Content Archive: October 2020

Training and Workforce

FlightSafety’s LiveLearning Offering Eases Pandemic Effects

Remote learning with live instructors buoys FlightSafety in the age of Covid.
Safety

Flying in the Age of Covid-19

A revamped business aviation landscape will affect everyone from occasional charter users to multiple-aircraft owners.
Environment

Bizav Leaders See Sustainability as Good for Business

While business aviation creates just 2 percent of the CO2 commercial aviation emits, the industry continues to suffer from a perception problem.

Bizav Women's Panel Underscores Being Bold

An NBAA News Hour webinar highlighted the importance for women to take risks, have a willingness to “be the first,” and mentor.

NBAA Show Memories: Ed Bolen

NBAA CEO Ed Bolen recalls his "Magic" moment, as well as other inspiring moments with the Tuskegee Airmen, Dierks Bentley and others.

Garmin Unveils D2 Air Aviation Smartwatch

It has a simpler user interface with just two buttons and an Amoled touchscreen.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Continues European Mx Network Build Out

Bell Textron names Intercopter in Taufkirchen, Germany, as an authorized maintenance center (AMC), its third AMC in Europe.
Airlines

CARES Act Expiration Triggers Thousands of U.S. Airline Layoffs

Roughly 32,000 employees of United and American Airlines stand subject to layoff.
Aircraft

Boeing To Move All 787 Production to South Carolina

Months of studies at Boeing into the consolidation of Dreamliner production ends with a decision to build the model exclusively in North Charleston.
Regulations and Government

FAA Gets Reprieve with Stopgap Bill

Passage of a continuing resolution as the 2020 fiscal year expired keeps government agencies, including the FAA, operating through December 11.