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 27, 2016 - 3:00 PM
Lightspeed Enhances Tango Interface to Charge Spare Battery
The LEMO version of the wireless Lightspeed Tango headset can now charge a spare battery from ship’s power.
Oct 27, 2016 - 2:45 PM
Garmin Launches $200 Million Facility Expansion
Garmin has broken ground on a two-phase expansion that is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
Oct 27, 2016 - 2:30 PM
Lou Seno Receives Master Pilot Award
The Wright Brothers Master Pilot award was granted to Louis Seno on August 28.
Oct 27, 2016 - 2:15 PM
Flight Technicians increase in numbers
Armed with a toolbox, these techs travel with the aircraft and serve in the cabin, too.
Oct 27, 2016 - 1:45 PM
Atlantic Aviation Meets the NBAA 2016 Challenge
An inside refresh readies this venerable FBO for a sold-out NBAA static display crowd.
Oct 27, 2016 - 1:15 PM
GlobalAir Launches Redesigned Aircraft Sales Site
The “Aircraft for Sale” section on the company’s website is just the beginning of the revamp.
Oct 27, 2016 - 1:00 PM
Miami-Area FBO Set to Debut New Development
Opa-Locka Executive-based Fontainebleau Aviation’s new expansion project will nearly double the size of the service provider’s complex.
Oct 27, 2016 - 12:50 PM
Life Cycle Cost 16.2 Upgrade is Available
Conklin & de Decker’s upgrade for the financial planning software includes data for new aircraft and a five-year analysis format.
Oct 27, 2016 - 12:35 PM
NBAA Convention Highlights YoPro Group
Besides holding events at this year’s NBAA show, the Young Professionals group is expanding to international conventions.
Oct 27, 2016 - 12:00 PM
The Business Case for Safety Management Systems
Convincing the executive suite that safety pays dividends.