NBAA Convention News 2018

Cessna Longitude
Oct 19, 2018 - 12:14 PM
Orders Boost TextAv Backlog, But Deliveries Dip in Q3
Turboprop deliveries were down while jet deliveries remained stable.

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Cessna Longitude
Oct 19, 2018 - 12:14 PM
Orders Boost TextAv Backlog, But Deliveries Dip in Q3
Turboprop deliveries were down while jet deliveries remained stable.
Textron’s SkyCourier passenger-configuration mockup
Oct 17, 2018 - 4:40 PM
Textron Debuts SkyCourier Mockup in Pax Config
Freighter variant will also be available, with first flight of the twin turboprop expected next year and entry into service in 2020.
Oct 17, 2018 - 1:57 PM
Mexican Airport Operator Plans Major FBO Expansion
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, which operates the Privair FBO at Los Cabos, plans to add new facilities at four more airports.
Ed Bolen
Oct 17, 2018 - 1:12 PM
Bolen Urges Bizav Industry To Vote During Mid-terms
NBAA’s Bolen reminded the business aviation industry to get their vote out during an NBAA keynote session.
Aerion AS2
Oct 17, 2018 - 12:42 PM
Race to Supersonic Bizjets Is Picking Up Speed
Aerion appears to have the inside track with its AS2 program
Best Tugs
Oct 17, 2018 - 12:10 PM
Best Tugs Unveils 'Echo,' Sells 20 at NBAA 2018
Effectively a “Smart” tug, it could help create a drastic reduction in insurance claims and premiums from taxi-tug mishaps.
Oct 17, 2018 - 11:24 AM
Japan Looks To Upgrade Infrastructure Ahead of 2020 Olympics
The country is examining what aviation service upgrades it wlll need to handle and additional 13 million visitors.
Oct 17, 2018 - 9:50 AM
Liftkar Portable Stair Climber Makes NBAA Debut
Unit can lift up to 352 pounds up an aircraft or any other set of stairs, drawing interest from FBOs, charter management companies, and aircraft owners.
Oct 17, 2018 - 9:42 AM
MRO Insider Amplifies Network with StandardAero Add
StandardAero is now a subscriber facility on MRO Insider’s website.
Oct 17, 2018 - 9:30 AM
VNY To Become First To Offer GA Retail Jet Biofuel
An event scheduled for January 17th in Los Angeles will make the sustainable jet fuel available at all of the airport's FBOs.
Dec 17, 2018
Clay Lacy Aviation Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Looks to the Future

Clay Lacy, founder of Clay Lacy Aviation, was on hand this past October to help his company celebrate its 50th anniversary. Lacy is considered one of the top aerial cinematographers in the world by his peers in both aviation and film. In 1965 he developed the camera system known today as Astrovision. Astrovision-equipped aircraft have filmed Top Gun, Armageddon, Cliffhanger, and more.

Lacy’s iconic 50-year old fixed base operation at Van Nuys airport in Los Angeles was known for catering to screen stars, and he remembers those days fondly.


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Oct 16, 2018 - 9:03 AM
JSfirm Bizav Survey Indicates Hiring Demand
Operators reported increased flight hours and continued impact felt by the pilot shortage.
Epic Fueling
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:03 AM
Signature Looks for Epic Boost
WIth its purchase of Epic Aviation complete, BBA Aviation looks ahead to further synergies between the two companies and their respective networks.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:01 AM
Universal Avionics Adds Touch EDCU To InSight System
Offering combines multiple InSight System controls, including the flight displays, FMS, radios, weather, traffic, and terrain into one control device.
Gulfstream’s newest offering
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:01 AM
Vref Launches Bizav Residual Value Forecast
Aircraft valuation and appraisal service introduces forward looking value outlook and new analytical charting tools for industry professionals.
Artist rendering of the new Desert Jet Center
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:00 AM
Desert Jet Moving Ahead on New FBO
After months of legal and bureaucratic entanglements, the California-based aviaiton services provider is on track for a March opening.
Company executives need training as well as pilots and mechanics, and FlightSafety International’s Jeff Lee helps educate professionals through the LEAP curriculum.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:00 AM
FlightSafety International Begins G500 Pilot Training
FSI’s new LEAP program aims to give the next crop of aviation industry leaders a leg up on their career paths.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:00 AM
Stevens Named SmartSky Distributor
SmartSky Networks is using 5G technology to create an air-to ground high-speed network and is signing up distributors for its equipment.
Gogo Business Aviation
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:00 AM
Gogo Dash Speeds Squawk Solutions
Gogo's Dash mobile app and web portal will help customers and maintainers gain insights into how their Gogo systems are performing.
Oct 16, 2018 - 8:57 AM
Castle & Cooke's Tony Marlow Promoted to President
Marlow was promoted from his previous role as vice president to president of the company’s aviation division.
Oct 16, 2018 - 8:56 AM
FlyRight Teams with Blackhawk on Mod-based Training
North Carolina center now offers differences training for Blackhawk's King Air and Caravan customers.