Content Archive: August 2020

Cabin Interior and Electronics

New Year Ushers in Cabin and Connectivity Improvements

Manufacturers of airborne connectivity and cabin equipment continue to add functionality thanks to improvements in technology.
Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2020, Part 1: Aircraft

Readers rate Dassault tops for jet support
Aircraft

Embraer Consolidates Business Jet Product Line

The manufacturer has quietly consolidated its product line to focus on its Phenom light jet and Praetor midsize jet offerings.
Accidents

EASA Review Notes Rise in Nonfatal Accidents and Incidents

There were no fatal accidents involving European aircraft operators in 2019, but higher than average nonfatal accidents and serious incidents.
Aircraft

Spike Building Team for Supersonic Jet

The addition of John Thomas brings a depth of industry knowledge as Spike vies to make its vision of a supersonic jet a reality.
Regulations and Government

EASA Issues Covid-19 Op Recommendations for Airports

With many ground service providers seeing cutbacks in service resulting from Covid, EASA has issued recommendations to airports to ensure safety.
Rotorcraft

One in Five S-92 Helicopters Parked

Some 39 Sikorsky S-92s, comprising 19 percent of the global market, remain parked during the downturn.
Aircraft

Jetfly Adds PC-12 NGX, Fifth PC-24 to Fleet

Jetfly Aviation marks the largest Pilatus fleet in Europe with 47.
Environment

Dip in Flight Activity Cut CO2 Emissions By 70 Percent in Europe

Data gathered from Spire's satellites showed a 43 percent reduction in flights, resulting in a cut in carbon dioxide emissions of just over 70 percent.
Aircraft

FAA Proposes Design Changes for Service Return of Max

The release of a proposed airworthiness directive is a key step in bringing the Max back to service, Boeing and the FAA agree.