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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man speaking with 2 men behind him
Oct 9, 2017 - 2:47 PM
The Las Vegas Victims Fund, which has already raised $10 million, supports those affected by the October 1 Mandalay Bay shooting.
Oct 9, 2017 - 2:28 PM
Upgrade adds fixed-flight ID auto-generation.
aircraft interior
Oct 9, 2017 - 2:19 PM
Phase II encompasses a two-zone interior and 500-nm range extension.
Citation Hemisphere in flight
Oct 9, 2017 - 2:01 PM
The company is opening the orderbook as the program finishes up a series of wind tunnel testing and moves into next development phase.
Citation Longitude in flight
Oct 9, 2017 - 2:01 PM
Following a display at NBAA, the Longitude will embark on a North America tour that spans nearly four dozen cities before heading internationally.
Oct 9, 2017 - 2:00 PM
The cabin reaches industry lows of mid- to low 60 dbas.
Oct 9, 2017 - 1:21 PM
Flexjet has extended its pilot flight training contract with CAE for a further six years.
man sitting in jet
Oct 9, 2017 - 1:20 PM
"Enhanced" model of world's best selling biz jet features new cabin and upgraded CMS/IFE system.
Oct 9, 2017 - 1:09 PM
AOS enables aircraft owners, flight departments and management companies to customize aircraft services for their needs.
Oct 9, 2017 - 1:04 PM
The Drake Group has acquired the STC it helped develop, which permits parachuting humans and cargo from Gulfstream GV/G550 aircraft.