Content Archive: November 2020

Accidents

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.
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Accidents

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.
FBOs

Sky Valet Joins Paragon FBO Network

The addition of the Sky Valet chain brings the number of locations in the Paragon FBO Network to more than 100 worldwide.
Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Cabinistas Eye 737 Max Return

VIP aircraft outfitters expect the return of the 737 Max, reapproved today by the FAA, to spark an uptick in completions activity.
Maintenance and Modifications

Larger Hangar Enables Spirit To Serve Broader Clientele

Spirit Aeronautics has relocated to a larger hangar at Signature Flight Support’s FBO at John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Oklahoma MRO Earns Scimitar Blade STC for MU-2

Intercontinental Jet Service Corp has received an STC for Hartzell’s four-bladed scimitar aluminum prop installations on Mitsubishi MU-2s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Secures VA Approval for Apprentice Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs is permitting veterans to use their benefits to cover tools and living expenses for Duncan Aviation apprenticeships.
Airlines

Norwegian Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Ireland

Following the government of Norway’s decision to withhold further support from the airline, Norwegian Air Shuttle has turned to the courts in Ireland.
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Aircraft

Covid Effects Weigh On Bizav 3Q Deliveries

Business jets and turboprops deliveries still lag previous year tallies by double digits, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Aircraft

Jetcraft Releases Pre-Owned Jet Forecast

Despite the havoc wrought by the Covid pandemic, global aircraft brokerage Jetcraft has just released its Five-year Pre-Owned Market Forecast.
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