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Universal Avionics To Close Wichita Operation

Universal Avionics' Wichita repair facility and office was established more than 37 years ago.
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Foley: Demand for Large-cabin Bizjets Dampening

Brian Foley cites turbulent markets and geopolitical uncertainties for the waning of large-jet demand.
Regulations and Government

EASA Issues Covid-19 Operating Guidelines

EASA, in coordination with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control issued guidelines for aviation safety and hygiene in the Covid-19 era.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Launches Business Aircraft Record Digitization Platform

Bluetail's new service is aimed at helping business aircraft owners and operators manage records efficiently.
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Charter & Fractional

MemberJets Unveils Per-seat Charter Booking Platform

MemberJets "SEATS" platform is designed to help Part 135 operators leverage the per-seat model under Part 380.

Covid Putting Charter Ops Under New Level of Scrutiny

The chief concern for prospective charter clients is now how an operator handles health and sanitization measures, executives said during an NATA webinar.
Aircraft

Textron Awarded Contract for Pair of King Air 350CERs

Customs and Border Protection will use the two Textron Aviation Beechcraft King Air 350CERs for ground and maritime patrols.
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Airlines

Airline Industry Applauds New EASA Health Guidelines

IATA says that the EASA guidelines align with its call for a “layered approach” to developing health protocols.
Aircraft

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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Charter & Fractional

Private Charter Industry Faces a Wild Ride in the Covid-19 Market

Private Charter Industry Faces a Wild Ride in the Covid-19 Market
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Operators Facing 'Race to Bottom' on Pricing

Industry leaders speaking durig an NATA webinar overview the price wars ongoing for charter trips and the new customers that the industry is seeing.
Charter & Fractional

PuppySpot Turns To Private Aviation for Puppy Transport

When PuppySpot found itself impacted by the COVID-19 airline slowdown, it turned to private aviation to deliver baby hounds to their new homes
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Safety

ADS-B Data Tapped for Turbulence Tips

Researchers are devising ways to tap ADS-B information to refine turbulence-detection algorithms.
Regulations and Government

NATA Seeks Extension on Air Carrier Training Relief

NATA is asking FAA to extend training and qualification deadline and emergency procedure training relief until the end of the year.
Airports

Massport Speeds Up Boston Logan Runway Project

Taking advantage of the Covid-19-induced lull in air traffic, Boston Logan International Airport will accellerate a runway rehabilliation program.
Regulations and Government

UK Bizjet Confiscated in Nigeria over Covid Violations

Nigerian officials have impounded a UK-based Legacy 600 and detained its crew for allegedly violating its travel restrictions.
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Aircraft

Air France-KLM Accelerates Airbus A380 Retirements

Group management had planned to retire the remainder of the Air France-branded A380s by the end of 2022.
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Avionics

Uniflight Global Adds Fixed-wing Avionics Offering

Uniflight Global has primarily specialized in helicopter MRO services since its founding.
Accidents

NTSB Faults Lacking Safety Culture in Aeromed Crash

The NTSB found that a helicopter air ambulance operator’s “inadequate management of safety” led to the fatal crash of a Survival Fight helicopter.
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Aircraft

Drones Often Lack FAA Approval and Fly Too High, Says Report

A close encounter between a camera drone and the Blue Angels confirms the safety risks of non-compliant drone activity.
Aircraft

10-year Phenom Inspections Keep Clay Lacy Aviation Busy

Inspection activity on Embraer Phenoms has prompted Clay Lacy Aviation to add $1.8 million in parts inventory.
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Charter & Fractional

Dominvs Aviation Merges with Azzura Charters

Dominvs Aviation, founded a year ago, is building up its charter business with the incorporation of Azzura Charters, bringing Melanie Blackman on board.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Civil Aviation Decline Forces Rolls-Royce To Cut 9,000 Jobs

The aircraft engine maker aims to achieve annual savings of around $1.6 billion, with most of the impact being on its UK-based civil aerospace business.
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FutureFlight

European Orgs Ask for More Industry Input on Drone Regs

A cross-section of European organizations, including EBAA, asked the EC to pause a current proposal on drone integration to enable greater industry input.
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Aircraft

Partnership Proposes Customizable Corporate A220 Cabin

Camber Aviation Management, Kestrel Aviation Management, and Pierrejean Vision have partnered to develop a corporate cabin for the new Airbus A220.
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ATC

European Orgs Ask for More Industry Input on Drone Regs

A cross-section of European organizations, including EBAA, asked the EC to pause a current proposal on drone integration to enable greater industry input.
Maintenance and Modifications

Appareo Upgrades EnVision FDM Software

EnVision can now accept flight data from third-party devices.
Regulations and Government

NATA Sees Red Flags in 'Stop Eviction' Ordinances

While many local muncipalities are issuing stop eviction ordinances to protect businesses in the Covid-19 crisis, airports are a special case, says NATA.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G280 Adds To City-pair Records

The Gulfstream G280 this year collected city-pair record nods on trips from Vermont to London and Hawaii to Phoenix.
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AsBAA Chairman Wu Zhendong Takes Leadership Role at ASG

Wu Zhendong, who added the role of chairman of Asian Sky Group to his duties, is chairman of AsBaa, as well as his own Avion Pacific Group.