NBAA Convention News 2016

Nov 2, 2016 - 7:30 PM
At NBAA 2016, Carville and Matalin Call the U.S. Election
Power pundit couple return to NBAA for their quadrennial presidential prognostication.

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Nov 2, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Rolls-Royce Expands Service Network With CorporateCare Growth
Duncan Aviation, Embraer and ExecuJet are expanding their roles in the Rolls-Royce engine support network
Nov 2, 2016 - 1:25 PM
Pilatus PC-24 Flies in for NBAA 2016
More details are also emerging about the $8.9 million light twinjet's certification path.
Leading into the NBAA show, Bombardier had “aggressive” marketing plans for its Learjet 75, as the company pondered whether the Learjet unit fit in with its long-term plans. Photo: Mark Wagner
Nov 2, 2016 - 11:37 AM
Bombardier Wrestles With Learjet Future
Bombardier wrestles with Learjet future
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:50 AM
Bombardier Readies Global 7000 for Flight
Safety of flight tests are complete and taxi tests have begun.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:00 PM
Jeppesen Updates Charts; Offers Dispatcher Training
eppesen is promoting a pair of new initiatives here at the NBAA show. First, the Boeing subsidiary has enhanced its standard instrument departure (SID)
Nov 1, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Comlux Boosts Charter Reach With OneAbove Team
OneAbove will market charter capacity for Fly Comlux and other operators
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Nov 1, 2016 - 12:30 PM
HyperMach at ‘Pivotal Stage’ for Its Mach 5 Bizjet
Slated for service entry in 2028, the company’s newly renamed HyperStar will have a top speed of Mach 5 at 80,000 feet and 7,000-nm range.
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:45 AM
Satcom Direct Buying TrueNorth
The deal is expected to close by year-end.
With an award-winning environmental record in Colorado, West Star Aviation is expanding its Chattanooga, Tenn. facility. A new maintenance hangar and a 41,500-sq-ft paint shop are part of the $20 million expansion.
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:30 AM
West Star Plans Chattanooga Expansion
The project will add another more than 100,000 sq ft of maintenance and paint facilities.
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Nov 1, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Jet Aviation’s Skilled St Louis Team Drives Growth
A broad array of skills is helping Jet Aviation St Louis to diversify beyond MRO and green completions work.
Feb 7, 2017
How Virtual Reality Tools Train Dassault Falcon Aircraft Mechanics

As part of the training to become a qualified mechanic for Dassault’s Falcon business jets, instructors now have a new high-tech tool. Using the original Catia CAD drawings, students can wear virtual reality goggles to explore and disassemble a virtual aircraft mockup with an instructor before working on the actual aircraft.

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Nov 2, 2016 - 10:30 AM
QTA Gets STC for PW305 Carbon Barrel
Company added the Hawker 1000 to previous STCs for the Learjet 60 and the Gulfstream G200.
Nov 2, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Rennia Building Family With New Business
Rennia Building Family With New Business
Nov 2, 2016 - 10:00 AM
StandardAero Changes Focus to HTF7000
With the waning of the venerable TFE731 engine, the MRO provider is hedging its bets with the HTF7000.
Nov 2, 2016 - 9:05 AM
Bombardier Teams with APS on Upset Recovery Course
APS is the only Part 141 flight school certified for complete delivery of stall/spin and upset prevention and recovery training.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:50 AM
Bombardier Readies Global 7000 for Flight
Safety of flight tests are complete and taxi tests have begun.
Nov 2, 2016 - 12:30 AM
Korry Showcases Cockpit Switches, Displays
New pricing on illuminated switches offered; Gulfstream selects displays for G500/600.
Nov 1, 2016 - 7:20 PM
Boeing’s new BBJ Max 7 Promises More Range and Space
The BBJ Max 7 will be available from 2022
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Nov 1, 2016 - 7:10 PM
Web Manuals on Pace To Double Customer Base in Americas
The company opened a U.S. office two years ago.
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Nov 1, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Elbit Skylens Flies in Final Configuration on ATRs
The wearable HUD/EVS system is also being offered as retrofit option for business aviation use.
Nov 1, 2016 - 5:06 PM
Court Denies Request in Flexjet Bombardier Lawsuit
Appeals decision remains at odds with previous court ruling on aircraft management fees.