicopter operations.

AINdebrief Episode 9 | May 22, 2020

SkyCourier flies, Archer launches eVTOL, Pilatus annual report, bizjet seized in nigeria, air charter sees new customers, ADS-B turbulence reporting.

WingX: World Bizav Traffic Slowly Rising

While far below its normal pace of operations, the global business aviation industry has shown increments of improvement of late.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant, Nextant Lawsuit Alleges Fraud by Former CEO

Fairgrave Omlie, Constant Aviation, and Nextant Aerospace allege fraud, breach of fiduciary duty by former executive Stephen Maiden.
Airports

New York's HPN Completes Runway Resurfacing

New York City-area Westchester County Airport is operational again after a three-week runway rehabilitation project.
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U.S. Bizav Flying Starts To Turn the Corner

Business aircraft flight activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean is now on the upswing, passing a Covid-19-induced bottom in April.
Airlines

UK Imposes Quarantine on Most Arrivals from June 8

Airline group says UK's mandatory 14-day quarantine rule will suppress almost all travel in and out of the country, effectively grounding UK airlines.
Aircraft

IADA Webinar: Preowned Bizjet Deals Still Getting Done

The International Aircraft Dealers Association reviewed the preowned business jet industry's activity in a recent webinar.
Rotorcraft

K-Max Operators Awarded Key Firefighting Contracts

Forty percent of all Type 1, large helicopters exclusive use USFS firefighting contracts awarded to Kaman K-Max operators.
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AINsight: Navigating Through Covid's 'Economic Shockwaves'

The Covid-19 pandemic is clearly having far-reaching impacts on the aerospace and aviation sector.
Accidents

PIA Airbus A320 Crashes in Karachi

Authorities fear few survivors of PIA Flight PK8303.
Safety

Opinion: Autonomous Genav Flight Not Far Away

Does Garmin's Autoland system mean that fully autonomous general aviation flying is next?
FutureFlight

Ampaire, Ikhana Team on Electrified Twin Otter Plan

Two innovative companies have joined forces in a NASA-funded project to create a hybrid electric Twin Otter variant
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FutureFlight

Archer Launches eVTOL into Crowded Marketplace

The backing for the startup from a leading technology entrepreneur has provided a boost for the eVTOL sector at a time of concern over investment rates.
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Aircraft

Talon Air Adds Pair of Gulfstreams to Managed Fleet

The addition of a Gulfstream G550 and Gulfstream GV bring Talon Air's heavy jet total to 13.
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Airlines

Confusion Reigns as India Readies To Open Domestic Skies

Differences in federal and state laws have raised questions about health protocols required of Indian airlines.
Training and Workforce

ERAU Sets Stage for June 30 Return of Classes

ERAU has already resumed flight operations and is instituting a series of precautions for the return of face-to-face instruction on June 30.