Content Archive: March 2020

Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Looking at Leasing T-50s

The U.S. Air Force aims to trial an experiment with new training processes prior to the entry into service of the T-7A Red Hawk.
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Aircraft

EC Decision on Embraer-Boeing Deal Extends to at Least June

Embraer's CEO insists that the deal with Boeing to buy 80 percent of the Brazilian company’s commercial business remains a top priority.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Provides Relief from Part 135 Currency Mandates

The agency issued four temporary exemptions from certain training deadlines and protective breathing requirements for Parts 135 and 119.

BBGA Expects Full Bizav Fleet Grounding Soon in UK

British business aviation association thinks there will come a point soon when the fleet is grounded.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Relief Bill Sets Aside Billions for Aviation Industry

The Senate unanimously passed the CARES act, which would provide billions in grants and loans to aviation entities and airports.

Embraer To Make Ventilator Parts To Combat Covid-19

Embraer will manufacture parts for the ventilator/respirator industry under a coalition that aim to increase availability of equipment to combat Covid-19.

Embraer Bizjet Sales Surge in 2019, Deliveries Continue

Embraer Executive Jets revenues jumped 26.5 percent last year, but the company is withholding guidance for 2020 as it faces uncertainty surrounding Covid.
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Aircraft

Australia Celebrates Decade of Super Hornet Operations

Acquired as a “capability gap-filler” to provide airpower between the F-111 and F-35, the F/A-18F has become a valuable and long-term asset for the RAAF.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Offers Covid-19 Support, Short Aircraft Leases

“Global” business jet operator comes up with ways it can help during the COVID-19 pandemic, including free empty-leg flights for governments.
Aircraft

Aboulafia: Large Bizjet Demand Could Fall 20% in 2020

Large-cabin business jet demand could drop 20 percent this year as a result of Covid-19, while the light and midsize segments could see more modest dips.