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 new Gulfstream G500 full-motion simulator from FlightSafety includes improved graphics that minimize distortion.
Nov 2, 2016 - 12:30 PM
FlightSafety Expands Simulator, Maintenance Training Offerings
FlightSafety International’s Gulfstream G500 sim will be the first business jet simulator equipped with the CrewView collimated glass mirror display.
The Gulfstream G280 has demonstrated its steep approach capabilities at London City Airport, the final step to obtaining approval to operate out of the airport.
Nov 2, 2016 - 12:30 PM
Gulfstream G280 Goes Steep at London City Airport
Both the FAA and CAAI have certified the G280 for steep approaches; will London City Airport be next?
Nov 2, 2016 - 12:30 PM
Japan Sees Business Aviation Surge
Asian nation is seeing rising numbers of foreign visitors, and more arriving business aircraft.
Nov 2, 2016 - 12:00 PM
FlightSafety’s CPDLC App Free For Limited Time
The new CPDLC training course runs on FlightSafety’s FlightBag app.
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 - 11:33 AM
Piaggio Introduces Upgrades for Legacy Avantis
Avanti operators can retrofit new landing gear and brakes.
Nov 2, 2016 - 11:30 AM
Cayman-based Management Group Goes Global
While the Cayman Island’s office has been operating since August, AMS will begin international operations on November 1.
Nov 2, 2016 - 11:18 AM
PPG Expands Windshield Warranty on Beechcrafts
Rebuilt windshields for Beechcraft 1900 and King Air aircraft are eligible for the new three-year warranty.
Nov 2, 2016 - 11:15 AM
Castle & Cooke Enhances Team Led By Marlow
Tony Marlow has been appointed vice president of aviation operations and business development.
Nov 2, 2016 - 11:15 AM
ACJ unveils interior concept for ACJ320neo
Firm order for ACJ320neo also announced, first neo turnkey completion order