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All News

October 23, 2014

Beechcraft Adds Raisbeck C90GTx EPIC Performance System To Production Line

Company Says Improvements Offered In Takeoff, Climb, Landing, GTOW

Raisbeck Engineering has announced the addition of its EPIC Performance System to the Beechcraft C90GTx production line, effective immediately. Raisbeck Engineering and Beechcraft have been working together for over a year to bring the very best performance possible to both the new C90GTx and the existing C90GTx fleet of approximately 150 airplanes.

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Elbit Systems Unveils 3rd Generation Enhanced Vision System At NBAA 2014

Latest Design Uses Fully Digital Infrared Sensor Technology

Elbit Systems of America, LLC launched its new 3rd generation design Enhanced Vision System - Superior Performance (EVS-SP) during the NBAA 2014.

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Techno Coatings Becomes Techno Aerospace

Celebrates New Company, Expanded Capabilities At NBAA2014

Techno Coatings introduced their new vision into the future of cabin interiors with a gala celebration in Orlando Tuesday night.

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SmartSky Networks Announces Connectivity Partners

Distribution Backbone For Nation’s First Airborne 4G LTE Wireless Network Established

SmartSky Networks announced its introductory connectivity partners at the 2014 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Orlando, Fla. SmartSky 4G will provide more than 10 times the typical speed and capacity of networks currently in the market by accessing 60 MHz of spectrum.

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Privaira – A New Level Of Sensitivity In Private Aviation

Company Formerly Known As Sky Limo Air Charter

Sky One Holdings, LLC (“Sky One”) has changed the name of its private air charter services company to Privaira. The company formerly operated under the name Sky Limo Air Charter. Sky One has also made several organizational changes as well as changes in its fleet in order to more closely align with customer demand.

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Guardian Flight Orders Six Hawker 400XPR Upgrade Packages

Company Is Largest Medevac Provider In Alaska

Guardian Flight has secured six orders for the Hawker 400XPR upgrade package from Beechcraft. First deliveries are planned for the first half of 2015.

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NBAA CAM Governing Board Announces New Officers

Aviation Management Certification Program Receives NCCA Accreditation

The NBAA’s Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Governing Board met at the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014), and two new officers, elected at the previous CAM Governing Board meeting in June 2014, began their two-year terms immediately following the meeting.

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APS Upset Training President Joins NBAA Safety Committee

Paul 'BJ' Ransbury Officially Welcomed To The Panel At NBAA2014

The NBAA Safety Committee officially welcomed Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) president, Paul BJ Ransbury to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee at their annual meeting at NBAA 2014 in Orlando Monday afternoon.

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Wheels Up Names Executive Team

Charged With Addressing Growing Demand For Corporate Travel Solutions

Wheels Up, the leading membership-based private aviation company, has appointed industry veterans Robert Garrymore and John Colucci to spearhead its Corporate Team. The Executive Team will address the growing demand for corporate memberships, and provide dedicated/customized solutions for corporate members.

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FreeFlight Systems Introduces FTX-200 ADS-B System

ADS-B Transponder With Built-In GNSS/SBAS Position Source Is TCAS I-Compatible

FreeFlight Systems has introduced the FTX-200 1090ES Transponder with integrated GPS system for Part 25 business aircraft. The TCAS I-compatible system is a highly cost-effective alternative to expensive avionics upgrades for NextGen ADS-B Out compliance.

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Gogo Business Aviation Introduces Moving Maps To Gogo Vision

Included With Gogo Vision IFE System With No Additional Fees

Gogo Business Aviation has added moving map capabilities to Gogo Vision, the company’s on-demand in-flight entertainment (IFE) and information service.

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Conklin & de Decker Release 2014 Aircraft Cost Evaluator 2014 Vol. II

Up-To-Date Benchmarking Tool For Owners, Operators, Brokers, And Dealers

Conklin & de Decker has released the Aircraft Cost Evaluator 2014 Volume II, delivering the most up-to-date benchmarking, operating, and ownership cost data available to the aviation industry. Aircraft Cost Evaluator is the flagship product from Conklin & de Decker’s family of aircraft operating and acquisition data products that address more than 575 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft. 

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Airborne at NBAA-10.22.14: Legacy 500, Universal 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 Sale

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Bolen Says Ranks Of CEOs Supporting Business Aviation Continue To Grow

New Business Leaders Join 'No Plane, No Gain' Advocacy Campaign

The vital role that business aviation plays in providing flexible, secure, on-demand transportation and enhancing the competitiveness of companies of all sizes will be highlighted through a new initiative launched this week at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014).

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Game-Changing NBAA2014 Sponsor Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics!

Innovation Brings Safe, Certified, Nanophosphate® Lithium Batteries To New Business Aircraft

True Blue Power is the first company in the world to achieve FAA TSO and EASA ETSO certifications 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.  As the number of True Blue Power’s certified lithium-ion products continues to grow, the incorporation of this advanced technology

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GE Honda Readies HF120 For Entry Into Service

Steven J. Shaknaitis Appointed As New President

GE Honda Aero Engines continues to build momentum towards entry into service in early 2015 for its HF120 turbofan engine on Honda Aircraft Company’s HondaJet. In May, GE Honda announced its Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) will be at the Honda Aero, Inc. (HAI) facility in Burlington, NC and has since developed a strong network of Authorized Service Providers (ASPs) to prepare its support for customers in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

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Airbus Introduces A New VIP Cabin Concept

Initially To Be Installed In A300-200 Airplanes

Airbus has launched a new VIP cabin concept, initially for the A330-200, offering a faster and more affordable way to the greater capacity, capability and comfort of a widebody for both private and government customers. Called Summit, the concept features a VIP section at the front of the cabin, and airline-style seating at the rear.

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NextGen CJ3 Pilot Trainer Open At NBAA2014

ProFlight Teams With Textron Aviation For Hands-On Demonstrations

ProFlight, LLC, a subsidiary of TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. is offering live, hands-on demonstrations of its NexGen CJ3 Flight Training Device at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference in Orlando, FL.

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Jeppesen To Supply Flight Data For InSight

Worldwide Jeppesen Nav Data And Charts To Be Included With New Universal Avionics Integrated Flight Deck

Jeppesen will supply critical navigation and flight data to support the recently announced InSight Integrated Flight Deck from Universal Avionics. InSight is a new primary flight and multifunction display avionics system set to debut second quarter of 2015 for business aviation operators.

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AeroSports Update: New Book From Burke Mees!

Notes on the Tailwheel Checkout and an Introduction to Ski Flying… It’s A Long Title But You’ll Find Great Information

Specialized flying is fun and challenging, and it’s a good idea to know what you are getting into before training begins. The AeroSports tip for today is if you’re thinking of getting a taildragger check-out or taking advantage of the winter snow, this new book may be just the right starting place.

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ICG Marks 20 Years of Innovation, Connectivity And Growth

Company Founded In October, 1994

In October of 1994, when a handful of innovative technicians and forward-thinking investors opened the doors of International Communications Group, Inc in Newport News, Virginia, they knew very little about the aviation industry. In fact, they weren’t focused on aerospace at all; their initial products were communications management systems designed for telephone connectivity for the cruise ship industry.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.23.14)

“When all was said and done, dozens of CEOs spoke out in support of business aviation – explaining why the use of a business airplane is critical to their companies’ success.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.23.14): Penetrating Top

Same as overshooting top. A dome-like protrusion above a thunderstorm anvil, representing a very strong updraft and hence a higher potential for severe weather with that storm.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.23.14)

Experimental Balloon and Airship Association

A loose congregation of aeronauts who have built, are flying or own any sort of Experimental, Ultralight or Homebuilt Lighter-Than-Air Craft.

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