Content Archive: November 2020

Avionics

RTCA Warns of 5G's Effect on Radar Altimeters

An auction of frequency licenses in the spectrum from 3.7–3.98 GHz could cause significant safety problems for all segments of aviation.
Charter & Fractional

Startup Charter Provider FXAIR Makes Key Exec Hires

FXAIR, a unit of Directional Aviation, has hired Robert Shaplen as senior v-p of sales and Michael Hall as senior v-p of operations.
Aircraft

Air Canada Cancels Orders for A220s, 737 Max 8s

Order cancellations involving Boeing and Airbus narrowbodies at Air Canada accompanies delivery deferrals through 2023.
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Charter & Fractional

ACS Sees Bookings Rise from Women's Soccer

The growing popularity of and additional investment in women's soccer as well as the Covid-19 pandemic are driving the increases, Air Charter Service says.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers 1,400th H135 Light Twin Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 1,400th H135 light twin. The ship was sold to French HEMS operator Mont Blanc.
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Avionics

Avidyne IFD100 App Now Runs in Split-screen

Multitasking allows Avidyne's IFD100 app to run in a split-screen alongside other multitasking-capable apps.
FBOs

ExecuJet Acquires Jet Aviation's Berlin and Munich FBOs

ExecuJet has acquired the Jet Aviation FBO facilities in Berlin and Munich.
Accidents

ICAO Tells Iran To Expedite PS752 Shoot Down Investigation

The ICAO Council called on Iranian officials to publish a complete report into the shooting down of Ukrainian International Airlines flight from Tehran,
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Regulations and Government

NATA Seeks Fire Protection Fueling Requirement Change

NATA is urging industry members to support its Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to the national fire code for aircraft fueling.
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AINdebrief Episode 27 | November 6, 2020

Bombardier 3Q Results; UK Lockdown; Argus North America Bizav Traffic Update and Forecast; Traveling in Covid Times; Avidyne FOQA Program