Content Archive: February 2021

Rotorcraft

Airbus Helos Help in Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Effort

The company reports that its aircraft are being used around the world to distribute the vaccines to isolated areas.
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Aircraft

Qantas Sees Dawn of Project Sunrise Breaking in 2024

Covid-19 forced the Australian flag carrier to delay plans for ultra-long-haul flights between the east coast of Australia and cities such as London.

FAA Employee Arrested for Role in Capitol Attack

Court documents reveal that Kevin Strong, an FAA employee in San Bernardino, California, admitted to participating in the January 6 attack.
FBOs

DFW's FBO Joins Avfuel Network

The new member is DFW Corporate Aviation, the airport board-operated lone FBO at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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Regulations and Government

Bradley Mims Takes Deputy FAA Administrator Role

He previously served at the agency during the Clinton Administration.
Aircraft

MecanAir Adds Full Mx Credentials for Daher Aircraft

The company has been a Kodiak authorized service center for 10 years.
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Regulations and Government

CDC Mask Requirement Includes Charter Operators, FBOs

The CDC's mask mandate during transportation includes FBOs, airports and Part 135 operations, but not Part 91, business aviation organizations advise.

AEG Fuels Inks Agreement with Boeing Jeppesen

AEG Fuels has signed an agreement with Boeing, which will enable the Miami-based jet fuel marketer to provide a full range of trip support services.
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary

Senate confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation follows the approval by the Commerce Committee on January 27.
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Rotorcraft

Directional Aviation Buying Helo Operator AAG

Kenn Ricci’s Directional Aviation Group unit OneSky Flight is acquiring helicopter charter operator AAG from Sikorsky.
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