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October 18, 2018

Airborne 10.18.18: PC-24 Expands Reach, Falcon 8X EFVS, Honda Performance Pkg

Also: NetJets Global 7500, New Tower At KGSO, Dassault FalconConnect, Bent Wing Flight Services

The PC-24 is taking hold across the globe... Following the TC issuance last December, Pilatus has delivered twelve aircraft to the United States, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Southern Africa. By the end of this year, the company expects 23 PC-24s will be in customer operation. The global fleet of in-service PC-24s have accumulated 1200 flight hours, with the fleet leader already clocking up over 620 flight hours. This aircraft, the first serialised production PC-24, is owned and operated by the U.S. fractiona

Airborne 10.18.18: PC-24 Expands Reach, Falcon 8X EFVS, Honda Performance Pkg

Also: NetJets Global 7500, New Tower At KGSO, Dassault FalconConnect, Bent Wing Flight Services

The PC-24 is taking hold across the globe... Following the TC issuance last December, Pilatus has delivered twelve aircraft to the United States, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Southern Africa. By the end of this year, the company expects 23 PC-24s will be in customer operation. The global fleet of in-service PC-24s have accumulated 1200 flight hours, with the fleet leader already clocking up over 620 flight hours. This aircraft, the first serialised production PC-24, is owned and operated by the U.S. fractional ownership company, PlaneSense. The FAA and EASA have both certified the Falcon 8X for an enhanced flight vision system capability that gives operational credit for poor visibili

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NBAA-BACE Day Two Keynote Honors The Past, Looks To The Future

Inaugural '40 Under 40' Class Introduced

The Day Two Keynote session at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) was a celebration of aviation’s past and a look toward the industry’s future.

Phillips 66 Aviation Donates $22,000 To Corporate Angel Network

Gift Made Through Corporate Angel Award Sponsorship

Phillips 66 Aviation awarded $22,000 to longtime partner, Corporate Angel Network (CAN), during this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). CAN’s sole mission is to arrange free transportation to medical treatment centers for cancer patients and their caregivers. The organization does this by utilizing empty seats onboard business aircraft during routine business trips.

NetJets Confirms Delivery Schedule For Its Global 7500 Aircraft

Continues To Exercise Options Within The Extensive Bombardier Portfolio

Bombardier announced today that NetJets Inc. confirmed the delivery schedule of its Global 7500 aircraft with the first delivery planned in 2021. NetJets’ original order for Global 7500 jets was among Bombardier's largest business aircraft orders in its history, which also included Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft as well as Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 aircraft. NetJets has also exercised options for five Challenger 350 aircraft and a Global 6000 aircraft to join the fleet of more than 120 Challenger and Global jets in service, as deliveries for the originally firm-ordered platforms are nearing fulfillment.

JETTECH Receives EASA Approvals For STC’d Garmin GTN Installs

Covers Citation 500/501/550/S550/550B/560 & CJ Fleet

JETTECH, a developer of aftermarket aircraft solutions, announced today it has received EASA approvals for several of its FAA approved STCs for Garmin touchscreen installations on legacy Citation and CJ aircraft. The EASA approvals for the Citation 500, 501, 550, S550, 551, 560, 560XL and 560XLS are for a litany of single or dual Garmin GTN 650/750 installs, GMA 35 audio panel, GTX 33EX/GTX 3000ES, GWX 70 Weather Radar, GAD 43 Roll Steer with Auto Slew features and more.

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SD Avionics Developing Flat Panel Antenna In Partnership With QEST

Will Be Exclusive Provider For A Wide Range Or Military And Civilian Aircraft

SD Avionics, the hardware manufacturing division of Satcom Direct, has partnered with QEST Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH to develop a new flat panel connectivity antenna for business and military aviation. The electronically steered phased-array antenna system aims to be the smallest and most efficient form factor, bringing high speed connectivity to a wider range of aircraft.

UA Takes Next Step Toward Integrated Cockpit With New UniLink CMU Software

New Software Adds Sought-After Features Including 'Push To Load' Functionality And Automatic Transition Between SATCOM And VHF

Universal Avionics (UA) has introduced UniLink software version SCN 31.3 for the UL-80X Communications Management Unit (CMU). Through continuous investments in the UniLink CMU product, UA is improving the user experience and offering new, versatile functionality. It's the next step toward the company's vision for a fully integrated cockpit experience.

Avfuel Announces Annual Scholarship Recipients

Each Winner Receives Cash Award For Use Towards Furthering Their Career

Avfuel Corporation announces Reid Columbia of Dunwoody, Georgia, the recipient of the 20th Annual AVTRIP Scholarship and Madeline Boudreau of Harvey, Louisiana, the recipient of the inaugural Avfuel Pilot-in-Training Aviation Scholarship.

Racer High-Speed Demonstrator Passes Preliminary Design Review Milestone

Aircraft Funded By The European Union’s H2020 Framework Through The Clean Sky 2 Program

Airbus Helicopters continues to progress with the development of its Racer (Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft) technology demonstrator, funded by European Union’s H2020 framework through the Clean Sky 2 program, and aiming to provide the best trade-off between speed, cost-efficiency, sustainability and mission performance.

Rockwell Collins, FlightAware Join Efforts

Offering Aireon Space-Based ADS-B Flight Tracking To Business Aviation Operators

Rockwell Collins, in collaboration with FlightAware, will offer Aireon space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS-B) flight tracking to its business aviation customers. FlightAware's terrestrial ADS-B coverage will be integrated with Aireon's space-based ADS-B coverage in Rockwell Collins' ARINCDirect solution.

Gulfstream To Add Customer Resources In West Palm Beach, FL

New Service Center To Bring 50 Additional Jobs

Gulfstream Aerospace will increase services to customers and add to the employees at its West Palm Beach, Florida, site with construction of a new service center at Palm Beach International Airport.

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Dassault Aircraft Services Appoints New GM At Wilmington Service Center

Mitch Dishman Named To The Post

Dassault Aircraft Services has appointed Mitch Dishman as the new General Manager of Dassault Aircraft Services – Wilmington. In his new role, Dishman will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the Wilmington service center, including all MRO activities, and supervising the structural repair center.

Jet Midwest Corporate Aviation Launches At NBAA 2018

Has Acquired 10 Jets For The Division

Jet Midwest, a leading aviation parts provider, is proud to announce the official launch of its Corporate Aviation division at the 2018 NBAA Conference in Orlando, FL.

Baker Aviation Introduces Proactive Solution To Lithium Battery Containment

HOT-STOP ‘L’ Is A New Off-Shore Helicopter Stowage Fire Containment Option

Baker Aviation, the Master Distributor for the HOT-STOP ’L’ Fire Containment Kits, has introduced a new proactive fire containment solution for the off-shore helicopter industry that is used as a storage vessel during transport to and from drilling rigs. Supporting the proven HOT-STOP ‘L’ fire proof design and its capability to fully contain lithium battery runaways of powerful portable devices without the release of toxic smoke or flames, this new containment bag allows passengers to safely store multiple electronic devices during the flight and collect them upon arrival.

Latest Harris Poll Survey Reaffirms Importance Of Business Aviation

Impact Is Substantial For Companies, Communities

The NBAA joined with GAMA at NBAA-BACE to release the findings of the latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll demonstrating the value of business aviation in providing safe, efficient transportation to companies of all sizes, particularly those located in smaller communities with little to no commercial airline service.

Pilatus PC-24 Fleet Expands Around The Globe

Company Expects To Deliver 23 Of The Jets By Year's End

After receiving type certification for its all-new PC-24 Super Versatile Jet last December, Pilatus has delivered twelve aircraft to the United States, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Southern Africa. By the end of this year, the company expects 23 PC-24s will be in customer operation.

New Capabilities Enhance Mobile FliteDeck For Business And GA Pilots

Multiple New Features Increase Situational Awareness And Reduce ‘Head Down’ Time For Operators

Boeing has announced enhancements to Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck, a popular electronic flight bag (EFB) solution for the business and general aviation market. New features include real-time data capabilities for better decision making and intelligent data processing based on pilot preferences and requirements.

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Falcon 8X Certified For EFVS To 100-Foot Operations

FalconEye CVS Enhancement Further Extends Mission Capability Of Ultra-Long Range Trijet

The FAA and EASA have both certified the Falcon 8X for an enhanced flight vision system capability that gives operational credit for poor visibility approaches down to 100 ft, greatly improving access to airports in bad weather and significantly enhancing fleet efficiency.

Bombardier Business Aircraft Has Delivered 96 Business Jets Year To Date

Third-Quarter Deliveries And Backlog Highlight Strength Of Product And Services Portfolio

Bombardier Business Aircraft has announced strong order and delivery performance for the three months ending September 30, 2018. The announcement was made in conjunction with the annual NBAA convention in Orlando, Florida, where the company is displaying its newly-certified Global 7500 jet, smooth-flying Global 6000 aircraft, industry-delivery-leading Challenger 350 and Challenger 650 jets, and performance-leading Learjet 75 aircraft.

FreeFlight Systems, Becker Expand Integrated ADS-B Offerings

Introduces New Solutions For TCAS II Equipped Business, Commercial Aircraft

FreeFlight Systems and Becker have joined forces to offer a complete ADS-B Solution for business and commercial class aircraft for TCAS II equipped aircraft. By combining the strength and integrity of the Becker BXT6500 series of Mode S transponders with FreeFlight Systems 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor and RANGR-RX ADS-B Receiver, these remote-mounted solutions provide turboprop and turbojet business TCAS II and non-TCAS II equipped aircraft a complete and cost-effective way to equip with ADS-B In and Out for the upcoming FAA January 1, 2020 mandate.

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Performance Package For The HondaJet HA-420

HondaJet And HondaJet Elite Receive India Type Certification

Honda Aircraft Company announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420. The company's new Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG) engineered the upgrade, enabling existing HondaJet owners to enhance their current aircraft with several new performance and software features. The announcement was made at NBAA-BACE this week.

Airborne 10.17.18: Gone West: Paul Allen, Gulfstream G600 Range, BBJ MAX

Also: TBM 930 Charter, Bell And Yamato, 2019 WAI Scholarships, AS365 Dauphin/Universal Avionics

To a number of us at ANN, Paul Allen was a friend, an inspiration, and a fellow space aficionado. Paul passed away Monday from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in Seattle. He was 65 years old. Speaking on behalf of Vulcan Inc., the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers, Stratolaunch Systems, the Allen Institute and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Vulcan CEO Bill Hilf said, “All of us who had the honor of working with Paul feel inexpressible loss today. He possessed a r

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.18.18)

“Once again, we see that business aviation is a vital tool for companies of all sizes, enabling passengers to use their travel time more effectively and efficiently than alternatives.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, on the release of a Harris Poll showing the importance of business aviation to companies and communities.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.18.18): Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)

A system that improves the accuracy of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) by measuring changes in variables to provide satellite positioning corrections.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.18.18)

National Coalition for Aviation Education

The National Coalition for Aviation Education represents government, industry, and labor; united to promote aviation education activities and resources; increase public understanding of aviation; and support educational initiatives at the local, state, and national levels.

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