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BJT WAYPOINTS | April 21, 2020
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WILL GOVERNMENT HELP BUSINESS AVIATION SURVIVE COVID-19?
The private aviation industry is an important part of the U.S. economy.
How will the crisis affect it?
 
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FREE WEBINAR THURSDAY
KEEPING BUSINESS AVIATION’S
SUPPLY CHAIN MOVING
This webinar—presented by AIN, publisher of Business Jet Traveler
will offer insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bizav and
how the supplier side of the industry is responding
.
 
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GIVING BACK
Boeing transported 540,000 medical-grade masks from China to New Hampshire using a BBJ 737 culled from its own corporate fleet. (Photo: Boeing)
BOEING JOINS CORONAVIRUS RELIEF EFFORT
The manufacturer used its own BBJ to deliver more than half a million
masks from China to New Hampshire.
 
QUOTE UNQUOTE
“Is there a silver lining to all of this disruption? Absolutely! There has never been a better time to reimagine, restructure, and retool an organization than there is right now. Capital remains cheap, and talent (an oh-so-tight resource up until very recently) is suddenly and widely available.”
— aviation consultant Rolland Vincent
 
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PROVIDER UPDATE
Citing the downturn in business aircraft flying due to Covid-19, Dallas-based charter operator JetSuite has grounded its fleet of distictive red-striped Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s and furloughed most of its crewmembers. (Photo: JetSuite)
CITING COVID-19, JETSUITE GROUNDS FLEET
Flights are canceled until further notice, and the company
has furloughed most of its crew.
 
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
BJT’S 8TH ANNUAL BOOK OF LISTS
Including seven of China’s scariest outdoor attractions and 10 great places to stargaze.
 
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AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
RESEARCH COUNTS
Our searchable guide contains performance, specs, and expense info
for every popular business aircraft on the market.
 
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CRISIS MANAGEMENT
COPING DURING COVID-19
Expert advice on flying in the coronavirus era, plus help
with making the best travel choices.