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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Sep 21, 2017 - 4:38 PM
At 10 percent, the number of PlaneSense female pilots is almost double the national average of female pilots currently operating in the world.
buinessmen walking along airplanes
Sep 21, 2017 - 2:35 PM
The company finances a broad spectrum of business aircraft types from single-engine turboprops to large cabin, long-range business jets.
Associated Air Center
Sep 21, 2017 - 11:53 AM
The Dallas facility will close its business just shy of its 70th anniversary.
airplane flying
Sep 20, 2017 - 12:47 PM
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries gets new U.S. general manager, MU-2 SFAR now 14 CFR Part 91, subpart N.
Legacy 600
Sep 20, 2017 - 10:25 AM
The Gogo Business Aviation Avance L5 ait-to-ground connectivity system allows video streaming and other data-intensive operations.
Sep 19, 2017 - 5:09 PM
The UK-based OEM describes its new line as smaller and lighter than any other Inmarsat system.
Milano Linate Prime
Sep 19, 2017 - 4:18 PM
GA traffic was up 15 percent for the city's two airports last year.
Sep 19, 2017 - 12:20 PM
New coverage is aimed at aerospace contractors, aircraft maintenance providers, auditors and engineers, among others.
helicopter
Sep 19, 2017 - 9:22 AM
The day-long tours offer something for NBAA attendees to do after the show.
Bucking an overall slow market for light jets, Honda Aircraft plans to deliver as many as 55 HondaJets next year. Interest from charter operators and fractional ownership programs is helping drive demand. Honda Aircraft currently employs 1,800.
Sep 18, 2017 - 3:50 PM
The HondaJet is distinguishing itself in a sector that continues to lag.