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October 19, 2018

NBAA Wraps A Dynamic, High-Energy Convention In Orlando

Event Exceeded Expectations, Bolen Says

The NBAA brought its 2018 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Thursday. It was an event characterized by energy, excitement and a focus on the future, according to the organization.

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Seven Certified Aviation Manager Scholarships Awarded At NBAA-BACE

Awards Promote Professional Development In Business Aviation

The NBAA has awarded seven scholarships to current and aspiring Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). These scholarships, which are given annually, promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates.

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Global UAV Autonomously Launches And Lands A Drone On A Moving Vehicle

Precision Flight Control Integration Made Operation Successful

Global UAV and Planck Aerosystems have successfully performed a fully autonomous landing and takeoff from a moving off-road vehicle with one of Global UAV’s research and development UAV’s from NOVAerial Robotics Inc. The precision landing and takeoffs are made possible by integration of precision flight control software technology from Planck. The software will enable the Procyon 800E UAV to autonomously take off and land from moving vehicles and marine vessels of various sizes.

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Warranty Extended For H145’s Arriel 2E Engines

Now Covered For Three Years Or 2,000 Hours

Airbus H145 customers will now benefit from the extension of the warranty of the H145’s Arriel 2E engines from two years/1,000 hours to three years/2,000 hours. This extension is valid for H145s delivered from January 2018. Furthermore, Airbus has rolled out Helionix Step 3 on the H145, an enhanced version of Airbus’ Helionix avionics suite that enhances situational awareness, improves availability, accelerates helicopter connectivity, and reduces maintenance costs.

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First Dassault FalconConnect Installation Completed

New Service Offers Simplified, Seamless Flying Office Communications Experience

The first aircraft equipped with Dassault’s new FalconConnect integrated onboard communications system, a Falcon 2000LXS, has been retrofitted by Dassault Aviation.

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Bell And Yamato Announce Strategic Collaboration

Goal Is To Transform On-Demand Delivery Service

Bell Helicopter and Yamato Holdings Co.have announced a strategic collaboration for the future of civilian aerial logistics. Together they aspire to be a global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) logistics and plan to do so by collaborating to integrate innovative autonomous unmanned vehicle systems and package handling systems to create an exceptional customer experience for on-demand logistics services. They expect to introduce their initial product into service by mid-2020s.

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FlightAware Announces Flight Tracking Coverage Growth

Now Able To Track Aircraft Anywhere On The World

FlightAware has announced that they are now able to track aircraft anywhere in the world, including positions in the air and activity on the ground. "Since most disruption happens while an aircraft is on the ground, there's tremendous value in having insight into what's going on before and after takeoff, particularly for our business aviation customers," said Daniel Baker, FlightAware Founder and CEO.

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Gulfstream Increases Safety And Efficiency For Operators

Company Aircraft Are First In Industry Certified For Visual Advantage Credit

Gulfstream has announced its fleet of in-production aircraft has FAA approval for Visual Advantage credit using the Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS). This industry-first approval gives select operators authorization to dispatch and begin instrument approaches in low-visibility conditions below published approach minima.

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FlightSafety’s eLearning Courses Join USAIG’s Safety Initiative

Makes A Diverse Portfolio Of Services Available To Policyholders

USAIG, an aviation-specific insurance provider, proudly welcomes FlightSafety International to its Performance Vector safety initiative. Performance Vector enables eligible policyholders to select annually from a diverse portfolio of training and safety-enhancing services delivered by world-class providers. A broad selection of eLearning courses from aviation-training-leader FlightSafety International has been added to the list of options accessible through the annual Performance Vector benefit. 

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Sikorsky Operator Marks Safe Flight Milestone With S-76 Helicopters

American Express Flight Department Hits 8,000 Hours Of Safe Flight

Sikorsky has recognized American Express’ corporate flight department for achieving 8,000 hours of safe flight with its fleet of S-76 helicopters. The event took place during the 2018 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition.

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GrandView Aviation Launches Phenom 300 Charter Jet Membership Program

First Tier Of The Program Is Free To Join

GrandView Aviation has launched a Phenom 300 jet charter membership program. The first tier of membership, Altitude, includes flexible cancellation fees and catering credits when the member is on board, and is free to join.

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Becker Submits TCAS II Compatible, ADS-B Transponder For EASA Certification

Designed Specifically For Full Interoperability With Existing TCAS II Systems

Becker has submitted for EASA certification the company BXT6500 family’s latest version Mode S transponder, designed specifically for full interoperability with existing TCAS II systems, as well as ADS-B compliant. The BXT Mode S transponder provides a much needed alternative to traditional Mode S suppliers in regional airline TCAS II operations, as well as any place TCAS II systems are in use such as business jets and air transport operations, both civil and military.

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Kopter Announces New Distributor For The Nordic Countries

Swiss Helikopter Norway AS Is Nordic Distributor

Kopter is proud to announce the appointment of Swiss Helikopter Norway AS as its Nordic distributor, on the second day of Helitech.

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Aero-TV: Aquatic WACO Update - WACO YMF-5F Builds Appeal

Float-Equipped Biplane Turns Heads At AirVenture

 

WACO Aircraft brought its latest airplane, the YMF-5F Floatplane, to AirVenture this summer.

 

When the aircraft was introduced last year, the company said that the combination of a new 300 HP engine, the new MT constant speed propeller and Aerocet 3400 Amphibious floats helped make this ambitious project a reality.

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NBAA-BACE Panel Imagines The Future Of Pilotless VTOL Urban Transport

Industry Experts Believe That Future Is Closer Than Most Think

Anyone who's ever dreamed of traveling above congested city streets may soon have their dreams realized, and possibly sooner than they may think. Electrically powered, pilotless, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft offer the potential to radically change urban transportation, and an overflow, standing-room-only session at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) took a closer look at this promising technology.

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Textron Aviation Debuts New Full-Scale Cessna SkyCourier Mockup

Offered A Preview Of Passenger Options And Special Features At NBAA-BACE

Textron Aviation unveiled the new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup at the 2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, Florida. The cabin mockup offers a preview into the Cessna SkyCourier’s passenger options and standard features.

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Enstrom Announces 280FX Sale At Helitech

Aircraft To Be Delivered In 2019 To Golf Tango In France

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract at Helitech International to deliver a new 280FX into France. The deal is being completed by their dealer, Francois Gatineau, CEO of Rotor & Aircraft Sarl. This signing took place on October 17 at the Enstrom booth.

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