Content Archive: January 2021

Aircraft

Airbus Meets Revised Delivery Goal for 2020

The European airframer delivered 556 commercial airplanes last year.
Environment

Signature Aviation Earns 'A' in Environmental Stewardship

Signature Aviation has been awarded a grade of “A” by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), an environmental non-profit.
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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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AINsight: My 2020 Pandemic Playlist

Aircraft sales broker creates a 2020 pandemic playlist for those in the business aviation industry.

December Holiday Travel Provides Private Aviation Boost

Global business aviation saw a surge over the December holiday period which brought activity levels to within 11 percent of those of the previous December.
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Safety

Baldwin Introduces Alaska-oriented SMS Program

Baldwin's Alaska Aviation Safety Exchange SMS/QMS program is designed for operators of all sizes.
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Regulations and Government

DOT Secretary Chao Resigns, Citing 'Avoidable Event'

U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao this afternoon announced her resignation, citing “a traumatic and entirely avoidable event" yesterday on Capitol Hill.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Longstanding General Aviation Service Firms To Combine

Indiana-based Muncie Aviation has acquired aircraft sales and maintenance provider Des Moines Flying Service.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Resumes Operations through Saudi Airspace

For the first time since the establishment of a GCC-led blockade of Qatar in 2017, Qatar Airways can fly direct to South Africa over Saudi Arabia.
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