Content Archive: November 2020

Airlines

IATA Unveils Travel Pass To Facilitate Covid Test Acceptance

IATA says governments must urgently lift quarantine restrictions based on a harmonized approach to Covid testing because airlines can't wait for vaccines.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Low-cost Connectivity Sees Boost in Activity

BizjetMobile is experiencing a boost in messaging activity on its Iridium-based connectivity systems.
Avionics

AMAC Logs 30th JetWave Install

Switzerland-based AMAC Aerospace recently logged its 30th JetWave Ka-band high-speed connectivity installation.
Rotorcraft

Bell Teams with Germany's RAS for 505 Sales

Bell has appointed Rheinland Air Service (RAS) as the first authorized German dealer for the Bell 505 turbine light single.
Regulations and Government

Av Orgs Urge Lawmakers To Shield Aeronautical Spectrum

Fourteen aviation groups sent a joint letter to key House and Senate leaders concerned that an FCC decision puts aeronautical operations at risk.

NBAA Moves Flight Operations, Leadership Events Online

Forced to cancel the 2021 Schedulers & Dispatchers and Leadership events, NBAA scheduled a virtual Flight Operations Conference and Leadership Summit.
Rotorcraft

Brazil Heli Show Joins Forces with Yachts Event

Heli Show, Brazil’s first in-person aviation fair this year, was held through Saturday as part of the São Paulo Boat Show.

NBAA Announces First 2021 Virtual Events

With the Covid pandemic still inhibiting the staging of industry events, NBAA has announced two new virtual meetings for the first quarter of 2021.
Accidents

Los Angeles Drone Pilot Faces Year in Prison

The pilot of drone that hit an LAPD helicopter is facing federal charges for the unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.
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Engines

Embraer and Energy Group EDP Team on Electric Aircraft

Energy group EDP is acquiring energy storage and battery charging technologies that will support Embraer's light electric aircraft program.
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