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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The TBM series has a solid grasp on its target market. Daher is now branching out, for example, expanding its aerostructures unit with a sales office in Savannah, Ga.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Daher Delivers 800th TBM, Enhances Aerostructures Business
Daher's TBM single-engine turboprop program continues to be strong
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Trine Aero Expands Options
Trine Aero now an authorized Rockwell Collins and Universal avionics dealer.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
FlyRight Expands N.C. Facility
The new building adds another 42,000 sq ft of flight instruction space.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Shell Aviation Names Kadex as AeroShell Distributor
Kadex will offer the entire AeroShell product line, including lubricants, greases and fluids.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Flightstar Discounts Engine Upgrades
Incentives are coupled to purchase of Flightstar’s ADS-B OUT STCs for the Learjet 40 and 45.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
New ViaSat Terminal Promises Fivefold Boost in Connection Rates
ViaSat is introducing its new Ka-band Global Aero Terminal 5510.
Robinson has delivered the first pair of R44 Cadet helicopters to a U.S. customer. The two rotorcraft are IFR equipped and have air conditioning.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Robinson Delivers First R44 Cadets
Company announced the helicopter earlier this year and has previously delivered models to customers in Australia.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Signature Rebrands UK Service Locations
The BBA Aviation’s Signature Technicair division is also rolling out a new affordable ADS-B solution for light jets and turboprops.
L-R: Jet Aviation senior v-p MRO and FBO EMEA and Asia Stefan Benz, Zetta Jet managing director Geoffrey Cassidy, Jet Aviation president Robert Smith and Zetta Jet director of maintenance Joe Ponce sign the agreement at NBAA 2016.
Nov 2, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Zetta Jet Inks Deal With Jet Aviation
Signs international MRO, FBO service agreements
man looking through window
Nov 2, 2016 - 3:00 PM
GKN Showcases Innovative Materials and Transparencies
UK materials specialist has content on an increasing number of aircraft platforms, both in commercial/business aviation and military aircraft.