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David Davenport, Ray Johns Named Co-CEOS Of FlightSafety International

Will Serve As Presidents Of Different Divisions

FlightSafety International announces that David Davenport and Ray Johns will lead the company as Co-CEOs. David will also serve as president, Commercial, and Ray as president, Government and Manufacturing.

Gulfstream G600 To Deliver Even Better Range

All-New Aircraft Flies 5,500 Nautical Miles At Its High-Speed Cruise Of Mach 0.90

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced a second range increase for its all-new Gulfstream G600 business jet. The award-winning aircraft will deliver 5,500 nautical miles of range at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90, a 700-nm increase over original projections.

Bombardier Global 5500 And Global 6500 Program On Schedule For 2019 Delivery

Flight Testing Is 70 Percent Complete

Bombardier has announced that the flight test program for the Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft is progressing on schedule, with 70 per cent of flight testing complete.

Boeing Business Jets Delivers First BBJ MAX Airplane

Offers Customers Unmatched Range And Comfort, Company Says

Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has delivered the first BBJ MAX airplane to a customer, the company announced at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA?BACE). The aircraft is scheduled to fly to an interior finishing center.

UA Unveils 'The Future Of Commercial Aviation'

Introduces New 'Head-Up, Head-Down' Flight Deck At NBAA

Universal Avionics (UA) is unveiling a new 'Head-Up, Head-Down' flight deck system during NBAA-BACE 2018 with the integration of the InSight Display System and Elbit System's SkyLens wearable Head-Up Display (HUD). UA CEO Paul DeHerrera and Elbit System's VP of Commercial Aviation, Dror Yahav, will present the new future flight deck concept with live demonstration during an in-booth press gathering and reception on Tuesday, October 16th from 3-6pm EDT.

Avfuel Focuses On Fuel At 2018 NBAA-BACE

Sponsors $10,000 Fuel Giveaway

Avfuel’s going back to basics in a big way this year at NBAA-BACE with a focus on what it knows best: fuel. Those who visit Avfuel’s booth can earn a chance to win $10K of fuel and also engage in critical conversation on sustainable alternative jet fuel with a dedicated space in its booth.

Gogo Reaches 5,000 ATG Systems In Flight

Includes Nearly 450 Aircraft On AVANCE Platform

Gogo Business Aviation has surpassed 5,000 systems activated across the AVANCE platform and its other ATG (air-to-ground) systems. Today, Gogo has nearly 450 Gogo AVANCE systems flying on business aircraft, including AVANCE L5 and L3, which is the fastest adoption of connectivity systems across the broadest range of business aircraft models in the history of business aviation.

Daher’s TBM 930 Makes Its Mark In The Charter Sector

Mountain Lion Aviation Introduced As The Initial TBM 930 Charter Operator

The growing use of Daher’s TBM very fast turboprop aircraft in charter services is being highlighted at this week’s 2018 NBAA-BACE Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, where the first operator of a TBM 930 for commercial flights was the invited headliner.

AAR Launches AIRVOLUTION

A New Cloud-Based Solution For Component Repair Management

AAR will present AIRVOLUTION, a revolutionary new cloud-based solution for component repairs, at MRO Europe. Intelligent and flexible, AIRVOLUTION combines the best of AAR’s Digital Services and Airinmar’s 30-plus years of expertise in repair cycle management. Integrated analytics and business intelligence tools throughout the system bring actionable data to the point of use.

Flying Colours Increases North American Footprint

Announces Its Largest Expansion To Date

North American maintenance, repair, overhaul and completions business Flying Colours has announced it is adding more than 140,000 square feet to its North American footprint as it continues its ambitious expansion and embarks on its largest infrastructure growth to date.

Global Jet Capital Names StadardAero As Its Preferred ADS-B Partner

Clients Will Receive Discount Pricing On ADS-B Projects

Global Jet Capital, a global leader in financial solutions for business aircraft, has chosen a leading aircraft service provider StandardAero as its preferred partner for clients who need to ensure their aircraft are compliant with ADS-B.

Miami Air Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract

The Charter Airline Flies Major NHL, NBA, NFL Sports Teams

Miami Air Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted 93 percent to ratify a new contract. The 5-year agreement provides immediate pay raises and per diem, and improved work rules for over 100 Flight Attendants.

NATA, NBAA Welcome FAA's Move To Streamline Training For On-Demand Operators

Allows Training At Certified Centers Using A Standardized Curriculum

The NBAA and NATA are welcoming new guidance from the FAA allowing pilots at Part 135 operators to train at certified training centers using a standardized curriculum.

Honeywell Releases Business Jet Aviation Forecast

Projects 7,700 New Aircraft Deliveries,Valued At $251 Billion Over 10 Years

The business jet industry is expected to experience strong growth in the short to medium term, supported by several new airplane models coming to market and an improved used aircraft environment, according to Honeywell’s (NYSE: HON) 27th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook. Released today, the Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 7,700 new business jet deliveries worth $251 billion from 2019 to 2028, up 1 to 2 percentage points from the 2017 10-year forecast.

Honeywell Engines To Power Embraer's Latest Executive Aircraft Models

Embraer Praetor 600 And Praetor 500 Aircraft To Be Equipped With Honeywell's HTF7500E Engine

Honeywell engines will power two Embraer aircraft models introduced at the National Business Aviation Association 2018 event. The engines bring a combination of best-in-class reliability, enhanced dispatchability, reduced noise and increased fuel efficiency. Embraer is also equipping these models with Honeywell's auxiliary power units, cabin-related management systems, pressure and control systems, and environmental controls, along with optional inertial reference units.

Textron Aviation, NetJets Strengthen Industry-Leading Relationship

Announce Option To Expand Fleet With Citation Longitude And Citation Hemisphere Jets

Textron Aviation and NetJets have announced fleet agreements for the option to purchase up to 175 super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude aircraft and up to 150 Cessna Citation Hemisphere aircraft, adding to the NetJets fleet of nearly 500 Cessna Citations over the next 10 to 15 years. The option to purchase the Hemisphere distinguishes NetJets as the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s revolutionary, clean sheet large-cabin aircraft.

FAA Certifies Avidyne SkyTrax 600 Series Traffic Advisory Systems

Combines Combine The Safety Benefits Of Active-Surveillance Traffic Detection And Alerting With The Increased Precision And Accuracy Of ADS-B In

The FAA has granted FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) C147 approval and a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Avidyne SkyTrax 600 Series Active-Surveillance Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) with ADS-B In.

Piper Aircraft Launches Apprenticeship Program For Local High School Graduates

Working In Cooperation With Indian River State College In Florida

Piper Aircraft s launching an accredited apprenticeship program in cooperation with Indian River State College. The program is being created in response to the increasing demand for high quality manufacturing candidates at Piper Aircraft.

NBAA Awards 17 Scholarships To Students At NBAA-BACE

All Will Help Students Further Careers In Business Aviation

The NBAA, through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. This week at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL, 17 students will be receiving awards.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.16.18)

“It is great to see the FAA respond to the industry’s recommendations and provide a much needed update to training guidance as well as administrative relief for on-demand air carriers, which will result in a dynamic, responsive and more efficient pilot training program." Source: John McGraw, NATA’s director of regulatory affairs and chair of the working group.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.16.18): Cross-Check

The first fundamental skill of instrument flight, also known as “scan,” the continuous and logical observation of instruments for attitude and performance information.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.16.18)

A Shadowy Op-Ed Campaign Is Now Smearing SpaceX In Space Cities

From Ars Technica, several newspapers across the country—several in key space markets—began publishing an op-ed that criticized the process by which Boeing competitor SpaceX fuels its Falcon 9 rocket. The first op-ed appeared in a Memphis newspaper a week before the commercial crew announcement. In recent weeks, copies of the op-ed have also appeared in the Houston Chronicle, various Alabama newspapers, Albuquerque Journal, Florida Today, and The Washington Times.

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All-New Aircraft Flies 5,500 Nautical Miles At Its High-Speed Cruise Of Mach 0.90

Flight Testing Is 70 Percent Complete

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Offers Customers Unmatched Range And Comfort, Company Says

Introduces New 'Head-Up, Head-Down' Flight Deck At NBAA

Sponsors $10,000 Fuel Giveaway

Includes Nearly 450 Aircraft On AVANCE Platform

Mountain Lion Aviation Introduced As The Initial TBM 930 Charter Operator

A New Cloud-Based Solution For Component Repair Management

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Announces Its Largest Expansion To Date

Clients Will Receive Discount Pricing On ADS-B Projects

The Charter Airline Flies Major NHL, NBA, NFL Sports Teams

Allows Training At Certified Centers Using A Standardized Curriculum

Projects 7,700 New Aircraft Deliveries,Valued At $251 Billion Over 10 Years

Embraer Praetor 600 And Praetor 500 Aircraft To Be Equipped With Honeywell's HTF7500E Engine

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Announce Option To Expand Fleet With Citation Longitude And Citation Hemisphere Jets

Combines Combine The Safety Benefits Of Active-Surveillance Traffic Detection And Alerting With The Increased Precision And Accuracy Of ADS-B In

Working In Cooperation With Indian River State College In Florida

All Will Help Students Further Careers In Business Aviation

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