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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Sep 27, 2018 - 12:13 PM
Three Decades In, JetNet Unveils New Products, Capabilities
The industry data provider has partnered with Asset Inisght to strengthen its aircraft valuation tools.
Sep 27, 2018 - 11:24 AM
Satcom Direct Expanding Secure Data Center for Bizav
This expansion is in response to business aviation’s growing need to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks during flight.
Sep 27, 2018 - 11:16 AM
NBAA To Honor Sean Tucker with Humanitarian Award
The award recognizes Tucker's work with at-risk youth through his Bob Hoover Academy.
Sep 25, 2018 - 2:45 PM
Flying Colours Finishes Third Global 8C Inspection
Flying Colours has completed three heavy maintenance inspections on Bombardier Globals.
Cessna Citation VII
Sep 25, 2018 - 11:09 AM
EAP: ADS-B, AD Could Lead to Mass Bizjet Retirements
Cost of ADS-B and a 2012 airworthiness directive could exceed value of aircraft, EAP warns.
Jetnet iQ Summit
Sep 18, 2018 - 12:46 PM
JetNet Sets 2019 iQ Summit Date
The ninth annual industry intelligence conference will take next June 4-5 in White Plains, N.Y., ahead of the NBAA Regional Forum at Westchester Airport.
Odyssey Aviation Hangar
Sep 12, 2018 - 2:21 PM
Bahamas FBO Boosts Hangar, Ramp Space
Completing a nearly $6 million expansion project, Odyssey Aviation Bahamas has added to its facility at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau.
Sep 7, 2018 - 11:50 AM
Jetex Tapped for MEBAA Show Handling
The global flight support provider was once again tapped as the official FBO and ground handler at this December's show in Dubai
Cayo Largo del Sur, airport in Cuba
Sep 5, 2018 - 11:38 AM
Cuba Limited in Aircraft Mx, but Opens Door for Incoming Support
Rule changes has eased the process for bringing in parts and mechanics, but at operator's expense.
Sep 4, 2018 - 7:54 AM
ADS-B Available for More Avidyne Avionics
Avidyne's new software upgrade brings ADS-B capability to legacy flight displays.