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David Allen Cautions on Aircraft Disinfectants

David Allen Certified is expanding its portfolio to other industries as it advises on propter disinfectant and protection services.
Aircraft

Creditors Ask Court To Force One Aviation Liquidation

After 19 months with no resolution in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of One Aviation, unsecured creditors have moved to convert the case to liquidation.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Aviation Asia Adds MicroShield Application Services

The company is offering the disinfectant service at its Hong Kong and Macau facilities with plans to expand it to off-site customers.
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Offers Program for Stung JetSuite Clients

Aircraft charter firm flyExclusive is offering a discounted jet card program for JetSuite SuiteKey customers affected by the latter's bankruptcy.

USAIG Unveils Credit Options for UAS Safety Programs

Building on its Performance Vector Unmanned initiative, USAIG is offering "SafetyPoints" to enable UAS policyholders to select from USI safety programs.
Accidents

Japan Super Puma Fatal Crash Tied To Tail Rotor Mx

Japan’s Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) has linked the 2017 crash of an Airbus Helicopters AS332L to tail rotor maintenance.
Airlines

Avianca Succumbs to Covid-19, Files for Bankruptcy

Latin America's second-largest airline seeks rescue funding from governments while operating cargo services under Chapter 11.
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FBOs

European FBOs Deal With Covid Crisis

From London to Moscow, FBOs across Europe are adapting to life in the Covid-19 era.
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ATC

Saab’s Digital Tower Joint Venture Builds on Civil Success

Swedish remote tower venture continues to grow its business, and is making its first forays into military ATC with the UK's RAF.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Now Has Trio of Test G700s in Flight Testing

Gulfstream Aerospace now has three of its planned five flight-test G700s online after another test aircraft made its first flight on Friday.
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AINdebrief Episode 7 | May 8, 2020

AINdebrief looks at bizav flights rising, Bombardier Q1, NBAA and Gulfstream layoffs, JetSuite bankrupt, and Daher intros 2020 TBM 940.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Insurance Hikes, Limited Covid Aid for Helo Operators

"Seismic changes” will continue for helicopter insurance.

Erickson Looks To Improve Firefighting Through R&D Unit

Helicopter specialist Erickson is developing software aimed at making wildland firefighting more effective and efficient.
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Rotorcraft

VT Group Wins Support Contract for New Marine One Helo

As many as 21 Sikorsky VH-92As are expected to serve as replacements to the presidential helicopter fleet.
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Air BP Offers Support During Covid-19 Crisis

Global fuel provider Air BP has assisted medical providers around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Aviation Medicine in the Pandemic

There are confusing messages from the FAA on medical exams during the pandemic, but you should update your medical certificate on schedule, if possible.
Rotorcraft

Perot Pushes Alliance as eVTOL Hub

Perot promotes Fort Worth Alliance airport complex as home for UAS, eVTOL development.
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Aircraft

Lufthansa Technik Converts First A350-900 for VIP

In all, Lufthansa Technik will install VIP interiors in three Airbus A350-900s for the German government.
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Aircraft

Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand

Wisk is close to finalising the design of its Cora eVTOL aircraft as New Zealand and U.S. regulators monitor flight test progress.
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Aircraft

Sweden Seeks New Air Force Basic Trainer

After several delays, the Swedish government has initiated the process to replace the 57-year old Saab SK 60 in the training role.
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FutureFlight

Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand

Wisk is close to finalising the design of its Cora eVTOL aircraft as New Zealand and U.S. regulators monitor flight test progress.
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FutureFlight

VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio

The reworked design for the hybrid-electric Cassio pusherprop will offer range of up to 920 nm, seating between four and six passengers.
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FutureFlight

Ross Perot Jr Pushes Alliance Airport as eVTOL Development Hub

Perot promotes Fort Worth Alliance airport complex as home for UAS, eVTOL development.
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Rotorcraft

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations
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Aircraft

VoltAero Unveils Production Version of Hybrid-Electric Cassio

The reworked design for the hybrid-electric Cassio pusherprop will offer range of up to 920 nm, seating between four and six passengers.
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FutureFlight

NASA Targets a Fivefold Gain in High-speed Energy Efficiency with X-57 Program

The electric-powered X-57 Maxwell prototype is NASA’s first manned X-plane experimental aircraft in more than two decades.
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NetJets Expands Employee Covid-19 Testing

NetJets, which teamed with Cellex to offer antibody testing to its flightcrews, flies mission to transport a half-million test kits from Shanghai.
Airlines

Korean Air Adds International Flights as Region Slowly Reopens

Several airlines in the Asia-Pacific region eye a resumption of strategically important overseas routes.
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Aircraft

Air France-KLM Delays A350 Deliveries, Mulls Other Models' Fate

The Franco-Dutch airline group warns that passenger demand will not recover to pre-COVID-19 levels "before several years."
Engines

Rolls-Royce Suggests Likelihood of More Job Cuts

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce cites a 40-percent decline in engine flying hours during this year’s first four months.