2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

Arkansas Jonesboro Municipal Airport, took a direct hit from a Category 3 tornado which caused severe damage over the weekend.

Arkansas Airport Digs Out from Tornado Damage

Jerry Siebenmark

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

Engine Extension Programs an Option To Costly Overhauls

Charles Alcock

Airbus closed its Voom per seat helicopter charter operation, saying that data generated from the booking app will inform its urban air mobility plans.

Airbus Closes Voom Per-seat Helicopter Charter Service

Chad Trautvetter

A pair of NetJets Bombardier Global 6000s flew to China to pick up surplus N95 masks and other medical equipment for Mount Sinai Health System.

NetJets Makes Special Delivery Run for Mount Sinai

Matt Thurber

Honeywell is putting to work storage space at its Phoenix engine campus to add capability to manufacture N95 masks.

Honeywell Ramps Up N95 Mask Production

Gregory Polek

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

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

The Flordia-based airplane manufacturer established the production line last week after developing a successful prototype.

Piper Aircraft Opens Face Shield Production Line

The aircraft broker and consultancy has completed the process of moving its headquarters to the United States.

JetHQ Makes U.S. Its Base

A study from CItadel Consulting, commissioned by Wyvern, found Wyvern's Wingman program to adhere most closely with the ICAO source documents.

Study Examines Bizav Audit Programs

Kerry Lynch

Joe Clark co-founded Aviation Partners, Inc. in 1991, a venture that result in the savings of billions of gallons of fuel consumed.

API's Winglet Pioneer Joe Clark Passes Away

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

Appareo Unveils Stratus Insight EFB App

The latest FAA exemption, issued at the request of NATA, applies to Part 135 pilots engaged in international operations and facing expiration of medicals.

FAA Provides Part 135 Medical Exemption for Intl Ops

The International Air Transport Association calls for states to allow airlines to issue vouchers rather than direct refunds for canceled tickets.

IATA Asks for More Government Action To Boost Airline Liquidity

Airlines are parking up to half their aircraft, creating an unusual operating environment at airports, the FAA is advising in a safety alert.

Parked Aircraft Prompt FAA Caution on Airport Ops

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

AviationManuals Tackles Covid-19, Travel Health Prep

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

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

Mark Huber

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

German Medevac Transports Patients In Special Isolettes

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

Airbus Pauses Most Production Activity in Spain

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.

Aircraft Insurance Pause Not Worth Risk, Says Broker

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

Embraer To Resume Certain Operations

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

NATA Issues FBO Covid-19 Guidance

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

Covid-19 Shutters London Heliport 

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.

FAA To Hold Off Enforcements for Expiring Medicals

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

EasyJet Grounds Entire Fleet Due to Travel Bans

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

Metroplex FBO Boosts Fueling Capacity

Duncan Aviation Aircraft Disinfection Service

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

Dunlop Offers Tire Preservation Steps To Operators

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

Leonardo Dedicating Aircraft, Plants To Covid-19 Fight

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

Boeing Rejects Idea of Government Stake as Condition for Aid

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

Congress Clears Rescue Bill with Billions for Aviation

Ian Sheppard

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

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

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

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

MD is continuing normal operations.

Tilton Out at MD Helicopters

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

To Save Helo Crew, SpaceX Dragon Lost in Drop Test

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.

Duncan To Host Cabin Disinfection Webinar

DOJ approval is contingent upon sales of Raytheon’s military airborne radios business, as well as UTC’s GPS and optical systems businesses.

UTC, Raytheon Tie-up Gets Conditional DOJ Approval

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

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.

AINsight: Pilot’s Survival Guide to a Global Pandemic

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

Experts Offer Tips On Cleaning Aircraft for Covid-19 

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

Enhanced Phenom 300E Wins Certification Trifecta

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

CARES Act Passage Applauded, But Details Carry Pitfalls 

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.

Bizav Demand Dip Deepens As Covid-19 Closes Factories

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

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

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

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

British business aviation association thinks there will come a point soon when the fleet is grounded.

BBGA Expects Full Bizav Fleet Grounding Soon in UK

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

VistaJet Offers Covid-19 Support, Short Aircraft Leases

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

Singapore Airlines Arranges for Major Funding Injection

Embraer will manufacture parts for the ventilator/respirator industry under a coalition that aim to increase availability of equipment to combat Covid-19.

Embraer To Make Ventilator Parts To Combat Covid-19

Nigel Pittaway

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.

Australia Celebrates Decade of Super Hornet Operations

Embraer Executive Jets revenues jumped 26.5 percent last year, but the company is withholding guidance for 2020 as it faces uncertainty surrounding Covid.

Embraer Bizjet Sales Surge in 2019, Deliveries Continue

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.

Aboulafia: Large Bizjet Demand Could Fall 20% in 2020

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

FAA Provides Relief from Part 135 Currency Mandates

Bizav analyst Brian Foley argues business jet industry better poised to weather Covid-19 crisis.

Foley: Downturn Will Be 'Softer Blow' for Bizjet OEMs

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

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

David Donald

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.

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

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

DC Aviation Deal Expands Comlux Mx Support in Europe

The ForeFlight EFB app is now available in Version 12.2, which includes new features such as 3D Preview fix markers and labels.

ForeFlight 3D Preview Labels Now Live

Leonardo is expanding its training offerings to include rotorcraft UAS.

Leonardo To Offer RUAS Training 

Vladimir Karnozov

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.

Russian Navy Inducts Kamov Ka-31R

Harrods Aviation is temporarily closing its FBO/MROs at London Luton and Stansted bases in response to the UK government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

Harrods Temporarily Closing London FBO/MROs

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

Qantas Secures Major Private Funding Facility

The Government Accountability Office found the FAA's self-verification system has made it vulnerable to criminal activity.

Watchdog: FAA Registry Open to Fraud, Abuse

The MRO provider adds aircraft inspections and due items to its mobile maintenance services.

Elliott Aviation Expands Mobile Mx Capabilities

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

Bristow Flying Covid-19 Patients

The award of its SFFOC certificate means that VMFA-314 has completed its type transition phase and can independently work up to operational capability.

Marines F-35C Squadron Declared ‘Safe For Flight’

StandardAero's engine exchange program lets owners exchange their engines or purchase replacement engines with less flight time to extend aircraft life.

StandardAero Launches Engine Exchange Program

Spain's CGT union calls for a walkout at five Airbus plants starting March 30.

Strike Called To Protest Airbus Reopening of Spanish Plants

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

Early eVTOL Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues in 2019

IBAC's online workshops and temporary remote auditing options have been developed as a means to comply with IS-BAO and IS-BAH registration.

IBAC Offers Remote Auditing, Workshops for IS-BAO

Ducksbury, who joined The Air Charter Association's board in 2018 as is the next chairman, hopes to hel expand the organization's footprint and outreach.

Kevin Ducksbury To Chair Air Charter Association

Cathy Buyck

The international airline trade body calls on governments to urgently help bridge the industry’s liquidity problems.

IATA Warns Passenger Revenues 'Have Fallen Off a Cliff'

Randy Smith, who died at the age of 54, was one of Stevens Aerospace's "most beloved and tenured employees," the company said.

Stevens Aerospace's Randy Smith Dies

MRO provider Constant Aviation and its authorized partners have applied the MicroShield 360 treatment to 250 aircraft since March 9.

Constant Sees Big Demand for MicroShield Applications

Hawaii and Florida have taken further action to temper the Covid-19 outbreak by issuing mandatory 14-days quarantines for certain new arrivals.

Hawaii and Florida Quarantine New Arrivals

JSfirm has created a “passive job feature” for aviation companies that are looking to hire but have temporarily put those plans on hold due to Covid-19.

JSfirm Adds Passive Hiring Feature

An NBAA webinar spelled out what ATC-Zero means and how closures of air traffic control facilities affect business aviation operators.

ATC-Zero: What That Means for Business Aviation

The action comes in response to recent mandates from the governments of Quebec and Ontario to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bombardier To Briefly Suspend Most Aircraft Production

How Garmin’s GFC 600H Flight Control System Makes Flying a Helicopter a lot Easier - AIN

Wichita-based Spirit Aerosystems sent employees home for at least 14 days as it halts 737 fuselage production.

Spirit Suspends Boeing Production at Wichita, McAlester Plants

Embraer, which gave paid leave to certain workers in Brazil through March 31,  said it is analyzing further steps both in and out of Brazil.

Embraer Sends Brazilian Workers Home

An order issued by the Indian government to stop all domestic passenger flights followed a shutdown of train operations. 

India Halts All Domestic Passenger Flying

Formal notifications of interest in acquiring the Italian companies—what officials call an “expression of interest—will be accepted until May 4.

Deadline Extended for Piaggio Aero Sale

GA groups are stressing need for small airport assistance, excise tax relief,  airspace access, and other help as Congress debates stimulus package.

Genav Steps Up Push for Assistance in Relief Bills

Under its Project Lift initiative, Flexjet will shuttle pilots from one of seven hub locations to their flight assignment destination.

Flexjet Opting To Ferry Pilots Aboard Own Fleet

Blade is offering delivery service from New York City to the surrounding areas including the Hamptons during the Covid-19 crisis.

Blade Offers Delivery Service During Covid-19 Crisis

The further $240 million in funding raised by Lilium for its eVTOL aircraft development suggests that investors are not deterred by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lilium Raises $240M More for Its eVTOL Program

International Aircraft Dealers Association accredited-dealers have assisted in the purchase or sale of 54 business aircraft in a 19-day period this month.

IADA Notes March Surge in Bizav Aircraft Transactions

U.S. aerospace giant Boeing is suspending production activities at its Renton, Everett, Auburn, and Frederickson facilities.

Boeing To Suspend Production in Puget Sound Area

It's the fourth milestone in Textron Aviation's SkyCourier development program, the prototype of which is expected to achieve first flight this year.

SkyCourier Completes Initial Ground Engine Tests

Universal Weather & Aviation assists in the delivery of one million masks and half a million Covid-19 test kits to the CDC.

Universal Leverages Bizav Network for Masks, Test Kits

CAE executives, expecting the Covid-19 crises to last for some time, are taking a series of measures to prepare, from layoffs to lower investments.

CAE Issuing Temp Layoffs, Cutting Salaries

The move to suspend most flights at SIA Group follows similar actions by major Gulf-region carriers Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways.

Singapore Airlines Group To Cut 96 Percent of Capacity

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command marked the 50th anniversary of its first civilian medevac mission. 

Maryland PD Marks 50 Years of Medevacs

Airbus has finished four days cleaning and conducting health and safety checks at its factories in France and Spain. 

Airbus Reopens French, Spanish Plants

The Covid-19 crisis has shut down helitour operations from New York to Hawai. 

Covid-19 Grounds Helitour Operators

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