Content Archive: May 2020

Charter & Fractional

Charter Operators Facing 'Race to Bottom' on Pricing

Industry leaders speaking durig an NATA webinar overview the price wars ongoing for charter trips and the new customers that the industry is seeing.
Airports

Aviation Groups Balk at Hiked CBP Airport Services Fees

NBAA and other groups sent a letter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reconsider plans to increase airport fees by as much as 54 percent.
Aircraft

Airbus Opens A220 Hangar in Mobile

The new A220 production facility in Alabama has begun assembly of the first U.S.-built A220 for JetBlue.
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Airlines

IATA Calls For ‘Layered Approach’ to Biosecurity

The International Air Transport Association sees more effective alternatives to quarantine requirements.

DOT Sets Membership for Women Aviation Advisory Board

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao selected 30 industry leaders to serve as members of the newly formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board.
Safety

AOPA Issues New Covid-Era Operation Guides

As GA operators look to take flight again amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, AOPA issues advice for rusty pilots and prudent operators.

AsBAA Chairman Wu Zhendong Takes Leadership Role at ASG

Wu Zhendong, who added the role of chairman of Asian Sky Group to his duties, is chairman of AsBaa, as well as his own Avion Pacific Group.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G280 Adds To City-pair Records

The Gulfstream G280 this year collected city-pair record nods on trips from Vermont to London and Hawaii to Phoenix.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Sees Red Flags in 'Stop Eviction' Ordinances

While many local muncipalities are issuing stop eviction ordinances to protect businesses in the Covid-19 crisis, airports are a special case, says NATA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Appareo Upgrades EnVision FDM Software

EnVision can now accept flight data from third-party devices.