Content Archive: September 2020

Aircraft

Thailand Inks $162 million T-6C Texan II Deal

Having previously signaled its intentions to acquire T-6s for the training role, the Royal Thai Air Force has firmed up its acquisition.
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Airlines

United Airlines Pilots Avert Furloughs

A letter of agreement between United Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association prevents any involuntary layoffs until June 2021.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IRS Finalizes Regs for 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation

The IRS has released final regulations that spell out bonus depreciaton rules for most depreciable business assets, including business jets.
Aircraft

NATO Adds Ninth A330 Tanker/Transport

The latest order comes as a result of Luxembourg deciding to expand its participation in the program by 1,000 hours annually.
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Avionics

Embraer Gets Nod for Synthetic Vision Guidance System

Embraer has received a thumbs up from Brazil’s ANAC and the FAA for its synthetic vision guidance system on the Praetor 500 and 600.
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Aircraft

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787

Boeing Tests New Tech with ecoDemonstrator 787
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AINdebrief Episode 24 | September 28, 2020

Airbus and Boeing Split Views on Sustainability; TBM Series Hits 1,000; State of the Private Charter Market; AIN's Special Coverage in October
FBOs

Opening a New FBO is a Challenge

Opening a New FBO is a Challenge
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Aircraft

ZeroAvia Hydrogen Flight Paves Way to 2023 Service Entry

On September 24, ZeroAvia made a first hydrogen-powered flight with a six-seat Piper Malibu powered by its new hydrogen propulsion system.
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ATC

Nav Canada Reveals Layoffs and New Initiatives

As a result of continued reduced air traffic stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, ATC agency Nav Canada has reduced its workforce by 14 percent.