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 - 11:47 AM
Aerion Unveils Stage 5 GE Affinity Engine for Supersonic AS2
GE's Affinity turbofan will be the highest-bypass supersonic engine ever developed.
Oct 15, 2018 - 11:00 AM
Jetex Eyes U.S. Network
The company is entering the U.S. market slowly, intent on building a network.
The front office of the Gulfstream G650
Oct 15, 2018 - 10:40 AM
Gulfstream G650 Set for Steep Approach Approval
Approval will require an avionics and flight control software update, and release of the new code "is imminent," says Gulfstream.
Left, a screen shot showing the Genesis weight and balance floorplan with crew, passenger, and baggage inputs as well as CG calculations. Right, a screen shot of the flight-planning module, which shows the route, graphical depiction with weather overlay, and user-selected constraints..
Oct 15, 2018 - 10:30 AM
APG Adds Flight Planning with Genesis App
The flight-planning module joins APG's weight-and-balance and runway analysis software solutions.
Global 7500 certification
Oct 15, 2018 - 10:14 AM
It's Official: Bombardier Global 7500 Is Certified
U.S. FAA and EASA approvals are expected to follow the Transport Canada nod shortly with deliveries coming this year.
1982 King Air C90-1 with XP upgrade
Oct 15, 2018 - 10:01 AM
Blackhawk Delivers 800th XP Upgrade
Begins Flight Testing XP67A Upgrade For King Air 300
Bombardier's new 5500 and 6500
Oct 15, 2018 - 10:01 AM
Bombardier On Track With New Global 5500, 6500
The flight test program is about 60 percent complete and the 5500 used for testing has nearly finished its missions.
AOG services
Oct 15, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Stevens Sees Strong Growth in AOG Services
Mobile repair techs are “a different type than you will find on the hangar floor,” company says.
Oct 15, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Genesys Aerosystems Expanding in Part 25 Market
Autopilot and integrated flight deck manufacturer Genesys Aerosystems is expanding its Part 25 autopilot certifications.
FlightSafety G500 simulator
Oct 15, 2018 - 9:57 AM
FlightSafety Expands Gulfstream Training Options
Aviation services provider offering a variety of new Gulfstream training courses.