2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

NTSB docket on a 2019 crash of a Citation Latitude paints a detailed account of an unstable approach that led to a botched landing and runway excursion.

AINsight: Do I Need To Go Around?

Martha Jercinovich

NetJets Expanding Fleet, FXAir Launches, OEMs Release Q2 Results, Cyberattack Downs Garmin Data Services

AINdebrief Episode 19 |July 31, 2020

Curt Epstein

Due to a runway repair, relighting, and renaming project, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has closed its secondary runway through October 31.

Austin-Bergstrom Intl Sees Secondary Runway Closure

The FAA's move to approve a new extension on existing crew training and checking will help charter pilots and operations.

FAA Grants New Extension on Crew Training and Checks

Gordon Gilbert

There were no fatal accidents involving EASA-member-state-registered, non-commercial complex (NCC) business airplanes last year, according to a study.

EASA Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2019

Gregory Polek

The move by United Airlines to sever ties with its ExpressJet partner will result in a boon for its CommutAir affiliate.

United To Consolidate All ERJ145 Flying with CommutAir

Kerry Lynch

The Exim-guaranteed loan, for Embraer's business jet facility in Melbourne, Florida, will support $211.4 million in export sales.

Exim Backs $97.2M Working Capital Loan for Embraer 

David Donald

After the 2019 announcement of Japan’s decision to upgrade half of its Eagles, the program has advanced with the signing of the first agreement.

Japan’s ‘Super Interceptor’ Takes a Step Forward

Chad Trautvetter

The upgraded Pilatus PC-12 NGX has received type certification from Transport Canada, and dealer Oriens handed over the first NGX in the UK.

PC-12 NGX Gets Canadian Nod, Deliveries Start in UK

The U.S. Air Force is rolling out its CAF/CAS program to provide contractorized adversary air services across its fighter bases.

ATAC, Draken, Tactical Air Secure ‘Red Air’ Work

Mark Huber

GECAS has written down the value of its Milestone Aviation helicopter leasing unit by $729 million.

GECAS Slashes Milestone's Value by $729M

Charles Alcock

The city government of Yunfu in Guangdong province is investing $6 million in EHang's factory, which will open with annual capacity to build 600 aircraft.

EHang Selects Main eVTOL Factory Site

Partners In Aviation, which matches potential private aircraft owners, has seen its business rebound as part of a "Covid bump."

Partners in Aviation Offers Shared Ownership Option

Cathy Buyck

Europe's dominant OEM counted 145 unshipped airplanes in inventory at the end of June because of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Airbus Aims To ‘Significantly’ Cull Aircraft Inventory by Year-end

Statistics released today by Switizerland's air navigation service provider reveal the impact of the Covid pandemic on the country's air travel.

Swiss Air Traffic Down Nearly 60 Percent in 1H 2020

The much-anticipated IRS proposal follows directives from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which exempted certain management fees from commercial FETs.

IRS NPRM To Clarify Aircraft Management Taxes

Textron Aviation reported a $66 million loss and 50 percent drop in Citation deliveries to 23 in the second quarter.

Textron Aviation Posts Loss, Delivery Drop During Covid

While deliveries of new civil helicopters collapsed, OEMs were buoyed by their military business. 

Pandemic Pounds New Helicopter Deliveries

Matt Thurber

While this year's EAA AirVenture show was canceled, there was a way for pilots to try their hand at flying into a simulated version of the iconic airfield.

SimVenture Flyers Get a Taste of Oshkosh Operations

Teams working on the proposed Boom supersonic airliner have begun studying whether they can apply an existing engine architecture from Rolls-Royce.

Boom, Rolls-Royce Ink Overture Collaboration Pact

Boeing has begun studying consolidating 787 production into one site as output across its product line further slows.

Boeing Sees More Rate Cuts, 747 Production Ending in 2022

Neelam Mathews

The Australian aircraft manufacturer has seen sales and deliveries of its GA8 Airvan dry up during the pandemic.

Covid Crisis Hits GippsAero

Directional Aviation has launched FXAir as a premium product that “redefines and rescopes on-demand air charter.” 

Directional Aviation Launches Premium Air Charter FXAir

Jerry Siebenmark

Aggregate employment at Aeronautical Repair Station Association member companies responding to a survey fell nearly 27 percent in six months.

Covid-19 Impact on Mx Will 'Haunt Aviation,' ARSA Says

Port CIty Air, the lone FBO at New Hampshire's Portsmouth International Airport, has finished a $270,000 resurfacing project in its hangars.

New Hampshire FBO Wraps Hangar Renovation Project

Constant Aviation's increased AOG work comes as idled business aircraft return to service.

Constant's AOG Teams See Surge In Work

In the second quarter, Gulfstream handed over 32 airplanes—one more than a year ago—but sales remained "difficult" due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Gulfstream 2Q Deliveries Up, but Sales Dogged by Covid

Honeywell has delivered eight of its new UV Cabin System to New York-based LCC JetBlue.

JetBlue Applying UV Light To Help Kill Covid Virus in Cabins

A key FAA official said the agency calls supersonic technologies a priority but said that noise, emissions, and harmonization issues need to be addressed.

FAA Striving For Balance in Supersonic Regs

The NASA X-59 will fly with an eXternal Vision System in lieu of a forward-facing window.

NASA X-Plane Provides New Vision

NetJets is reinstating most of its fleet in Europe and all NetJets Europe pilots and cabin crew who were furloughed in April.

NetJets Reinstates Europe Fleet, Plots Path for Growth

Nearly four years after contract signature, the first five Dassault Rafales for India are due to touch down in the country.

First Five Rafales Depart for India; More A330s for France

 STC validations from EASA, Transport Canada, and Mexico’s AFAC are expected shortly.

Astronautics RoadRunner EFI Approved for Medium Bells

The resurgence of Covid cases in the U.S. and in some parts of Europe has dampened expectations for traffic improvements this year. 

IATA Laments Unexpectedly Weak Traffic Improvements in June

NATA has decided to turn its popular ground handling safety symposium into an online-only event this year in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

NATA's Ground Handling Safety Symposium Goes Online

UK industry group ADS reports that Airbus and Boeing delivered 94 airplanes combined in the second quarter. 

Second-quarter Airliner Deliveries Sink to Historic Low

While most business aviation pricing has dropped due to Covid-induced sluggish sales, the light jet market shows resiliency, according to Asset Insight.

Light Jet Market Sees Pricing Increase Amid Pandemic

Type certification plans for the first Rhaegal eVTOL aircraft have been pushed back into the first quarter of 2022. 

Sabrewing Aims To Start Flight Tests for Rhaegal eVTOLs

NBAA's Jo Damato is among the 20 appointees to a new DOT task force that will work to encourage high school students to pursue aviation careers.

DOT Names 20 Industry Reps for Aviation Jobs Task Force

Under a new MoU, Spirit AeroSystems will design and build the Aerions AS2 forward fuselage, building on an earlier agreement covering preliminary work.

Spirit Aero To Expand Work on Aerion Supersonic AS2

Lehigh Valley International Airport has wrapped up a two-year construction project, adding an additional 54,000 sq ft of aircraft storage space.

Pennsylvania Airport Debuts New Hangar

Gulfstream Aerospace has taken its G700 past its maximum cruising speed and altitude as part of its new flagship's flight test program.

Gulfstream Hits Triple Digits on G700 Flight Testing

Home to EAA's annual AirVenture fly-in, Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has begun work on a new GA terminal.

Oshkosh Airport Breaks Ground on New GA Terminal

Bombardier's Customer Response Center teams will work with The Mobile Repair Team to offer enhance structural repairs for its worldwide fleet.

Bombardier Broadens Structural Repair Support

Embraer's scheduled maintenance requirements for the Phenom 100 and 300 light twinjets have been extended by 200 flight hours.

Embraer Extends Phenom Mx Intervals

Chen Chuanren

The successor to the Harbin SH-5 amphibian in People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) service is making progress toward service entry.

China Flies AG600 from the Sea, Suggests Assault Ship Could Operate Aircraft 

AviationManuals has found operators stepping up efforts to implement SMS and improve or develop operational manuals during Covid-related downtime.

Flight Depts Used Pandemic Downtime To Improve Ops

A cyberattack on Garmin resulted in widespread problems for aviation and sports product users. 

Garmin Restores Database and Flight-planning Functions

The CleanFlying Coalition founded by FlightAware aims to promote the safety of business aviation in the post-Covid world

New Bizav Coalition To Share Covid Safety Practices

Gulfstream’s new service center at Farnborough Airport is now open and took in its first aircraft, a Middle East-based Gulfstream G450, for service.

Gulfstream Opens New Farnborough Service Center

The agency's administrator touts advanced UAM technologies. 

NASA Chief: Uncrewed Aircraft 'Safer'

Richard Pedicini

The Latin America business aviation fair, which traditionally takes place in mid-August in São Paulo, is another Covid casualty.

LABACE 2020 Latest Bizav Show To Be Cancelled

Covid effects have driven a need for more cargo capacity around the globe.

Boeing’s Freighter Conversion Programs Enjoying a Renaissance

Charter operators have a "golden opportunity" with a surge of new customers but must work together to ensure seamless experiences to retain them.

NATA: Charter Community Must Step Up Collaboration

Used helicopter values sink under the pressures of pandemic, cheap oil, and scarce credit. 

HeliValue$: 'The Worst Helicopter Market in 40 Years'

Precision Support Services has competed multiple remote inspections of Guimbal Cabri helicopters. 

Guimbal Cabri Helicopters Remotely Serviced by Precision

While the company noted overall first-half 2020 declines in revenue based on diminished general aviation traffic, it also cited a rising trend.

Signature Aviation Sees Rising Traffic

To better service its AOG customers, Arizona-based Cutter Aviation has added a mobile AOG unit at its Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport headquarters.

Cutter Adds Phoenix-area Mobile Service Unit

The governments of France and Spain have agreed to amend repayable launch investment contracts for the Airbus A350.

Airbus Makes Final Overture To End WTO Dispute

A reported ransomware attack that shut down several data services at Garmin over the past day includes those in its aviation portfolio.

Garmin Cyberattack Affects Aviation Data Services

Leading up to production certificate approval, the FAA worked with Epic to develop remote audit processes to assist  with the review during the pandemic.

FAA Grants Production Certification to Epic for E1000

Daher has  received both FAA and EASA approval of its HomeSafe emergency autoland system on its TBM 940. 

Daher Certifies HomeSafe Autoland in TBM 940

Brazilian authorities have given the green light for E-Jets, ERJ-145s, and EMB-120s to carry supplemental cargo. 

Embraer Wins Certification for Extra Cargo in RJs, Turboprops

Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA STC approval for its XR Upgrade Kit for the King Air 350-series twin turboprop. 

Blackhawk's King Air 350 XR Upgrade Kit Gets FAA Nod

Earnhardt Citation Crash, SimVenture, FIA Connect Coverage

AINdebrief Episode 18 | July 24, 2020

Rolland Vincent

Business aviation's post-Covid recovery has leaned on leisure travelers, but a full recovery will require resumption of business-related travel.

AINsight: When Will Bizav Flyers Get Back to Business?

The beginning of flight tests of the first of six PC-24s for KSA marked a milestone for the airframer, which kept the program on schedule despite Covid.

Pilatus Kicks Off Flight Tests for KSA's Aeromed PC-24s

Sixteen years after it received the first Learjet 60 to be completed in Wichita, Unicorp took delivery of the first U.S-bound Bombardier Global 5500. 

Global 5500 Enters U.S. Market with Delivery to Unicorp

Some observers say established aircraft manufacturers are better placed than startups to make a success of urban air mobility in the long run.

Collaboration Between ‘Old’ and ‘New’ is Key to UAM Success

Collins Aerospace will design and develop the flight control actuation systems for Aerion Supersonic's AS2 Mach 1.4 jet.

Collins Actuation Systems Joins AS2 Design Team

The online FIA Connect event brought the aviation industry together for a much-needed conversation about how it can get past the Covid crisis.

Industry Assembles Online To Recast Challenge as Opportunity

The global pandemic has inevitably hit production rates for the F-35, but Lockheed Martin hopes to begin clawing back lost time in the fall.

Covid Dents F-35 Production as Development Continues

A Roland Berger report delves into pros and cons of the Aircraft FIRSt scheme, which would call on the UK government to encourage aircraft retirements.

UK Organizations Seek Backing for Scrappage Scheme 

EmbraerX is stepping up development of a four-seat, all-electric eVTOL, while also preparing a concept of operations for urban air traffic management.

EmbraerX Starts Simulator Tests for New eVTOL Aircraft

FAA deputy administrator Daniel Elwell said a recovery in airline traffic depends heavily on passengers consistently following Covid-19 safety measures.

FAA Leader Says Airline Passengers Must Wear Face Masks

A new report maps out the size and timeline for the urban air mobility market, with airport shuttles and intercity flights seen as big earners.

New Study Projects UAM Market at $80 Billion by 2050

The UK operates an aging fleet of Puma support helicopters rapidly approaching the end of their service lives.

UK Mulls Puma Replacement Plans

After recently reopening its borders, the Bahamas will lock down Grand Bahama Island after experiencing a surge in Covid cases.

Amid Covid Surge, Grand Bahama is Shut Down

Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport/Shepherd Field has acquired the former Aero-Smith FBO, the lone services provider on the field.

West Virginia Airport Buys FBO

Jennifer Leach English

Women continue to face disadvantages in the workplace, despite efforts to raise awareness of preconceptions about gender roles.

Women In Defense Panel Aims To Bolster Inclusiveness

New U.S, EPA emissions standards are proposed for new type and in-service aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds in line with ICAO standards.

EPA Proposes Aircraft Emissions Standards

Dassault Aviation delivered 16 Falcons in the first half, one fewer than a year ago, and now plans to deliver only 30 business jets this year.

1H Falcon Deliveries Flat, but Will Be Down for 2020

Kaleyesus Bekele

A Boeing 777G operated by Ethiopian Airlines sustained serious fire damage to its fuselage.

Fire Damages Ethiopian Boeing 777F in Shanghai

During FIA Connect 2020, industry leaders agreed that the pandemic has made focus on diversity more difficult, but say the issue remains critical.

Women Leaders Stress Diversity Focus through Pandemic

The first Learjet 28 Longhorn, which set several world records while being flown by former astronaut Neil Armstrong will become a museum piece.

Historic Learjet 28 To Make Final Flight to Museum

Here’s What We’re Missing With No Farnborough Flying Display in 2020

Chief technology officers from major aerospace OEMs shared their thoughts on how the industry can reach carbon-reduction targets. 

CTOs Optimistic on Net-zero 2050 Target for Aviation

Privately owned Wizz Air carries some two to three years’ worth of liquidity. 

Wizz Air Proves “Cash is King”

Chris Pocock

From Learjet 75s to Global 7500s, Bombardier's range of business jets stand as candidates for special mission conversion.

Bombardier Pitches Special-mission Conversions for its Bizjets

The online event continued the agency's campaign to educate regarding the factors involved with illegal charter, NBAA said.

FAA Symposium Sheds Further Light on Illegal Charter

Following the recent receipt of Part 145 approval, the company next plans to obtain a similar nod from EASA to expand its international reach.

VIP Completions Gains FAA Part 145 Mx Nod

Content Archive: July 2020

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