Content Archive: April 2020

Aviation Fuel Hose Maker Devises Ventilator Concept

Husky Corp. is still firming up its ventilator concept but hopes it could ease the country's shortage of units amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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Charter & Fractional

How to Experience Flying in the Back of a Private Jet for the First Time - AIN

How to Experience Flying in the Back of a Private Jet for the First Time - AIN
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Aircraft

Sustainable Aviation and Urban Air Mobility Experts To Meet Virtually

Foresight Aerospace's Sustainable Aviation and Urban Air Mobility conference will include eVTOL program leaders, regulators and technology specialists.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Navy Orders More Test Stingrays from Boeing

With three more MQ-25As being ordered, Boeing now has seven of the unmanned carrierborne tankers on contract.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Extends, Adds Req To NBAA Small Aircraft Exemption

NBAA members who take advantage of the NBAA Small Aircraft Exemption must file a "Notice of Joinder."
ATC

Eurocontrol States Defer Air Traffic Management Fees

Europe’s ATM providers have agreed to postpone payment of €1.1 billion in air traffic control fees.
Charter & Fractional

XO Launches Supply Flights for NYC Med Providers

XO, an online charter platform, will make all of its inbound New York City flights available for transport of medical equipment and products.

Aero Supply Chain Key Concern As Covid Crisis Drags On

GAMA chief Pete Bunce is concerned that supply chain issues are particularly acute because many OEMs have adopted just-in-time parts model.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Sees Dip in Discretionary Spending but Steady Mx

Duncan Aviation's Jeff Lake said operators are choosing the down time to catch up on maintenance, but discretionary work has slowed.