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 - 2:00 PM
New Air Charter Booking Platforms Go Head-to-head
Stellar Labs is launching its charter booking portal at NBAA 2016, just a few weeks after Stratajet entered the U.S. market
Oct 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Thales Introduces FlytLINK Global Connectivity Platform
System will operate with current Iridium network, then transfer to Next satellite network in 2018.
As a dedicated business aviation facility, Farnborough Airport serves as a major gateway to the London market. Photo: Ian Sheppard
Oct 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Farnborough Airport Primed for More U.S. Traffic
Dedicated business aviation airport has been growing steadily but is still only at half capacity.
Oct 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
JetSuite Gets Fresh Capital for Growth from JetBlue
JetSuite is using capital from an airline with a reputation for disruptive technologies to fuel its next moves.
Oct 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Habco Becomes Approved Supplier of Tooling for PW&C Engines
Agreement covers the spectrum of P&WC engines.
Oct 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
New Air Charter Booking Platforms Go Head-to-head
Stellar Labs is launching its charter booking portal at NBAA 2016, just a few weeks after Stratajet entered the U.S. market
Oct 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Guardian Jet Signs for Down-Route App
Free expense management and booking app “ready to launch,” developer says; more than 70 operators have expressed interest.
Oct 31, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Certon Demos Avionics Development and Testing Platforms
Certrton is demonstrating its internally developed tools, CertSafe and CertBench, at NBAA 2016.
Oct 31, 2016 - 1:53 PM
Dassault Studies New Aircraft, Awaits Market Upturn
The next boom may be eluding business aircraft manufacturers, but Dassault has been among the leaders in innovating throughout the downturn.
Oct 31, 2016 - 1:42 PM
API, FlexSys Venture Taps Possibilities of Morphing Wing
Aviation Partners is bringing 15-foot demonstrator to NBAA Convention to display multiple applications of FlexFoil wing morphing.