Content Archive: June 2020

Rotorcraft

Coptersafety Qualifies AW139 Sim To Level-D

Helsinki-based Coptersafety has received FAA Level-D qualification from the FAA for its CAE AW139 full flight simulator.
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Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie Program To Help Shave Crew Hotel Costs

Fly Louie Alliance has partnered with Hotel Connections to offer members savings on crew hotel stays and related amenities.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Traffic into the UK Spikes Ahead of Quarantine, Then Falls

WingX data shows a sharp increase in business aircraft movements into the UK as travelers rushed to avoid new quarantine rules that took effect on June 8.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ADS-B Installations Continuing through the Pandemic

As many as 21,175 U.S. aircraft became compliant with the ADS-B Out mandate through the first five months of the year with few legacy retirements.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Postpones European Expansion, Citing Covid-19

Flexjet planned to announce a “significant expansion” in Europe two weeks ago at what would have been EBACE 2020, but Covid-19 pushed it to next spring.
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AINdebrief Episode 11 | June 5, 2020

Embraer partnerships; airline traffic rising; UK imposes quarantine; Flexjet optimistic; ADS-B installs continue; flurry of FBO openings/expansions.
Aircraft

Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid

Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid
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Aircraft

Boeing Flies Block III Super Hornet

The latest iteration of the F/A-18E/F introduces a host of improvements and additional capabilities, including conformal fuel tanks.
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Charter & Fractional

NATA: Scheduled Air Service Cuts Offer GA Opportunities

National Air Transportation Association president and CEO Tim Obitts says general aviation is equipped to quickly fill gaps in air service.

WingX: N. America Continues Lead in Bizav Covid Recovery

Global business aviation activity May and the first few days of June are trailing the same period last year by 51 percent, according to WingX.