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Gulfstream Deliveries Continue Ascent in Third Quarter

During the quarter, Gulfstream delivered 38 green aircraft (32 large-cabin and six midsize jets) versus 34 (28 large-cabin and six midsize) last year.
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NBAA 2014 Opener Highlights Value of Bizav

Session speakers included Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.); NTSB acting secretary Christopher Hart; and Enterprise Holdings chairman Andrew Taylor.

Wheels Up Expects 1,000 Members by Year-end

Company is also adding more aircraft and opening bases in the Western U.S. and Europe.

Second-day NBAA Session Dives Head First into Politics

Political commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin predict a Republican majority in Senate.

Elite Program Gives New Life to Ex-NetJets Citation Xs

First aircraft was inducted into the Elite program last year and the second is on display this week at NBAA 2014.
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Dassault Adds Falcon AOG Rapid Response Aircraft

Customer-support program will use two company-owned Falcon 900s.

Elbit’s Vision: Aircraft Landings with 1,000-foot RVR

Company announced a new enhanced vision sensor and ClearVision combined vision system.

Lufthansa Technik Unveils Exec Shuttle VIP Concept

Lufthansa Technik is offering a new executive shuttle VIP interior concept for Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies.

Signature Adds Three Canadian FBOs to Network Via Agreement with Skyservice

Skyservice’s FBOs in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary will be under the Singature brand.

FlightAware Introduces Flight Plan Advisory Service

FlightAware’s new offering allows customers to input plans into an advisory service web page.

Soon-to-be-certified Mirror Could Revolutionize Aircraft Cabin Completions

Typical applications include interior windows, bulkhead mirrors, lavatory glass, mirrors, and other surfaces.

Bombardier To Double Mobile Aircraft Service Fleet

Company will have planned total of 14 mobile aircraft service trucks in operation by year-end

Panama Jet Center Expected To Open in December

New FBO will offer a full range of amenities, including customs/immigration and a temperature/humidity-controlled hangar.

Citation X Elite Adds New Life To Older Jets

As NetJets Citation Xs exit service, Textron Aviation has developed a refurb program to bring them up to modern standards.
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Jet Edge’s Managed Fleet Grows by Six Large-cabin Jets

The company announced three additional operating bases: Tokyo; Miami, and Atlanta, after earlier opening its base at Narita, Japan.

FlightAware Introduces Host of New Features

FlightAware TV is aimed at two primary markets: fleet operators and FBO/airports.

MyGoFlight Brings Prototype for HUD to NBAA

An affordable heads-up display has remained elusive. That could change.

BBA Aviation Announces New Helicopter Service Facilities in Dallas, Abu Dhabi

BBA Aviation adds services helicopters powered by P&WC and RR300 turboshaft engines, including two new locations in Dallas and Abu Dhabi.

Safran and Aero Asahi Corporation Sign Five-Year Contract Extension

Turbomeca signed a five year support-by-the-hour maintenance contract extension with Japan-based Aero Asahi and its subsidiary Central Helicopter Service.

Jetcraft Brings Five Aircraft to NBAA 2014 Static

Contingent includes two Bombardier Globals, two Dassault Falcons and a Bombardier Challenger.

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau Makes Business Aviation Easier

Japan has been busy building dedicated business aviation passenger processing areas for customs and immigration, international terminal ramp parking.

Nation’s Newest FBO on Display at Shell

Chicago-area service provider B. Coleman aviation opened its doors just days before the show.
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Boeing: Replacement Market Unfazed by Falling Oil Prices

Company CEO sees decade-long trend toward more replacement demand.
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Jet Aviation St. Louis Develops Challenger 604 Fans Upgrade

Rockwell Collins is upgrading current FMSs and control display units for the FANS 1/A upgrade.

NBAA Salutes Outgoing TSA Administrator Pistole

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen praised retiring TSA Administrator John Pistole’s career in public service.

Aircraft Cost Calculator Offers One-stop Prebuy Research

Costing software breaks down aircraft operating costs for more than 475 aircraft types.

Dassault performs first Falcon 7X C-check

During the inspection process, no corrosion issue was found and tasks were further optimized.

Honeywell Launches New Apps

Pilot Gateway is a website and mobile application that provides flight crew with access to training materials for Honeywell equipment.

Meridian Adds To Its Charter Fleet

The Teterboro Airport-based company now offers a Challenger 604 to its customers.