Content Archive: April 2020

Global Jet Capital's Bob Fox Flies West

Bob Fox, who died March 19 at the age of 61, had an aviation career that spanned four decades, including the past three with Global Jet Capital.

Pandemic Spurs Massive Aviation Changes

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on aviation is difficult to measure, but clearly enormously significant.
Airlines

China Southern Prepares Move to Daxing International

Authorities expect Daxing Airport to host an average of 75 flights per day and an estimated daily volume of 8,000 passengers between April 12 to May 2.
Airports

Two More U.S. Airports Suffer Tornado Damage

As storms swept through the South on Easter Sunday, tornadoes touched down at two regional airports, causing damage to hangars and aircraft.
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Airports

What Happens if Air Traffic Controllers Can’t Work Due to COVID-19? - AIN

What Happens if Air Traffic Controllers Can’t Work Due to COVID-19? - AIN
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Airlines

Hong Kong Rolls Out Further Covid-19 Relief for Air Transport

Hong Kong International Airport has “nearly closed,” according to the airport authority’s chief executive, Carrie Lam.
Safety

Coronavirus Crisis Spurs Catering Concerns

An NBAA webinar examined best practices for dealing with inflight catering amid the Covid-19 landscape.
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AINdebrief Episode 3 | April 10, 2020

AINdebrief looks at bizav traffic drops due to Covid-19, defending the bizjet, air catering considerations, Leonardo completes Kopter acquisition.
Airlines

EasyJet Defers Delivery of 24 Airbus A320s

The move by UK budget airline EasyJet to delay deliveries comes amid pressure from its biggest shareholder to cancel an order for 107 A320neos.

Textron Aviation Extends Furloughs, Reduces Workweeks

Textron Aviation said the economic instability created by Covid-19 makes it difficult for customers to purchase, take delivery of, and operate aircraft.