The Aeroplex/Aerolease Group is now offering hangar and facility disinfecting services to help combat the Coronavirus, in addition to ramping up infectious disease safety and protective guidelines at each of its own locations. A typical aviation facility disinfecting process depends on the size of the building. However, such services can be adapted around the needs of the specific operation, and the facilities can typically be returned within 30 minutes after disinfecting is completed. The components used in the process are approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – and a typical treatment remains effective from seven to 14 days depending on the use of the areas. Disinfection services can be applied in office, lobbies, shop areas, hangars, equipment, and other interior spaces. Read more.

In efforts to support our employees, their families, and our communities during the extraordinary COVID-19 crisis, Pentastar has directed some of their resources to support projects that help others in this unprecedented crisis. At the outset of the crisis, they had several employees craft face coverings for use at their PTK facility. They are now designing and producing sewn fabric masks using a variety of donated and purchased materials, including a wire nose bridge for comfortable breathing. The Pentastar team has produced hundreds of these face coverings and will be sharing some of these with the Waterford Urgent Care center, VC Value Market grocery store, and others in their community. In addition, they have undertaken the production of plastic face shields for health care workers, sending their first batch to the Waterford Urgent Care on April 23rd and will deliver more to a couple of hospital systems this week. Read more.

With commercial flights nonexistent, the need to transport future assistance and companion dogs is bigger than ever. That’s where the Sonoma Jet Center stepped in. Sonoma Jet Center was recently featured in a CBSN Colorado story on their support of Canine Companions for Independence, a group that trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Usually the organization relies on commercial flights to move their dogs around the nation, but now volunteer pilots are filling the void to make sure training for the dogs is not delayed. Owner and President Josh Hochberg also participated in a KCBS San Francisco Bay Area podcast discussing their support of these missions that can be found at Radio.com.

In support of the French government’s efforts to stem the Covid-19 outbreak, Dassault Falcon Service (DFS) has provided two of its business jets to the French Defense Ministry to supply logistics and medical support for civilian coronavirus control activities. The aircraft—a Falcon 8X and Falcon 900—carry 15 and 13 passengers respectively and are operated by DFS, the manufacturer’s maintenance and flight operations support subsidiary based at Le Bourget Airport. DFS also provides the flight crews.

The two business jets are being used as part of Operation Resilience, and the first mission took place on April 5, carrying a team of 26 doctors and medical personnel from Brest to Paris. Depending on the needs of the government, one or both of the aircraft—which can land at small airports in all weather, without the need for ground infrastructure—are available to the French Air Force’s Air Defense and Air Operations Command for the transport of medical teams and equipment throughout France and across the globe. Read more.

Phillips 66 has announced it will contribute $3 million to COVID-19 relief efforts across the United States and in the United Kingdom. Of this, $1 million will be directed to the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund and $500,000 to the Houston Food Bank. The remaining funds will be distributed to frontline organizations that are responding to the pandemic within communities where Phillips 66 operates, providing essential support for first responders, food banks, health care and other critical organizations serving vulnerable populations. “The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has had an indelible impact on every aspect of our lives and finding ways to assist those in need is more important than ever,” said Greg Garland, Chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “As the world navigates this unprecedented crisis, it’s important that we stay focused on the health and safety of our employees, our families and our communities. We are steadfastly committed to helping our neighbors by increasing access to personal protective equipment and other resources for those on the front lines who are meeting immediate needs.” Read more.

Ross Aviation has added aircraft cabin disinfecting services at some of its FBOs, considering the current Covid-19 pandemic. While the Denver-based company has ramped up its infectious disease safety precautions chain-wide, it has retained aircraft cleaning specialist David Allen Certified to advise and train its staffers on the disinfection process, starting at its facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona and Sarasota, Florida. “We’re pleased to not only be able to offer these capabilities for the well-being of our customers, but also to help keep our team members, who are essential front-line workers, healthy and productive during the downturn in flight activity,” said Ross CEO Brian Corbett. Read more.

The Aeroplex/Aerolease Group supported their local Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center by donating protective equipment for health care workers. The group stated, “we appreciate the heroes on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and their tireless efforts to serve the City of Long Beach. It takes a village and every little bit helps.” Read more.

Atlantic Aviation is dedicated to find ways to care for one another and our communities during these uncertain times. We find ourselves distanced from those we love, and the elderly community. It’s this community that has been isolated from social connections while we all practice social distancing. Atlantic Aviation wants to turn this into a positive and give back to our community by partnering with Go Rentals and donating to Meals on Wheels. “Seniors need us now more than ever and this fund will give local programs the resources they desperately need to keep seniors safe amid COVID-19. Meals on Wheels programs are on the front lines every day, focused on doing all they can to keep older Americans safe and nourished in communities across the country.” Read more.

Bombardier has announced that, in support of the recent mandates from the Governments of Quebec and Ontario to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will suspend all non-essential work at most of its Canadian based operations starting March 24, 2020 at 11:59 pm until April 26, 2020. This suspension includes Bombardier’s aircraft and rail production activities in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. “Since the coronavirus outbreak, the company has been focused on keeping our employees safe, serving our customers to the best of our ability during these difficult times, and taking the necessary actions to protect our business for the long term,” said Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bombardier Inc. “In addition to the actions announced today, Bombardier has cut all discretionary spending, is continuing the work on closing the previously announced transactions, and is pursuing additional measures to enhance liquidity.” Read more.