Content Archive: April 2022

FAA Solicits Applications for Contract Tower Grants

The FAA can provide $20 million in grants annually for five years for eligible contract tower projects.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Sells First 'Line Lounge' ACH160 in Brazil

The Airbus ACH160 can be equipped with the modular Line Lounge interior.
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Airports

FAA Approves East Hampton Airport Conversion Plan

Private-use East Hampton airport will operate under PPR rules, will implement curfews, and will charge higher fees.
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Continue Struggle to Cope with Increased Demand

First-quarter traffic statistics for U.S. carriers show a 31.6 percent increase in cancellations compared with the first quarter of 2019.
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Charter & Fractional

UK Charter Booking Platform Focuses on Empty Legs

Online charter booking platform Mirai Flights has launched a new environmentally-friendly program focusing on filling empty leg segments.
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Safety

IMC Club Founder Forms Pilot Proficiency Network

IMC Club founder Radek Wyrzykowski is encouraging all pilots to learn about IFR flying with his new Pilot Proficiency Network.

1Q22 Sees Record-setting Preowned Bizjet Demand

Asset Insight credits first-time buyers for helping push demand for preowned aircraft 6.2 percent beyond that in the fourth quarter, setting a new record.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 is Red Dot 'Best of Best'

Bombardier received the Red Dot recognition for its Challenger 3500 ahead of its planned market entry later this year.
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Regulations and Government

Eve and Zanite Plan To Complete Merger, IPO Next Month

Eve Urban Air Mobility and Zanite Acquisition expect to complete their merger on May 9 and then float shares in the new Eve Holding entity on the NYSE.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Drags Down Aviation Activity

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is having a debilitating effect on aviation in the region according to industry data provider WingX.