Content Archive: February 2020

Aircraft

2019 Shows Strength Across Bizjet Categories

The Cirrus Vision Jet took the most-delivered crown, Cessna's Latitude become publicly revealed top-delivered twin, and Gulfstream shipments soared.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Seek Comprehensive Overview of Green Efforts

Reps. Larsen, Davids, and Schrier are seeking to develop a database of all the sustainability initiatives in aviation and a report on their effectiveness.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Insurance Premiums Continue Ascent

As the pendulum continues to swing further toward a hard aviation insurance market, business aircraft operators should plan on more premium increases.
Aircraft

Azerbaijan Buys the M-346 as Caucasus Stand-off Continues

Since Armenia occupied a portion of Azerbaijani territory in the 1990s, the two countries have fought a number of skirmishes along the de facto border.
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Airlines

Oman Launches 'National Aviation Strategy 2030'

OAG planning sixfold increase in aviation's contribution to GDP by end of decade
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Airports

Skyportz, Arup Advance Plans for eVTOL Infrastructure

Property developers In Australia are being encouraged to build rooftop landing sites that will be ready to receive eVTOL aircraft when these are approved.
Airports

Heathrow's Third Runway Ruled Illegal over Climate Change

The UK’s busiest airport maintains the third runway is essential to boost the country’s global connectivity post-Brexit.
Rotorcraft

Bell Plans To Certify Electric Anti-Torque

Noise pollution prompted Bell to begin working on its electrically distributed anti-torque (EDAT) system.
Safety

COVID-19 Prompts BBD Aircraft Cleaning Advisory

The advisory offers procedures for disinfecting an aircraft that's traveled to a region affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Aircraft

Y-20 AEW and Tanker Variants To Appear Soon

The successful introduction into service of the Xian Y-20 heavy transport has freed China from reliance on the Il-76 airframe for fighter support aircraft.
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