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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Nov 2, 2016 - 7:40 PM
Burn Bag Dealer Offers Upgrade
Baker Aviation is offering Hot-Stop fire containment bag customers the opportunity to make their older bags air tight.
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:35 PM
Citation Order Lifts Cessna at NBAA 2016
Long-time customer SEL buys three Citation X+s.
burned battery
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:35 PM
Airborne Li-ion Fires a Growing Threat
Li-ion battery fires can emit toxic, highly-flammable, ether-based vapors and smoke that can quickly reduce visibility in an aircraft.
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.
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:25 PM
Skyservice announces FAA Validation of FANS on G200
Completing the process, Skyservice focuses its FANS STC on early model G200s.
helicopter interior
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:25 PM
Bell 525, 505 gets MAGed
Bell Helicopter (Booth 219) and Mecaer unveiled the MAGnificent VVIP 8 passenger interior for the Bell 525 super-medium twin helicopter
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:20 PM
Universal Increases Latin American Footprint
With a new office in the Dominican Republic, the Houston-based company now has 18 locations in Latin America.
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:20 PM
PPG Displays New Window at NBAA 2016
The commercial aircraft passenger cabin window prototype, made from Opticor transparency material, will be on display.
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:20 PM
Idair Tailors High-end IFE for Second BBJ 787
Lufthansa-Panasonic JV has fitted new IFE and CMS systems in a second Boeing 787.
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:15 PM
MyGoFlight Debuts $10K SkyDisplay HUD
Low cost unit, designed for use in aircraft from high-performance singles up, will be available next year, company says