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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A special offer brings the cost of the SXAR1 XM receiver down to $299 for new Sirius XM Weather subscribers. It comes with internal antennas and a rechargeable battery.
Oct 29, 2016 - 12:45 PM
SiriusXM Beams Satellite Weather to ForeFlight App
The new versions of the ForeFlight Mobile app add SiriusXM weather and new data-driven aeronautical maps.
Oct 29, 2016 - 12:35 PM
Avfuel Ups its Network Resources
### Improvements include in-network referrals, training program additions and changes to its Avtrip rewards program.
Stevens Aviation, with facilities in South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio, has expanded the list of Gulfstream models it is authorized to support. Stevens also works on Bombardier, Beechcraft, Cessna, Embraer, Piaggio and Pilatus aircraft.
Oct 29, 2016 - 12:30 PM
Stevens Expands Gulfstream Support
The MRO provider has added two Gulfstream models to its list of capabiliites.
Oct 29, 2016 - 12:15 PM
GlobalParts.aero Eyes Growth with Learjet Business
The company has shipped 25,000 Learjet-specific parts in the first year alone.
Oct 29, 2016 - 11:45 AM
Middle East Still An Oasis For Bizav Growth, Says MEBAA
### The Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Show will be held in Dubai from December 6-8.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Oct 29, 2016 - 11:15 AM
Unmanned Safety Institute, Florida Police Sponsor Workshop
Unmanned Safety Institute, Florida police sponsor workshop
Universal Private Transport
Oct 29, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Universal, FAM Give Customers a Ride
The two companies have launched a joint venture ground transport company, offering consistent, secure global capability.
Dominant manufacturer DJI introduced its first crop-spraying agricultural drone, an octocopter, last November.
Oct 29, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Corporate Aviation Ponders the Drone Tidal Wave
Flight departments are sources of expertise that will be needed to help companies launch drone operations.
The U.S. Army’s fixed-wing training command in Dothan, Alabama has added upset prevention and recovery training to its curriculum. A joint venture between APS and CAE will administer the training, using six aerobatic Grob G120TP trainers.
Oct 29, 2016 - 10:45 AM
APS To Teach Army Upset Training
The company is partnering with CAE as part of the U.S. Army’s Fixed-wing flight training program.
Oct 29, 2016 - 10:37 AM
New Ross Aviation Nets Top FBO
Formed earlier this year from the remnants of the Signature Flight Support/Landmark Aviation consolidation, the new chain makes a big splash.