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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ACI Jet
Oct 10, 2018 - 12:00 PM
ACI Jet Turns Attention to MRO Business
Anticipated growth of 25 to 30 percent calls for a number of new hires.
Massachusetts-based Terrafugia, with an influx of development cash from Chinese ownership, plans to begin building its Transition flying car as early as next year.
Oct 10, 2018 - 11:30 AM
Terrafugia Prepping for Transition Production
The Terrafugia Transition flying car is expected to begin production in 2019.
One Aviation
Oct 10, 2018 - 11:27 AM
One Aviation Enters Chapter 11 Restructuring
Company intends to maintain support for Eclipse jets and continue development of the Eclipse 700 follow-on aircraft.
FlightSafety classroom
Oct 10, 2018 - 11:00 AM
FSF Brings Proactive Programs to Bizav
The Foundation is focusing on data-analysis and risk-mitigation projects.
Oct 10, 2018 - 10:30 AM
New Tax Laws Mean Confusion to Some, Opportunity for Others
Florida-based Advocate Consulting Legal Group looks to give its clients some TLC, to help them understand the recent changes.
Aeria Luxury Interiors
Oct 10, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Clients Go Wild for Cabin Completions, Refurbs
Bold colors, big patterns and personal fashion statements are part of today’s aircraft interior trends
Oct 10, 2018 - 9:30 AM
Operators Warned To Book ADS-B Upgrade Slots or Be Grounded
Slots at maintenance shops are running out fast with the deadline for being ADS-B compliant in the U.S., the end of 2019, not far away.
Business is so strong at Air Capital Interiors, the Wichita company is expanding. It specializes in cabinetry as well as upholstery and sheet metal work.
Oct 10, 2018 - 9:00 AM
Air Capital Expands Interiors Services and Capacity
Wichita company marks its fifth anniversary, has worked on more than 60 aircraft models from pistons to large-cabin jets.
Oct 10, 2018 - 7:44 AM
Test Fly MyGoFlight’s Head-up Display
MyGoFlight's SkyDisplay head-up display is designed to fit into light aircraft through turboprops and light jets.
Page Field in Fort Myers
Oct 9, 2018 - 11:46 AM
Florida Airport Wraps Major Runway Rehab
Fort Myers' Page Field has completed a $27 million renovation project on its runways and taxiways, which began nearly to years ago.