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
mach 5 bizjet.
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.
aircraft interior
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 1, 2016 - 5:00 PM
Alto Aviation Introduces Compatible Switch Panels
The Cadence Switch System is a new series of modular switch panels that function without software.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:30 PM
Shawn Vick Becomes CEO of Global Jet Capital
Vick has been involved with Global Jet since its launch in 2014.
Duncan Aviation will exhibit a Citation CJ3 equipped with a Rockwell Collins touchscreen-capable Pro Line Fusion avionics suite at this year’s NBAA show. NextGen mandates are high on the company’s priority list.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:30 PM
Prepare For Coming Mandates, Rockwell Collins Advises
Prepare for coming mandates, Rockwell Collins advises
Jay Beever, standing at right, is vice president of interior design for Embraer Executive Jets. Together with his team, he strives to individualize the process of designing and fabricating business jet interiors.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:00 PM
Jay Beever Leads Embraer’s Customer-centric Design Team
The design process begins with the customer choosing elements on an iPad app then visiting Embraer’s Melbourne, Fla., design center.
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)
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Nov 1, 2016 - 2:30 PM
Jeppesen’s Operator Solves Trip-planning Pain Points
The new software from Jeppesen brings together its trip planning, flight planning and other services in one program.
Nov 1, 2016 - 2:00 PM
For Avionica, It’s All About Big Data
Transmitted data is forwarded to any third parties chosen by customers to be processed, analyzed and turned into useful reports.
Directing resources to supporting and upgrading its older GIV and GV models, Gulfstream is showing operators it intends to keep them operating safely and productively through at least 2030. Not unexpectedly, much of the refreshment work involves avionics.
Nov 1, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Gulfstream Actively Upgrading Older Jets
A variety of avionics and airframe upgrades are available to keep the GIV and GV flying through 2030.
With more applications, MyFlightSolutions has joined with payment specialist Vessix.
Nov 1, 2016 - 2:00 PM
MyFlightSolutions and Vessix Tie the Knot
The two aviation software providers have joined forces to provide an end-to-end management solution for industry businesses.
Nov 1, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Flight Display Systems Rebrands as FDS Avionics
Creator of “do” suite of cabin IFE products now partnered with Textron Aviation, StandardAero