Content Archive: February 2021

Aircraft

European Airlines Signal Support for SAF Blending Quota

The European Commission plans to announce plans for an EU-wide blending obligation as part of its wider ReFuelEU proposal to boost supply and demand.

EBAA, NBAA To Host Virtual EBACE Connect in May

To be held May 18-19, when the original in-person EBACE was scheduled, virtual EBACE Connect will have a keynote, info sessions, and press events.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Methods Expands Airbus HCare To EC135 Fleet

A new Airbus HCare support contract will cover Air Methods fleet of 80 EC135 light twins.
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Aircraft

New-gen Airliner Values Steady as Older Models Continue To Fall

IBA appraisers sees values of older airliners continuing to decline amid Covid pressure.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Racer First Flight Pushed to 2022

Airbus will begin final assembly of the first Racer compound helicopter in the coming weeks.
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Aircraft

Data Reveals the Dominant Role of the 747 Freighter in 2020

Data from Spire Aviation's satellite constellation shows how Boeing's 747F far outstripped other large freighters while Covid gripped air transport.
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Flight Test: Garmin D2 Air Smartwatch

Garmin's D2 Air smartwatch packs a lot of features into a more reasonably priced device with an Amoled touchscreen.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Expands Honeywell Legacy Platform Capabilities

Duncan Aviation's agreement with Honeywell adds more than 2,000 part numbers on nearly 100 airplanes and rotorcraft.
Airports

Embry-Riddle Seeks To Stand Out from the Crowd in Singapore

An expanding student body at Embry-Riddle Asia portends good prospects in a rapidly growing region.
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Aircraft

Blog: Eulogy for Icon Learjet

Production is ending for the more than half-century-old brand, whose name became synonymous with “business jet.”
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