Content Archive: May 2021

Argus Reports Dramatic Rebound in U.S., Europe Bizav Flights

Bizav flights were up 250.5 percent from April 2020 and slightly from 2019 in the U.S., while Europe marked a 153.9 percent improvement, Argus reported.
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Aircraft

Eviation: All-electric Alice To Fly Later This Year

After taking delivery of the first electric propulsion unit, Eviation Aircraft expects its all-electric Alice airplane to fly by year-end.
Aircraft

MC-21 Receives Outer Wing Made of Russian Composites

The first deliverable copy of the MC-21 will feature Russian-made composites in its wings.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Flying Free of Federal Excise Taxes

After years of advocacy by the bizav industry, the U.S. IRS recently shifted its position on federal excise taxes largely in favor of aircraft owners.
Regulations and Government

Senate Panels Approves AAM Working-group Bill

The Senate Commerce Committee approved a number of bills of note to aviation on May 12, including one calling for an AAM working group.
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Aircraft

Boeing Max Operators Start Work on Electrical Fixes

The FAA approved a pair of Service Bulletins detailing repair procedures for the Boeing 737 Max’s electrical bonding panels.
Charter & Fractional

Fly Louie and Travel Club Form Strategic Partnership

The partnership between Fly Louie and Manifest will allow Manifest members and non-members to arrange charter flights through the travel club's website.
Airlines

Israeli Conflict Prompts Flight Cancellations and Re-routings

EASA describes the Israeli-Hamas conflict as a “matter of high concern for commercial aviation.”
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Fuel

Colonial Pipeline Restarts Fuel Transport

The transport of fuel through the Colonial Pipeline resumed on Wednesday evening after a five-day interruption due to a cyberattack on its operator.
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JetNet Summit To Feature Industry Leaders

The JetNet iQ Summit, which makes its return in September, will feature a slate of top industry speakers.