Content Archive: February 2020

Robert Redland, GM of Technical Composite, Dies

Redland spent two decades in the aircraft interiors business.
Aircraft

New Zealand Ok's Cora eVTOL Passenger Flight Trials

The New Zealand government has given its support to passenger-carrying flight trials with Wisk's Cora eVTOL aircraft.
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FBOs

PE Firm Takes Majority Interest in Elliott Aviation

Private investment firm Summit Park on Friday acquired a majority interest in Moline, Illinois-based business aviation FBO/MRO provider Elliott Aviation.
Airlines

Authorities Continue Bribery Probe of Garuda Indonesia

“Key decision makers” at Garuda allegedly received $3.3 million in illicit payments from various firms, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

People in Aviation: February 2020

Pat Sheedy was named CEO of Milestone, Carl Davis CTIO of FLYdocs , and Charles Wemaëre v-p of worldwide spares for Dassault Aviation.
Safety

Skytrac Enables Live Patient Data Transfer from HEMS

Skytrac has successfully transferred patient medical data via inflight cellular and satellite connection.
Airlines

All U.S. Airlines To Halt Service to China

Delta and United joined American Airlines on Friday in reacting to tightening travel restrictions and low load factors.
Aircraft

Elevate Jets Inaugurates VIP Service on New ERJ

The EMB-135 is part of Elevate Jets' strategy to grow its fleet and expand its suite of services to aircraft owners and charter customers.
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Aircraft

Vietnam Places Order for Yak-130 Trainers

With its order for around a dozen, Vietnam becomes the seventh customer for the advanced trainer, which is also being developed for close air support.
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Aircraft

Ryanair Pushes Out Max 200 Deliveries to September or October

The Irish low-cost carrier group signals readiness to negotiate an order for 737 Max 10s.
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