Content Archive: April 2020

Aircraft

IADA Webinar Explores Post-pandemic Bizav Recovery

Aircraft brokers remain optimistic about preowned business jet sales post Covid-19, according to an International Aircraft Dealers Association webinar.
Regulations and Government

FAA Updating Weight and Balance Program Guidance

Draft FAA guidance would have inspectors advise operators to update their weight and balance programs and submit them for approval.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Asks YoPros To Contact Congress on Relief Debate

As lawmakers negotiate the next round of relief packages, NBAA stresses the importance of young professionals to reach out to their lawmakers.

Gogo Idles 60 Percent of Workers Due To Covid Impact

Airborne connectivity provider Gogo blames the furloughs and pay cuts on a sharp downturn in airline and business aviation activity.
Security

Business Aircraft Operators Need to Pay Attention to Covid-19 Security and Medical Concerns

Business Aircraft Operators Need to Pay Attention to Covid-19 Security and Medical Concerns
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Air Ambulance Industry Asks for Another $816M

Air ambulance bailout would cover estimated losses for the next six months.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Offers Crisis Pricing on Winglet Upgrade

Tamarack Aerospace will waive the installation fee on its Active Winglet Technology for CitationJets through June 30.
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Charter & Fractional

Citing Covid-19, JetSuite Grounds Fleet, Furloughs Crew

Dallas-based bizjet charter operator JetSuite has grounded its all-Embraer fleet and furloughed most of its crewmembers as the Covid-19 crisis drags on.
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Airports

Luminaerospace Lights Make Taxiway Edges Easy To See

Following FAA approval, Luminaerospace hopes to ramp up production of replacement taxiway light covers that help pilots interpret taxiway boundaries.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Hits Jem Air with $220K Penalty for Crew Issues

The FAA is proposing a $220,000 penalty against Jem Air for allegedly using unqualified pilots in late April and early May of 2019.