Content Archive: March 2020
Charter & Fractional
Traffic Losses Propel Russian Airlines into Bizav Ops
Russian airlines are seeking to expand into the business aviation arena in an attempt to offset ever-declining passenger traffic.
Safety
NTSB's Sumwalt Sees Need for Level Field in Safety
Speaking to last week's ACSF safety symposium, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt warned all of Part 135 gets painted with a broad brush when accidents occur.
Engines
Safran Eyes Aviation Biofuel Production in France
Safran Helicopter Engines is studying the feasibility of producing aviation biofuels in southwest France.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Broker Flapper Prepares To Land in Mexico
Belo Horizonte, Brazil-based business aircraft online charter broker Flapper is expanding into the Mexican market in the second quarter
Aircraft
VoltAero's Hybrid Electric Cassio Makes First Flight
VoltAero's Cassio hybrid electric aircraft is set to enter service in 2022 and is intended for various roles with between four and nine seats.
Airlines
European Commission Pledges Relief from 80/20 Slot Obligation
Brussels believes the Covid-19 outbreak’s “major” effect on traffic warrants a relaxation of the EU slot rule.
Rotorcraft
FAA to Helo Pilots: 'HOWI' the Weather?
The FAA’s Helicopter Operations Weather Information (HOWI) project aims to identify gaps and shortfalls associated with weather information.
People in Aviation
Brad Thress is president and CEO of FlightSafety International and Allison McKay is CEO of WAI,.
Aircraft
Comac Boosts ARJ21 Production with Second Assembly Line
ARJ21 aircraft 132 completed its first production test flight from Comac’s new assembly line at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on May 6.
FBOs
Paragon Network Adds Hawaii, Iceland FBOs
The addition of Iceland Jet Center brings the total number of countries served by the Paragon Network to 20 through more than 59 FBO members.
