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February 5, 2021

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Schedulers & Dispatchers committed to meeting today’s challenges while looking to the future NBAA Go Flight Operations Conference is scheduled for Feb 23–25. This virtual environment will give the schedulers, dispatchers, and international operators a space to discuss industry issues and recent developments. By Ed Bolen President & CEO, NBAA s we all look eagerly […]

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Flying bizjets to and within China

Safe flight ops during Covid-19

November 5, 2020

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Assessing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic to keep 
flight operations safe PlaneSense pilots load luggage into a Pilatus PC-24. Private air travel offers advantages, like avoiding crowded commercial airline flights. t the onset of 2020, all of us at PlaneSense were looking forward to celebrating the 25th anniversary of the PlaneSense fractional program. We […]

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Terminal Checklist 8/20

Hourly cost mx programs & aircraft value

November 5, 2020

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Understanding how hourly cost maintenance program coverage affects an aircraft’s value Many operators view HCMPs as a justifiable investment. n aircraft owner recently examined the current value of their asset on eValues (Asset Insight’s automated valuation system), and they were surprised to learn how much impact Hourly Cost Maintenance Program (HCMP) coverage had on their […]

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AIR TRAVEL DEMAND PROJECTED TO DOUBLE IN 20 YEARS

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September 30, 2020

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Bushnell: digital reality vs physical travel; Flatley: financial planning for pilots. Dennis Bushnell Chief Scientist NASA Langley Research Center   Digital reality vs air travel igital reality (DR) began with the telegraph, then it progressed to the telephone, and has been enhanced with audiovisual capabilities built into computers and smartphones. Nearer-term developments of DR include […]

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Future flight deck technology

How to ensure undisrupted international operations

March 3, 2020

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International trip planning can be a complex task, as navigation and destination requirements change constantly. Staying current and keeping your documents organized will help you when operating overseas. By Mark Baier CEO, AviationManuals taying current on regulatory updates, authorizations, and country-specific requirements can be tricky for pilots flying internationally. Pilots need to be organized and […]

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