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Training and Workforce

CAE Expands Temporary Layoffs

CAE is temporarily laying off 2,600 of its 10,500 employees, and placing another 900 on reduced workweeks.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Another Enforcement for Illegal Charter

The FAA proposed a $1.5 million civil penalty agains B E L Aviation for conducting 114 illegal charter flights in a Piaggio Avanti.
Regulations and Government

CBAA Urges Government Relief for Canadian Bizav

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic's effect on business aviation, the CBAA is urging help from Canada's government.
Aircraft

Hexcel-Woodward Merger Called Off

Deteriorating market conditions due to the Covid-19 crisis prompted Hexcel and Woodward to terminate their merger agreement.
Aircraft

EasyJet Founder Amplifies Calls To Nix Airbus Order

Stelios Haji-Ioannou said he wants EasyJet’s CFO removed as part of an effort to abandon an A320neo order.
Aircraft

Airbus Extends Production Pause to German, U.S. Plants

Europe’s dominant aerospace company halts production activities in Bremen, Stade, and Mobile.
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Aircraft

Boeing To Suspend Production in South Carolina

Production activities at the site of Boeing 787 manufacture in Charleston will stop on April 8 until further notice.
Rotorcraft

Boeing Suspends Philadelphia Rotorcraft Production

Boeing suspends operations at its military rotorcraft assembly plant in Ridley Township, Pa. outside Philadelphia.
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Safety

Bizav Industry Puts a Brave Face on Covid-19's Impact

Some analysis of trends points to a recovery beginning no sooner than the end of May, but only if infection rates peak, allowing restrictions to be relaxed
Rotorcraft

Helijet Offers Free Flights To Medical Professionals

Responding to the Covid-19 crisis, Helijet is offering free flights to medical professionals in the Vancouver area.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SmartBay Certified on Tecnam P92JS

Operating costs of the SmartBay sensor suite-equipped Tecnam P92JS are about half that of a light helicopter.
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Aircraft

Leasing Group Avolon Cancels Big Boeing Max Order

A retrenchment at Dublin-based Avolon includes a reduction in aircraft commitments from 284 to 165 over the next three years.
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FBOs

Positive Covid Test Spurs Dassault Wilmington Ops Pause

Operations at Dassault Aircraft Services in Wilmington, Delaware, temporarily suspended after employee tests positive for Covid-19.
Aircraft

Coulson's 737 Tanker To Support U.S. Firefighting Ops

Coulson Aviation USA has been awarded a multi-year contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for firefighting services.
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Airports

Florida Airport Looks To Attract Major MRO Tenant

Fort Myers Treasure Coast International Airport has broken ground on a large MRO hangar and is now accepting proposals from those interested in running it.
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Regulations and Government

Will Government Help Business Aviation Survive Covid-19?

Will Government Help Business Aviation Survive Covid-19?
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Safety

Torqued: Too Big To Revoke?

Aviation safety depends on affirmatively knowing whether an aircraft is safe to fly. This is true for operations of all sizes.
Accidents

Accidents: April 2020

Preliminary and final reports
Aircraft

Boeing To Unveil Voluntary Layoff Plan

The CEO of U.S. aerospace giant Boeing warned of unforeseen “challenges” spawned by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Airlines

UAE Approves Passenger Flights on Emirates Starting April 6

Emirates chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum confirmed plans for a “limited number” of passenger flights out of Dubai International Airport.
Rotorcraft

Air BP Providing Free Fuel To UK Air Ambulances

Responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, Air BP is providing free jet fuel for a number of UK air ambulance helicopter services.
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Airports

ICAO App Offers Up-to-date Airport Status

The International Civil Aviation Organization is keeping operators informed on airport movements with a new app.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

EBAA and GAMA Issue Action Plan to Safeguard Business Aviation

EBAA, GAMA and national business aviation groups called on Europe's governments to allow financial relief and regulatory flexibility for business aviation.
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Fuel

Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply

With the cancelation of countless commercial flights, the supply of jet-A is starting to back up as refineries begin to slow production.
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Airlines

British Airways Reaches Deal To Furlough 30,000 Employees

British Airways' cabin and ground-crew furlough agreement includes a guarantee of no unpaid temporary layoffs or redundancies.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Providing Resources, Leniency during Crisis

The FAA has received an array of requests for leniency during the Covid-19 crisis and says it is working to get through them.
Engines

GE Aviation To Temporarily Idle More U.S. Workers

GE Aviation blames the latest furlough on the "unprecedented" impact of Covid-19 on the commercial aviation industry.
FBOs

FBO Survey Report: 2020

Customer service matters, and the top FBO's among AIN's readers know how to deliver.
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Maintenance and Modifications

IS&S Autothrottle Certified for PC-12 in Canada

The IS&S autothrottle is gaining new certifications in turboprop aircraft.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Noise Standards for Supersonic Aircraft

The FAA has developed a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish subsonic landing and takeoff cycle standards for supersonic aircraft.
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