Content Archive: February 2021

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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Accidents

Wrong Engine Shutdown Triggers Helicopter Fatal

An Airbus BK117 C2 crashed after the pilot shut down the No. 1 engine after the No. 2 engine began to fail.

People in Aviation: February 2021

Gregory Beason is president and CEO of AllClear, Glenn Hogben CEO of ACA, and David Wyndham v-p for Asset Insight.
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Avionics

Lower-cost Connectivity Options Expanding

Satcom and air-to-ground network debuts will bring cheaper Wi-Fi to more airframes in 2021.
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Rotorcraft

Pentagon Will Track D.C. Helicopter Noise

Few practical options exist for mitigating helicopter noise in the Washington, D.C. area.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Ross Aviation TRM

Ross Aviation's FBO at Palm Springs, California-area Jacqueline Cochrane Regional Airport is one of 19 FBOs at 17 locations across the U.S.
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Collins Looks Ahead to New Travel Realities

Collins is looking across all disciplines with "Redefining Air Travel" ambitions as the pandemic is spurring permanent changes in some flying approaches.
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AINdebrief Episode 32 | January 29, 2021

What to Expect for the Aviation Industry from the Biden Administration
Regulations and Government

NATA, NBAA Ask IRS To Clarify Broker, Charter Tax Rules

NATA and NBAA are seeking further guidance or rulemaking on the responsibilities of brokers and charters surrounding FET collection.
Charter & Fractional

Flyjets Adds Helo Flights to Booking Platform

Available flights will initially be on Airbus AS350 and AS355 light singles and twins as well as Robinson R44s.