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 with wing
Sep 1, 2017 - 10:32 AM
Fokker division aims at completion, refurb market.
connectivity ports in cabin
Sep 1, 2017 - 10:19 AM
Global cabin refurb with Inairvation composites is a first.
Comlux’s first ACJ320neo interior installation is expected to take place at Comlux America’s Indiana facility in September of 2019.  The Swiss company previously completed the first EASA-certified executive-configured cabin in a Sukhoi Business Jet, which was redelivered in April of this year. Comlux also signed an LOI to install Rockwell Collins products in VIP completions.
Sep 1, 2017 - 10:05 AM
Swiss company sets accelerated design pace to complete the interior in 10 months.
plane in hangar
Sep 1, 2017 - 9:54 AM
Company is developing STCs for Ka-band satcom service on execliners “from the 747 down.”
The AMAC BBJ demonstrator includes, among other appointments, a separate dining room and lounge area.
Sep 1, 2017 - 9:16 AM
Swiss completion center AMAC also gets nod to perform first completion on an ACJ320neo.
This past May, Jet Aviation’s Basel facility, above, was responsible for refurbishing a Boeing 737, the same aircraft it originally performed its first BBJ completion on in 1999. A different Boeing 787 refurbishment featured an aft lounge (below).
Sep 1, 2017 - 9:01 AM
Two ACJs to the same Middle Eastern customer lead slate of redeliveries.
Airbus H160 helicopter
Aug 31, 2017 - 5:06 PM
The H160 is continuing its flight-test program.
Uber VTOL
Aug 31, 2017 - 12:59 PM
Such a network can reduce noise, congestion and emissions, says Uber.
Aug 30, 2017 - 4:36 PM
The NBAA Local and Regional Group Committee is hosting two events that focus on networking and sharing best practices at NBAA this year.
G600
Aug 30, 2017 - 9:34 AM
The new G500 is to complete certification testing this year, and G600 certification is planned for next year.