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 - 12:00 PM
SmartSky App Supports Corporate Angel Network
Games are fun, and so is NBAA, if you ask SmartSky Networks.
Nov 1, 2016 - 12:00 PM
FAA Approves New Pall/Dart System for Bells
EASA approval is expected to follow this year.
Nov 1, 2016 - 11:30 AM
Global Jet Capital Survey Yields Financing Data
The U.S. is an attractive bizav market and will grow more so over the next few years
Long known for its expertise in Boeing Business Jet work, Aloft AeroArchitects has branched out to include Bombardier products, including the Global Express family.
Nov 1, 2016 - 11:24 AM
Aloft Complements BBJs with Bombardier Globals
Boeing completion specialist Aloft AeroArchitects expands its MRO services.
Ed Bolen
Nov 1, 2016 - 11:21 AM
Bolen Calls for Advocacy at NBAA 2016 Opening Session
Congressman Sam Graves, “Wright Brothers” author David McCullough and CPB Commissioner stand up for GA at kickoff gathering.
Teledyne Battery is charged up about its low-maintenance line.
Nov 1, 2016 - 11:15 AM
Teledyne Battery Sees Sealed Battery Future
The Redlands, Calif., battery manufacturer designs and builds all of its products.
Andre Zimmerman, vice president of Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-24 program. (Photo: Mariano Rosales)
Nov 1, 2016 - 11:07 AM
Pilatus: PC-24 Numbers ‘Better Than Expected’
Two test aircraft had flown 1,032 hours over the course of 600 flights through the end of October.
Through its Inairvation retrofit packages, Flying Colours can give a completely new look to the cabins of business aircraft.
Nov 1, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Flying Colours Expands Inairvation Cabin Offerings
The Challenger 300 and 605 as well as Gulfstream G450 and G550 are now eligible for Flying Colour’s Inairvation installation.
battery
Nov 1, 2016 - 10:45 AM
FAA Issues STCs For New True Blue Batteries
True Blue TB44 batteries can now be installed on Cessna Caravan and Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft.
Nov 1, 2016 - 10:30 AM
myDuncan Customer Portal Turns 10, Adds Features
Duncan Aviation’s web-based aircraft project management system—myDuncan—recently marked its 10th birthday.