In the wake of the $2 trillion relief package passed last week, aviation advocates are continuing to work with U.S. lawmakers for further assistance for aviation businesses, particularly those that did not qualify for direct assistance marked for air carriers and other specified organizations.
The Coronavirus impact on the aviation Industry
Mar 30, 2020 - 12:04 PM
UK budget airline EasyJet on Monday said it would suspend all scheduled operations and ground its fleet of 334 Airbus A320-family jets due to travel restrictions imposed by European governments amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The move comes a day after the airline operated the last of some 650 rescue flights to repatriate more than 45,000 customers.
Mar 30, 2020 - 11:10 AM
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres is recommending owners and operators take a number of steps to preserve aircraft tires during extended storage. The practices are applicable to all tires, including those on the main and nose landing gear, as well as new and retreaded tires, it said.
Mar 30, 2020 - 11:08 AM
While aircraft insurance policies can be put on hold during extended periods of grounding such as during the current Covid-19 crisis, the cost savings don't outweigh the risks for most operators, Aviation Specialty Insurance president Matt Drummelsmith told AIN.
Mar 30, 2020 - 10:41 AM
German helicopter air ambulance service DRF Luftrettung will begin transporting Covid-19 patients in “EpiShuttles” this week to protect patients and crew. Costing approximately $44,000 each, the EpiShuttles resemble over-sized neo-natal isolettes and allow patients to be connected to a ventilator via airtight access while being monitored and treated at the same time. They also allow patients to be transported more quickly as helicopters need not be disinfected between transports using the EpiShuttle.
Mar 30, 2020 - 10:35 AM
Embraer is extending its paid leave for employees involved in non-essential activities through April 9 but is resuming operations such as customer support, aircraft maintenance, and manufacturing. During the plant shutdown that began last week, company managers outlined priority services that should continue during the global crisis and are recalling workers in those areas, the Brazilian manufacturer said on Monday.
Mar 30, 2020 - 9:43 AM
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, AviationManuals, a provider of aviation manual development services and safety management system software for business aviation, has developed a free, downloadable white paper for flight departments to update their flight operations and general operations manuals so they are prepared for travel health concerns. It plans to also develop one for FBOs.
Mar 30, 2020 - 9:40 AM
The FAA is expanding its leniency for the aviation community during the Covid-19 crisis, under a legal interpretation for flight crewmembers who face expiration of airmen medical certifications between March 31 and June 30 but are unable to renew in that timeframe. The interpretation, which is expected to be followed by an exemption, comes after the agency's exemptions providing relief from certain Part 135/119 training requirements.
Mar 30, 2020 - 8:55 AM
Airbus will pause all but what the Spanish government considers essential activities at its plants across Spain until at least April 9, the European airframer announced Monday. The move follows a March 29 government announcement of new measures to restrict all non-essential activities across the country in an effort to combat the Covid-19 virus. Spain over the weekend joined the U.S. and Italy among the countries whose Covid-19 case total exceeds that of China. It ranks second in the world behind Italy in the number of deaths reported due to the virus.
Mar 28, 2020 - 2:12 PM
Leonardo is using fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to aid Italian authorities in the country’s ongoing struggle against Covid-19. Two C-27Js transport aircraft and one ATR 72 turboprop are supporting the Protezione Civile (Italy’s Civil Protection Department), shuttling between Italian airports and other destinations to deliver medical equipment including ventilators and masks.
