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Airlines

U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close on April 1

The St. Louis-based United Express partner has accelerated its original plan to draw down operations by year-end.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Urge Federal Covid-19 Aid

Facing severe economic impact as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the aviation alphabet groups have issued a plea for relieve to Congress.
Training and Workforce

Preventing Aircraft Loss of Control with Expanded Envelope Exercises - AIN

Preventing Aircraft Loss of Control with Expanded Envelope Exercises - AIN
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Regulations and Government

Extension of U.S. Travel Ban Piles More Pain on Airlines

The Trump Administration's extension of its travel ban to UK and Irish citizens has prompted further aggressive staff and service cuts by airlines.
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Airlines

Norwegian To Cut Service to Bare Bones, Lay Off 7,300

Long-haul LCC Norwegian Air will halt all intercontinental service by the end of March.
Aircraft

Inconspicuously, Aircraft Lessors Hit Hard by Virus Scare

Although most lessors remain in a “holding pattern,” the worsening Covid-19 crisis will force repossession of devalued assets.
Safety

GE Aviation Integrates C-FOQA with Vector SMS

The collaboration streamlines the ability for operators to integrate flight-data information into their SMS programs.
Charter & Fractional

FL3XX, Stellar Join on Management, Charter Exchange

Stellar Labs and FL3XX have agreed on a partnership to help customers access their companies' charter and aircraft management services.
Accidents

European Groups Step Up Illegal Charter Campaign

In the wake of the UK AAIB report on the Sala Malibu crash, three business aviation organizations are rolling out tools to combat illegal charter.
Airports

VNY Completes Major Taxiway Rehab Project

California's Van Nuys Airport has concluded a $29 million, 14-month rehabilitation project on its Taxiway B. A similar effort on Taxiway A will start soon.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Call for Massive Government Relief Package

Trade group A4A projects all seven of its passenger airlines likely will run out of money between June 30 and the end of the year absent government action.
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Sustainability and Environment

Canada's Green Research Network Sees SAF Opportunities

Gardn, Canada's green aviation technology incubator, sees SAF development as key to meeting the nation's aviation environment goals.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Reflects on Banner Year, Optimistic for 2020

VistaJet recorded a 16 percent increase in flights during the first 10 weeks of this year on the back of a strong 2019 performance.
Charter & Fractional

Business Aviation Confronts Covid-19 Reality as Fallout Spreads

In the face of dire economic news and mounting travel restrictions, business aviation is reaching for a silver lining on the COVID-19 pandemic cloud.
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Accidents

Sala Report Highlights Dangers of Illegal Charters

The UK AAIB’s report is a tour de force on why higher safety requirements for commercial operations protect unwary passengers.
Airports

EC Proposes Four-month Suspension of Slot Rule

Brussels is granting the temporary suspension until June 30 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for airport slots.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Negotiating Business Aircraft Financing

An increasing number of high/ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly using other people’s money to purchase business aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operator GrandView Moves into Atlanta

GrandView Aviation is adding a base with a Phenom 300 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport to serve customers in the South.
Regulations and Government

FAA Eliminates Part 91 RNAV LOA for Europe

A new FAA policy removes a significant burden for Part 91 operators flying in Europe.
Accidents

Positive Drug Rate Rises in Pilots of Fatal Accidents

The prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs found in bodies of fatally injured pilots has continued to trend upwards, the NTSB said.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Braces for Fallout from U.S. Ban on Euro Flights

The Trump Administration's 30-day ban on flights from most of Europe in an attempt to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus will have a marked effect on bizav.
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Aircraft

New Production Contracts for UH-60s, HH-60s, and P-8s

Recent Department of Defense contracts have swollen the order books for the Army’s Black Hawk, the Air Force’s Jolly Green II, and Navy Poseidons.
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Airlines

Europe Blindsided by U.S. Transatlantic Travel Ban

The unexpected U.S. travel restrictions force airlines across Europe to massively cut services to the country.
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Airlines

China Plans Further Financial Stimulus for Ailing Airlines

Authorities are considering further measures to help China's air transport sector weather the coronavirus crisis.
FBOs

Million Air Corporate Acquires Vancouver Location

Million Air's corporate entity has acquired the Million Air FBO at Vancouver International Airport from its licensee. Plans call for a major renovation.
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Gains Three New Members

The World Fuel Services sponsored network of upscale FBOs now numbers 76 locations worldwide, with the addition of its three newest members.
FBOs

Harrods Invests In Customer-centric Equipment, Services

The investments include electric car charging points at its London Luton facility.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

SDC Session Explores Combining Drones, Flight Department

Bryan Williams, Duke Energy’s manager of unmanned aerial systems, explained the integration of his program into the corporate flight department.
Charter & Fractional

New Charter Booking Platform Sees Strong Growth

Tuvoli, an app-based charter booking and payment app has seen strong growth since its launch last October at NBAA's annual convention in Las Vegas.
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Aircraft

U.S. Military Exploring eVTOL Solution to Resupplying Troops

The U.S. military is investing in eVTOL aircraft technology that it believes could reduce risks associated with moving cargo in combat zones.
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