Business is brisk at Comlux, the Swiss-based VIP aircraft management, operating and charter company that also has a U.S. completions and maintenance center in Indianapolis.

Older aircraft with obsolete cabin and entertainment systems will likely be condemned to the scrapheap when prospective buyers see how much it costs to upgrade them to today’s standards.

Twin Otter conversion and modification specialist Ikhana Aircraft Services has received FAA approval for new upgrades that will increase engine performance for some models and improve pilot situational awareness.

Dassault officials declined to comment further on their disappointment with Safran’s bombshell admission that the 11,450-lb.-thrust Silvercrest turbofan, which is to power the Falcon 5X, is suffering yet another round of development woes.

TAC Air, the 14-FBO division of the Arnold Companies, is preparing to acquire additional properties to expand its network throughout the U.S.

The bottom line certainly wasn’t suffering as Greenpoint Technologies signed a modification contract in August for its sixth Boeing 787 VIP interior project, including green completion work.

Following Dassault’s surprise disclosure of another engine-related delay to the Falcon 5X here at NBAA, Safran says it has identified the problems with the Silvercrest and is poised to discuss a range of potential fixes with the airframe manufacturer.

Business at Wilson Air Center’s four FBOs is picking up, with new planned projects at Houston Hobby getting the green light.