Content Archive: January 2020

Airlines

Etihad To Dedicate Dreamliner Fleet as Eco-testbed

The UAE’s national airline promises to increase the use of SAF while the European Commission pledges legislation to stimulate uptake of biofuels.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Creates Training Program For Helo Mx Check Flights

Ruag's new offering follows EASA mandate for maintenance check flights following work on a helicopter.
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CBAA Chief Lays Out 2020 Goals

CBAA 2020 objectives include equitable airport access, government support of SAF, and protection against risk of luxury taxes.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Acquires TRS Ireland

The acquisition gives StandardAero nearly 70,000 sq ft of MRO operations and more than 100 employees.
Aircraft

Falcon Business Jets Here for the Long Haul

The Falcon 6X is making progress in Dassault's various manufacturing facilities.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Sells First G5000-equipped Citation 560XL

Elliott Jets' sale of a 560XL equipped with the Garmin G5000 suite brought in 85 percent of the retail price value, VREF estimates.

ACA Works Toward 2020 Goal as 'Go-to' Organization

The Air Charter Association has developed new working groups and developed a mission statement to help it reach its industry representation goals.
Environment

SAF Makes Zurich Airport Debut Ahead of WEF

A demonstration to raise awareness of sustainable aviation fuel was held this morning at Switzerland's Zurich Airport ahead of the WEF in nearby Davos.
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Aircraft

Chinese LCC Takes Its First ARJ21, MA700 Set for Assembly

Jiangxi Air’s acceptance of its first ARJ21 brings to 23 the total number of airliners delivered by Comac.
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Avionics

FAA Certifies Learjet 70/75 G5000 Flight Deck Upgrade

Bombardier has received approval to upgrade the avionics suite on its Lear 70 and 75 light jets to the Garmin G5000.