Content Archive: June 2020
Airlines
Cranfield Research Points to a Smaller Air Transport Industry
A recently released study by Cranfield University shed light on expectations for the future of air transport.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Orgs Step Up Dispute over Ligado Network
The organizations, opposing an FCC approval of a Ligado 5G nationwide network, cite a "real threat of harmful interference."
FBOs
Citing Covid-19 Effects, Air Service Basel To Exit Mx
The Basel-Switzerland-based FBO operator looks to develop new areas of business when it exits maintenance, effective August 1.
Rotorcraft
France Funding Hybrid Airbus H125 Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters is poised to receive French government financial support to develop a hybrid powerplant for its H125 single.
N. American Bizav Flying Regains Third of Covid Losses
North American business aviation flight activity reclaimed a third of the Covid-19-induced losses last month, rising 84 percent month-over month
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Expanding Network to Latin America
An agreement with InterXtra will expand MRO Insider network's maintenance clients and aircraft operators in Latin America and Mexico.
FBOs
Hangar Foam: A Solution Looking for a Problem?
With inadvertant hangar foam system discharges on the rise, the aviation industry ponders if they reallly meet the purpose they were intended for.
FBOs
How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19
How FBOs are in the Forefront of Business Aviation’s Response to Covid-19
Airlines
Emirates Starts Pilot, Cabin Crew Layoffs
Dubai’s Emirates Airline said it “deeply regrets” workforce cuts.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senator Offers Bill To Improve Certification Processes
The Airline Safety Improvement Act would require SMS for manufacturers, best practices for ODAs, further human factors research, and wider flight-testing.
