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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.
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.
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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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

Boeing Deliveries Slow to a Crawl in April

Cancellations for 108 Boeing airplanes last month accompanied a delivery total of six.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Airlines

Manila Gateway Reopens to International Flights

Inbound international charter and commercial flights resume in the Philippines.
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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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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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Aircraft

Sweden Seeks New Air Force Basic Trainer

After several delays, the Swedish government has initiated the process to replace the 57-year old Saab SK 60 in the training role.
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Aircraft

Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand

Wisk is close to finalising the design of its Cora eVTOL aircraft as New Zealand and U.S. regulators monitor flight test progress.
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Aircraft

VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio

The reworked design for the hybrid-electric Cassio pusherprop will offer range of up to 920 nm, seating between four and six passengers.
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Aircraft

Lufthansa Technik Converts First A350-900 for VIP

In all, Lufthansa Technik will install VIP interiors in three Airbus A350-900s for the German government.
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Rotorcraft

Perot Pushes Alliance as eVTOL Hub

Perot promotes Fort Worth Alliance airport complex as home for UAS, eVTOL development.
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Rotorcraft

VT Group Wins Support Contract for New Marine One Helo

As many as 21 Sikorsky VH-92As are expected to serve as replacements to the presidential helicopter fleet.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Insurance Hikes, Limited Covid Aid for Helo Operators

"Seismic changes” will continue for helicopter insurance.
Rotorcraft

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Aviation Medicine in the Pandemic

There are confusing messages from the FAA on medical exams during the pandemic, but you should update your medical certificate on schedule, if possible.
Regulations and Government

Europe Aviation Still Facing Uncertainty as Brexit Talks Stall

With Brexit, aviation still needs to be ready for anything, especially if the UK is going to have to pull away from EASA.
Aircraft

Preowned Market Remaining Stable Despite Market Turmoil

Brian Foley believes stronger economics and lending practices have kept the preowned market stable during the Covid-19 crisis unlike a decade ago.
Rotorcraft

French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet

AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi to Close on CRJ Acquisition on June 1

MHI RJ Aviation Group will control CRJ support and maintain the Canadian jet’s type certificates.
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Aircraft

IAG Cuts Deliveries As Full Recovery Not Anticipated Before 2023

IAG incurred a loss of around $577 million in the first quarter of 2020, and sees even tougher trading conditions in the second and third quarters.
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