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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Oct 30, 2016 - 1:30 PM
EASA Proposal Seeks EFB “Level Playing Field”
Europe’s regulator is developing new rules for electronic flight bag usage.
Fountain and Associates’ most recent upgrade to its iIS-BAO Audit Protocol software now enables adding EASA regulatory requirements and materials to its database.
Oct 30, 2016 - 12:30 PM
Audit Protocol Software Adds EASA Regulations
The iIS-BAO software by Fountain and Associates makes complying with audit requirements much simpler.
Aircraft Lighting International's LED replacement lights can fit almost any business jet, says the company.
Oct 30, 2016 - 12:00 PM
New Aircraft Lighting LEDs Replace Fluorescents
Replacements save weight, maintenance costs and provide better illumination–inside the cabin and out
Tried and true, the vintage Western Jet hangar has been upgraded to current earthquake standards and airport codes. It’s continually chock full of Gulfstreams, and together with tenant companies such as interior specialist JetSet, Western Jet is eying a busy market.
Oct 30, 2016 - 11:24 AM
Western Jet Preps for Influx of Mx, Avionics Work
The Van Nuys Gulfstream maintenance specialist is expecting an influx of customer airplanes for NextGen upgrades.
Oct 30, 2016 - 11:09 AM
FSF Highlights Need for Safety Data Sharing in Bizav
FSF’s GSIP crosses both air transport and bizav because they share many of the same challenges.
There seems to be no limit to passengers’ appetite for in-flight connectivity, often at a significant price. The GoDirect platform lets operators limit available data and isolate costs to help customers manage billing.
Oct 30, 2016 - 10:30 AM
GoDirect Puts Operators In Control of Connectivity Costs
Through its GoDirect services platform Honeywell is responding to customer demand for great simplicity, transparency and control over the services they rec
Honeywell’s FMZ-2000 FMS, above, has new software.
Oct 30, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Honeywell Flight Deck Upgrades Lengthen Bizjet Lifetimes
The avionics upgrades available for aircraft with Honeywell flight decks also helps preserve the value of older jets.
With 1,500 pounds more useful load, an Ikhana-modified DHC-6 has greater utility.
Oct 30, 2016 - 9:30 AM
Ikhana’s High-gross Twin Otters to Reach Market by Early 2017
Company estimates a need for 100 flight test hours to gain FAA certification.
For business jet operators, the Cayman Islands offer more than warm sun and sandy beaches. Its aircraft registry program has some unique advantages. PHOTO: SALVATORE FRENI JR.
Oct 30, 2016 - 9:05 AM
Cayman Islands Registry Offers Soft Landing For Bizjets
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands promises convenience, privacy and tax advantages.
Oct 29, 2016 - 11:30 PM
JSfirm and UAA Sign Partnership Deal
JSfirm career resources will now be accessible on University Aviation Association’s website.