Content Archive: October 2021

Aircraft

Gulfstream Large Jet Portfolio Gets Bigger, Longer with G400, G800

Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled the G400 and G800, which will bookend each side of its large-cabin jet family and expand that line to six aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Names Vinayak Hegde as President

Hegde came to Wheels Up in May and has more than 20 years of experience in technology, marketing, and product development.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Expands Ka-band Connectivity in Brazil

Satcom provider Viasat also plans to expand Ka-band coverage in parts of Europe and the Middle East.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Rolls Out SmartShield Warranty Program

SmartShield also provides protection for Gogo Avance and ATG users who exceed their data allotment.
Avionics

Metro STCs Garmin GTN 650/750 Xi in Airbus EC145

Metro Aviation has received FAA STC avionics approval for installation of the Garmin GTN 650/750 Xi, certified for SPIFR, in the Airbus EC145.
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Environment

New Report Calls for Net-Zero Aviation by 2050

The Air Transport Action Group issued a declaration today stating that global civil aviation operations will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Airports

Chicago Executive Airport Debuts U.S. Customs Facility

Officials in Illinois today celebrated the opening of a new, dedicated U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at Chicago Executive Airport.
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Safety

JSFirm: Testing, Vaccines Not Required by Most Av Employers

JSFirm sample of aviation companies found that a 83 percent do not require Covid-19 vaccination.
Avionics

Honeywell Sings New Tune with Anthem Avionics

Honeywell has unveiled its next-generation avionics platform—Anthem—the first “cloud-connected” avionics suite designed to serve all aviation segments.
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Aircraft

AerCap Boss Calls on OEMs, Lessors To Keep Buoying Airlines

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly expects that aircraft leasing companies will have to do “some more heavy lifting" to help airlines as they recover from Covid-19.