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FutureFlight

EHang Set to Launch Commercial Sightseeing Flights for Chinese Hotel Guests in its Autonomous Aircraft

It remains unclear on what basis the Chinese manufacturer might be approved to carry passengers in its as-yet-uncertified AAV aircraft.
Training and Workforce

Flight Simulation Icon Rudy Frasca Flies West

Rudy Frasca died on May 11 a few years after the flight simulator firm he founded in 1958, Frasca International, commemorated its 60th anniversary.
Aircraft

Boeing Deliveries Slow to a Crawl in April

Cancellations for 108 Boeing airplanes last month accompanied a delivery total of six.
Regulations and Government

Regulators Grapple with Regional Differences in Covid-19 Effects

A globally harmonized approach to restarting air transport comes with challenges borne by differing national priorities and the dynamic nature of Covid-19.
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Edge Lower in First Quarter

Embraer Executive Jets delivered two fewer business jets in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the same period a year ago.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Dallas Adds Gulfstream G650 Sim

The installation of the new FS1000 simulator in Dallas gave FlightSafety a fifth location for G650 training.
Maintenance and Modifications

Regulators Note Loss of Cabin Pressure in Hawker Jets

The cabin pressure SAIB applies to Textron Aviation Hawker 750, 800, 800, 800XP, 850XP, and 900XP series jets, FAA says.

Argus: Covid-19 'Crushes' North American Bizav Traffic

Traqpak data released by business aviation information firm Argus International shows that April flying in North America plummeted 71.5 percent YOY.

Oscar Flowers Passes Away

Flowers, who passed away in March, had served in multiple roles with TAC Air, including as GM of its Shreveport FBO and head of safety and security.
Airlines

Brussels Airlines To Trigger Major Downsizing

Lufthansa-owned Brussels Airlines remains locked in talks with the Belgian government over a €290 million bailout.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Lands EASA Nod

Gulfstream has received the green light to begin deliveries of the G600 to customers in Europe, following EASA certification of the large-cabin jet.
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Safety

GPS Interference Issue Back on the Table

The former LightSquared telecom network is accused of GPS interference again, but this time under a new company name, Ligado Networks.
FBOs

Group Wins Contract To Open New Wilmington FBO

An industry veteran-led group has won the right to build the second FBO at Wilmington International Airport.

JetHQ Expands International Teams

JetHQ appointed heads for newly created divisions covering Asia and the EMEA regions.
Aircraft

Embraer Ships Five Airliners in Q1 amid Boeing ‘Carveout’

While it prepared for the sale of its commercial aviation division to Boeing, Embraer saw proceeds from airliner deliveries virtually evaporate.
Aircraft

Constant Sees Rising Demand for CL604 Fusion Upgrades

Constant Aviation expects to perform more than 35 Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion upgrades in Bombardier's Challenger 604 by early next year.
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Airlines

Manila Gateway Reopens to International Flights

Inbound international charter and commercial flights resume in the Philippines.
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April Saw European Covid Bizav Traffic Slump

Business Aviation traffic in Europe was off by more than 70 percent year-over-year as a result of the continuing Covid-19 crisis.

David Allen Cautions on Aircraft Disinfectants

David Allen Certified is expanding its portfolio to other industries as it advises on propter disinfectant and protection services.
Aircraft

Creditors Ask Court To Force One Aviation Liquidation

After 19 months with no resolution in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of One Aviation, unsecured creditors have moved to convert the case to liquidation.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Aviation Asia Adds MicroShield Application Services

The company is offering the disinfectant service at its Hong Kong and Macau facilities with plans to expand it to off-site customers.
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Offers Program for Stung JetSuite Clients

Aircraft charter firm flyExclusive is offering a discounted jet card program for JetSuite SuiteKey customers affected by the latter's bankruptcy.

USAIG Unveils Credit Options for UAS Safety Programs

Building on its Performance Vector Unmanned initiative, USAIG is offering "SafetyPoints" to enable UAS policyholders to select from USI safety programs.
Accidents

Japan Super Puma Fatal Crash Tied To Tail Rotor Mx

Japan’s Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) has linked the 2017 crash of an Airbus Helicopters AS332L to tail rotor maintenance.
Airlines

Avianca Succumbs to Covid-19, Files for Bankruptcy

Latin America's second-largest airline seeks rescue funding from governments while operating cargo services under Chapter 11.
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FBOs

European FBOs Deal With Covid Crisis

From London to Moscow, FBOs across Europe are adapting to life in the Covid-19 era.
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ATC

Saab’s Digital Tower Joint Venture Builds on Civil Success

Swedish remote tower venture continues to grow its business, and is making its first forays into military ATC with the UK's RAF.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Now Has Trio of Test G700s in Flight Testing

Gulfstream Aerospace now has three of its planned five flight-test G700s online after another test aircraft made its first flight on Friday.
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AINdebrief Episode 7 | May 8, 2020

AINdebrief looks at bizav flights rising, Bombardier Q1, NBAA and Gulfstream layoffs, JetSuite bankrupt, and Daher intros 2020 TBM 940.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Insurance Hikes, Limited Covid Aid for Helo Operators

"Seismic changes” will continue for helicopter insurance.