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 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
ExcelAire Opens Teterboro Base
Charter management company plans base, fleet expansions.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
SATCOM Direct can now carry SiriusXM
SATCOM Direct scores as the first business aviation satellite service provider authorized to offer SiriusXM services.
NBAA attendees can get a taste of the Oshkosh experience by visiting the “Spirit of Aviation Mobile Experience” on the display floor..
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
EAA AirVenture spirit puts the show on the road
If you can’t go to EAA’s AirVenture, maybe a virtual visit is in order.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
New App From Cobham Tests ADS-B Capability
The new app meets FAA requirements.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
Lord expands into flight control systems
Acquisition of Fly-by-Wire bolsters move into electrified aircraft and helps strategic rebalancing between rotor and fixed-wing business.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
Hearst Buying Camp Systems
The acquisition is seen as part of Hearst's continuing strategy to diversify into data and information-based companies.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
GAMA Pitching for Long-Term Success
Farnborough-based GAMA Aviation has grown substantially in recent years but believes its global, full-service offering is unique.
Bob Hoover’s final public appearance was at the Reno National Championship Air Races in September. He spent years as the pace pilot at the event, although he did not fly there this year.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
Bob Hoover Honored at NBAA 2016
Just a week after his death at 94 from natural causes, NBAA pays tribute to the distinguished airman at its opening sessions.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
Jeff Lee Takes New Role with FlightSafety
Lee has a 25-year legacy of managing large flight departments.
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:00 PM
CAE Announces Training Advances
CAE received an endorsement from Dassault aviation, unveiled its customer web portal and announced training advances at the NBAA Convention.