Content Archive: September 2020

Avionics

AFV Adds Another Company to Aviation Stable

AFV Partners' purchase of Seattle Avionics signals a new level of competition in the aviation chart data market.
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Aircraft

Military Materials, Mods Could Cut Airliner Fuel Burn

Alpine Advanced Materials is pressing the case for its HX5 composite, while sister company Metro Aerospace is looking to cut drag with its Microvane mod.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet It Taking Its Business International as JetClub

The North Carolina-based fractional company will operate JetClub under a slightly different business model in Europe and Asia.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky, in Legal Battle, Faces Further Delays

SmartSky and its former vendor WSS are trading lawsuits in a legal dispute that will push back the SmartSky air-to-ground network at least until 2021.
Airlines

EASA Head Urges Common EU Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

According to EASA executive director Patrick Ky, agency data shows that air transport does not generate new coronavirus infections.
Aircraft

BAE To Supply AS2 Fly-by-wire

Aerion has opted for a BAE Systems fly-by-wire flight control system with active inceptors on the AS2 supersonic business jet.
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Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Celebrates Silver Anniversary

PlaneSense is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its PlaneSense fractional ownership program this month.
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Environment

Gulfstream Re-ups SAF Supply Contract with World Fuel

Gulfstream has extended the contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the OEM with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Aircraft

JetAviva Top Bizjet Seller in 1H20, Says JetNet Report

Turbine aircraft broker jetAviva was the number-one seller of business jets in the first half of this year, according to a JetNet analysis report.
Airports

JSX 'Reviewing Options' Following Vote on SNA Leases

Orange County Board of Supervisors approve new FBO leases at John Wayne Airport, including clauses that prohibit JSX operations there.