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November 02, 2016

Airborne 11.02.16: Cessna Hemisphere, Gulfstream G600, FlightSafety

Also: OK No Drone, Sensenich, PW617F1-E Engine, Honeywell Forecast, MQ-4C Triton, China Eastern, NBAA Scholarships

ANN’s Tom Patton interviews Cessna’s president, Scott Ernest, at the NBAA Convention and talks about the Cessna Hemisphere and other Cessna updates. Gulfstream Aerospace’s all-new Gulfstream G600 continues to progress toward its first flight. The first G600 test aircraft has been delivered to the Flight Test Center in Savannah for instrumentation and has completed ground vibration testing. Four additional test aircraft, including one that will be outfitted

Airborne 11.02.16: Cessna Hemisphere, Gulfstream G600, FlightSafety Master Aviator

Also: OK No Drone, Sensenich, PW617F1-E Engine, Honeywell Forecast, MQ-4C Triton, China Eastern, NBAA Scholarships

ANN’s Tom Patton interviews Cessna’s president, Scott Ernest, at the NBAA Convention and talks about the Cessna Hemisphere and other Cessna updates. Gulfstream Aerospace’s all-new Gulfstream G600 continues to progress toward its first flight. The first G600 test aircraft has been delivered to the Flight Test Center in Savannah for instrumentation and has completed ground vibration testing. Four additional test aircraft, including one that will be outfitted with a full interior, are in various stages of production. The G600 is projected to enter service in 2018, which is ahead of the originally planned schedule. FlightSafety International announces

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Heads Of NBAA, GAMA Talk Problems With Privatized ATC

Association President And CEO Ed Bolen Warns That The Issue Will Return

After two years of debate in Congress, proposals to privatize the ATC system in the U.S. were left out of Congress’s 2016 funding measures for the FAA, but NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen warned the issue will return.

Cessna Selects Engine, Avionics And Fly-By-Wire Suppliers For Hemisphere

First Flight Anticipated In 2019

Cessna is debuting a full-scale Citation Hemisphere cabin this week at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, FL. The company also is announcing its large-cabin business jet will be powered by Safran Aircraft Engine’s latest-generation Silvercrest engine, operated with Honeywell Aeropsace’s advanced Primus Epic cockpit technologies and integrated with full fly-by-wire flight control system incorporating components provided by Thales.

Airbus Corporate Jets Wins New ACJ320neo Order

Deal Is First To Include Turnkey Cabin-Outfitting

Airbus Corporate Jets has won a new commitment for an ACJ320neo from an undisclosed customer. The deal includes turnkey cabin outfitting – a first for the new ACJneo Family.

Air Elite Network Welcomes Deer Jet FBOs

First Chinese FBOs To Join the Network

World Fuel Services announced today that the Air Elite Network welcomes eight Deer Jet FBOs in China to their global network of diamond service FBOs. The addition of these Deer Jet locations expands the Air Elite Network into the Chinese market.

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Jeppesen Introduces Next Generation Business Aviation Flight Department

Jeppesen Operator Integrates Cloud-Based Key Functionality In A ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Operations Solution

Jeppesen has introduced Jeppesen Operator, a new online business aviation platform that integrates key business aviation functionality in a ‘one-stop shop’ self-service environment. Operator is available today for pilots and operations staff through the cloud with a modern interface, built on decades of knowledge and expertise.

Becker Avionics International Debuts New BXT6513 Remote Transponder

Unit Includes ADS-B Out Capability That Meets 2020 Mandate

Becker Avionics International has announced the debut of the new BXT6513 remote transponder (dual antenna) with ADS-B out. This transponder, which is designed for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft applications, meets the FAA TSO.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Introduces New PT6A Variants

New Powerplants Designed For Utility And Ag Markets

Pratt & Whitney Canada has introduced new variants of its PT6A engine ... the PT6A-140 Turboprop and the PT6A-140AG.

Elite And Pacific Simulators Announces Distributor Agreement

Will Install And Support Airliner Sims In North And South America

Elite Simulation Solutions (ESS) and Pacific Simulators (PS) have entered into a Distribution Agreement where ESS will promote, market, sale, install and support Pacific Simulators’ airliner-class aviation training devices in North and South America.

FlightSafety To Provide Training For Legacy 450, 500

New FFS Added At Dallas Training Center

FlightSafety International announces that it will provide training for the Embraer Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 aircraft in Dallas, Texas. This is in addition to the training FlightSafety now offers for these aircraft in St. Louis, Missouri.

Panamanian Government Acquires Twin Otter 400

Aircraft For Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (SENAN) Air Group To Be Delivered Soon

The first Twin Otter 400 to operate for the government of Panama's Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (SENAN) Air Group based in Cocoli, Panama will fly humanitarian aid missions throughout the country.

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Cobham Announces ADS-B INTEGRITY Test Application

New Product Introduced At The 2016 NBAA-BACE Convention And Tradeshow In Orlando

Cobham AvComm, has announced its new ADS-B INTEGRITY Test Application. The new app controls Cobham’s IFR6000 or IFR6015 Transponder Test Sets and GPSG-1000 Positional Simulator to support Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and post approval testing for ADS-B equipment installations per FAA Advisory Circular AC 20-165B.

New Aircraft Leasing And Financing Company Debuts

Business Led By Veteran Aviation Professionals

Setouchi Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Setouchi Aircraft Leasing and Trading Corporation (SALT), an aircraft leasing and financing company. Headquartered in the U.S., SALT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Setouchi, and the sister company of Quest Aircraft Company.

NBAA Convention Opens With Dedication To Memory Of Arnold Palmer

BACE Being Dedicated To Palmer And Bob Hoover, Both Of Whom Passed Away Recently

NBAA-BACE's Opening General Session on Tuesday, Nov. 1, featured two videos about Palmer. The first included excerpts from Cessna Chairman Emeritus Russ Meyer”s remarks at the late golfer's memorial service. The second was Palmer's iconic TV message touting the truth about business aviation.

Bombardier Business Aircraft Reports Solid Order And Delivery Performance

Has Delivered 36 Business Jets During The Third Quarter

Bombardier Business Aircraft today announced strong order and delivery performance during the three months ending September 30, 2016. The announcement was made at the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Orlando, Florida, where the company is displaying its full portfolio of business jets, as well as a full-size mock-up of the Global 7000.

Ten More CEOs Join Ranks Of Leaders Saying 'No Plane, No Gain'

New Booklet Unveiled At NBAA Presenting Latest BizAv Leaders

Ten respected business leaders this week joined the dozens who have stepped forward in recent years to explain the value of business aviation to their companies as part of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, jointly sponsored by NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

AeroSports Update: The Aviation Community Foundation

The Aviation Community Foundation Works With Youths To Promote STEAM Education

Those of us in general aviation have long known that participating in aviation has been a proven way to expand the horizons of youths by having them look towards the sky. In this report, we found an organization that works with youths, many of them disadvantaged, to promote what is referred to as STEAM education.

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Daher Promotes Charter Plan For Private And Corporately-Owned TBM Aircraft

Designed Primarily For TBM Owners Who Fly Less Than 200 Hours Per Year

Daher today unveiled a new program that brings private and corporate TBM owners together with commercial operators ready to use these very fast aircraft for charter flights.

Dynon 10-Inch SkyView HDX Displays Now Available

Compatible With All SkyView Modules

First previewed at Oshkosh AirVenture 2016, SkyView HDX features improved displays, beautiful design, unrivaled control ergonomics, and an upgraded touch interface. SkyView HDX displays are compatible with all existing SkyView modules and feature identical electrical connections.

Garmin Expands Portfolio Of ADS-B Solutions For Popular Business Aircraft

Over 50 Business Jets Are Provided With An Economical ADS-B Upgrade Path

Garmin has announced availability and the addition of popular business aircraft to a comprehensive aircraft model list, which are eligible for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solutions through select partners within the Garmin Authorized Dealer Network.

Airborne 11.01.16: TrueNorth Acquired, Gogo Business, Cirrus Jet FINALLY TC'ed

Also: UPS 747 Order, Aero-Calendar, Inmarsat Aviation Safety, StandardAero, Western Aircraft, Jet ConneX, Global Jet Capital

Global aeronautical communications provider, Satcom Direct, announced it has agreed to acquire TrueNorth Avionics. With the purchase of TrueNorth, Satcom Direct says they have significantly expanded their ability to provide communications systems for business aviation aircraft. Founded in 2006, TrueNorth Avionics designs, develops, and manufactures satellite communications solutions for business jets and avionics OEMs. Their latest innovation is the Optelity family

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.02.16)

“I am Arnold Palmer, and I approve this message, simply because it is true.” Source: Arnold Palmer, recorded in the past for the NBAA's "No Plane, No Gain" campaign.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.02.16): Minimum Holding Altitude

The lowest altitude prescribed for a holding pattern which assures navigational signal coverage, communications, and meets obstacle clearance requirements.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.02.16)

International Civil Aviation Organization

A specialized agency of the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world.

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