NBAA Convention News 2017

Oct 11, 2017 - 4:55 PM
Astronaut twins Scott and Mark Kelly closed the session by sharing personal experiences and applying the lessons they learned to the bizav industry.
With some 800 test flights completed, Safran’s Silvercrest engine now faces scrutiny following compressor problems discovered during high-altitude operations. PHOTO MARIANO ROSALES
Oct 11, 2017 - 2:27 PM
The Safran Aircraft Engines Silvercrest developed a new problem during the flight testing, which will delay the Falcon 5X program.
Honda Aircraft founding president and CEO Michimasa Fujino, left, helps hoteliers Kim, center, and Julian MacQueen celebrate the completion of their “Around the World in 80 Stays” tour. The couple circumnavigated the globe in their new HondaJet. PHOTO: DAVID McINTOSH
Oct 11, 2017 - 1:03 PM
Julian and Kim MacQueen along with Travis Holland visited approximately 30 countries from August to October and set several speed records on specific legs.
Jetex president and CEO Adel Mardini, left, and CFly CEO Francisco Lyra will join forces to develop and operate an FBO at Brazil’s São Paulo Guarulhos Airport. PHOTO: MARIANO ROSALES
Oct 11, 2017 - 12:53 PM
Under the terms of the 15-year lease agreement, Jetex will manage the facility as its third location in Latin America.
Oct 11, 2017 - 8:47 AM
The new ViaSat 5510 satcom terminal is set for installation approval in the first half of 2018.
man at podium
Oct 10, 2017 - 7:35 PM
While frustrated with the new delay to the 5X program, Dassault Aviation is forging ahead with plans for a new business jet and a digital design process.
Oct 10, 2017 - 7:22 PM
Sets target price for new single engine jet at $3.5 million.
Oct 10, 2017 - 7:17 PM
Things definitely could be worse, but for the time being, stability seems to be a good thing.
screen shot of FDS' moving map
Oct 10, 2017 - 5:55 PM
Previously only available as part of its do Capsule IFE platform, the interactive map can now be easily upgraded to personal devices.
man standing at podium
Oct 10, 2017 - 5:15 PM
The Swiss company carries out completions at a facility in Indianapolis.

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FlightAware CEO Daniel Baker has added ground stations that open up some of the blind spots in aircraft tracking. PHOTO: MARIANO ROSALES
Oct 9, 2017 - 7:01 PM
New subscription service covers 225 airports, with more to be added.
Oct 9, 2017 - 6:26 PM
Skyvector's new MRMS and cloud top height layer products provide improved weather radar and high-altitude cloud data
Oct 9, 2017 - 6:22 PM
Large jet charter leads the pack.
Honda Aircraft awaits CAAC certification in China. Meanwhile, the company welcomed globe-girdling HondaJet owners here at NBAA 2017. PHOTO: BARRY AMBROSE
Oct 9, 2017 - 6:20 PM
Honda Aircraft has appointed Honsan General Aviation as its authorized sales representative in China.
Oct 9, 2017 - 6:03 PM
Permagard delivers cutting edge coating across air ways from the freezing temperatures in Scandinavia to the damaging sunrays of the Middle East.
1310
Oct 9, 2017 - 5:39 PM
Aircraft with Primus Epic flight decks will have a new option to install drop-in replacement touchscreens with Honeywell's new DU-1310 displays.
Oct 9, 2017 - 5:32 PM
The Inmarsat Ka-band satellite-based system offers global bandwidth up to 15 Mbps.
airplane
Oct 9, 2017 - 5:02 PM
The unit has brought in sales for 14 aircraft since last NBAA that have crossed the company's VIP product line.
Oct 9, 2017 - 4:19 PM
Simulation software is the same used by FAA
Flight simulator
Oct 9, 2017 - 4:00 PM
FlightSafety is adding new G280 and G450 simulators.