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March 31, 2020

Embry-Riddle Records Three Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

Prescott Campus Flight Operations To Temporarily Shut Down

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is deeply saddened to report that a second employee with our Worldwide Headquarters Campus has fallen ill with a confirmed case of the virus. The case was confirmed on March 26 by the Florida Department of Health. Worldwide employees have been working remotely since March 14.

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ASRA: Relief Bill is Good News For America’s 250K Aviation Maintenance Workers

Specific Relief Directed To Repair Stations And Their Employees

On March 27, Congress officially responded to the aviation maintenance industry’s pleas for economic assistance in the face of pandemic-related air travel disruptions. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act passed this week by the Senate and House directs specific relief to repair stations and their employees.

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Rod Machado Offers Interactive eLearning

'The Art Of Takeoffs And Landings' Can Be Ordered For Most Computers And Mobile Devices

Just because you may be sheltering at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still sharpen your flying skills. To help, Rod Machado is offering an eLearning course "The Art of Takeoffs And Landings" ... a series of videos lasting just under 8 hours.

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Piper Aircraft Steps Up To Help Stop Spread Of COVID-19

Will Be Manufacturing Protective Gear For The Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Piper Aircraft will be making protective gear to help support the growing needs of the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. Additionally Piper Aircraft will be donating over 1300 3M, N95 approved masks to the hospital.

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FAA Takes Steps To Address The Effects Of COVID-19 On The Aviation Industry

Actions Include Suspension Of Enforcement Of Expiring Medical Certificates

The FAA is proactively taking steps to help address the widespread economic and health effects that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the aviation industry. The FAA continues to evaluate a large number of requests from across all aviation industry sectors to help address COVID-19-related effects.

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HAI Urges Caution Regarding FAA Announcement For Airmen Medical Certificates

Points Out That The Document Was Signed By Legal Department, Not Flight Standards

If you are a pilot or aircrewmen whose medical certificate will expire between March 31 and June 30, 2020, the FAA has announced that it is waiving enforcement actions against you if you are unable to obtain a new certificate in a timely manner due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NATA Continues Fight For Relief for All Aviation Businesses

Says CARES Act Falls Short In Providing Relief For Thousands Of Small Aviation Businesses

The U.S. Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed, the CARES Act providing financial relief for many individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Act provides some assistance for small businesses in the form of loans and payroll relief, and provides relief for the airlines and airports with commercial airline service (with only $100 million to general aviation airports), it falls short in helping the immediate crisis facing thousands of aviation businesses that provide critical services to our infrastructure, according to NATA.

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