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 - 10:03 AM
Flying Colours Marks 100th Challenger Refurb
Canadian MRO and completion specialist overhauls new owner's Challenger 604, designs sleek gold and black interior.
Oct 16, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Avinode Celebrates Swedish Heritage
Swedish platform used by charter brokers worldwide has come to NBAA 2018 with Swedish-themed booth.
Oct 16, 2018 - 10:00 AM
West Star Announces Cessna and EASA Approvals
West Star received Cessna approval as an NDI facility and EASA approval for Honeywell CDU installation.
Conklin & de Decker’s new app
Oct 16, 2018 - 10:00 AM
JSSI Acquires S3 Aero
The firm launches a new C&D Mobile app.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:39 AM
Chicago Jet Group selects Latitude’s datalink
NextGen ProLink compliance-driven upgrade from CJG is available for aircraft such as the Gulfstream G200, Falcon 50/50EX, and 2000/2000EX.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:29 AM
Avfuel Working Toward Biofuel Future for Bizav
While commerical aviation has made forays into the use of sustainable alternative jet fuels, business aviation has lagged behind.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:28 AM
Tim White Named jetAVIVA CEO
JetAVIVA has announced various changes in its leadership structure, including White’s appointment as CEO.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:27 AM
FlightSafety Adds PC-24 Simulator Training in Paris
This is the second Flightsafety location to offer Pilatus PC-24 training.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:11 AM
West Star To Sponsor NBAA Bizav Career Day
The company is expanding hiring efforts.
Oct 16, 2018 - 9:03 AM
JSfirm Bizav Survey Indicates Hiring Demand
Operators reported increased flight hours and continued impact felt by the pilot shortage.