Content Archive: April 2020

Aircraft

Leasing Group Avolon Cancels Big Boeing Max Order

A retrenchment at Dublin-based Avolon includes a reduction in aircraft commitments from 284 to 165 over the next three years.
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Argus: With Sharp Ops Drop, Key Market Rebound Critical

Flights plunged precipitously after March 15 and recovery will be dependent on the rebound of markets such as Florida, Texas, and Georgia, Argus says.
FBOs

Positive Covid Test Spurs Dassault Wilmington Ops Pause

Operations at Dassault Aircraft Services in Wilmington, Delaware, temporarily suspended after employee tests positive for Covid-19.
Aircraft

Coulson's 737 Tanker To Support U.S. Firefighting Ops

Coulson Aviation USA has been awarded a multi-year contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for firefighting services.
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Airports

Florida Airport Looks To Attract Major MRO Tenant

Fort Myers Treasure Coast International Airport has broken ground on a large MRO hangar and is now accepting proposals from those interested in running it.
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AINdebrief Episode 2 | April 3, 2020

AINdebrief looks at Covid-19's impact on bizav, CARES Act, 2020 AIN FBO Survey, and Appareo Insight app.
Regulations and Government

Will Government Help Business Aviation Survive Covid-19?

Will Government Help Business Aviation Survive Covid-19?
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AINsight: Reactive Pricing

The current Covid-19 pandemic is not a reason to devalue business aircraft. We must get through the crisis before we can determine its effect on pricing.
Aircraft

Boeing To Unveil Voluntary Layoff Plan

The CEO of U.S. aerospace giant Boeing warned of unforeseen “challenges” spawned by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Airlines

UAE Approves Passenger Flights on Emirates Starting April 6

Emirates chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum confirmed plans for a “limited number” of passenger flights out of Dubai International Airport.