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November 03, 2016

Airborne 11.03.16: PC-24 Progress Report, ACSS Updates, Citation Longitude

Also: New PT6A's, Aero-Community: EAA, Pro Line Fusion Upgrade, CAE, Civil Air Patrol, StandardAero, SmartSky Networks

In a report from the NBAA Exhibition and Convention being held this week, ANN’s Jim Campbell brings us up-to-date on the Pilatus PC-24, and gains insight about the Pilatus aerodynamic design freeze. Also; the NBAA Convention gave ANN’s Jim Campbell a chance to obtain an update from ACSS about their line of ADS-B avionics. Cessna announced during this year’s Business Aviation Exhibition & Convention that its Citation Longitude will exceed initial per

Airborne 11.03.16: PC-24 Progress Report, ACSS Updates, Citation Longitude

Also: New PT6A's, Pro Line Fusion Upgrade, CAE, Civil Air Patrol, StandardAero, SmartSky Networks

In a report from the NBAA Exhibition and Convention being held this week, ANN’s Jim Campbell brings us up-to-date on the Pilatus PC-24, and gains insight about the Pilatus aerodynamic design freeze. Also; the NBAA Convention gave ANN’s Jim Campbell a chance to obtain an update from ACSS about their line of ADS-B avionics. Cessna announced during this year’s Business Aviation Exhibition & Convention that its Citation Longitude will exceed initial performance targets with improved range and payload. Cessna says the Longitude has achieved an improved range of 3,500 nautical miles, which is an increase of 100 nautical miles, and full fuel payload increase of 100 po

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Universal Avionics In Final Stages Of Flight Testing UniLink SCN 31.X

Software Upgrade Provides CPDLC Message Sets to Meet Link 2000+ Requirements

Universal Avionics announces that the company’s new Software Control Number (SCN) 31.X for the UniLink UL-800/801 Communications Management Unit (CMU) is now in the final stages of flight testing. Following the completion of flight testing, TSO approval is imminent.

Pilatus Reports Outstanding Results In 2016 For PC-12 Sales And Service

Global Sales Of Pilatus PC-12 NG Grow Over 20% In 2016

At last year’s NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Pilatus unveiled the latest update to its popular PC-12 NG single engine turboprop aircraft.

FAA Training Requirements Update Approved For Mitsubishi MU-2

Designed To Help Better Ensure Continued Top Safety Record

The FAA has just introduced a new regulation, 14 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 91 Subpart N, which will be replacing Special Federal Aviation Regulation 108 (SFAR 108) concerning MU-2B special training, experience, and operating requirements.

No Plane No Gain #BizAvWorks Initiative Introduced

Optimizes Campaign’s Strong Social Media Following

A new initiative designed to optimize the reach and effectiveness of social media was launched as part of the No Plane No Gain advocacy campaign, jointly sponsored by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

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CAE Unveils A Series Of Business Aviation Training Successes

New Training Agreements, Further Establishing CAE As A Leader In The Global Business Aviation Training Market

CAE has announced at the 2016 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)'s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, a series of business aviation training advances, including new training agreements with prominent European large fleet business aircraft operators, as well as the endorsement from Dassault Aviation of CAE's Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) program.

Rockwell Collins And Gogo To Deliver Airshow Moving Map To Business Aviation

Agreement Announced At NBAA-BACE in Orlando

Rockwell Collins and Gogo have entered into an agreement to expand the availability of Rockwell Collins’ industry-leading Airshow Moving Map into the business aviation market segment. Rockwell Collins will license its Airshow Mobile application to Gogo for business aviation cabin solutions.

Sheltair Is Changing The Definition Of 'Early Bird Special'

New Hangars, Same Outstanding Service

Sheltair, one of the leading aviation FBO and real estate development service companies along America’s eastern seaboard, is currently offering priority reservations for hundreds of thousands of square feet of new hangar space now under construction at Sheltair locations at Orlando, Savannah, Fort Lauderdale, Long Island, NY and Tampa airports.

Deer Jet To Acquire A Major Stake Of UAS

The Leading Global Trip Support Group And Asia’s Leading Business Aviation Company Join Forces

Deer Jet and UAS International Trip Support have signed an SPA that will see Deer Jet acquire Major shares in UAS. The agreement was announced Monday at NBAA-BACE 2016 and is expected to be completed by December 2016.

Transitional Winglet Upgrade Installed On Citation Sovereign

Duncan Aviation Installs Devices Developed By Winglet Technology

Duncan Aviation, along with Winglet Technology, LLC, is pleased to announce their collaboration on FAA STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) certification testing of Winglet Technology’s Transitional Winglet design for the Cessna Citation Sovereign aircraft.

Universal Avionics Releases New UniLink FANS Desktop Training Software

Available Now To Purchase And Download Through The Company’s Website

Universal Avionics UniLink Desktop Training Software for FANS and CPDLC Departure Clearance (DCL) Service familiarization is now available. Universal Avionics is offering the software in two versions to best meet operator needs: Lifetime License or a 1-Year License.

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Four Challenger 650 Business Jets Leased To Zetta Jet

Agreement Signed At NBAA-BACE In Orlando Valued At $129.4 Million

Four Bombardier Challenger 650 jets will join the Global fleet of Singapore-based charter operator, Zetta Jet.

Stellar Aviation Is Moving Business Aviation Online

Will Provide Direct Access To Real-Time Pricing And Availability For The U.S. Private Jet Sector

At the NBAA Business Aviation and Conference in Florida this year (November 1-3) Stellar Labs, a Silicon Valley based tech company, is officially launching its charter Marketplace featuring its new iOS app and web booking portal that provides travelers with access to the only platform to offer real-time pricing, guaranteed availability, and hundreds of charter options in seconds.

With Part 107 Now Law, Questions Over Commercial UAS Remain

Panel Explores This Newest Segment Of The Industry At NBAA-BACE

While the recently enacted Part 107 rule clarified many issues regarding commercial operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), demands from operators seeking to utilize a wide variety of UAS in their businesses continues to outpace the emerging regulatory framework. The session titled "Evolution of UAS: A Regulatory and Application Perspective” sought to answer some of these questions at NBAA-BACE.

HondaJet Sets 2 Speed Records

First Records For The Aircraft Established Flying Between U.S. Cities

The HondaJet has officially secured first speed records over two recognized courses from Teterboro, NJ to Fort Lauderdale, FL and Boston, MA to Palm Beach, FL. The United States National Aeronautic Association presented the records to Honda Aircraft Company during the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.

GAMA Board Of Directors Elects New Officers

Simon Caldecott Selected As Chairman For 2017

The Board of Directors of GAMA at its Fall Board meeting elected Simon Caldecott, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft, as its Chairman for 2017. In addition, Phil Straub, Managing Director of Aviation and Vice President of Garmin International, was elected as Vice Chairman. Straub is a former Chairman of GAMA’s Technical Policy Committee.

Jeffrey Lee Joins FlightSafety International

Takes Role As Executive Director, Business Aviation Development

FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Lee has joined the company as Executive Director, Business Aviation Development.

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AeroSports Update: World Air Games Have A Ripple Effect

FAI World Air Games’ Global Impact Measured In Latest Sportcal GSI Event Study

Any large air event can have a major impact in numerous ways. Part of it is the positive impression it leaves on people with no aviation background. Of course, the local area where the event takes place is bound to have some economic benefit from an activity that draws a crowd. Now, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) has actually quantified the effects of their World Air Games.

Esterline Launches New GPS Precision Approach Solution for All Aircraft

Based On Satellite And Ground-Based Augmentation Systems

Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has announced the market launch of its new CMA-6024 GPS Sensor that delivers a high-reliability Satellite Based Augmentation System and Ground Based Augmentation System (SBAS/GBAS) CAT-l/ll/lll Precision Approach Solution for all aircraft.

EAA ‘Spirit Of Aviation’ Mobile Experience Debuts At NBAA Convention

Exhibit Promotes EAA's 'Passion For Flight'

EAA's new "Spirit of Aviation" mobile experience trailer made its debut at the NBAA -BACE this week. The display's purpose is to bring EAA’s mission and passion to aviation and non-aviation events throughout the country.

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

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.03.16)

“This isn’t about thinking [about implementation] anymore." Source: Jay Merkle, FAA director for program control and integration.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.03.16): Minimum Navigation Performance Specification

A set of standards which require aircraft to have a minimum navigation performance capability in order to operate in MNPS designated airspace. In addition, aircraft must be certified by their State of Registry for MNPS operation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.03.16)

Airport Consultants Council

The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is the international trade association that represents private businesses involved in the development and operations of airports and related facilities.

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