Content Archive: December 2019
Airlines
Clark To Leave Emirates in Mid-2020
The airline's goal is to replace him with a UAE national.
Aircraft
Holand Automotive Takes Second Learjet 75
The leasing firm Holand Automotive Group has taken delivery of two Learjet 75s in as many years.
Charter & Fractional
Argus Forecasts Flat Holiday Followed By First Quarter Jump
Fractional aircraft activity is expected to see a double-digit gain in the first quarter of 2020.
Aircraft
Piaggio Wins Order for Nine Avanti Evos, Retrofits
The contract also calls for the Italian defense ministry to finalize a deal with Piaggio Aerospace to retrofit 18 aircraft.
Environment
European FBO Operator Makes Green Pledge
Portugal-based Omni Handling has pledged to plant a tree for every ground handling it performs.
Aircraft
Fourth MC-21-300 Airliner Joins Flight Test Program
The MC-21-300 narrowbody is due to complete certification in late 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Providers Consider 2020's Challenges, Prospects
An election year and worries of a downturn create some uncertainty for the MRO industry in 2020.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Terra Drone Expands Into Mining
Japan's Terra Drone is forming a Canadian arm to serve the mining industry with UAS inspection and mapping services.
Regulations and Government
Certification, ADS-B, and Education Ahead in Washington in 2020
While bills are expected to slow in 2020, Congress is pledging to keep up pressure on the FAA to fix its certification activities.
ATC
FAA Reminds of Changes in Approach Formatting
WAAS LPV approach plates for runway ends will not be listed "in plain sight."
