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October 22, 2014

Airborne at NBAA--10.22.14: Legacy 500 Cert, Universal's InSight, BendixKing AeroWave

Also: GE Honda, Sagem's Active SideStick, Syberjet Update, Techno Aerospace Knows How to Party

The FAA handed over certification papers for Embraer's Legacy 500 executive jet during a ceremony at the National Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition, in Orlando, Florida. This approval enables entry into service of the aircraft in the United States and in countries that require such certification. Syberjet is looking ahead to getting the SJ-30i into production. ANN’s editor in chief stopped by their booth at NBAA2014 and got an update from Mark Fairchild, General Manager and Director of Sales and Customer Service. Universal Avionics’ newest avionics suite called the…InSight Integrated Flight Deck was unveiled here at the NBAA 2014 Business Aviati

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Embraer’s Legacy 500 Receives FAA Certification

EASA Certification Expected Later This Year

The FAA handed over certification papers for Embraer's Legacy 500 executive jet during a ceremony at the National Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition, in Orlando, Florida. This approval enables entry into service of the aircraft in the United States and in countries that require such certification.

Blackhawk Announces Schedule And Pricing for Caravan Engine Upgrade

FAA Certification Of New 867 Horsepower Engine Expected Early Next Year

Blackhawk Modifications has announced special introductory pricing of $550,000 for its 867 horsepower new-engine upgrade for Cessna 208 and 208B Caravans. FAA certification of the PT6A-140 upgrade program is expected early next year.

FreeFlight Systems Introduces FRX-250 Integrated ADS-B

Position Source, FIS-B Receiver For Part 25 Business Aircraft

FreeFlight Systems has introduced the FRX-250 system for Part 25 aircraft, integrating an ADS-B In FIS-B weather data receiver and a certified GPS/GNSS ADS-B position source in a compact unit. When paired with an approved ADS-B transponder the FRX-250 is a highly cost-effective way to add NextGen compliance to Part 25 aircraft.

Pro Line 21 Enhancements Featured On Challenger 650 Flight Deck

Synthetic Vision, Multiscan Radar, ADS-B Out Among The Upgraded Features

Rockwell Collins' next-generation Pro Line 21 enhancements will be featured on the Bombardier Vision flight deck of the Challenger 650 aircraft. The enhancements are expected to be available during the second half of 2015.

FAA Certifies Flight Manual Supplement For Winglet-Equipped King Airs

Modifications Showing Significant Performance Improvements

The FAA has approved a Flight Manual Supplement that certifies significant performance improvements for King Air 200 aircraft equipped with Winglet Systems from BLR Aerospace. The certified data shows up to a 30 percent reduction in runway length requirements and useful load increases up to 1,000 pounds. The same approval for King Air 90s is imminent.

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P&WC'S PT6 Engine Reaches 400 Million Hour Milestone

Over 53,000 Engines Delivered Since 1963

Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) iconic PT6 engine family has reached the remarkable milestone of 400 million flight hours - well beyond any other gas turbine turboprop engine.

New Flight Deck Avionics Suite Unveiled By Universal Avionics

InSight Integrated Flight Deck Unveiled At The NBAA2014 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition

The first peek of Universal Avionics’ newest avionics suite – the feature-rich InSight Integrated Flight Deck - is on display at the NBAA2014 Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Ted Naimer, Universal Avionics President and Chairman of the Board, will unveil this innovative system on Tuesday, October 21st at 11:00 AM in Universal Avionics Booth at the show.

Wheels Up Announces Expanded Operations

Wheels Up King Air 350i Program Moves To Texas Beginning November 1st

Wheels Up, the leading membership-based private aviation company, announced it will commence Beechcraft King Air 350i operations in Texas and the surrounding areas beginning November 1, 2014. The Company will base aircraft in Houston and Dallas to serve the significant and growing demand for short to medium-haul flights both locally and regionally, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

APS Expands Global Upset Training Footprint For Professional Pilots

Company Now Spans Three Continents With Opening In Saudi Arabia

Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), an Arizona-based and headquartered global training organization, announced today at NBAA in Orlando the opening of its fourth worldwide training center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This announcement places APS training locations across three main continents in the northern hemisphere – an unprecedented global achievement in the on-airplane upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) community.

TSO, ETSO Certification Granted For Third True Blue Lithium-Ion Battery

Retrofitting Batteries On 11 Business Jet And Rotorcraft Platforms

The FAA has granted TSO and EASA ETSO certifications to True Blue Power for three sophisticated lithium-ion battery products. The TS835 Series Emergency Power Supply received certification in April 2010, followed by the TB17 (17 amp hour) main ship battery in February 2014, and the most recently certified TB44 (44 amp hour) main ship battery.

First Falcon 900 FANS Retrofit Certification Achieved

Chicago Jet Group Receives Approval For The Installation Of Universal Avionics UniLink CMU

Universal Avionics and Chicago Jet Group announce the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Falcon 900, a significant innovative milestone. Awarded to Chicago Jet Group, a Universal Avionics Authorized Dealer, the STC is the first certified retrofit installation for Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ / Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) over Iridium in a Dassault Mystere-Falcon 900.

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PrivateSky Aviation Services Chooses Becker Avionics

PrivateSky Aviation Services Chooses Becker DVCS Digital Audio System For Upgrade Of Gulfstream G-III Aircraft

StandardAero Springfield Facility Signs Agreement With Embraer

StandardAero To Support Business And Commercial Embraer Aircraft Operators With Modification Services

StandardAero Business Aviation has signed an agreement with Embraer to provide modification services for Embraer operators of commercial and business aviation aircraft. The agreement allows StandardAero to provide OEM supported modifications to Embraer operators through the company’s Springfield, Illinois, Organization Designation Authority (ODA).

Shuster, Hart Keynote NBAA Opening Session

FAA Reauthorization, Cockpit Automation Among The Main Topics

Two Washington notables were the keynote speakers at the opening general session of the NBAA Convention in Orlando, FL Tuesday morning.

Cessna’s Flagship Citation Latitude Debuts At NBAA

Display Aircraft Is One Of Four In Flight Test Program

The Citation Latitude, Cessna’s newest midsize business jet, is making its public debut this week at the NBAA Convention & Exhibition, giving customers and industry observers a first look at the company’s latest in a long line of Citations.

Aspen Connected Panel Selected for Universal Avionics InSight

Streamlines Data Loading And Flight Planning With Certified Avionics

Aspen Avionics has been selected by Universal Avionics to provide its Connected Panel wireless gateway system for Universal’s InSight Connect Integrated Flight Deck. Demonstration of Aspen’s Connected Panel can be viewed at Universal Avionics Booth at the NBAA Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Beechcraft Completes Nonstop Hawaii Flights In Standard King Air 350ER

No Aux Fuel Tanks Required For Flight From CA To The Aloha State

Beechcraft company pilots recently flew a standard production King Air 350ER aircraft nonstop between California’s Napa County Airport (KAPC) to Hawaii’s Honolulu International Airport (PHNL).

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NTSB: Pilot Error Probable Cause In Thomson, GA Bizjet Accident

Report Indicates Pilot Failed To Follow Landing Procedures

The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the pilot in a 2013 business airplane accident in Thomson, Georgia, failed to adhere to the airplane’s flight manual procedures for antiskid failure in flight and did not retract the lift dump -- a critical system to assist in stopping the aircraft -- immediately after making the decision to perform a go-around. Further, the pilot lacked adequate system knowledge for the airplane he was flying.

AeroSports Update: Who Is A Sport Pilot Instructor?

All FAA Certified Flight Instructors Are Sport Pilot Instructor, But They May Not Know It

All certified flight instructors are allowed to provide sport pilot training, but not all flight instructors can provide training for certificates above that level. This can be confusing and some flight instructors themselves are not clear about their instructor privileges.

Dassault Selects Gogo Business Aviation FANS Solution

Available In November From Falcon Service Facilities

Dassault will offer a factory-approved solution from Gogo Business Aviation to help Falcon operators comply with emerging FANS (Future Air Navigation System) mandates. The solution includes Iridium-based communications systems from Gogo’s subsidiary, Gogo Business Aviation LLC.

Airborne at NBAA--10.21.14: NBAA2014 Opens, Eclipse Update, FJ44 TBO Increase

Also: Shuster/Hart Address NBAA, Gogo Means Business, BBJ Maxes Out, Hartzell Pulls Its Weight

The NBAA Opening General Session featured two well-known names from Washington. Representative Bill Shuster, who chairs the House Transportation Committee, and Acting NTSB Chair Christopher Hart were the keynote speakers for the opening general session Tuesday morning. Shuster said that the he has already begun the process of crafting a new FAA reauthorization bill … which he says should be “transformational” with a goal of easing the regulatory burden on the industry. While much of the news at NBAA

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.22.14)

"We need to think bigger than a simple FAA Reauthorization bill. This is not about protectionism. This is about getting the government out of the way of you folks." Source: U.S. Representative Bill Shuster.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.22.14): Passive Surveillance Radar System (PASSUR)

A system capable of plotting radar tracks of individual aircraft in flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.22.14)

Airport Operators Association - U.K.

Founded in 1934, the Airport Operators Association (AOA) is the national voice of UK airports.

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