Content Archive: June 2020

Safety

Bahamas To Reopen with Covid Test Requirements

In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Bahamian government will require negative swab test results for arriving visitors.
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Aircraft

Boeing Directs Spirit To Cut Max Deliveries Further

Spirit AeroSystems will now deliver 72 Max shipsets in 2020 instead of 125.
Aircraft

Honeywell Flight Tests Sensors for UAM Autonomous Ops

Honeywell is working to improve the performance of sensors to support autonomous aircraft operations in challenging urban air mobility environments.
Airlines

France Seeks To Curb Short-haul Domestic Flights

The French government wants to prevent low-cost carriers from replacing Air France on routes it has to abandon as part of its €7 billion bailout.

AINdebrief Episode 13 | June 19, 2020

IATA Sounds Off on Covid Travel Restrictions, Gulfstream Ending G550 Production, GE Progresses on Catalyst, Supersonic Is Just Starting Point for Aerion.
Rotorcraft

AC Air Introduces Remote Helicopter Tow Tug

AC Air Introduces Remote Helicopter Tow Tug
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Aircraft

85 Percent Aircraft Recycling Not Enough, Says Industry Exec

Sven Koechler is looking to increase the percentage of aircraft materials that can be recycled while creating social opportunites at the same time.

Textron Aviation Details Job Cuts: 250 Affected

Textron Aviation said that job cuts will affect salaried and hourly employees but not those working under a bargaining agreement.
Regulations and Government

FAA Pilot Record Database Proposal Draws Fire from NBAA

NBAA, asking its members to weigh in on the NPRM, said the FAA pilot record would have a "substantial impact" on a large contingent of business aviation.
Environment

NATA Cheers SAF Inclusion in House Bill

The latest draft of the House of Representatives infrastructure bill calls for up to $35 milllion a year in sustainable aviation fuel stimulus.
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