Content Archive: December 2020

Aircraft

NOAA Takes Delivery of Second Beechcraft King Air

Textron Aviation's special missions Beechcraft King Air 350CER will be used for coastal mapping, aerial survey, and emergency response missions.
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Regulations and Government

Covid Relief Bill Includes Carrier Aid, Cert Reform

The massive 5,000-page bill renews payroll support programs for air carriers and in general, funds the FAA in FY'21, and reforms ertification.
Avionics

Moog Buys Genesys Aerosystems

Flight control manufacturer Moog is adding to its capabilities with the purchase of Genesys Aerosystems.
Aircraft

Max Order Moves Alaska Airlines Towards All-Boeing Fleet

Alaska Airlines is adding new orders that will increase its Boeing 737-9 Max to 120 airplanes if all options are taken.
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Aircraft

Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski Jump Capability

Tests have been undertaken to validate the F/A-18E/F’s ability to launch from the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers.
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Training and Workforce

Rolls-Royce's Virtual Reality Jet Engine Familiarization Class is Pandemic-ready

Rolls-Royce's Virtual Reality Jet Engine Familiarization Class is Pandemic-ready
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FBOs

Avflight Breaks Ground on New Michigan Hangars

Avflight has broken ground on a new expansion to its FBO at the Detroit-area Willow Run Airport (YIP).
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Daher's Nicolas Chabbert To Serve as GAMA 2021 Chair

GAMA named Daher's Nicolas Chabbert chairman and Embraer Executive Jets's Michael Amalfitano vice-chair for 2021.
Rotorcraft

DOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding

DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights.
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FBOs

Ohio Airport To Issue RFP for Lone FBO

Ohio’s Middletown Regional Airport/Hook Field expects to find a new operator for its FBO by mid 2021.
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