Becomes The Praetor Fleet Launch Customer

Embraer has announced a purchase agreement with private jet travel company Flexjet. The deal comprises a fleet of Embraer business jets, which includes the recently certified Praetor jets and the Phenom 300.

Pilot Program Launches In Virginia; Wing Drones Transport Select FedEx Deliveries Directly To Homes Through The Air

For the first time in the United States, a drone has completed a scheduled commercial residential delivery to a home in Christiansburg, Virginia. The drone delivery was conducted by Wing Aviation, in collaboration with FedEx Express, as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program (IPP).

Designed To Carry Four Passengers On Short Flights

At NBAA in Las Vegas, Uber and Safran Cabin are exhibiting a eVTOL mock-up based on a future vision for on-demand urban air mobility vehicles. Designed around the mission of turning a typical 90-minute car ride into a 8-15-minute flight, future eVTOL vehicles will allow passengers to quickly travel pointto-point in crowded urban environments by going vertical.

FMS Performance Update Includes Take-Off and Landing Database And Flight Planning Database

The FAA has granted STC approval to Wichita, KS-based Winglet Technology for the company's Citation Sovereign EPIC Flight Management System (FMS) Take-Off and Landing Database (TOLD) and Flight Planning database (ACDB) update, which incorporate improved second segment climb, en-route climb, and cruise performance provided by the Transitional winglet STC.

Scholarships Are Given Annually To Promote Professional Development In Business Aviation

The NBAA has awarded six scholarships to current and aspiring Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs) at the NBAA-BACE convention being held this week in Las Vegas. These scholarships, which are given annually, promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates.

New Sims Available For Training At The Teterboro Learning Center

FlightSafety International announces that training using a new Dassault Falcon 2000LXS/900LX interchangeable simulator will begin on October 26, 2019 at the Teterboro Learning Center following FAA Level D qualification.

Newly-Certified Aircraft Operating On Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel Mixture During The Show

Textron Aviation is showcasing eight of its renowned Cessna and Beechcraft jet and turboprop aircraft at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas. The aircraft are scheduled to travel to and from the show utilizing a sustainable alternative jet fuel mixture. In addition to its leading product lineup, which includes the newly-certified super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude jet, the company’s display will also feature mockups of its two newest turboprops: the Cessna Denali and the Cessna SkyCourier.

Leading Aircraft Manufacturer Offers Every Operator Of Their Aircraft The Industry’s Only Solution To Cockpit Smoke Protection

VisionSafe Corporation has announced that they have equipped over 1,000 Gulfstream aircraft with EVAS safety system. EVAS-The Emergency Vision Assurance System is the only FAA-approved cockpit smoke technology available within the aviation industry. In keeping with Gulfstream’s commitment to safety, they are the first OEM to equip EVAS in addressing the ongoing concern for continuous dense smoke in the cockpit.

Phenom 300 Is The Fifth Jet From Embraer That Can Receive AVANCE L5

The FAA has approved an STC for the installation of Gogo AVANCE L5 in in-service Phenom 300 business jets. The Phenom 300 is the first aircraft from Embraer to receive an FAA approval for an in-service fleet STC for the aftermarket, and is the fifth Embraer aircraft with an L5 solution, joining the Legacy 450, Legacy 500, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 with Service Bulletins for the AVANCE L5 system.

Launches Cloud-Based Fd | Operations At NBAA BACE 2019

Flightdocs, Inc. has announced the release of Fd | Operations, a modern, cloud-based solution built to manage flight scheduling, trip planning, crew members, passengers, expenses and flight logs.