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Leonardo Sees 2020 Hit from Decline in Civil Aviation Markets

Italy's Leonardo saw first quarter earnings decline, mainly on the civil side of its business, including helicopters, ATR airliners, and aerostructures.
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Rotorcraft

Heli XP 2020 Rescheduled for October

Normally held in May, Brazilian helicopter show Heli XP is now scheduled for October 21 and 22 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bizav Groups Ask Lawmakers for More Industry Assistance

NBAA and NATA were among those submitting testimony outlining the harm Covid-19 has caused the industry.
Avionics

Airbus H135 with Helionix Approved in Canada

Transport Canada has granted certification validation to the Airbus Helicopters H135 light twin equipped with the Helionix aviation system.
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Security

NBAA Webinar Examines Security in the Covid-19 Era

For those still flying, or about to restart, the world has changed from pre-Covid-19 days.

WingX: Bizav Flight Activity Awakening from Slumber

The seven-day moving average of global business aviation flight activity has climbed 40 percent over the past three weeks.

MySky Officials Upbeat on Bizav Industry's Future

MySky executives think the post-Covid world will lead to increased business aircraft use by companies because of health concerns.
Aircraft

Global 7500 Boosts Bombardier Q1, but Rocky Q2 Ahead

Bombardier delivered 26 business jets in the first quarter, but production disruption, sales declines, and delivery shifts will erode Q2 results.
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Aircraft

IAG Cuts Deliveries As Full Recovery Not Anticipated Before 2023

IAG incurred a loss of around $577 million in the first quarter of 2020, and sees even tougher trading conditions in the second and third quarters.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi to Close on CRJ Acquisition on June 1

MHI RJ Aviation Group will control CRJ support and maintain the Canadian jet’s type certificates.
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Rotorcraft

French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet

AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.
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Aircraft

Preowned Market Remaining Stable Despite Market Turmoil

Brian Foley believes stronger economics and lending practices have kept the preowned market stable during the Covid-19 crisis unlike a decade ago.
Regulations and Government

Europe Aviation Still Facing Uncertainty as Brexit Talks Stall

With Brexit, aviation still needs to be ready for anything, especially if the UK is going to have to pull away from EASA.
Avionics

Hands-on with the Bose ProFlight Series 2 Headset

Bose's ProFlight Series 2 aviation headset brings lightweight active noise canceling to the business jet and airline market.
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Accidents

NTSB: Wisconsin EMS Crash Followed Loss of Control

The pilot was non-responsive before his ship rolled inverted.

Spirit CEO: Bombardier, Asco Acquisitions Proceeding

Spirit AeroSystems sees "long-term value" in acquiring Asco and Bombardier's aerostructures unit, despite the effects of Covid-19 and 737 Max grounding.
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Aircraft

Daher Ships 1st 2020 TBM 940, HomeSafe on Final Approach

Daher is delivering the first 2020 TBM 940 this week while it expects the aircraft's HomeSafe autoland system to be approved by early July.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Makes Garmin Install Time, Cost Guarantees

Elliott Aviation has completed cockpit retrofits of more than 50 Garmin G5000 systems and more than 350 G1000/G1000 NXi systems.

Covid-19 Leads To 'Significant Reduction' at NBAA

While not detailing the extent of the layoffs, NBAA cited the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic in the move.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gary Dunn Takes Helm of Aviation Partners

Gary Dunn is filling the president's role at API on a permanent basis after serving in an interim capacity following the passing of Joe Clark.
Aircraft

M-346FA Gets Rafael's Advanced Targeting, Recon Systems

The adoption of advanced podded targeting and reconnaissance systems significantly enhances the M-346FA’s combat potential.
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AIA Joins Medical Community on Ventilator Portal Launch

AIA and the Advanced Medical Technology Association developed VentConnect to help scale production and distribution of ventilators.
FutureFlight

Sabrewing’s Rhaegal Cargo Carriers Boosted by U.S. Air Force Agility Prime Funding

The Rhaegal-A prototype aircraft will be evaluated by the U.S. Air Force under a $3.25 million contract
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FutureFlight

Airbus Commits to eVTOL Development Despite Ending Work on E-Fan X Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

In late April, Airbus and Rolls-Royce confirmed that they are ending their collaboration to develop the E-Fan X hybrid-electric airliner project.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Malaysia Builds On Falcon Mx Approvals

With approval from the FAA for Falcon 900 line maintenance, ExecuJet Malaysia can service the entire Dassault Falcon product lineup.
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Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Becomes Asia's Largest Bizjet Operator

Sino Jet was recognized as Asia's largest and fastest growing business jet operator in Asian Sky Group's recently-released annual fleet report.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Expands Disinfectant Service To Satellite Shops

The expansion of the disinfectant service to five satellite avionics shops comes after its March launch at Duncan Aviation's three, main facilities.
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Maintenance and Modifications

EBAA Backs European Commission on ADS-B Deadline Delay

EBAA said the EC decision to push off the deadline for ADS-B equipage until December 7 will go a long way to ease burdens during the Covid-19 crisis.

JSSI Bizav Index Shows Down March, Predicts Lift in May

March marked a tipping point in business aviation flight hours, when the full impact of the Covid-19 crisis was felt industrywide, said JSSI.
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Airlines

South Africa’s Comair Enters Business Rescue Process

Comair said it aims to restructure itself as a sustainable business.