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EPA: Curis System Is Effective against Covid

The Curis System hydrogen peroxide fogger has been named to the EPA's List-N for use in Covid-19 disinfection.

EASA Issues Covid-19 Op Recommendations for Airports

With many ground service providers seeing cutbacks in service resulting from Covid, EASA has issued recommendations to airports to ensure safety.

Regulations and Government

EASA Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2019

There were no fatal accidents involving EASA-member-state-registered, non-commercial complex (NCC) business airplanes last year, according to a study.

AINsight: Do I Need To Go Around?

NTSB docket on a 2019 crash of a Citation Latitude paints a detailed account of an unstable approach that led to a botched landing and runway excursion.

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JetBlue Applying UV Light To Help Kill Covid Virus in Cabins

Honeywell has delivered eight of its new UV Cabin System to New York-based LCC JetBlue.

NATA's Ground Handling Safety Symposium Goes Online

NATA has decided to turn its popular ground handling safety symposium into an online-only event this year in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Flight Depts Used Pandemic Downtime To Improve Ops

AviationManuals has found operators stepping up efforts to implement SMS and improve or develop operational manuals during Covid-related downtime.

New Bizav Coalition To Share Covid Safety Practices

The CleanFlying Coalition founded by FlightAware aims to promote the safety of business aviation in the post-Covid world

Daher Certifies HomeSafe Autoland in TBM 940

Daher has received both FAA and EASA approval of its HomeSafe emergency autoland system on its TBM 940.

FAA Leader Says Airline Passengers Must Wear Face Masks

FAA deputy administrator Daniel Elwell said a recovery in airline traffic depends heavily on passengers consistently following Covid-19 safety measures.

Regulations and Government

Amid Covid Surge, Grand Bahama is Shut Down

After recently reopening its borders, the Bahamas will lock down Grand Bahama Island after experiencing a surge in Covid cases.

Charter Broker Offers Expedited Pre-trip Covid Testing

Paramount Business Jets is providing the tests through a new partnership with The COVID Consultants.

Charter & Fractional

Jetcraft Taps F/List for MicroShield 360 Applications

The business jet brokerage is the launch customer for an interiors specialist's treatment program.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

EASA Grafts Cybersecurity Onto Certification Standards

New EASA cybersecurity standards include helicopters.

Regulations and Government

Bombardier Safety Standdown Going Virtual for 2020

Bombardier's Safety Standdown 2020, originally slated for August 25 to 27 in Wichita, will be held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Iran Says Air Defense System Failings Caused PS752 Shootdown

An initial report by Iran's civil aviation organization indicated that a realignment of an air defense system outside Tehran triggered a chain of errors.

VisionSafe EVAS STC'd for Embraer Bizjet Models

VisionSafe's EVAS is approved for Embraer Legacy 600/650 and Phenoms, while work is underway on the Lineage and Praetor models.

Helicopter Laserer Gets Federal Prison

A California man who lasered a sheriff’s helicopter in 2017 has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.

Congressmen Continue Push for Safer Helo Fuel Tanks

Two Colorado congressman are continuing push for mandatory crash resistant fuel systems (CRFS) in all helicopter air ambulances.

U.S. Bizav Fatal Accidents Plummet in First Half

Fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered turbine business aircraft plummeted in the first half, according to data compiled by AIN.

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