The FAA, in a grant of COVID-19-related relief, has extended deadlines for proficiency and competency checks and completion of crew training, following a petition from the National Air Transportation Association. 

U.S. business aviation activity remains in a plateau, with flight operations falling 17% in November, down from October activities, and yearly declines remaining in the mid-teen ranges during the second half of 2020, a report by J.P. Morgan analysts says.

Ed Bolen became president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association in 2004, after serving as president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has partnered with a new insurance underwriter to offer potential relief to older pilots.

A number of industry groups have released a free “General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide” in response to federal concerns over illegal charter flights, including those conducted over so-called “sham dry lease” arrangements.

Aerospace supplier Moog has acquired avionics provider Genesys Aerosystems of Mineral Wells, Texas, from McNally Capital and Genesys managers for about $77.7 million, the companies announced late Dec. 21.

CAE on Dec. 22 announced its acquisition of Merlot Aero Ltd., a civil aviation crew management and optimization software company, for $25 million.

UK start-up Faradair Aerospace has partnered with Honeywell and MagniX on development of its multirole Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft, designed to carry 18 passengers or three LD3 cargo containers.