Charter and fractional industry executives agreed that they are seeing an uptick in business particularly in the past two to three weeks, but business still remains at a level that is two-thirds or less than the levels at the same period in 2019. Speaking during an NBAA Leadership Council Briefing webinar late last week, Chad Davidson, manager of fleet utilization and standardization for Solairus Aviation, called the last two to three weeks “more encouraging than discouraging” and said he’s seen business return to the 50 percent to 60 percent level.
The Coronavirus impact on the aviation Industry
Jun 15, 2020 - 9:38 AM
Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA has joined the effort to provide the aviation industry with options to guard against the risk of Covid-19 infection. The group is now offering UV light systems that it claims provide an effective way to disinfect aircraft cabins or buildings such as FBOs. The equipment, which uses technology developed by a company called Violet Defense, can be customized according to the size and layout of the areas to be cleaned.
Jun 12, 2020 - 2:27 PM
With many members of the New Mexico community suffering economic hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic, aircraft maintenance providers at Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) have joined together in a charity initiative. Santa Fe Aero Services and Skyland Aircraft have partnered with the local Food Depot to provide financial support during the crisis.
Jun 12, 2020 - 11:56 AM
North America is leading the recovery in business aviation activity with flights operated in June down 31 percent, slightly ahead of the 34 percent decline experienced through the first nine days of the month globally, according to the latest data from business aviation analyst WingX. Europe is lagging in the recovery with flights down 50 percent this month, WingX reported, with Asia and Africa 35 percent below June norms. Since the beginning of May, business aviation activity has been down 47 percent globally.
Jun 12, 2020 - 10:28 AM
As part of a commitment to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, NATA today launched its new Safety 1st Clean standard for FBOs. The voluntary program incorporates best practices from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the maintenance of a safe environment, including cleaning and disinfection methods for all surfaces and areas of the terminal.
Jun 12, 2020 - 7:09 AM
British Airways, EasyJet, and Ryanair on Friday confirmed that they have joined forces to launch a legal challenge to the UK government’s 14-day quarantine requirement, which went into force on June 8. The rival carriers have asked for a court to hear a judicial review of the policy as soon as possible.
Jun 11, 2020 - 12:25 PM
Following a quarter where business and general aviation shipments were down across the board in the face of restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers have turned their focus to working through the current constraints to reach a “new normal,” according to Jens Hennig, v-p of operations for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. In the first quarter, industry shipments and billings plunged more than 20 percent as manufacturers faced delivery del
Jun 11, 2020 - 11:11 AM
The European Commission on Thursday recommended that Schengen-area member and associated states lift internal border controls by June 15 and prolong the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the European Union (EU) until June 30.
Jun 11, 2020 - 10:27 AM
Jet card and aircraft management provider Jet Linx has begun applying the Bioprotectus System to its aircraft and at its network of private terminals.
Jun 11, 2020 - 9:57 AM
A group of rural, agricultural, business, and public health organizations have joined the chorus of calls for the U.S. Congress to extend fuel tax relief to general aviation. Congress in March approved a temporary suspension of the aviation excise taxes, including fuel taxes, on commercial aviation as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. But the fuel taxes remained intact for non-commercial operators.
