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 17, 2018 - 3:26 AM
GE Aviation Readies for Passport Engine Service Entry
The Catalyst program is also on track.
Oct 17, 2018 (All day)
NBAA 2018 Day 3
NBAA 2018
Oct 16, 2018 - 7:55 PM
NBAA Celebrates Hard-won ATC Battle, Preps for Future
Convention opening session highlights victory in ATC privatization battle and the challenges still facing the business aviation community.
Oct 16, 2018 - 5:52 PM
USAIG Adds FlightSafety to Performance Vector Program
A dozen eLearning courses from the training provider are now among the additional services options for eligible policyholders.
Oct 16, 2018 - 5:40 PM
Cutter Selects Baldwin for Safety Culture Coordination
Both companies praise each other's corporate integrity
Oct 16, 2018 - 5:37 PM
Honeywell Offering Service Price Breaks
Customer Data Driving Discounts
Oct 16, 2018 - 5:02 PM
Boeing, Flightdocs Ink Exclusive Partnership
Companies sign MOU to integrate Flightdocs Enterprise platform with Boeing Global Services offerings.
Oct 16, 2018 - 4:33 PM
Pentastar Installs First SmartSky System
SmartSky is building out its tower network in anticipation of service launch in 2019.
Oct 16, 2018 - 4:31 PM
Tamarack Winglets On 75 CJs
Company Adds DGAC Approval
Oct 16, 2018 - 4:05 PM
Luxaviation Helicopters Partners with Brazil’s Icon Aviation
Both companies will benefit from the fleets and reach of the other, along with Luxaviation’s FBO and maintenance facilities around the world.