Content Archive: July 2020

Aircraft

China Southern Launches ARJ21-700 Operations

The start of ARJ21 flights by China Southern comes five days after Air China flew its first example on an inaugural revenue flight.
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Regulations and Government

ADS Group Says UK Aerospace Industry Urgently Needs Increased Government Support

ADS Group Says UK Aerospace Industry Urgently Needs Increased Government Support
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Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive Launches Fixed-rate Charter Program

Qatar Executive's new Diamond Agreement program allows customers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed-hourly rates on its long- and ultra-long-range jets.
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Airports

Australian Airport Opens New Second Runway

After more than two decades of planning and construction, Australia's Brisbane Airport debuted its new 10,800 foot runway.
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FBOs

Anderson Promoted to COO at Sheltair

A 20-year veteran of the company, Sheltair's Todd Anderson has been promoted from senior vice president of real estate and development to COO.
Regulations and Government

FAA's Supersonic Proposal Draws Praise and Protest

The EU called the FAA's supersonic NPRM premature, while many manufacturers endorsed its data-driven approach.
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Airlines

Delta 737-700s Now Slated to Retire by Year-end

Boeing 737-700s will join MD-88s, MD-90s, and 777-200s on this year's list of Delta Air Lines retirees.

N. American Bizav Flying Continues Post-Covid Climbout

North American business aircraft flight activity gained back another one-third of Covid-19-related losses in June, as flying increased 40 percent from May.
Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Secures £1.2 billion Rescue Package

A new five-year business plan at Virgin Atlantic calls for a return to profitability by 2022

Duncan Aviation Stalwart, Noted Aviator Harry Barr Dies

Harry Bar shared a hometown and passion for flying with Duncan Aviation founder Donald Duncan, leading to a number of joint endeavors.