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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Oct 31, 2016 - 6:45 PM
Duncan Partners with Winglet Technology on Citation Sovereign
STC approval is anticipated at year-end, with deliveries slated to start early next year.
Oct 31, 2016 - 6:35 PM
CAT Expands King Air Gross Weight STC
The STC amendment will accommodate Pro Line 21 avionics and Cleveland Wheels and Brakes.
Oct 31, 2016 - 6:05 PM
TrueNorth Router OK’d for SmartSky 4G
The Optelity router has received approval for SmartSky 4G network.
people and aircraft in hangar
Oct 31, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Jet Aviation Starts First VIP B777 completion
New Singapore MRO/FBO facility, service agreement with Zetta Jet also announced.
Oct 31, 2016 - 5:55 PM
Pilot Shortage Seeping Into Bizav, JSfirm Survey Shows
The number of respondents saying a pilot shortage has affected their operations has grown by 12 percent over 2015.
Oct 31, 2016 - 5:50 PM
Avfuel, Air BP Ink Mutual Acceptance Deal
Agreement will expand Avfuel’s international contract fuel network, while giving Air BP’s global customers more locations that welcome Sterling Card.
woman in cockpit
Oct 31, 2016 - 5:40 PM
Shaesta Waiz Making Aviation Dreams Soar
NBAA is supporting an epic round-the-world solo flight by Afghanistan’s first female civilian pilot, Shaesta Waiz,
helicopter
Oct 31, 2016 - 5:35 PM
Leonardo Sells Five More AW169s in Brazil
Deal boosts its total order book, including firms orders, framework agreements and options for the model, to more than 150.
Oct 31, 2016 - 5:30 PM
Inairvation Displays New ‘Chair’ Seat for Business Jets
Lufthansa Technik-F/List joint venture showing a new version of its “chair” seat this week at NBAA 2016.
aircraft taking off
Oct 31, 2016 - 5:25 PM
Scheme Designers Now Offers 3-D Aircraft Renderings
Photo-realistic renderings allow customers to view all the angles before committing to a paint scheme.