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U.S. Senators Call on Airlines to Issue Ticket Refunds

Congressional Democrats cite the airlines’ “moral responsibility” to pay back customers and repatriate U.S. citizens.
Avionics

Appareo Unveils Stratus Insight EFB App

The new Insight app from Appareo gives pilots a clearly spelled out transcription of ATC communications.
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Engines

Engine Extension Programs an Option To Costly Overhauls

MROs and others respond to segment of aircraft whose values don't justify the costs of turbine engine overhauls.
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Aircraft

Airbus Pauses Most Production Activity in Spain

The move by Airbus to close its Spanish plants follows a government order to cease all non-essential activities across the country.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Hold Off Enforcements for Expiring Medicals

In another exemption, FAA is holding off on enforcement actions for pilots facing expiring medicals through June 30, but HAI warns to check with insurers.
Safety

AviationManuals Tackles Covid-19, Travel Health Prep

AviationManuals offers free white paper for flight departments to update operations manuals for Covid-19 and other health emergencies.
Aircraft

Embraer To Resume Certain Operations

Embraer is recalling workers in areas such as manufacturing, customer support, and maintenance, while others will remain on paid leave through mid-April.
FBOs

Metroplex FBO Boosts Fueling Capacity

Dallas-area FBO American Aero FTW has bought out one of its competitor's fueling rights in a bid to expand its market share.
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Rotorcraft

German Medevac Transports Patients In Special Isolettes

German helicopter air ambulance service DRF Luftrettung will begin transporting Covid-19 patients in “EpiShuttles” this week to protect patients and crew.
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Rotorcraft

Covid-19 Shutters London Heliport

The London Heliport at Battersea is closed until at least April 13.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dunlop Offers Tire Preservation Steps To Operators

The Dunlop Aircraft Tyres' recommendations are for aircraft parked for an extended period of time.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Insurance Pause Not Worth Risk, Says Broker

While aircraft insurance policies can be put on hold during extended periods of grounding, the cost savings don't outweigh the risks for most, broker says.
Airlines

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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