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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Technicians at Flying Colours facilities will have more space to perform, and there will be more of them to share the workload, as the company grows in employees and square footage.
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:00 AM
Flying Colours Shades More Space with North America Expansion
Canadian MRO cites demand for completions, refurbishment, and heavy maintenance for major growth in St. Louis and Ontario.
S-211
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:00 AM
APS Expands Upset Training Capabilities
The new expanded training taps modern simulators to help pilots learn how to handle upset situations.
Oct 15, 2018 - 7:00 AM
Global Aerospace Add Crisis Management Benefits
Under the plan, insurers will pay expenses associated with emotional care and support of immediate family members of an injured passenger or crewmember.
Oct 15, 2018 (All day)
NBAA 2018 Day 1
After years collecting grime, the former Sabreliner hangars are now sparkling clean.
Oct 14, 2018 - 4:00 PM
West Star Opens Perryville MRO Facility
Full-service former Sabreliner facility has more than 120,000 sq. ft. of space, modern paint facility, and growth plans.
Averaging around 25,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibitors, and 100 aircraft on static display, every NBAA-BACE event is different in subtle ways. This year’s show holds the promise of upbeat optimism.
Oct 14, 2018 - 3:42 PM
NBAA-BACE 2018: A Reflection of Past, Present & Future
The conference wil have an "enormously positive" vibe this year, says NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
Oct 14, 2018 - 3:00 PM
Honeywell Authorizes ACI Jet as Dealership
ACI Jet is now authorized as a Honeywell dealership and service center at SBP.
Oct 14, 2018 - 2:52 PM
FlightSafety Adds Specialty and Maintenance Courses
FlightSafety has added various specialty, enrichment, and maintenance courses to its program offerings.
Learjet 45
Oct 14, 2018 - 2:00 PM
Scheme Designers Showcases Custom Aircraft Liveries
Photorealistic 3D technology on display lets clients see exactly how their unique aircraft paint design will look from every angle.
Oct 14, 2018 - 1:55 PM
Scott IPC Refines Training Offerings
The training specialist adds some new programs and enhances some existing ones.