Content Archive: May 2020

People in Aviation: May 2020

Vicki Nakata succeeds David Fox as CEO at Stellar Labs, Kevin Ducksbury is chairman of The Air Charter Association, and Ian Beaumont is CEO of IBA Group.
Charter & Fractional

New Data Shows Tentative Signs of Bizav Traffic Recovery

The last few days of April provided evidence that business aviation flight activity may have passed the worst of the Covid-19-driven downturn.
Aircraft

Boeing Completes First Flight of Second 777X

The first flight of 777X WH002 lasted 2 hours and 58 minutes.
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EAA Cancels 2020 AirVenture

While it canceled the 2020 AirVenuture show, EAA will roll over pre-sold 2020 admissions and camping reservations to the 2021 show or provide refunds.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider, Wyvern Partner On Mx Provider SMS Rating

The Wyvern partnership will give MRO Insider users an extra layer of information beyond pricing to consider when selecting a maintenance provider.
Aircraft

Boeing Passes on CARES Act Funding With $25B Bond

A $25 billion bond offering has ensured enough liquidity to allow Boeing to reject public money.

AINdebrief Episode 6 | May 1, 2020

Q1 results at Textron Av, Gulfstream, Boeing, and Airbus; eVTOL developments; FAA keeps aircraft flying; and Aerion Supersonic moves to Florida.
Aircraft

VistaJet Founder Thomas Flohr Believes Private Aviation Could Help to Restart Airline Service

VistaJet Founder Thomas Flohr Believes Private Aviation Could Help to Restart Airline Service
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Safety

Torqued: NTSB Report on Drug Use Trends in Accidents Deserves Broad Industry Action

The industry could play an important role in educating pilots about the dangers of prescription and OTC drugs, as well as about marijuana.

AINsight: Words To Live By

Weccasts and Zoom meetings have developed a whole new meaning of “community engagement” in the business aviation industry during the Covid crisis.