NBAA Convention News 2008

All NBAA Convention News

Oct 7, 2008 - 9:37 AM
Meyer Selected for National Aviation Hall of Fame
Russ Meyer, former chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co., will be one of four inductees into the National Aviation Hall of Fame next July.
Oct 7, 2008 - 9:36 AM
Political power couple debate politics
Veteran political couple Mary Matalin and James Carville appeared at this year’s event to share their thoughts on the  upcoming election.
Oct 7, 2008 - 9:35 AM
Business slows for new charter industry player
Despite its well-known brand name, Virgin Charter has not been immune to the economic downturn.
Oct 7, 2008 - 7:52 AM
AAI Acquisition picks up where Adam left off
AAI Acquisition (Booth No.
Oct 7, 2008 - 7:50 AM
Thales demos simulation tool for business aircraft cockpits
Thales is demonstrating for the first time at an NBAA Convention its new iDeck “avionics prototyping, advanced system simulation tool.” The simulation plat
Oct 7, 2008 - 7:49 AM
New leader promises to revitalize Flight Options
Acknowledging that Flight Options had strayed from its original vision, company founder Kenn Ricci and CEO Michael Silvestro, both of whom returned to the
Oct 7, 2008 - 6:20 AM
Revived Twin Otter makes first flight
Viking Air of Sidney, British Columbia, flew its DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 prototype for the first time on October 1 from Victoria International Airport.
Oct 7, 2008 - 6:19 AM
Crownair adds two facilities in California
San Diego-based Crownair (Booth No.
Oct 7, 2008 - 6:18 AM
Bizav safety slips in first nine months of ’08
According to data released by aviation safety consulting firm Robert E.
Oct 6, 2008 - 4:52 PM
Ten 400XP Hawkers for ISIS Group
The ISIS Group has ordered 10 copies of the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP light jet, worth more than $70 million with options, to be leased from ISIS by I