Content Archive: July 2020

Airlines

FAA Demotes Pakistan to Category 2, Banning PIA from U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration moves to bar Pakistani carriers from flying into the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star's Missouri MRO Adds Airframe Credentials

West Star Aviation's Missouri MRO facility has received FAA approval for Bombardier Global BD-700, Embraer Phenom, Embraer Legacy 120 and 134/145.
Charter & Fractional

Trade Groups Warn of Online Charter Fraud

The Air Charter Assocation and EBAA have noted a rise in online deceict, mirroring the rise in private charter demand.
Aircraft

Electric Aircraft Maker Bye Raises $10M for eFlyers

Bye Aerospace aims to have its two-seat eFlyer all-electric aircraft ready to enter service in 2021, followed by the four-seat eFlyer 4.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Mecaer Gets EASA Mx Approval for Philadelphia Base

Italian MRO provider Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG) has received EASA certification for its Philadelphia Part 145 rotorcraft repair station.
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Airports

Nexa Teams With VFS To Support Urban Air Mobility Growth

The Vertical Flight Society has partnered with Nexa Advisors to form a new company called UAM Geomatics that will produce data on the eVTOL market.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Marks Milestones on Legacy 500 Paint Job

Ruag MRO International completes its first exterior Legacy 500 repainting project while also using an Embraer-patented technique for the first time.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Buys Chinese MRO Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation

Bell is acquiring Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited to increase its MRO capacity in China.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Painting Now Available at Banyan's FXE Complex

Atlantic Jet Refinishing has joined the ecosystem of aviation-related businesses based at the Banyan Air Service FBO complex.
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Aircraft

KinectAir Makes Plans To Operate VoltAero's Electric Cassio

KinectAir says it intends to be a launch customer for VoltAero's Cassio electric fixed-wing aircraft for its planned charter network.
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