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.
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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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Bon Voyage! The production crew at Daher’s factory in Tarbes, France, form a “figure 800” to celebrate the 800th TBM to emerge from the factory. The TBM 930, Daher’s latest iteration of the 25-year-old design, produces 850 shp and scoots along at 330 knots with a range of 1,730 nm.
Oct 31, 2016 - 8:15 AM
After a Quarter Century, Daher Rolls Out 800th TBM
The 800th TBM, a 930 model, was delivered to regional distributor Elliott Aviation.
Satcom Direct’s SD Live uses new data-compression technology that requires less than 1 Mbps.
Oct 31, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Satcom Direct Launches Onboard Live-stream TV
SD Live allows passengers to stream live television via their own personal electronic devices or the cabin entertainment system anywhere in the world.
Oct 31, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Legacy Jets Offered New ACSS Options for ADS-B Compliance
The ACSS NXT-700 and NGT-900 GPS receiver combine to offer lower-cost ADS-B OUT compliance.
Magnus Henriksson, left, heads payment software platform PayNode, Avinode’s new business. He and Avinode CEO Niklas Berg have high hopes for the initiative.
Oct 31, 2016 - 12:01 AM
Avinode Launches PayNode To Accelerate Charter Payments
New online payment system will simplify business aviation charter by making payment quick and easy.
Oct 30, 2016 - 5:16 PM
Honeywell Downsizes Annual Bizjet Delivery Forecast
In its 25th anniversary prediction, the company sees more darkness before the dawn.
Oct 30, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Universal App now Features SMS Support
The global trip support provider has partnered with AviationManuals for a seamless addition to its uvGO application
FDManager keeps track of relevant pilot data such as qualifications, training and medical records. In addition, the software records avionics requirements, minimum equipment lists, scheduled maintenance and discrepancy status, among other parameters.
Oct 30, 2016 - 3:26 PM
FDManager Automates Flight Records Process
The software can pay for itself by eliminating mistakes in tallying flight times.
There’s more room inside, at Air Service Hawaii’s newly acquired 24,000-sq-ft hangar.
Oct 30, 2016 - 3:15 PM
Air Service Hawaii Adds Honolulu Hangar
The Hawaii-based FBO chain also expanded its service at Lanai Airport.
Oct 30, 2016 - 2:30 PM
Dynamic Curtailment Added to APG iPreFlight App
The new feature enables operators to account for changes in center of gravity during flight.
Oct 30, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Baldwin Aviation Rolls Out Automated Safety Risk Profile
QuickRisk Safety Profile is among a number of initiatives underway as Baldwin expands safety-information sharing efforts.