Content Archive: March 2020

FBOs

Paragon Network Adds Hawaii, Iceland FBOs

The addition of Iceland Jet Center brings the total number of countries served by the Paragon Network to 20 through more than 59 FBO members.
Aircraft

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN

Airbus ACJ319 Bizliner Offers Spacious Alternative to Traditional Business Jets - AIN
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Updated 'Bear' Provides First Intercept for the F-35

A long-distance flight by two Russian Navy “Bears” was intercepted and escorted by Norwegian and UK fighters, including F-35s for the first time.
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Rotorcraft

Bristow Partners With Schiebel for UK SAR

Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.
Airlines

Saudi Arabia Severely Curtails Travel Through Its Airports

Middle East airlines have announced updated fee waiver policies to help passengers plan around the coronavirus disruption.

WAI Draws Record 4,500 Attendees, $831k in Scholarships

Undeterred by Covid-19 travel limits, WAI's conference remained a strong draw with sold-out exhibit space, leading aerospace women, and 151 scholarships.
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GKN Caps 2019 with Stronger Sales, New Bizav Contracts

GKN Aerospace saw sales increase 7 percent in 2019 and received a boost in its business aviation business with new contracts from Gulfstream, Aerion.
Charter & Fractional

Tradewind Aviation Adding Newport Shuttle Service

Tradewind will offer service between New York and Newport, Rhode Island aboard its fleet of PC-12 turboprop singles.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.
Regulations and Government

Industry Troubled as UK Government Confirms EASA Departure

The UK will leave the European Aviation Safety Agency at the end of 2020, raising questions about the CAA's ability to take over its responsibilities.
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