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Cessna Citation Sovereign Makes First Flight With Elliptical Winglets

Two-Hour Flight Took Place Over Wichita

Wichita, Kansas-based Winglet Technology said Tuesday that it completed the first flight of a Cessna Citation Sovereign business jet equipped with its patented Elliptical Winglets on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

FAA Postpones Rule On Changes In Pilot Training

Issues Statement Saying Partial Government Shutdown Caused The Delay

The FAA was expected to issue a final rule this month concerning airline pilot training. The NPRM was crafted in part as a response to the accident involving Colgan Air Flight 3407.

Life Flight Network Signs Firm Orders For Three AW119Kx

Completes A 15 Aircraft Acquisition Plan

Life Flight Network has signed firm orders for three AW119Kx single engine helicopters, completing the 15 helicopter acquisition plan, to meet its future air medical helicopter transport requirements.

Cessna Wins Chinese Charter Order For Citation Mustangs

Two Aircraft Acquired By Yunnan Ruifeng General Aviation Company

Cessna has made what it is calling a landmark deal that will see Citation Mustangs being flown for charter services in China for the first time. Yunnan Ruifeng General Aviation Company is acquiring two Citation Mustangs to operate charter flights in China.

TBM 700 And 850 Docs Available For iPad

App Offers Real-Time Updates Of Technical Documentation

Daher-Socata has released the latest version of the “My TBM docs” application, which is available at no cost for Apple’s iPad. This 1.3.2 version, downloadable from Apple’s App Store, offers free access for registered operators and owners to full, constantly-updated technical documentation for all TBM 700 and TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft models – including the Internal Parts Catalog, Maintenance Manual and Pilot Information Manual.

Garmin Offers New Worldwide Weather Pricing And Position Reporting

Company Says Plans Are 'Straightforward' And Based On End User's Needs

Garmin International has announced new and simple worldwide weather pricing plans as well as a new position reporting service, both utilizing our global connectivity services. These services offer pilots seamless access to weather products around the world and supply position information to both owners and operators, ultimately increasing safety and situational awareness.

Jeppesen FlitePlan Online Improves Route Optimization

Developed To Reduce Fuel Consumption For Business Aviation Operators

Jeppesen recently introduced new features for its Jeppesen FlitePlan Online solution for business aviation operators. New Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU) validation and multiple scenario analysis functionality including recently cleared routes now provides operators with flexible, optimal routing options and higher flight plan filing acceptance rates.

NARA Establishes New Direction, Certification For Dealer/Broker Members

Launch New Brand, Website And Blog For Association

The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) has announced its new certification requirement for Dealer/Broker members and released its new brand with a completely new website, NARAaircraft.com, blog and graphic logo.

Universal Avionics Presents New App For FMS Trainer At NBAA 2013

Company Has Developed A New Control Display Unit (CDU) Emulator iPad App For The Flight Management System (FMS) Trainer Software

The iPad app supports life-sized touch-sensitive emulation of Universal Avionics’ 4-inch CDU, 5-inch CDU and Multi-functional CDU. The app sends the FMS Trainer CDU display screen to the iPad, and key pushes from the simulated CDU are then sent back to the FMS Trainer via a wireless network.

True Blue Power To Host Lithium Batteries 101 Education Series

First Session To be Held At AEA Regional Meeting In November

True Blue Power will host a series of educational seminars to discuss the safety and utilization of lithium-ion battery technology in aviation. A total of thirteen Lithium Batteries 101 sessions are planned, beginning at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) U.S. Central Regional Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., November 6 – 8, 2013. Twelve presentations are planned during 2014, including four international events.

Former Avemco President Joins CAPACG Leadership Team

Brings 35 Years Of Aviation Experience To The FDM Company

CAPACG, a provider of aviation Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) solutions, ISBAO Auditing, and Safety Management Systems consulting announce the addition of Jonathan “JJ” Greenway, Director, Business Development, to their leadership team.

Avpro, Heli Asset Create Independent Helicopter Sales Brokerage

Companies Say It Will Be The World’s Largest Such Business

Two of the industry’s leading international business jet and executive helicopter sales brokerages respectively - Avpro, in the USA and Heli Asset in Europe, announced at NBAA they are creating a new division within Avpro to focus on helicopter sales and acquisition services.

Airborne at NBAA Day 2: Huerta Blows Off NBAA, Eclipse 550 Delivery!, Falcon 5X

Sam Graves, Bell's New 429WLG, HondaJet Update, No Plane No Gain Campaign

Tuesday marked the official opening of the NBAA convention in Las Vegas. The scheduled keynote speaker was FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, but he cancelled his appearance at the last minute. It was to have been one of the administrator's first appearances since the end of the partial government shutdown, and in the end, Huerta used the shutdown as his reason for not attending. Instead, Congressmen Sam graves addressed the opening session. Graves is the chair of the House general aviation caucus. Graves said that the closure of the aircraft registry office was the result o

Huerta Stiffs NBAA, Cites Washington Obligations

Congressman Sam Graves Steps In As Opening Session Keynote Speaker

Attendees to the NBAA's general opening session who were expecting to hear one of FAA Administrator Michael Huerta's first speeches since the partial government shutdown ended last week were disappointed, as the administrator sent a letter to NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen Monday indicating that he would not be able to attend the conference in Las Vegas.

Eclipse 550 Jet Debuts At NBAA

First New Production Airplane On Display In Las Vegas

Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) proudly unveiled the first new production Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet at the 2013 National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada Tuesday at the Eclipse booth on the convention center floor. The Eclipse 550 Jet emerges as the only sub three million dollar jet aircraft in active production worldwide.

Embraer Executive Jets Introduces The Lineage 1000E

New Ultra-Wide Aircraft Will Carry Up To 19 Passengers

Embraer Executive Jets announced during a press conference at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2013, the introduction of the Lineage 1000E executive jet. The ultra-large Lineage 1000E is Embraer’s largest executive jet and carries up to 19 passengers in five cabin zones, and is equipped with an electronic fly-by-wire flight control system.

Bell Helicopter Unveils the Bell 429WLG At NBAA 2013

Announces First Commercial Order From Rio Iruya

Bell Helicopter is displaying the Bell 429WLG for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2013 conference in Las Vegas this week. The aircraft is an upgrade to the Bell 429 and features wheeled landing gear in place of traditional skids. The aircraft can be seen at Booth C9343 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s Central Exhibit Hall during the show.

Rockwell Collins Introduces The First 3D Moving Map For Light Business Jets

Lighter-Weight Drop-In Replacement For The Airshow 410

Rockwell Collins today introduced Airshow 500—the first 3D moving map system for light business jets. The new solution comes fully loaded with highly detailed worldwide maps and many other standard features, including passenger-selectable languages and settings adjustable anytime, anywhere.

In Newest No Plane No Gain Campaign, 10 CEOs Stand Up For BizAv

Booklet Available For Download From NBAA

Ten highly respected CEOs from some of the country's most dynamic and widely known companies have unambiguously affirmed how business aviation works for their companies, in a new advocacy program announced today by the sponsors of the No Plane No Gain campaign.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.23.13)

"You shut down aircraft registration, which this is the first time that it's been considered non-essential personnel, well you shut down an entire industry ... and it makes it very, very tough." Source: Missouri Republican Congressman Sam Graves, addressing the opening session of the NBAA convention in Las Vegas.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.23.13): Takeoff Decision Speed (V1)

Per 14 CFR section 23.51: the calibrated airspeed on the ground at which, as a result of engine failure or other reasons, the pilot assumed to have made a decision to continue or discontinue the takeoff.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.23.13)

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Two-Hour Flight Took Place Over Wichita

Issues Statement Saying Partial Government Shutdown Caused The Delay

Completes A 15 Aircraft Acquisition Plan

Two Aircraft Acquired By Yunnan Ruifeng General Aviation Company

App Offers Real-Time Updates Of Technical Documentation

Company Says Plans Are 'Straightforward' And Based On End User's Needs

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Developed To Reduce Fuel Consumption For Business Aviation Operators

Launch New Brand, Website And Blog For Association

Company Has Developed A New Control Display Unit (CDU) Emulator iPad App For The Flight Management System (FMS) Trainer Software

First Session To be Held At AEA Regional Meeting In November

Brings 35 Years Of Aviation Experience To The FDM Company

Companies Say It Will Be The World’s Largest Such Business

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Sam Graves, Bell's New 429WLG, HondaJet Update, No Plane No Gain Campaign

Congressman Sam Graves Steps In As Opening Session Keynote Speaker

First New Production Airplane On Display In Las Vegas

New Ultra-Wide Aircraft Will Carry Up To 19 Passengers

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Lighter-Weight Drop-In Replacement For The Airshow 410

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