Content Archive: April 2021

Regulations and Government

State Dept. Moves To Ease Access for Aviation Activity

The U.S. State Department is providing exemptions to restrictions on entry from some regions for flights for training, aircraft delivery, or maintenance.
Avionics

ForeFlight Labs Releases Taxi Routing Editor

ForeFlights's new Taxi Routing editor helps pilots plot routes on the airport surface.
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Aircraft

Airbus Signals Intention To Build a Widebody Freighter Aircraft

The European airframer expresses the need to change the “unhealthy” market balance between itself and Boeing in the all-cargo aircraft market.
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After Pandemic Pause, JetNet iQ Summit Set To Return

After a year’s hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, JetNet’s annual iQ Summit is on track to return in September for its 10th edition.
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Environment

Textron Aviation Signs Deal with Avfuel for SAF Supply

Avfuel has signed an agreement with Textron Aviation to provide the Wichita airframer with a continuous supply of Neste sustainable aviation fuel.
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Textron Aviation Jet Deliveries, Order Book Climb In Q1

A "more positive demand environment" for business jets leads to a stronger first quarter at Textron Aviation.
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Rotorcraft

New Team, New Focus at MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters hopes improved customer support will make it a player again in the commercial helicopter market.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Orders Plunge 26 Percent

While Airbus Helicopters orders and deliveries drop, increasing service revenues improve the bottom line.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Maintenance Solutions Expands European Foothold

The Lithuanian MRO provider has established a line maintenance station in Nice, France, and plans to expand to London early this fall.
Airports

Industry Groups Launch Training Course on Runway Ops

The course focuses on ICAO's new methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions.