Content Archive: December 2020

Charter & Fractional

Judge Allows JSX To Temporarily Continue SNA Flights

The temporary restraining order comes after JSX filed a lawsuit against Orange County and John Wayne Airport earlier in December.
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Charter & Fractional

Airshare Expands Access, Management, Mx Programs

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, day-based fractional operator Airshare has become a full-service provider.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Provides 12-Month Check Airman Extension

The FAA departed from its typical practice of shorter-term Covid-related extensions in granting a request for a year-long check airman extension.
Aircraft

N219 Turboprop Gains Indonesian Certification

Type approval for the N219 marks Indonesia’s successful return to civil aircraft development.
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Accidents

Mexico AW109 Crash Now a Homicide Investigation

Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.
Rotorcraft

EASA Proposes Modifications for Overwater Helo Ops

EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lee Aero, Peregrine Partner on STC To Combat Covid-19

Lee Aerospace and Peregrine Avionics have partnered on an Aviation Clean Air STC for the Citation Excel, XLS, and XLS+.
Training and Workforce

LOFT Adding Citation Excel Type Rating Program

Training provider LOFT is putting the final touches on its new Citation Excel full-flight simulator in preparation for its new type rating course.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

West Star, Collins Team Up for G450 Cabin, CMS Upgrade

West Star Aviation said the combination of a G450 cabin upgrade along with installation of Collins Aerospace's Venue could save owners as much as $200,000.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Imposes Aerospace Export Controls on China, Russia

U.S. firms face complications in dealing with Chinese and Russian aerospace companies after the Commerce Department issued a new Military End User List.
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