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 16, 2018 - 12:46 PM
Gainjet Takes Delivery of First EJ-registered Jet
Gainjet Ireland was established in 2015 and received its AOC in June 2016. It now has seven aircraft with more to come.
Oct 16, 2018 - 12:42 PM
UTC’s Goodrich De-icers Selected for Cessna SkyCourier
UTC de-icers were selected for the Cessna SkyCourier and are also currently used on the Cessna Denali.
Visitors to Viasat’s booth
Oct 16, 2018 - 12:24 PM
Viasat Satisfies the Need for Speed
Viasat's Ka-band satcom delivers access speeds of up to 16 Mpbs on aircraft equipped with its 5510 terminal.
Oct 16, 2018 - 12:10 PM
Kai Tang Named Senior V-P of Inmarsat Bizav/GA Group
Tang was appointed senior vice president of Inmarsat’s business and general aviation unit.
Oct 16, 2018 - 11:45 AM
Different By Design - Embraer Executive Jets
Embraer Executive Jets
Oct 16, 2018 - 11:28 AM
BBA Bolsters Hiring at Network Companies
Dallas Airmotive and BBA’s global engine service companies have continued hiring efforts.
Oct 16, 2018 - 10:50 AM
Business Jet Traveler Readers Rate OEMs, Aircraft
Business Jet Traveler Readers Rate OEMs, Aircraft Models, and More
Oct 16, 2018 - 10:38 AM
OJets Grows Fleet, Adds Four Globals
Company operates throughout the Pacific Rim using aircraft under a Maltese AOC.
Oct 16, 2018 - 10:30 AM
NetJets Confirms Global 7500 Delivery Schedule
Bombardier announces fractional-onwership pioneer also converted options on six additional jets.
Oct 16, 2018 - 10:12 AM
Zurich Selected as Venue for EBASCON 2019
Annual European business aviation safety event will be held February 26-27 in Switzerland.