Content Archive: January 2021

Airlines

Israir A320 Pilots To Train at Etihad Facility in Abu Dhabi

Etihad Aviation Training and leisure carrier Israir have signed a contract to train Israeli pilots in the UAE.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Tax Holiday Ends for Commercial Flights

NBAA and NATA update members on the the 2021 tax changes and advised quick action on Covid relief programs.
Airlines

Air Traffic Recovery Reaches Full Stop in November

IATA reports November RPK declines nearly matched those of October.

December Holiday Travel Provides Private Aviation Boost

Global business aviation saw a surge over the December holiday period which brought activity levels to within 11 percent of those of the previous December.
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Safety

Baldwin Introduces Alaska-oriented SMS Program

Baldwin's Alaska Aviation Safety Exchange SMS/QMS program is designed for operators of all sizes.
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Regulations and Government

DOT Secretary Chao Resigns, Citing 'Avoidable Event'

U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao this afternoon announced her resignation, citing “a traumatic and entirely avoidable event" yesterday on Capitol Hill.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Longstanding General Aviation Service Firms To Combine

Indiana-based Muncie Aviation has acquired aircraft sales and maintenance provider Des Moines Flying Service.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Resumes Operations through Saudi Airspace

For the first time since the establishment of a GCC-led blockade of Qatar in 2017, Qatar Airways can fly direct to South Africa over Saudi Arabia.
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Aircraft

Boeing To Pay $2.5 billion in Penalties for 737 Max Misdeeds

U.S. Justice Department finds Boeing employees deceived the FAA about changes to the 737 Max’s flight control system.
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Charter & Fractional

FXAir Sees Robust First Year, Expects Stronger 2021

FXAir is a premium on-demand charter provider launched this past summer by Directional Aviation.