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 - 1:37 PM
Jet Aviation Up and Running at Van Nuys
The company is now servicing aircraft at the L.A. gateway, as it prepares to build a new FBO there.
Oct 31, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Blackhawk Expects STC for King Air 350 Engine Upgrade in May
With the upgrade, typical cruise speeds are increased by up to 37 ktas, up to 340 ktas at maximum engine power limits.
Oct 31, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Wheels Up Hits 3,000 Members, Vows To Triple Rolls
Membership company has introduced brokerage service and shuttle flights, and plans European expansion.
Oct 31, 2016 - 1:15 PM
Freestream Opens Miami Office
Freestream Aviation opened an aircraft sales office at Opa-locka Executive Airport in Florida.
Oct 31, 2016 - 1:00 PM
Advanced Aircrew Academy Improves Online Lineup
The flight education provider has added five new modules to its eLearning program along with upgrades to its winter ops module.
JSSI president and CEO Neil Book oversees a company-wide initiative to broaden its aviation service offerings.
Oct 31, 2016 - 12:05 PM
JSSI Reaching Record Sales with New, Expanded Services
JSSI’s Parts business is moving into whole aircraft acquisition.
Oct 31, 2016 - 12:00 PM
WingX Pro7 Speeds Up Data Downloads
New features in the WingX Pro 7 aviation app make downloads faster and improve SAR functions.
Oct 31, 2016 - 11:35 AM
FlightSafety Expanding UPRT Course to More Types
The FlightSafety Advanced Training courses are available for more aircraft types, including upset training.
Oct 31, 2016 - 11:05 AM
Gulfstream’s Switch to PurePower for G500/600 Engines Pays Off
The G500 and G600 are powered respectively by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW814GA and PW815GA turbofans.
Oct 31, 2016 - 11:00 AM
P&WC Reports Strong Response to Eagle Service Plans
Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering 400 flight hours of free coverage for new PT6A operators.