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 15, 2018 - 2:29 PM
TRU Simulation, FlightSafety Partner on Textron Training
TRU Simulation + Training and FlightSafety International will share resources for training Textron Aviation pilots and technicians.
Phenom 300E light jet
Oct 15, 2018 - 2:24 PM
Embraer Introduces Ground Power Mode on Phenom 300
The new functionality enables operators to forego GPUs by running an engine on idle, to power cabin environmental, lighting and entertainment system use.
Rolls-Royce Pearl engine
Oct 15, 2018 - 2:02 PM
Rolls-Royce Adds Nacelles to 'Enhanced' CorporateCare
The new CorporateCare package will add an array of coverage areas, including nacelles and on-wing support services, to provide a holistic support approach.
Oct 15, 2018 - 1:33 PM
Baker Offers Fireproof Bag for Li-ion Batteries on Helos
New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.
Scott Donnelly and Adam Johnson
Oct 15, 2018 - 1:11 PM
NetJets Signs Deal For 175 Longitudes, 150 Hemispheres
The agreement would see NetJets as launch customer for Hemisphere.
Oct 15, 2018 - 1:00 PM
Hadid Targeting U.S. in New Marketing Campaign
The company's message is "Hadid is here and will grow."
Oct 15, 2018 - 12:32 PM
NATA, NBAA Welcome New FAA Guidance on Training
Draft advisory circular was the product of an industry and FAA working group.
Women in Aviation 2018 scholarship winners
Oct 15, 2018 - 12:05 PM
Women in Aviation Offering $650,000 in Scholarships
Members of Women in Aviation International are eligible to apply for the scholarships to be awarded for 2019.
Oct 15, 2018 - 12:00 PM
Satcom Direct Launches Aircraft Connectivity Consulting Service
End-to-end solution helps operators select the best data, airtime and communications services; hardware; and pricing plans to suit their needs.
Ali Alnaqbi, MEBAA’s founding and executive chairman
Oct 15, 2018 - 12:00 PM
MEBAA’s Alnaqbi points to growing Middle East involvement in the US
Growth in the U.S. will also mean growth in the Middle East and Africa, MEBAA contends.