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Industry Presents United Voice Against ATC Privatization At NBAA-BACE

Message Presented At Opening Day Media Breakfast

Leaders of six influential general aviation (GA) advocacy groups delivered a powerful message of united opposition against ATC privatization during the No Plane No Gain Media Kick-Off Breakfast on the opening day of NBAA-BACE.

G500, G600 Exceed Planned Performance

Increased Capabilities Reflect Company’s Discipline, Rigor And Continuous-Improvement Culture

Flight testing is showing that the production long-range Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 are expected to exceed their initial performance numbers, according to Gulfstream.

True Blue Power Introduces 2,000-watt, High-Power Inverter

Company Says It Is 50 Percent Lighter Than Comparable Units

True Blue Power today announced the company has added a 2000-watt inverter to its line of power solutions. The new TI2000 DC-to-AC Inverter provides wall outlet power to cabin and galley equipment, including personal electronic devices (PEDs), entertainment and gaming systems, microwave ovens, and coffee makers. It is ideal for VIP cabin configurations, special missions and emergency medical equipment.

Chicago Jet Group Kicks-Off Avionics Upgrade For Falcon 50

Utilizes Universal Avionics InSight Display System

Universal Avionics Authorized Dealer Chicago Jet Group has been assigned a FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) Number for an InSight Display System flight deck upgrade on a Mystere-Falcon 50 aircraft. The STC covers the installation of the InSight Display System with 4 EFI-1040 Displays, complemented with other additional flight deck enhancements.

ForeFlight Shows Many Enhancements At NBAA

Global Jeppesen Enroute Charts, Integration With Satcom Direct, Enhancements To Performance Flight Planning

ForeFlight, creator of the essential and widely used flight planning and electronic flight bag apps for Apple iPad, iPhone and the web, announces key enhancements to the company’s Business Performance flight planning solution.

New ADS-B Transponder And Certifications To Make Compliance Easier For Operators

Latest Variant Of Rockwell Collins’ Transponder Automatically Generates Flight ID If Absent

Rockwell Collins has announced a new variant of its TDR-94/94D Mode S Transponder to help aircraft owners meet the rapidly approaching ADS-B Out mandate by the end of 2019.

Garmin Plans First Flight Of G5000 Integrated Flight Deck In Citation Excel/XLS

No Exact Date Set For That Milestone Flight

Garmin says it is making progress toward a major milestone and incentives for the G5000 integrated flight deck program for Textron Aviation’s Citation Excel and Citation XLS. The G5000 integrated avionics suite modernizes the cockpit, increases aircraft utility, addresses mandate requirements and provides operators with a significantly lower cost of operation while solving parts obsolescence issues.

Learjet Continues To Gain Momentum In Europe

Zenith Aviation Orders Two More Learjet 75 Business Jets to Add to its Existing Learjet Fleet

London-based Zenith Aviation, a leading private jet charter provider based in the UK, has purchased two additional Learjet 75 aircraft. Zenith Aviation, whose team has been flying Learjet aircraft since 1999, acquired its first two new Learjet 75 business jets just over a year ago. The latest two Learjet 75 aircraft will be UK-based, with several airports being considered for permanent basing.

Bombardier Introduces Premier Cabin For Global 5000 And Global 6000

The Luxurious Premier Cabin Provides Passengers With The Most Comfortable Flight Experience In Its Class

Bombardier has introduced its new Premier cabin for Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft to U.S. customers for the first time. The new interior’s elevated level of visual and functional refinement is showcased on board a Global 6000 aircraft on static display at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 10-12, 2017.

Airtext Fleetlink Program Is Ideal For ATI Jet In El Paso

Latest Enhancement To Airtext Airborne Messaging System Links Charter And Repair Station Fleet Aircraft To Each Other And To Base

ATI Jets, a charter service and certified repair station in El Paso, Texas has announced that it is installing Airtext’s FleetLink on its charter fleet of Learjets. ATI will utilize FAA Form 337s to equip each of its aircraft with the Airtext devices, wiring and antennas. It recently debuted FleetLink to provide a data link to enable pilots to better manage their flight operations and reporting systems.

Bell V-280 Achieves 100 Percent Engine RPM Milestone

First Flight Planned For Later This Fall

The Bell V-280 Valor prototype aircraft has successfully achieved ground run testing at 100% rotor RPM. The aircraft will continue ground run testing at the Bell Helicopter Amarillo Assembly Center where it will undergo a series of functional tests running all aircraft systems and flight controls in preparation for first flight this fall.

Honeywell Introduces Touchscreen Technology For Business Jet Cockpits

Pilots Can Now Access Vital Flight Planning And Communication Resources The Same Way They Access Smartphones And Tablets

Through its Primus Epic portfolio of cockpit solutions, Honeywell is introducing advanced touchscreen technology for business jet cockpits. The Honeywell touchscreen forward displays will provide pilots with a more efficient and more enjoyable pilot experience by allowing them to interact with the cockpit just like they do with consumer electronic devices, but in this case getting easy access to flight management, communications, checklists and weather information.

Successful Third Launch Brings 10 More Aireon Payloads To Orbit

Space-Based ADS-B Data Already Displaying Significant Value

The third batch of ten Iridium NEXT satellites carrying Arieon ADS-B payloads has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This launch has increased the total number of Aireon payloads in orbit to 30, with another 45 destined for space in a series of five additional launches planned over the next ten months. Aireon is well on its way to become the first to provide global, real-time air traffic surveillance and tracking to air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and aviation stakeholders.

Aero-TV: MGL Avionics for 2017 - The AirVenture '17 Update

Flexible Systems For Experimental And Light Sport Airplanes…

There have arguably been more advances in avionics than any other segment of aviation, many of the offerings available for experimental, amateur-built and light sort airplanes. Matt Liknaitzky, president of MGL Avionics, told Aero-News CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that his company is continuing its focus on its iEFIS and iEFIS "Lite" products...

Fight Against ATC Privatization In Focus At NBAA-BACE

Attendees Have Several Ways To Express Their Views On The Subject

As the fight against H.R. 2997, which contains a provision for ATC privatization, continues, industry advocacy on the legislation is taking center stage at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) this week in Las Vegas, NV.

NBAA Welcomes Temporary Injunction Halting SMO Runway Length Reduction

Long-Term Injunction Is Still Possible

The NBAA welcomed the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California halting planned construction to reduce the length of the sole runway at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO).

NBAA Honors Partnership With Las Vegas Through Victims Fund Donation

Bolen Urges Members To Continue Making Donations To The Fund

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen joined Las Vegas-area officials Monday in announcing a $10,000 donation to the Las Vegas Victims Fund, in support of those affected by the horrific events of Oct. 1.

Boeing To Acquire Aurora Flight Sciences

Subsidiary To Accelerate Boeing’s Development Of Game-Changing Autonomy Technology For Innovative Aerospace Vehicles

Boeing plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, a world-class innovator, developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms, under an agreement signed by the companies. Aurora specializes in autonomous systems technologies to enable advanced robotic aircraft for future aerospace applications and vehicles.

Boeing Business Jets Continues To Lead Ultra-Large Business Jet Market

BBJ Booked 14 Sales Over The Last Year, Valued At $2.7 Billion

Boeing Business Jets announced at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition it booked 14 new orders in the last year. The orders include one 737, four BBJs, three BBJ MAXs, one BBJ 787-8, two BBJ 777-300ERs and three BBJ 747-8s.

Honeywell Engine Receives Certification For Textron Citation Latitude

Proven Engine Has Racked Up More Than 3.5 Million Flight Hours

The FAA has certified Honeywell's HTF7000 family of engines for the Cessna Citation Longitude. The HTF7000 engine family has a demonstrated track record of low cost of ownership and best-in-class reliability, providing operators with the optimal balance of performance and value.

Piper's Third Quarter Deliveries And Revenue Soar

Strength Shown For Both Trainer And Business Aircraft

Piper says its aircraft sales and delivery results for the third quarter of 2017, ending September 30th. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer class and M-class product lines with the flagship M600 and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company.

Media Questions Government Jet Use By Transportation Secretary Chao

Ethics Office Has Approved All Flights Taken By The Secretary

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is the latest Trump Administration official to come under the scrutiny of some media outlets for her use of official government aircraft.

Airborne 10.10.17: Piper Growth, Sovereign Winglets, AEA Pilot’s Guide

Also: Town Bags Drone Regs, Aero-Calendar, Lockheed Martin T-50A, Galileo, ICAO, Platform Approach, AW169

Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced some good news with its aircraft sales and deliveries for the third quarter of 2017. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer class and M-class product lines with the flagship M600 and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company. The company delivered 42 aircraft in Q3 worth $48.6M. The 2017 year to date revenue performance also grew over the same period in 2016 with a nearly $45M or 57% increase. Addit

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.11.17)

“The business aviation community stands in solidarity with everyone affected by this tragedy, and we thank the people of Las Vegas for opening their doors to us, especially at this difficult time.” Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen, announcing a gift from the association to the Las Vegas Victims Fund.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.11.17): Adjustable Stabilizer

A stabilizer that can be adjusted in flight to trim the airplane, thereby allowing the airplane to fly hands-off at any given airspeed.

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Message Presented At Opening Day Media Breakfast

Increased Capabilities Reflect Company’s Discipline, Rigor And Continuous-Improvement Culture

Company Says It Is 50 Percent Lighter Than Comparable Units

Utilizes Universal Avionics InSight Display System

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Global Jeppesen Enroute Charts, Integration With Satcom Direct, Enhancements To Performance Flight Planning

Latest Variant Of Rockwell Collins’ Transponder Automatically Generates Flight ID If Absent

No Exact Date Set For That Milestone Flight

Zenith Aviation Orders Two More Learjet 75 Business Jets to Add to its Existing Learjet Fleet

The Luxurious Premier Cabin Provides Passengers With The Most Comfortable Flight Experience In Its Class

Latest Enhancement To Airtext Airborne Messaging System Links Charter And Repair Station Fleet Aircraft To Each Other And To Base

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First Flight Planned For Later This Fall

Pilots Can Now Access Vital Flight Planning And Communication Resources The Same Way They Access Smartphones And Tablets

Space-Based ADS-B Data Already Displaying Significant Value

Flexible Systems For Experimental And Light Sport Airplanes…

Attendees Have Several Ways To Express Their Views On The Subject

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Long-Term Injunction Is Still Possible

Bolen Urges Members To Continue Making Donations To The Fund

Subsidiary To Accelerate Boeing’s Development Of Game-Changing Autonomy Technology For Innovative Aerospace Vehicles

BBJ Booked 14 Sales Over The Last Year, Valued At $2.7 Billion

Proven Engine Has Racked Up More Than 3.5 Million Flight Hours

Strength Shown For Both Trainer And Business Aircraft

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Ethics Office Has Approved All Flights Taken By The Secretary

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