Content Archive: February 2020

Aircraft

Y-20 AEW and Tanker Variants To Appear Soon

The successful introduction into service of the Xian Y-20 heavy transport has freed China from reliance on the Il-76 airframe for fighter support aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JMI Branches Out Falcon Service to London Biggin Hill

Jet Maintenance International will provide Dassault Falcon jet line maintenance service at London Biggin Hill Airport.
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Safety

COVID-19 Prompts BBD Aircraft Cleaning Advisory

The advisory offers procedures for disinfecting an aircraft that's traveled to a region affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Rotorcraft

India and the U.S. Agree on Major Helicopter Deal

The Indian Army is due to get its desired attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will receive much-needed replacements for the elderly Sea King fleet.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Aerospace Goes on the Block

Piaggio Aero Industries and subsidiary Piaggio Aviation is officially on the block and hopes to find a buyer and close the deal by year-end.
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FBOs

Signature Expands Its Select Program

Signature Flight Support has expanded its industry-leading FBO network with the addition of two new locations to its Signature Select program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Revives AOG Effort with TEAM Concept

Embraer Executive Jets has established Technical Experts in Aviation Maintenance at four, company-owned service centers for AOG support.
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Aircraft

UK/Australia F-35 Software Lab Opens

The UK and Australia have joined forces to develop Mission Data Files for their F-35 fleets.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Grounds Aircraft and Freezes Hiring on Virus Effect

Air France and KLM also are taking cost-cutting measures to compensate for the loss in revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
Aircraft

China Eastern’s OTT Airlines Becomes C919 Launch Operator

The Chinese state-owned airline’s new subsidiary will fly Comac products exclusively.
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