Content Archive: October 2020

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Continues European Mx Network Build Out

Bell Textron names Intercopter in Taufkirchen, Germany, as an authorized maintenance center (AMC), its third AMC in Europe.
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Airlines

CARES Act Expiration Triggers Thousands of U.S. Airline Layoffs

Roughly 32,000 employees of United and American Airlines stand subject to layoff.
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Airlines

Chinese Domestic Flights Surge amid Golden Week Holiday

The world's largest annual human migration sees Chinese airlines plan major capacity increases.
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Regulations and Government

House Panel OKs Bill To Bolster Certification Oversight

The House Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act cleared the House T&I Committee by voice vote and has bipartisan support.
Avionics

C&L Named Distributor for Thomas Global EFIS Displays

Thomas Global Systems’ TFD-8601 serves as an upgrade for legacy EFD-86 cathode ray tube displays.
Aircraft

Boeing To Move All 787 Production to South Carolina

Months of studies at Boeing into the consolidation of Dreamliner production ends with a decision to build the model exclusively in North Charleston.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Gets Reprieve with Stopgap Bill

Passage of a continuing resolution as the 2020 fiscal year expired keeps government agencies, including the FAA, operating through December 11.
Regulations and Government

FAA Accepts Second Set of Part 23 Consensus Standards

The FAA released a notice of availability accepting 35 new and revised consensus standards for Part 23 aircraft developed by ASTM International.

Coleal Ousted in Bombardier Consolidation Move

David Coleal is out at Bombardier as the company streamlines its senior leadership team as it transitions to a "pure-play" business jet manufacturer.
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Airports

Torqued: GA Road Trips in the Time of Coronavirus

Despite the pandemic, those of us who live and breathe aviation can't stay away from airports and aircraft.