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 - 9:20 AM
NBAA Convention To Spotlight Workforce Issues
Attraction and retention strategies of industry talent will be presented during sessions at NBAA 2018.
Oct 15, 2018 - 9:16 AM
StandardAero Awarded Air Methods Contract
StandardAero announced the contract along with other company milestones.
Oct 15, 2018 - 9:03 AM
Honeywell Unveils New Flight Planning Software
Debuting at NBAA '18, the new GoDirect system promises to make the flight planning process faster and easier.
interior design concept
Oct 15, 2018 - 9:00 AM
LHT Stages Welcome Home Party for ACJ350
Design concept for new VIP wide-body airliner lands in Orlando with cabin mockup, scale model on display at company’s booth.
Oct 15, 2018 - 9:00 AM
FlightAware Expands ADS-B Network and Airborne Coverage
From engine-start to shutdown, business operators can track their aircraft with real-time notification.
FalconEye heads-up display
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:54 AM
FlightSafety Offers FalconEye HUD in Simulator
Pilots can now experience Dassault’s recently certificated FalconEye HUD at FlightSafety’s Dallas and Paris training centers.
Gulfstream G600 NBAA 2018
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:53 AM
Gulfstream Ups G600 Range
Company also announces EVS landing certification, now approved for the G500, will be available to the entire Gulfstream fleet
The Kissimmee Gateway Airport’s exhibit
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:30 AM
ISM Touts NBAA Advantages
Who needs a static display? Kissimmee Airport is closer and a “more discreet” AOE to the convention.
Dornier 328-310 Envoy
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:19 AM
Duncan Shows Unique VIP Dornier 328
The factory demo aircraft features turboprop-like short field performance and Gulfstream-size cabin at half the operational cost, Duncan says.
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:03 AM
Rockwell Collins Extending Fusion Option to CJ1+, CJ2+
Rockwell Collins is working with Textron Aviation on the package, which should be available next year.