Content Archive: November 2021

Regulations and Government

AINsight: Managing To Fly

Selecting the right management organization helps new aircraft owners get their aircraft safely off the ground.

Carbon Offsets Remain Critical To Neutrality for Now

4Air president Kennedy Ricci noted that carbon offsets are not the end goal, but an important tool to tacking sustainability now.

NBAA To Accept Sustainable Accreditation Apps in January

NBAA hopes to provide accreditations for its first tranche of Sustainable Flight Departments in August.
Environment

Clay Lacy Sees Slow, but Growing Interest in SAF

Clay Lacy began offering SAF in April as part of an larger effort to take a more sustainable approach throughout its business.
Avionics

AEA: Genav Avionics Sales Continue To Rise

The general aviation avionics industry has seen more than $1.7 billion in sales during the first three-quarters of 2021, a 5.4 percent rise year-over-year.
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Safety

Industry Orgs Urge NEC To Delay 5G Deployment in C-Band

The industry appeal for deployment of 5G in C-Band followed an FAA bulletin calling for testing and reporting of possible interference of radio altimeters.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Sees Environmental Progress over Past Year

In the year since the launch of NetJets’ global sustainability program, the fractional provider has achieved some milestones.
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Accidents

MD-87 in Runway Excursion Accident Had Jammed Elevator

The MD-87 involved in the October 19 runway excursion accident following a rejected takeoff at Houston Executive had jammed elevators, the NTSB said.

Coradine Rolls Out LogTen for Apple Watch

LogTen will enable pilots log their trip end-to-end on the watch and update information to other devices.
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up's Loss Widens as It Wrestles with Supply

Wheels Up recorded a nearly $60 million loss despite a 55 percent gain in revenue in the third quarter of 2021.