NBAA Convention News 2001

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Avionics

First phase of Cockpit 1 unveiled

Universal Avionics has unveiled the first phase of its new synthetic-vision cockpit avionics suite, Cockpit 1, which features large flat-panel integrated d

Aviation leaders plead case for GA

General aviation leaders trouped up to Capitol Hill late last month to plead with Congress for an audience with President Bush’s security advisors to expla
Maintenance and Modifications

Upholsterer is bullish on its new cowhide line

Spinneybeck Inc., a manufacturer of high-end flame-retardant upholstery leathers, recently introduced its new Forte leather product, which the company clai

NBAA president Olcott leads during best, and worst, of times

“Both the postponement of the 54th Annual Meeting and Convention and its re-scheduling for December were in response to the needs of our members,” Jack Olc
Engines

Garrett offers engine and panel upgrades

Garrett Aviation Services has extended its maintenance-cost-per-hour (MCPH) program to CJ610 turbojet engines on Learjet 20 series aircraft.
Avionics

New display, retrofits on tap at Honeywell

Honeywell is marketing a variety of new avionics products including a new-technology cockpit electronic display, a new satcom system and a pair of retrofit
Charter & Fractional

Raytheon Travel Air mum on effects of September 11

As of press time, Raytheon Aircraft (RAC) chose not to comment on the effect on its Travel Air fractional-ownership program from the aftermath of the Septe
Cabin Interior and Electronics

e-Cabin.Connect to fly soon

DeCrane Aircraft Holdings’ e-Cabin.Connect system, featuring long-awaited 512-kbps high-speed in-flight Internet access, is in the final stage of testing a
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Interior mod enhances Lear 35s/55s

Bombardier has announced a modification program to allow the Learjet 35 and 55 to be upgraded with the cabin interiors of the Lear 31A and Lear 60, respect
Aircraft

Ibis Ae270 aims for approval next year

Ibis Aerospace, a joint venture company formed by Aero Vodochody of the Czech Republic and Aerospace Industrial Development Corp.