Content Archive: February 2021
AINsight: 2020 Was Only a Nine-month Year for Bizav
Business aircraft sales boomed in 2020 despite the pandemic sidelining the entire bizav industry from March through June.
Avionics
European Aircraft Can Upgrade to Garmin GI 275
The newly EASA-approved Garmin GI 275 flight displays are available for installation in a variety of aircraft types.
FBOs
New GA Customs Facility Debuts at Cincinnati Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is now a direct international entry point for general aviation.
Rotorcraft
Highly-modified Kopter Begins Flight Testing
The flight test crew of a modified Kopter SH09 reported improved handling and stability.
In-person EBACE Show Cancelled, Virtual Programming Planned
This year’s in-person EBACE show is the latest casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic, but co-organizers NBAA and EBAA plan to hold a virtual event in mid-May.
Regulations and Government
Trump Helipad in Palm Beach To Be Demolished
The helipad at former President Trump’s Florida Mar-a-Lago club is being removed.
Preowned Bizcraft Transactions See Late-year Boost
Both Asset Insight and Amstat reported surges in transactions in the preowned business aircraft market in 2020, but values remain down.
Rafael Unveils Turbojet-powered Spice Weapon
The Spice 250 ER is a turbojet-powered derivative of Rafael’s combat-proven precision glide weapon.
Airlines
Singapore Air To Fly First Ex-SilkAir Boeing 737 on March 4
SIA’s three-year “transformation plan” gets a boost from the integration of its SilkAir regional unit.
Aircraft
F-15EX New-Generation Eagle Fighter Makes First Flight
Boeing is to build up to 144 F-15EX Eagle fighters for the U.S. Air Force, destined for service with Air National Guard units.
