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 14, 2018 - 1:41 PM
FlightSafety Expands UAS Course Offerings
The training provider has added eLearning Prep For Part 107.
Oct 14, 2018 - 1:13 PM
Jupiter Avionics Enhances Support with Steve Wile
Wile will join the audio control equipment specialist with 40 years of avionics installation support experience.
Oct 14, 2018 - 1:08 PM
Draper Now Heads Textron Aviation, E-Z-GO for Ernest
Ernest's new future is at specialty vehicles.
Oct 14, 2018 - 1:07 PM
Euro Jet Brings Facilities Closer to GA Customers
Ground handler specializes in supporting business aviation at Eastern European city airports, and has been bringing lounges closer to GA ramps.
New technology in aircraft paint selection and coating systems enables more options for designers to get creative with aircraft paint schemes, such as on this Falcon 2000.
Oct 14, 2018 - 1:00 PM
Sherwin-Williams Debuts New Coating and Color Selector Tools
New Skyscapes features resins with richer color and higher gloss retention, available for both exterior and interior application.
Oct 14, 2018 - 12:50 PM
Alto Intros CMS for Retrofit Market
Once installed,the "budget friendly" modular system allows phased-in upgrades and can control all cabin systems and functions.
Oct 14, 2018 - 12:45 PM
WinAir Software Dashboards Feature Redesigned Displays
Pie charts, bar graphs, and line graphs add transparency to data reports.
Oct 14, 2018 - 12:39 PM
NBAA Presenting 17 Student Scholarships
NBAA will present awardees with their scholarships on Wednesday during NBAA 2018.
Oct 14, 2018 - 12:08 PM
MSB Global Resources To Aid in Workforce Recruitment
MSB is offering recruiting solutions to address the ongoing industry workforce shortage.
Long known for its EVAS cockpit smoke system, VisionSafe is now addressing onboard fires from lithium-ion battery-powered devices.
Oct 14, 2018 - 12:00 PM
VisionSafe Tackles Airborne Smoke and Fire
VisionSafe helps pilots deal with flight deck and cabin smoke issues, with products that pilots can use to save the aircraft.