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 - 9:00 AM
Embraer’s New Phenom Gets More Power, Smarter Cockpit
Nov 1, 2016 - 8:01 AM
Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX Service Goes Live on Business Aircraft
The service, in testing over the past year, is expected to be on 30 business aircraft by year end and 30 different platforms within two years.
MU-2
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:45 AM
Mitsubishi Announces MU-2 Safety Enhancements
Angle-of-attack indicator and new icing advisory video added to turboprop twin’s safety initiatives.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:20 AM
Air Charter Safety Foundation and Baldwin Aviation Team Up on ASAP
Error confession is proven to be one of the best tools for achieving real safety within aviation organizations.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:15 AM
FlightAware-Aireon Tie-up Will Lead To Global Aircraft Tracking
Using the Iridium Next constellation, due to be launched by SpaceX by 2018, Flightaware will be able to track any aircraft anywhere.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Panasonic Taps Satcom Direct as First Connectivity Dealer
Long a fixture in the commercial IFE market, the Panasonic connectivity system is currently being installed in its first business aircraft.
Oct 31, 2016 - 7:15 PM
Universal Hosts NextGen Hub at NBAA 2016
Universal Avionics unveils new learning concept for those seeking to meet NextGen equipage requirements.
Oct 31, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Gulfstream Promotes Anderson To Lead Long Beach Site
Gulfstream’s Long Beach facility provides completions on G650/650ERs and G550, as well as services for all Gulfstream aircraft.
Oct 31, 2016 - 7:00 PM
ACR President Touts Advantages of U.S. Manufacturing
Keeping production in sight, literally, ACR meets its goals.
Oct 31, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Advent Offering Rebate on B200 Anti-skid Brakes
Operators who order under the incentive will have up to a year to install the system after the STC is issued in order to receive their rebate.