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.
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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 1, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Wisconsin Aviation Hits Milestone
While developing a “mini” chain of FBOs in the Badger State, the company has grown into a full aviation services provider.
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.
Having just achieved Part 145 credentials for its maintenance shop, St. Croix-based Bohlke International Airways is taking “baby steps” toward supporting its growing fleet.
Nov 1, 2016 - 1:54 PM
St. Croix-based Bohlke Earns Part 145 Status
The FBO now offers FAA certificated maintenance at the most Southern and Eastern point of the United States.
Nov 1, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Comlux Boosts Charter Reach With OneAbove Team
OneAbove will market charter capacity for Fly Comlux and other operators
ATP management has invested time working with maintenance organizations to better understand their needs. The latest mobile app is part of the result.
Nov 1, 2016 - 1:00 PM
ATP Takes Next Step in Evolution of Cloud Services
The new mobile app from Aircraft Technical Publishers is designed to ease access to maintenance libraries.
Jeff Chaney, mechanical engineering manager at Embraer’s tech center in Melbourne, Fla., likes old-style focus groups to “stay aligned with the customer wishes.”
Nov 1, 2016 - 1:00 PM
Embraer Growing Melbourne Technical Center
Embraer's Melbourne, Fla. engineering and technical center is projected to employ 200 between its interior and material engineering divisions.
Nov 1, 2016 - 12:30 PM
IS&S Displays PC-12 with Autothrottle
IS&S's Future Generation flat panel display system and integrated autothrottle for the Pilatus PC-12 will be on static display at NBAA.
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 - 12:13 PM
Duncan Aviation Exclusive U.S. Distributor For Cabin Upgrade
The upgrade replaces out-of-production cabin management systems in the G450 and G550.
Nov 1, 2016 - 12:05 PM
Daher Pairing TBM Owners, Charter Companies
Program brings owners and operators together, as well as provides initial documentation, insurance guidance and technical advice.