Fri, Sep 18, 2020

Airborne 09.18.20: Diamond DA20-C1 Returns, Brutal GAMA Report, USMC $$$$

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Also: SmartSky Sues, Tecnam P2012 SENTINEL SMP, Delta Pilot Jobs At Risk, Sterling Adds Archers

One of our favorite training birds is back... and upgraded, to boot! The high demand for single engine training aircraft has led to the return to production of the Diamond DA20-C1, powered by a 125HP Continental IO-240 engine and equipped with new state-of-the-art G500TXi Avionics. With over 1,000 DA20’s already operating worldwide, the strong desire for lower cost new single engine aircraft in training environments continues. The DA20 is proven to be the safest and most efficient aircraft for primary training, and fleet operators are raving about its return to production. This one had to hurt... GAMA released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings through the second quarter of 2020 (June 30), and in view of the pandemic and economic downturn, no one was expecting hearts and flowers. Piston, turboprop, business jet and helicopter deliveries 'declined' (or 'cratered' in some cases) across all segments during the first six months of 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019. No surprise, that, though. It may be good to be a Marine... especially if you're a pilot looking to re-up and stick around for the foreseeable future. A Marine Admin notice (MARADMIN) is offering SERIOUS bucks to keep their valued flying personnel on the job through the initiation of a Marine Corps Aviation Bonus (AvB) Program for FY21. The document then breaks down the eligibility standards and requirements to qualify under the AvB and the details are rather specific... All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Airborne 09.18.20 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Friday, September 18th, 2020... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Sophie Hurlock. Sophie is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:

Diamond Relaunches DA20-C1

Take A Deep Breath... GAMA Releases Brutal 2Q/20 A/C Shipment/Billing Report

USMC Pilots... Time to Re-Up! Up to $210K Available For Retention

The Latest Aero-Legal Skirmish... SmartSky Sues Former Radio Contractor

Tecnam P2012 SENTINEL SMP Rolls Out

Delta's Bastian Says FA Jobs Safe... Pilot Jobs Not So Much

Sterling Flight Training Adds Two More Archer TX Aircraft To Their Fleet

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