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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As the 2020 ADS-B deadline approaches, some business jet operators can comply with this combination from Southeast Aerospace. Installed cost is less than $50,000, according to Southeast.
Oct 31, 2016 - 10:30 AM
Southeast Aerospace Introduces New Low-Cost ADS-B Upgrade
Teams with Garmin, Gables Engineering and Peregrine Avionics on STC for range of non-TCAS II business jets
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Oct 31, 2016 - 10:07 AM
Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Gets FAA Nod
After 10 years the company is a jet company.
Oct 31, 2016 - 10:01 AM
Deer Jet UAS Stake Signals Global Ambitions
China’s largest business jet operator acquires stake in global flight-planning company.
MyGoFlight
Oct 31, 2016 - 10:00 AM
MyGoFlight is a Gadget-lovers Candy Store
The pilot supply shop specializes in cockpit accessories to make flying easier and safer.
Oct 31, 2016 - 9:30 AM
Traxxall Integrates with FOS
The integration simplifies the sharing of maintenance-tracking information with the Rockwell Collins Flight Operations System.
Oct 31, 2016 - 9:10 AM
Nextant Shows Off Single Power Levers for King Air G90XT
Deliveries will begin once the new single-lever power lever system is approved by the FAA in early 2017.
Bombardier’s service centers are growing in number, with a new 30,000-sq-ft facility scheduled to come on line in 2018. The Canadian airframer is focusing on adding support capability in places where the fleet is expanding.
Oct 31, 2016 - 9:05 AM
Bombardier Expanding Support Capacity, Capabilities, Workforce
The company is tripling its size at Fort Lauderdale, adding two more customer support trucks.
Oct 31, 2016 - 9:00 AM
CMC Debuts New EFB, GPS Sensor
The EFB now has look of tablet but with aviation-grade technology, while GPS sensor adds GBAS approach capabilities.
Oct 31, 2016 - 8:55 AM
Zetta Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with Challenger 650 Order
Zetta Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with Challenger 650 Order Financial Leasing to be leased to Singapore-based operator Zetta Jet.
TBM operators can go higher, faster and farther with retrofit composite Hartzell props. Photo: Matt Thurber
Oct 31, 2016 - 8:45 AM
Hartzell Composite Five-blader Embraced by TBM Owners
The composite Hartzell propeller is now installed in more than 30 percent of the TBM fleet.