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Cranfield Research Points to a Smaller Air Transport Industry

A recently released study by Cranfield University shed light on expectations for the future of air transport.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Step Up Dispute over Ligado Network

The organizations, opposing an FCC approval of a Ligado 5G nationwide network, cite a "real threat of harmful interference."
FBOs

Citing Covid-19 Effects, Air Service Basel To Exit Mx

The Basel-Switzerland-based FBO operator looks to develop new areas of business when it exits maintenance, effective August 1.
Rotorcraft

France Funding Hybrid Airbus H125 Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters is poised to receive French government financial support to develop a hybrid powerplant for its H125 single.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Expanding Network to Latin America

An agreement with InterXtra will expand MRO Insider network's maintenance clients and aircraft operators in Latin America and Mexico.
FBOs

Hangar Foam: A Solution Looking for a Problem?

With inadvertant hangar foam system discharges on the rise, the aviation industry ponders if they reallly meet the purpose they were intended for.
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FBOs

How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19

How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19
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Rotorcraft

Aircraft Lasered During George Floyd Protests

Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft were lasered in at least three American cities during the recent George Floyd protests.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

France Unveils €15 Billion Aid Package For Aviation Industry

Government funding includes existing support for Air France, plus a further €8 billion for various aspects of the aerospace sector.
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Avionics

Garmin Pilot App Adds Night Mode, Other New Features

Garmin Pilot version 10.1 adds night mode for approach charts, improved document viewer, and support for the Apple Pencil 2.
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Airlines

Hong Kong Throws Lifeline to Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Group will issue ownership warrants to the Hong Kong government as part of a $5 billion recapitalization effort.
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Airlines

IATA Sees Airline Losses Continuing in 2021

The International Air Transport Association projects historically steep losses of $84.3 billion this year to decline to $15.8 billion in 2021.
FBOs

Sheltair Adds Savannah Hangar

FBO services and aviation real estate provider Sheltair has debuted a new hangar at its Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport location.
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Charter & Fractional

IndiGo Ventures into Air Charter

India’s largest low-cost carrier Indigo has now started offering aircraft charter under IndiGo Charter Services to boost revenue.
Airlines

Emirates Starts Pilot, Cabin Crew Layoffs

Dubai’s Emirates Airline said it “deeply regrets” workforce cuts.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Senator Offers Bill To Improve Certification Processes

The Airline Safety Improvement Act would require SMS for manufacturers, best practices for ODAs, further human factors research, and wider flight-testing.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Broader Input from Mx Providers in Survey

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey seeks input from non-member maintenance providers about the effects of Covid-19.
Aircraft

Canada Refreshes Its Multi-role Challenger Fleet

Having already bought three earlier generations of Challenger aircraft, the RCAF continues to support its domestic business jet manufacturer.
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Rotorcraft

Coptersafety Qualifies AW139 Sim To Level-D

Helsinki-based Coptersafety has received FAA Level-D qualification from the FAA for its CAE AW139 full flight simulator.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie Program To Help Shave Crew Hotel Costs

Fly Louie Alliance has partnered with Hotel Connections to offer members savings on crew hotel stays and related amenities.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Traffic into the UK Spikes Ahead of Quarantine, Then Falls

WingX data shows a sharp increase in business aircraft movements into the UK as travelers rushed to avoid new quarantine rules that took effect on June 8.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ADS-B Installations Continuing through the Pandemic

As many as 21,175 U.S. aircraft became compliant with the ADS-B Out mandate through the first five months of the year with few legacy retirements.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Postpones European Expansion, Citing Covid-19

Flexjet planned to announce a “significant expansion” in Europe two weeks ago at what would have been EBACE 2020, but Covid-19 pushed it to next spring.
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Aircraft

Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid

Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid
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Aircraft

Boeing Flies Block III Super Hornet

The latest iteration of the F/A-18E/F introduces a host of improvements and additional capabilities, including conformal fuel tanks.
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Aircraft

New Anti-Radiation Missile Flies in Navy Anti-Radar Revamp

The latest version of the Northrop Grumman anti-radar missile is to be fielded on U.S. Navy Super Hornets and Growlers, and on the F-35C.
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Regulations and Government

UK Business Aviation Fails To Win Quarantine Exemption

The UK aviation industry fears that already low traffic levels will collapse when the quarantine is enforced from June 8.
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Airlines

British Airways Challenges UK Government Over Quarantine

British Airways is suing the UK government after refusing to participate in a meeting with the UK Home Secretary to discuss new quarantine rules.
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Aircraft

Facing Delivery Downturn, Bombardier Cuts Staffing

With predictions of a Covid-19 induced 30 percent drop in business jet deliveries this year, Bombardier has pared 2,500 employees from its staff.
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Charter & Fractional

NATA Asks FAA for Rule To Expand Company Line Checks

NATA said a rulemaking change to expand the number of pilot line checks that operators can perform would increase safety and ease FAA resource demands.