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Messe Friedrichshafen Postpones Aviation Show AERO

New Dates Set For April 14-17, 2021

Due to current developments in regard to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, Messe Friedrichshafen is taking a serious but necessary step: aviation show AERO will not be held as planned April 1 to 4, 2020.

Unifor Calls On Canadian Government To Protect Airline Workers

Focuses On Sunwing Pilots Facing Layoffs, Evictions

Sunwing Airlines has announced it will suspend operations after March 23, 2020 and all pilots, approximately 470 in total, will be laid off on April 8, 2020. "We will not accept any situation where workers are left to fend for themselves, not at Sunwing, not anywhere," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National president.

Arsenal Of Democracy Flyover And Events Rescheduled

Organizers Agree To Wait Until Late September

Given the increasing concerns and directives related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), last week, the Arsenal of Democracy (AOD) Executive Planning Committee, coordinated with a large number of organizations, government entries, warbird operators and World War II veterans to reschedule the AOD Victory Gala and Flyover commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Union Robotics Postpones Remote Aircraft Factory Training

Follows Guidance Of Oregon And Washington State Health Officials

In accordance with the urging of both Washington and Oregon state governors and advice of leading health organizations to limit non-essential group gatherings, Union Robotics has postponed its upcoming R.A.F.T. (Remote Aircraft Factory Training) course on April 20-24th , as well as trade show appearances for the next 60 days, in an effort to control the potential spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Union Robotics CEO Ezekiel Bierschank reiterates that the step is one taken out of an abundance of caution, due to concern for public health.

Goldfein Emphasizes Protecting Force From COVID-19

Continuing To Fulfil All Missions, Operational Priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”

Tamarack Plan Of Reorganization Approved By Court

Business And Sustainability Results Grow

The Plan of Reorganization filed by Tamarack Aerospace Group was confirmed by the United States District Court for Eastern Washington on March 2, 2020, clearing the way for the company to begin the process to emerge from its voluntary bankruptcy. The Plan of Reorganization was affirmed by all voting classes without objection, includes repayment of all creditors in full and affirms that the Tamarack shareholders remain intact. The court’s approval is a testament to Tamarack’s financial strength, its dedication to its customers and the support of its shareholders.

DDC Announces Implementation Underway At DSV Canada Customer Project

Program Expected To Be Operational Later This Month

Drone Delivery Canada has announced that implementation of the DSV Air & Sea Inc. Canada (“DSV”) project is well underway and is expected to be operational this month.

Airborne International Response Team Develops Coronavirus Strategy

Establishes A Task Force Should Drones Be Needed In Responding To The National Emergency

The Airborne International Response Team and its public service arm Droneresponders have established a task force to be ready should a role be identified for unmanned aircraft in responding to the national emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic.

AIA Urges American Leaders To Help Protect Aerospace & Defense Workforce

Suggests Measures That Would Support National Security

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) president and CEO Eric Fanning has released a statement, which sets a path forward to ensure the resilience of the industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. AIA represents more than 300 companies and the industry’s 2.5 million workers — ranging from multinational prime contractors to family-owned businesses.

John C. Tune Airport To Reopen Friday

Had Been Shut Down Following March 3 Tornadoes

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) announced today that John C. Tune Airport (KJWN) will reopen Friday, March 20, at 7 a.m., after sustaining massive damage from the tornado that occurred on March 3. Cleanup continues, but the airport has been restored enough to support safe flight operations on a 24-hour basis.

Cargojet Takes Extraordinary Measures To Keep The Supply-Chains Moving

Responding To Higher Volumes Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic

Cargojet has announced a set of extraordinary measures to help customers manage higher volumes and keep the flow of goods moving within and across Canada and the United States.

Skyryse Introduces FlightOS

Claims Automation Flight Operating System Enables Anyone To Safely Fly Any Aircraft Like An Experienced Pilot

Skyryse has unveiled FlightOS, a new flight automation system that can retrofit onto any aircraft to enable anyone to fly as safely as the best pilots on their best day using intuitive controls. The company says the aircraft-agnostic system introduces a new paradigm in flight safety and capabilities through simplified flight control operations. FlightOS leverages Skyryse's full flight automation so pilots no longer need to worry about complex flight controls or structural and airframe operating limits.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Installs Rocket Motor Casting Bell At Camden

Large Solid Rocket Motor Development Facility Nears Completion

Aerojet Rocketdyne has installed a steel casting bell to support production of large solid rocket motors, marking an important milestone for completion of its Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) facility in Camden, Arkansas.

Boeing Expresses Appreciation Support For Aerospace Manufacturers

Emergency Actions Providing Jobs For Company's Employees, Suppliers

Boeing has issued a statement expressing appreciation to the federal government for its efforts to prop up the economy while the world fights the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airbus Will Briefly Suspend Production In French And Spanish Facilities

Will Allow Time For The Implementation Of Stringent Health And Safety Efforts

Airbus continues to closely monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 virus across the globe and is constantly assessing the situation, the impact on employees, customers, suppliers and the business.

ICAO Calls For Coordinated Effort To Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

Urges National Governments To Implement International Standards Supporting COVID-19 Response Effectiveness

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued a call to national governments today on COVID-19 response effectiveness, urging all of its 193 member States to establish or adhere to several key international requirements contained in Annex 9 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, and relating primarily to the movement and health related screening of passengers and goods.

ARSA Proposes $11 Billion+ MRO Industry Relief Package

Appeals To President Trump And Congressional Leaders As Cash Flow Dries Up

In the wake of severe aviation industry impacts due to the coronavirus, ARSA has proposed a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry relief package to Congress and the president designed to ensure repair stations can continue to pay employees and to encourage airlines to continue to contract for maintenance during the downturn.

Chorus Aviation Reports Strong Liquidity Position Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Expects The Current Disruption To The Airline Industry To Be Temporary, But Can't Predict Its End

Chorus Aviation says it is in a strong position to weather the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic that is causing severe disruptions in the Airline industry.

Qantas Suspends All International Flights

Cuts 60 Percent Of All Domestic Flights

The Qantas Group has outlined the customer and employee impact of a huge drop in travel demand triggered by the public health response to the Coronavirus crisis.

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Airborne 03.19.20: Textron Layoffs, Midway Twr Closed, Gone West-Al Worden

Also: Official-AEA Cancels, World's Longest Airline Flight, Emergency Response, Arsenal Of Democracy Postponed

Special Note: Thursday's scheduled episode of the AMA Drone Report has been put off a week in order to present an Airborne Unlimited program published so that we may keep you properly updated about the turbulent issues the aviation world is current facing. Textron has announced it will idle 7,000 workers for a month due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Most of the layoffs will come from the company's factory in Wichita. Textron said that the company "has been t

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.20.20)

"We appreciate the support of the President and the Administration for the 2.5 million jobs and 17,000 suppliers that Boeing relies on to remain the number one U.S. exporter." Source: Statement from Boeing concerning the federal government's support for the Aerospace Manufacturing industry.