Content Archive: June 2020

Avionics

Garmin Pilot App Adds Night Mode, Other New Features

Garmin Pilot version 10.1 adds night mode for approach charts, improved document viewer, and support for the Apple Pencil 2.
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Airlines

Hong Kong Throws Lifeline to Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Group will issue ownership warrants to the Hong Kong government as part of a $5 billion recapitalization effort.
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Thommen Names Grosch as CEO

Grsch steps in to lead aircraft instruments specialist Thommen as it navigates through the operational challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Airlines

IATA Sees Airline Losses Continuing in 2021

The International Air Transport Association projects historically steep losses of $84.3 billion this year to decline to $15.8 billion in 2021.
FBOs

Sheltair Adds Savannah Hangar

FBO services and aviation real estate provider Sheltair has debuted a new hangar at its Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport location.
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Charter & Fractional

IndiGo Ventures into Air Charter

India’s largest low-cost carrier Indigo has now started offering aircraft charter under IndiGo Charter Services to boost revenue.
Airlines

Emirates Starts Pilot, Cabin Crew Layoffs

Dubai’s Emirates Airline said it “deeply regrets” workforce cuts.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Senator Offers Bill To Improve Certification Processes

The Airline Safety Improvement Act would require SMS for manufacturers, best practices for ODAs, further human factors research, and wider flight-testing.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Broader Input from Mx Providers in Survey

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey seeks input from non-member maintenance providers about the effects of Covid-19.

AINdebrief Episode 11 | June 5, 2020

Embraer partnerships; airline traffic rising; UK imposes quarantine; Flexjet optimistic; ADS-B installs continue; flurry of FBO openings/expansions.