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Magazine Issue

NBAA 2018 - ShowNews Day 2

VOL. 1 NO. 1 October 16, 2018

NBAA-BACE

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Praetor 600: Flying Nonstop from Brazil to Florida

Oct 16, 2018
The Praetor 600, Embraer’s new long-range variant of the Legacy 500, boasts 3,750+-nm range as typically equipped while carrying eight passengers.
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Why GE’s Affinity Is a Supersonic Enabler

Oct 16, 2018
The unveiling of General Electric’s Affinity engine for Aerion’s AS2 here at NBAA is the strongest signal yet that the era of supersonic business aviation is finally getting underway.
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NATA’s Dempsey Tackles Touchy Subjects

Oct 16, 2018
Gary Dempsey, the National Air Transportation Association’s new president, has a full range of issues to address and resolve, especially illegal charter.
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UTAS Eyes Supersonic and Business Jet Market

Oct 16, 2018
UTC Aerospace Systems believes it is well positioned to penetrate the nascent civil supersonic market.
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Business Takes Off at London Biggin Hill

Oct 16, 2018
Business has taken off this year at London Biggin Hill Airport as it increasingly becomes the gateway of choice to the UK’s capital city.
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Lee Aerospace Highlights CoolView Window Technology

Oct 16, 2018
Lee Aerospace is providing business aircraft operators with a “cool view” of its new window technology option, CoolView, at this year’s show.
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No Death Rattles for This Sabre

Oct 16, 2018
Old-timers have a wealth of stories to relate – airplanes included. That might be why Honeywell has recently shone the spotlight on the departure of an avionics testbed of three decades’ standing.
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StandardAero Goes ‘Bigger, Better and Bolder’

Oct 16, 2018
StandardAero, a major maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist, is having a good year and, Marc Drobny, the new president of business aviation, says it is the result of a fresh approach he describes as “bigger, better and bolder.”
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Tamarack Winglets – Seize the Light

Oct 16, 2018
Tamarack Aerospace Group is having a busy year with a newly rolled-out plan to generate further interest in its patented Atlas active winglet system for Cessna Citations.
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Flying to Nowhere in Extreme Comfort

Oct 16, 2018
Gulfstream’s new G500 was designed by pilots for pilots, with an intuitive flight deck that includes active-control sidesticks, customizable touchscreens and a comfortable cockpit for long-range flights, noted a Gulfstream pilot following a media flight over Orlando, Florida.
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PrivateFly-Skyjet Marriage Benefits All

Oct 16, 2018
It has been a while since Adam Twidell was flying C-130s for the Royal Air Force, but he still exudes the upbeat, can-do spirit synonymous with the British armed service.
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Duncan Aviation Invests Ahead of Demand

Oct 16, 2018
Over the past 20 years, Duncan Aviation has directed nearly $280 million back into the company, reinvesting in new facilities, equipment and leadership development, and another $55 million in training.
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Comlux Preps for Double Next-Gen Completions

Oct 16, 2018
As the very first Boeing BBJ MAX and Airbus ACJneo business jets head toward the completion centers, Comlux will be unique in getting one of each at the same time.
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Comlux’s Widebodies are Popular

Oct 16, 2018
One year ago, Comlux took on management and charter operation of a Boeing 777-200LR VIP for Crystal AirCruises.
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Flexjet at Dallas Love

Oct 16, 2018
The Ohio-based fractional operator Flexjet is the first aviation tenant for TAC Air’s new Braniff Centre at Dallas Love Field.
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AVIAA Promises to Turn Bizjet Finances Upside Down

Oct 16, 2018
AVIAA made the bold claim that it would refund membership fees to anyone who did not realize at least that sum in savings.
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NBAA Unveils Inaugural Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40

Oct 16, 2018
The NBAA has unveiled its 2018 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, which recognizes young professionals working in business aviation for their career accomplishments and dedication to the industry.
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New Company Underlines Vista’s Global Ambitions

Oct 16, 2018
Thomas Flohr, founder of VistaJet, announced the creation of Dubai-based holding company, Vista Global. The new entity concluded the purchase of on-demand operator XOJet.
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UVAir: Rising Fuel Prices Don’t Bode Well

Oct 16, 2018
After remaining relatively low for several years, the rising price of fuel in 2018 presents additional challenges for small FBO chains and independents, which are trying to cope with industry consolidation.
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Cessna SkyCourier Cabin Takes Shape

Oct 16, 2018
Inside Textron Aviation’s Industrial Design Studio, the interior of the company’s new high-wing, utility Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop is taking shape.
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Garmin Expands G1000 NXi Retrofit Availability

Oct 16, 2018
Garmin International is expanding the availability of its G1000 NXi integrated flight deck for upgrades on aircraft equipped with its G1000 flight deck.
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Wipaire Increases Grand Caravan Gross Weight

Oct 16, 2018
Wipaire has received FAA approval to increase the Cessna Grand Caravan’s gross weight to 9,187 lb. on Wipline 8750 floats.
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‘No Technical Showstoppers’ says Aerion

Oct 16, 2018
Aerion’s AS2 supersonic business jet project is accelerating with the addition of Honeywell to the development team, along with the definition of a viable transonic engine from General Electric.
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FAA Bill Green-Lights Supersonic Hopes

Oct 16, 2018
Civil supersonic jet developers and would-be operators have been boosted by FAA reauthorization legislation agreed to by House and Senate committee leaders that appears to pave the way for a supersonic renaissance.
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Urgent: Isolate DEF Additive From Operations

Oct 16, 2018
The FBO industry should be on alert for accidental Jet-A fuel contamination from the misuse of DEF – diesel exhaust fluid.
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Avfuel Doing Its Part on Fuel Contamination

Oct 16, 2018
Michigan-based Avfuel, citing its investment of “considerable time and capital,” is offering cost-effective “and even free” online training on fuel safety and quality assurance for FBO personnel, trucking companies and aircraft operators.
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Gulfstream Delivers First G500 to Texas Customer

Oct 16, 2018
​Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered its first new G500 business jet, achieving the milestone four years after it unveiled the aircraft in 2014.
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NetJets Confirms Delivery for Global 7500

Oct 16, 2018
The world’s largest fractional operator, NetJets, has reaffirmed its commitment to Bombardier’s Global 7500 ultra-long-range, high-speed business jet, and will take delivery of the first one in 2021.
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Japan Promotes Multiple Airports

Oct 16, 2018
Japan is represented in force at this year’s convention, committed to spreading the word that the country is eager to accept both business air travelers and tourists.
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Boom Airliner and Business Jet Make More Than Sound Waves

Oct 16, 2018
Virgin Group and Japan Airlines are among those committed to the $200 million, 45-/55-seat, Mach 2.2 airliner, the former company additionally a possibility for building up to 60 per year in a new plant in California.
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Honeywell Will Play Key Role in “No-Boom” AS2 Plan

Oct 16, 2018
​Newest Aerion team member Honeywell will play a critical role in helping position the A2 supersonic aircraft in the correct atmospheric conditions to ensure that when it is flying at Mach 1-plus overland, no sonic boom ever reaches the ground.
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Duncan and Gogo Collaborate on ST 4300 STC for Challengers

Oct 16, 2018
Duncan Aviation and Gogo Business Aviation recently developed a new STC for installing the Gogo ST 4300 Iridium Satcom Satellite Telecommunication System configuration for FANS-1/A+ in a Bombardier Challenger 605.
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BBA Buys Firstmark for $97 Million

Oct 16, 2018
BBA Aviation, parent company of component OEM and MRO provider Ontic, has confirmed the acquisition of Firstmark, an aftermarket services provider of components and subsystems, for $97 million.
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TAC Air’s New FBO at Dallas Love

Oct 16, 2018
TAC Air is touting history as it invests $140 million to refurbish a 60-year-old Braniff facility at Dallas Love Field (KDAL), resulting in a new FBO and a consolidating facility for fractional operator Flexjet. TAC Air cites the Texas Historic Commission as a partner as it repurposes a DalFort Aerospace building originally known as the Braniff Airlines Operations and Maintenance Base.
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New Company Underlines Vista’s Global Ambitions

Oct 16, 2018
VistaJet announced the creation of Vista Global, then last month, the new entity concluded the purchase of on-demand operator XOJet.
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4,000 Bizjets May Be Grounded by ADS-B Mandate

Oct 16, 2018
Ahead of NBAA in 2017, ShowNews spoke with Eric Stuck, the product manager at Satair in Atlanta who manages that company's program in partnership with Honeywell to carry out ADS-B Out upgrades to Primus II-equipped business aircraft in the U.S.
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FlightAware, Collins Offer Space-Based ADS-B Tracking

Oct 16, 2018
Flight tracking data provider FlightAware has added space-based surveillance coverage to its ground network of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receivers and announced Rockwell Collins ARINCDirect as its first partner for the enhanced offering to business aviation.