Content Archive: August 2020

Aircraft

Airbus Boosted by Deliveries Increase and New Orders

In July, Airbus achieved four new narrowbody sales, representing its first orders in three months.
Aircraft

StandardAero Launches Bizjet Engine Trading Division

The company has formed a business unit to support operators with comprehensive engine trading solutions to help extend lifecycles for legacy bizjets.

FAA Chief Dickson Stresses Collaboration at NBAA Town Hall

A year into his term as FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson discusses business aviation concerns with NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail App Update Enhances Mx Records Management

Bluetail’s latest version of its business aircraft record digitization platform enhances aircraft records management functions.
Aircraft

Triumph Transferring More G650 Work To Gulfstream

Triumph is divesting G650 and G700 program work as it focuses on core operations.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Ask Treasury for Loan Flexibility

NBAA, RAA, NATA, and RAA say restrictions placed on CARES Act aviation loans are preventing their members from accessing the relief funds.
Aircraft

Virgin Australia Becomes Short-haul Carrier

London-based Virgin Atlantic hopes creditors will approve its restructuring and recapitalization plan on August 25 as its cash reserves are dissipating.
Rotorcraft

Air Ambulances Successfully Navigating Covid Skies

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the air ambulance industry is holding its own—for now.
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Charter & Fractional

PrivateFly Offers Jet Card Program for Frequent Flyers

The card will be offered with a minimum block of 25 hours for light, midsize, or heavy business jets.
ATC

FAA To Boost Outage Security of Eram System

DOT IG says the FAA's en route automation modernization system lacks adequate security controls to prevent instances of system crashes.