AINdebrief

n this week's episode, FBO editor Curt Epstein explains why aircraft hangar foam fire suppression systems appear to be a solution in search of a problem, air transport editor Gregory Polek discusses the relaxation of European Union travel restrictions, and senior editor Charles Alcock shares news about the first electric aircraft certification in Europe and other developments in the eVTOL industry.

In this week's episode, air transport editor Gregory Polek discusses Embraer's financial situation and potential commercial airplane partnerships in China or India, as well as rising airline traffic and the reopening of flights at United Arab Emirates carriers Etihad and Emirates; London-based editor Charles Alcock gives an overview of new UK quarantine rules and layoffs at EasyJet and British Airways; AINalerts editor Chad Trautvetter highlights Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro's bullish look on post-Covid business aviation; Washington, D.C.-based editor Kerry Lynch says ADS-B installations are still continuing past the FAA deadline; and FBO editor Curt Epstein shares some good news on several FBO opening and expansions.

In this week's episode, senior editor Curt Epstein gives an overview of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association's (GAMA) first-quarter general aviation delivery data; air transport editor Gregory Polek discusses the dim outlook for the Airbus A380; London-based editor Charles Alcock talks about EHang's commercial operations approval from the Chinese CAAC for its Model 216 eVTOL, EASA's pathway for eVTOL certification, and AeroTEC's first flight of an all-electric Caravan conversion; and editor-in-chief Matt Thurber explains new features that were added to the ForeFlight app thanks to a new partnership with FlightAware.

In this week's episode, AIN Wichita-based editor Jerry Siebenmark marks the first flight of the Cessna SkyCourier, a new high-wing, turboprop twin from Textron Aviation; senior editor Charles Alcock gives new developments on the eVTOL front, including a new aircraft from a just announced startup called Archer and a U.S. Senate bill that could hurt Chinese companies such as eVTOL manufacturer EHang; senior editor Curt Epstein highlights 2019 and first quarter results from Swiss aircraft maker Pilatus and talks about an Embraer Legacy 600 that was confiscated in Nigeria for allegedly breaking Covid travel restrictions; senior editor Kerry Lynch overviews issues facing the air charter industry as people look to travel again in the post-Covid era; and editor-in-chief Matt Thurber shares news about the first FAA certification for Garmin's Autoland system (in the Piper M600) and how ADS-B data could be used for turbulence warnings and forecasts.

In this week's episode, AIN senior editor Curt Epstein relays important guidelines to business aviation flight departments restarting operations in the Covid era; air transport editor Gregory Polek discusses a 14-day passenger quarantine in Spain and a similar proposal in the UK; senior editor Charles Alcock highlights news in the urban air mobility sector; Wichita-based editor Jerry Siebenmark reveals how Erickson could change the future of aerial firefighting; editor-in-chief Matt Thurber talks about new oxygen mask rules for airline flight crews; senior editor Kerry Lynch overviews design changes to Aerion's AS2 supersonic business jet; and news editor Chad Trautvetter has good news to share on Gulfstream Aerospace's G700 and G600 programs.

In this week's episode, AIN London-based editor Charles Alcock gives an overview of the latest WingX data, which indicates that business aviation flight activity is awakening from its Covid-19-induced slumber. Meanwhile, Washington, D.C.-based editor Kerry Lynch highlights the results from Bombardier's first-quarter results and, unfortunately, layoffs at NBAA. AIN news editor Chad Trautvetter discusses layoffs at Gulfstream Aerospace and a bankruptcy filing at JetSuite. And editor-in-chief Matt Thurber concludes with Daher's delivery of the first 2020 TBM 940, which comes standard with the HomeSafe autoland system.

In this week's episode, we highlight the first-quarter results for four aircraft OEMs: Wichita-based editor Jerry Siebenmark covers Textron Aviation, AIN news editor Chad Trautvetter provides an overview of Gulfstream, and air transport Gregory Polek looks at Boeing and Airbus results. Also, London-based editor Charles Alcock highlights eVTOL developments, Washington, D.C.-based editor Kerry Lynch talks about what the FAA has done to keep the airspace going during the Covid crisis, and Trautvetter outlines Aerion Supersonic's move to Florida.

In this week's episode, AIN London-based editor Charles Alcock and FBO editor Curt Epstein talk about business aviation's sustainability efforts in light the 50th Earth Day that was celebrated on Wednesday. Meanwhile, as the Covid-19 crisis drags on, editor in chief Matt Thurber discusses remote audits for flight departments during the pandemic, air transport Gregory Polek highlights more airline bankruptcies, Wichita-based editor Jerry Siebenmark explains how preowned business aircraft sales are currently fairing, and Washington, D.C. editor Kerry Lynch gives an overview of AIN's webinar this week on supply chain during the Covid crisis .

Episode 4: In this episode of AINdebrief, the AIN editorial team discusses the most important aviation news stories of the week. This week's highlights include a UK charter passengers denied entry to France and how planning could have prevented it; U.S. airline aid under the CARES Act; considerations for long-term business aircraft storage; jet fuel glut due to much lower consumption during Covid-19 crisis; the FAA's proposed supersonic noise rules; and details from an NTSB factual report on baseball hall of fame pitcher Roy Halladay's fatal Icon A5 crash.

In this episode of AINdebrief, the AIN editorial team discusses the most important business aviation news stories of the week. This week's highlights include 65 percent reductions in business aviation traffic due to Covid-19; what business jet deliveries will look like over the next few years post-pandemic; AIN's webinar on how business aviation can survive the current crisis; aircraft catering considerations; and the sale of Swiss helicopter startup to Leonardo.