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EasyJet Grounds Entire Fleet Due to Travel Bans

The London Luton-based budget carrier operated the last of 650 rescue flights on Sunday.
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Regulations and Government

With CARES Act Passed, Industry Looks to What's Next

The CARES Act provides substantial assistance to carriers and others, but come with limitations and leave out many GA businesses, NATA said.
Safety

NATA Issues FBO Covid-19 Guidance

The National Air Transportation Association issued a document for FBOs and ground handlers containing protocols for dealing with the Covid-19 threat.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Dedicating Aircraft, Plants To Covid-19 Fight

Leonardo is using fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to aid Italian authorities in the country’s ongoing struggle against Covid-19.
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Aircraft

Boeing Rejects Idea of Government Stake as Condition for Aid

Boeing CEO David Calhoun insisted that the company will pursue other financing options if the government requires an ownership stake.
Accidents

To Save Helo Crew, SpaceX Dragon Lost in Drop Test

The test article, suspended underneath a helicopter, became unstable during flight and was released by the pilot.
Aircraft

Enhanced Phenom 300E Wins Certification Trifecta

Brazil's ANAC, the U.S. FAA, and EASA have all approved the enhanced Phenom 300E that includes upgraded engines, avionics, and interior features.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Civil UK Sites Close for One Week Due to Covid-19

British engine maker Rolls-Royce is closing its UK facilities temporarily while focusing on supporting customers, including air freight operations.
Aircraft

Bizav Demand Dip Deepens As Covid-19 Closes Factories

Closure of factories and FBOs add to the sense that business aviation accepts it is facing more than short-term disruption from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Rotorcraft

Tilton Out at MD Helicopters

MD is continuing normal operations.
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Safety

Experts Offer Tips On Cleaning Aircraft for Covid-19

Aircraft cleaning and disinfecting best practices were the topic of an NBAA webinar, “Covid-19 Cleaning Guidance.”
Regulations and Government

Congress Clears Rescue Bill with Billions for Aviation

The $2 trillion CARES act includes billions in grants and loans for aviation directly and then billions more for businesses in general.
Safety

Duncan To Host Cabin Disinfection Webinar

Duncan Aviation will host a webinar on Friday, April 3, to show what it is doing in the realm of cabin disinfection to combat the spread of Covid-19.
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Aircraft

CARES Act Passage Applauded, But Details Carry Pitfalls

The U.S. Treasury Department now faces the task of allocating coronavirus aid and assigning conditions.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Episode 1 | March 27, 2020: Covid-19's Effect on Aviation, Standard Aero Engine Exchange

AINdebrief looks at news about Covid-19's effect on aviation and Standard Aero's engine exchange program.
Safety

AINsight: Pilot’s Survival Guide to a Global Pandemic

Flying is different now. The job is much harder now. It will continue to be different and become more challenging until Covid-19 is contained.
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Rotorcraft

Bell, Sikorsky Move On To Next Round of Army's FARA Derby

The U.S. Army has selected Bell and Sikorsky to provide prototypes for its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.
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Aircraft

Australia Celebrates Decade of Super Hornet Operations

Acquired as a “capability gap-filler” to provide airpower between the F-111 and F-35, the F/A-18F has become a valuable and long-term asset for the RAAF.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Relief Bill Sets Aside Billions for Aviation Industry

The Senate unanimously passed the CARES act, which would provide billions in grants and loans to aviation entities and airports.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Offers Covid-19 Support, Short Aircraft Leases

“Global” business jet operator comes up with ways it can help during the COVID-19 pandemic, including free empty-leg flights for governments.
Aircraft

Aboulafia: Large Bizjet Demand Could Fall 20% in 2020

Large-cabin business jet demand could drop 20 percent this year as a result of Covid-19, while the light and midsize segments could see more modest dips.
Aircraft

EC Decision on Embraer-Boeing Deal Extends to at Least June

Embraer's CEO insists that the deal with Boeing to buy 80 percent of the Brazilian company’s commercial business remains a top priority.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Looking at Leasing T-50s

The U.S. Air Force aims to trial an experiment with new training processes prior to the entry into service of the T-7A Red Hawk.
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Airlines

Singapore Airlines Arranges for Major Funding Injection

SIA Group expects to raise as much as S$15 billion in equity and debt funding.
Regulations and Government

FAA Provides Relief from Part 135 Currency Mandates

The agency issued four temporary exemptions from certain training deadlines and protective breathing requirements for Parts 135 and 119.
Regulations and Government

Early eVTOL Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues in 2019

EHang's revenue growth in 2019 is based on an ambitious plan to start eVTOL aircraft deliveries before it achieves type certification.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Navy Inducts Kamov Ka-31R

After a long delay, the Russian navy is now operating the Ka-31, the airborne early warning/surface search version of the Ka-27 shipborne ASW helicopter.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Flying Covid-19 Patients

Bristow Group is transporting suspected Covid-19 patients in specially-configured helicopters.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DC Aviation Deal Expands Comlux Mx Support in Europe

Under an agreement, DC Aviation Group will perform line maintenance and warranty work for Comlux customers in Europe and the CIS.
Aircraft

Qantas Secures Major Private Funding Facility

The Australian flag carrier uses seven Boeing 787-9s as collateral for a new loan.
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