Content Archive: November 2021

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.
NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude
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.
Environment

Gulfstream Signs WEF Statement To Boost SAF Use, Supply

Gulfstream has signed the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow 2030 Ambition Statement, which seeks to boost jet biofuel use and supply.
Environment

COP26 Conference Sees Debut of Pro-SAF User Group

At the UN climate conference this week, an aviation industry users group was formed to promote investment and use of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Charter & Fractional

Companies Deny FAA Allegation of Illegal Charter

Campbell Oil and its related Executive Aircraft Services “strongly disagree” with an FAA notice that proposes a $1.38M penalty for alleged illegal charter.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CBAA Continues Pushback on Luxury Tax Proposal

The Canadian Business Aviation Association goes on offense to combat the Canadian government's proposed luxury tax on private aircraft.