The Week in Business Aviation - October 23

October 23, 2020
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General Aviation Growth In China Slowing, Study Says

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Boeing Validates COVID-19 Cleaning Solutions In ‘Live’ Test

In a joint study with the University of Arizona’s Department of Environmental Sciences, Boeing said it confirmed that all current anti-bacterial solutions used in the industry are effective in protecting against viruses, including COVID-19.

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District Court Dismisses Challenge To Santa Monica Airport Closure

A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a claim by business aviation leaders who sought to overturn an agreement with the FAA that allows for the closure of Santa Monica Municipal Airport in California. 

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Tecnam’s Diesel-Powered P2010 TDI Earns EASA Approval

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted type certification for the four-seat, single-engine Tecnam P2010 TDI, which operates on both Jet A and diesel fuel. 

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Boeing’s 20-Year Pilot, Technician Outlook Spurs Optimism, JSfirm Says

Boeing’s latest 20-year Pilot and Technician Outlook leaves reasons to be hopeful despite the COVID-19 pandemic, say officials at JSfirm.com, which provides an aviation job website. 

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Inmarsat, Hughes Partner On In-Flight Connectivity For Airlines

Satellite network operators Inmarsat and Hughes Network Systems announced a “strategic collaboration” on Oct. 20 to provide in-flight connectivity designed for commercial airlines in North America.

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As Gulfstream takes delivery of more than 1.2 million gal. of SAF, Boeing’s 20 year Pilot and Technician Outlook leaves reasons to be hopeful. As the industry starts to see glimmers of hopes for recovery, take a look at this week’s business aviation stories.

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