BJT WAYPOINTS | January 14, 2021

COMPANY OF THE WEEK

PIAGGIO AEROSPACE This Italy-based airframer manufactures the Avanti Evo.

PROVIDER UPDATE

BLADE TO START WESTCHESTER COUNTY–NYC HELO SERVICE Rideshare operation could begin as early as March and will transform a typically one- to two-hour drive into a 10- to 15-minute flight.

SPONSOR CONTENT

TOP 10 BUSINESS AVIATION EVENTS OF 2020 From COVID-19 rebounds to increased usage of sustainable fuel and new business aviation products, we look back at 2020's top 10 business aviation events.

QUOTE UNQUOTE “For people who run organizations, time is the most vital thing. If you can't use your time—think smart, move fast, get there quickly—you're not going to go too far. Not in the environment I work in, where you have to hop around the islands. An aircraft is probably the single biggest tool that I've ever used to help a business.” — Sandals Resorts chain founder Butch Stewart, who died on January 4 at age 79

MUSEUM WATCH

NASHVILLE MUSEUM SPOTLIGHTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC Everything from spirituals to hip-hop gets a showcase at this new facility.

COVID-19 UPDATE

CDC CALLS FOR SCREENING OF PASSENGERS FLYING TO U.S. Proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of travel will be required for private as well as commercial flights.

ALL THE MAJORS

BUSINESS AVIATION MANUFACTURERS AT A GLANCE Here’s your quick guide to the airframers that make your favorite aircraft.