Content Archive: February 2020
Aircraft
U.S. Ups Import Duty Rate on New Airbus Aircraft
The EU and the UK call for a negotiated solution on the long-running dispute over subsidies to large aircraft programs.
Training and Workforce
Former Textron Executive Thress Lands at FlightSafety
Longtime Textron executive Brad Thress has joined FlightSafety International as president and CEO.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Disruptors Set To Gather for Revolution.Aero Conference
The Revolution.Aero Europe conference in London brings together urban air mobility pioneers with leaders from the investment community.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Customer Event Includes 'Night With Doc' B-29
Registration opens for the 2020 Textron Aviation Customer Conference April 14-16 in Wichita, Kansas.
Fly Victor, RocketRoute Parent Files for Administration
Bringing together Fly Victor and RocketRoute has failed and both companies are now for sale.
Aircraft
Spirit Partners with ASX To Develop Mobi-One eVTOL
ASX is set to launch a Series A funding round after announcing a partnership with leading aerostructures group Spirit AeroSystems.
Charter & Fractional
M2 Aviation, 24/7 Jet Partner To Expand Global Reach
Hong Kong-based M2 Aviation and California-based 24/7 Jet agree to partnership that expands each other's aircraft and charter management services.
Safety
Vision Jet Fire Mystery Solved
A fire in a Cirrus Vision Jet at Santa Monica Airport in December resulted in issuance of an emergency airworthiness directive.
Training and Workforce
Aviaa Adds Loft Training To Its Membership Offerings
Insurance and crew training, such as the Loft programa are key areas where Aviaa has targeted to build economies of scale for its members, Aviaa said.
