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Maintenance and Modifications

Appareo Upgrades EnVision FDM Software

EnVision can now accept flight data from third-party devices.
ATC

European Orgs Ask for More Industry Input on Drone Regs

A cross-section of European organizations, including EBAA, asked the EC to pause a current proposal on drone integration to enable greater industry input.
Aircraft

Partnership Proposes Customizable Corporate A220 Cabin

Camber Aviation Management, Kestrel Aviation Management, and Pierrejean Vision have partnered to develop a corporate cabin for the new Airbus A220.
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Safety

How Honeywell Has Mapped a Long-term Vision For Making Aviation Safer and More Effective

How Honeywell Has Mapped a Long-term Vision For Making Aviation Safer and More Effective
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Maintenance and Modifications

Covid-19 Exacerbating Maintenance Technician Shortage

Twenty-five percent of Part 147 schools have suspended operations.
Charter & Fractional

India's Book Air Ambulance Offers Affordable Membership

New Delhi-based Book Air Ambulance has introduced the first-ever membership in India that it calls 'Cashless and Affordable Air Ambulance' service.
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Safety

GE Partnership Helps ERAU's Flight Analytics, Safety Ed

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has partnered with GE Aviation and selected its flight operations quality assurance program.
Aircraft

Aerion Paving Path To Bring AS2 to Market

Aerion Supersonic is finalizing design and laying out plans for a sustainable factory.
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Regulations and Government

Kansas Lawmakers Urge General Aviation Fuel Tax Relief

The U.S. congressional delegation from Kansas asked House and Senate leaders to consider suspending GA fuel taxes as they weigh further relief bills.
Aircraft

Pro Star Completes Avance L5 Install in PC-24

New Hampshire-based Pro Star Aviation completed the Gogo Avance L5 installation in a Pilatus PC-24 twinjet in less than two weeks.
Aircraft

GKN Signs as Key Supplier on Eviation’s Alice Electric Aircraft

Tier 1 supplier GKN Aerospace will provide the wings, empennage, and EWIS for the Alice regional electric aircraft.
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Avionics

Garmin Autoland Certified in Piper M600

Garmin's Autoland technology has been certified in the Piper M600, the first time such a system has ever received FAA certification.
Maintenance and Modifications

Robinson Offers Tougher Windshields for Helicopters

Robinson is offering optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters.
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Aircraft

Cessna SkyCourier Completes First Flight

The prototype Cessna SkyCourier utility twin-turboprop's first flight lasted two hours and 15 minutes.
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Aircraft

Brana: Dassault Adapting in Crisis, Forging Ahead on 6X

Carlos Brana, Dassault executive v-p of civil aircraft, said the restart of production has gone smoothly and the 6X remains on track for 2021 first flight.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Senators Propose Aviation Manufacturer Payroll Help

Sens. Moran and Warner offered a bill that would have the government cover a portion of salaries for manufacturing workers at risk for furlough or layoff.
Airlines

EASA Readies Rollout of Covid Health Safety Protocol

The EU aviation safety authority will recommend face coverings for crew and passengers, reduced catering, and crew-dedicated lavatories.
Aircraft

After Record 2019, Pilatus Ponders Covid-19 Future

In its just-released annual report, Swiss airframer Pilatus noted a very good 2019, but warns of possible Covid-19-related headwinds through 2020.
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Airlines

Travel Restrictions Raise Fear of More Painful Airline Recovery

U.S. travel ban presents a particularly high barrier to international travel.
Aircraft

Boeing Lands Major Missile Contracts

The $3.1 billion award to Boeing covers the Harpoon anti-ship weapon and the SLAM ER long-range cruise missile for air-to-ground use.
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Regulations and Government

Are the U.S. Covid-19 Relief Measures Enough to Help Business Aviation Survive?

Are the U.S. Covid-19 Relief Measures Enough to Help Business Aviation Survive?
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: How To Shield Bizjet Owners from Virus Claims

Business aircraft owners should take precautions now to shield themselves from the potential of Covid-19-related claims by pasengers, crews, and others.
Aircraft

How to Own a Private Jet

How to Own a Private Jet
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Aircraft

SpaceJet Program in Distress as Mitsubishi Cuts Funding

MHI has suspended development of the 70-seat M100 and slashed spending on the M90 by more than half.
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Aircraft

Brazil’s Azul Suspends E-Jet Deliveries by Four Years

Fifty-nine Embraer E2s will begin arriving at Azul in 2024 rather than 2020.
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Aircraft

Delta to Shed All Its Boeing 777s By Year-end

After parking 650 aircraft since the start of the Covid crisis, Delta Air Lines has decided to extend its fleet retirements to its aging Boeing widebodies.
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FBOs

Universal Rolls Out Global Vendor Covid Standards

Universal Weather and Aviation has developed standards in FBO ground handling, catering and ground transportation for its global vendors to follow.
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Charter & Fractional

Pipistrel Slows Uber eVTOL Work to Advance Other New Aircraft

Uber Air partner Pipistrel says it is moving forward with plans for two new electric cargo aircraft and a hydrogen-powered 19-seat regional airliner.
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Aircraft

Daher Names Kodiak Reps in Indonesia, India Region

PT Auvia Gaya Perkasa will sell the Daher Kodiak utility turboprop single in Indonesia, while JetHQ will cover sales in the Indian subcontinent.
Aircraft

JetNet Sees Used Business Aircraft Inventories Rise

Industry data provider JetNet has noted increases in used aircraft inventory in the private jet, turboprop and turbine helicopter markets.