Content Archive: February 2021
Regulations and Government
Larsen, Estes Reintroduce Bill To Protect Aviation Jobs
The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act of 2021, introduced in the House, would provide federal cost-sharing for aviation manufacturing jobs.
Airlines
Study Pinpoints Green Benefits of SatNav Over North Atlantic
Plotting transoceanic routes based on most efficient air distances will result in fuel savings and a reduction in CO2 emissions.
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.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Runs 100% SAF on Pearl 700 Bizjet Engine
Rolls-Royce has successfully conducted its first tests on a business jet engine using 100 percent SAF.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up To Go Public in $2.1B Deal
Wheels Up soon will be a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) thanks to a definitive agreement with a special-purpose company.
ATC
India Optimizes Airspace with ADS-B Deployment
India is the latest country to join the Aireon space-based ADS-B network, which should mean more economical operations with lower fuel burn.
Safety
Torqued: Where is the FAA’s “Diversion” Theory When the Aviation Industry Needs it Most?
Torqued: Why does the FAA ignore the fact that that the risk of flying is far lower than driving when looking at Covid-19 risk?
