Content Archive: January 2021

Rotorcraft

Blade To Start Westchester County-NYC Helo Service

Helicopter rideshare service Blade partnering with Ross Aviation to build a vertiport at Westchester County Airport in New York.
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Aircraft

IADA Sees Late 2020 Surge in Biz Aircraft Sale Closings

More than half of the 1,011 sales transactions closed by IADA members occurred in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Accidents

Indonesian Air Safety In Spotlight Again After Crash

While authorities caution against speculation about the cause, the crash of Sriwijaya Flight 182 raises the specter of past accidents in Indonesia.
Aircraft

How Autonomous Flight Could Soon Revolutionize Air Cargo Services

How Autonomous Flight Could Soon Revolutionize Air Cargo Services
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Aircraft

First Upgraded Mirage 2000D Fighter Delivered

The first of 55 modified Mirage 2000D multi-role fighters will now undergo tests, working towards a service entry in 2022.
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Accidents

Sriwijaya Air 737 Crashes into Java Sea with 62 Aboard

Jakarta ATC lost contact with a Boeing 737-500 carrying 62 people four minutes after takeoff on Saturday.
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Regulations and Government

UK Requires Negative Covid Test for Arriving Passengers

Starting next week, passengers, but not flight crew, will be required to provide a negative result from a Covid test taken within 72 hours of departure.
Charter & Fractional

UK Operators Stalled by Brexit Blocks on Market Access

UK government negotiators are being urged to negotiate new bilateral agreements with all 27 European Union member states.
Aircraft

Greece Selects Elbit for Training System

The 20-year deal also includes the supply of 10 Leonardo M-346 advanced trainers.
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Aircraft

Latest ARJ21 Order Boosts Comac’s Export Prospects

An agreement to place a firm order for 30 ARJ21s by Everbright Group targets operators in Southeast Asia.
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