Content Archive: April 2020

Tamarack Produces Medical-grade Masks For Idaho Hospital

Tamarack Aerospace said the 3-D printed masks offer equivalent protection to the much sought-after N95 masks.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety’s Recurrent Groundschool Now Online

FlightSafety's LiveLearning online recurrent groundschool will be available for more than 20 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft models.
Charter & Fractional

Bizav Traffic Stays Down as Charter Demand Stabilizes

Data analysts report business aviation traffic to be between 65 and 77 percent down on 2019, but fluctuations in future charter demand may be stabilizing.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Maintains Production while Fighting Covid-19

Gulfstream Aerospace is keeping open its production lines and other normal operations while also donating and making medical equipment.
FBOs

NATA Issues FBO Equipment Care Guidance

With FBOs pumping less fuel as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, NATA has offered guidance on fueling equipment that is seeing diminished use.
ATC

NBAA Debunks U.S. Airspace Closure Rumors

A rumor about an imminent U.S. airspace shutdown promulgated by an aviation blogger earlier this week has been debunked by NBAA.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Webinar Focuses On Preserving Parked Aircraft

Webinar experts encouraged participants to consider all aspects of maintaining a parked airplane including the passenger cabin and exterior paint.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Closes On Kopter Acquisition

Leonardo pays $185 million for Kopter, as well as bonuses to owner Lynwood if certain milestones are met over the life of Kopter’s SH09 program.
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