Content Archive: August 2020

FBOs

California's SACJet Joins World Fuel Network

World Fuel Services has welcomed California-based Superior Aviation Company (SACJet) and its three FBOs to its network.
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AINdebrief Episode 21 | August 14, 2020

SNA FBO Lease Awards; Phillips 66 Goes in on SAF; Rolls-Royce Virtual-reality Training for BR700 Engines; Aviation Jobs Bills; CAE To Consolodate Ops
Airlines

Traffic Data Shows How Southwest Overtook U.S. Rivals

Throughout the first seven months of 2020, low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines consistently flew more than U.S. rivals American, Delta, and United.
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Airports

Orange County Selects FBOs at SNA, Shuts Out Atlantic

The Orange County (California) Board of Supervisors selected the FBO operators who will receive new long-term leases at John Wayne-Orange County Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Launches Business Aircraft Sales Division

Wheels Up has launched a new business unit that offers aircraft brokerage, acquisition, trade, and advisory services.

Air Force Huey Hit by Ground Fire in Virginia

A single bullet struck the helicopter, damaging it and causing minor injuries to a crew member.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Plans Restructuring During Covid-19 Recovery

CAE will consolidate facilities, shift simulators, lay off about 350 workers, and accelerate digital initiatives, the company said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Specialties Launches E-commerce Website

Aircraft Specialties, a Part 145 repair station, plans to add more functionality to website including review and approval of maintenance quotes.
Environment

Phillips 66 Goes In on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Phillips 66 is planning to fully convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California from crude oil processing to renewable fuels.
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Aircraft

MTU Teams with DLR To Advance Hydrogen Fuel Cells

MTU Aero Engines and Germany's DLR aerospace research center intend to flight test a hydrogen-powered version of a Dornier Do228 aircraft.
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