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 - 7:00 PM
Extant Aerospace Announces New License Agreements
Extant Aerospace is manufacturing new components under three new agreements with GE Aviation.
Nov 2, 2016 - 7:00 PM
Gary Airport Eyes a Bigger Share of the Bizav Pie
With its latest improvements, Gary/Chicago International Airport looks to grow its Windy City traffic.
Nov 2, 2016 - 6:30 PM
Leap Provides Legacy Engine Coverage
Legacy Engine Assurance Program (Leap, Booth 740) has launched to provide affordable maintenance plan coverage for operators of Honeywell TFE731
Nov 2, 2016 - 6:20 PM
Asian Sky Quarterly Report Focuses on Japan
Hong Kong-based Asian Sky Group tracks pre-owned aircraft inventories.
airplane and van
Nov 2, 2016 - 6:05 PM
Milan FBO To Continue Expansion
The company, which operates at both of the Italian city’s airports, plans to invest $20 million over the next four years.
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Nov 2, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Quest Offers CAMPS Free for One Year
Big data is everywhere, improving the way we maintain our sophisticated turbine aircraft.
Nov 2, 2016 - 6:00 PM
API marks 45th Year in Bizav, Honors Founder
We all know a good aviation professional enhances business. But what is the cost of a bad hire?
Nov 2, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Conklin & de Decker Announces Scholarship Winner
Reveals scholarship recipient, 2017 seminar schedule and product updates.
Nov 2, 2016 - 6:00 PM
NBAA Awards 14 Scholarships
NBAA Charities gave 14 students and professionals an opportunity in business aviation via scholarships.
Nov 2, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Mente Group Beefs Up Management Team
International aviation advisory firm Mente Group has reinforced its management team