Content Archive: August 2021
Aircraft
Gulfstream G500/600 OK'd for Lower-mtow Ops
The FAA OK'd a change that lowers the Gulfstream G500/600's maximum ramp and takeoff weights to comply with 75,000-pound limits at some airports.
Wrdl1/TVnet Launches Jetflites Network
Wrdl1/TVnet said it launched the network to reach a diverse market as Covid is continues to have an impact.
Aircraft
Samaritan's Purse DC-8 Providing Rapid Haiti Relief
Charity's DC-8 brings needed relief to Haiti after Saturday's earthquake.
Airlines
Aviation Coalition Protests Brazilian Tax Proposal
The loss of a 30-year tax exemption from Brazilian import duties and other taxes would increase airlines’ tax burden by $955 million.
IBAC Aids ICAO Global Reopening Effort through Workshop
ICAO developed a health-risk-management workshop as part of ICAO's virtual implementation package, which is designed to help authorities reopen borders.
Environment
JSSI, Avfuel Partner on Customer Sustainability
Aircraft maintenance plan provider JSSI is aligning with fuel distributor Avfuel to help its clients meet their environmental sustainability goals.
Engines
Bombardier, Rolls-Royce Agree on Leased Engine Pool
Under a new agreement with Rolls-Royce, Bombardier will have leased BR710 engine pools at select service centers.
Airlines
Afghan Airspace 'Uncontrolled' as Kabul Descends into Chaos
The Taliban’s overthrow of the Afghan government leads to chaos at Kabul Airport and uncontrolled airspace over the entire country.
Regulations and Government
Soccer Star's Private Jet Transfer Flags Privacy Issues
Almost 120,000 soccer fans tracked Lionel Messi's Global 7500 flight with VistaJet from his former club Barcelona to his new job with Paris Saint-Germain.
Aircraft
Transcend Air Taps Kaman To Make High-speed VTOL
Transcend Air announced today that it has selected Kaman Aerospace Group to build its planned Vy 400 tiltwing, which is slated to enter service by 2025.
