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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.

Universal Gets Approval for New Management Software

Universal’s SBAS-FMS is available in three basic models: UNS-1Ew, UNS-1Fw and UNS-1Lw.

Bell Notches International Sales

Helicopter manufacturer sells 14 505 Jet Ranger Xs in South Africa and first VIP 429 in France.

Deadline Extended for Simulator Rules

The extended deadline on new simulator qualification standards hopefully will generate more comments from industry.

Custom Model Is Prize At Factory Direct Booth

Model-maker specializes in handcrafted models made at its factory in the Philippines.

Fireblade Prepares to Launch Jo’burg FBO

The Oppenheimer family have realized a long-held ambition to start a major bizav FBO at Johannesburg’s international airport.
Airports

Kissimmee Airport Promotes New Airpark

Business aviation companies such as Signature Flight Support have discovered Kissimmee is a useful gateway to Orlando.
Aircraft

Airbus Studies Extended-Range A321neo Variant

Airbus is discussing with airlines the possibility of building an extended-range A321neo.
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Microturbo Seeking Larger Share of Bizjet APU Market

French manufacturer takes 100 percent of Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and Dassault Falcon 5X APU programs.

Boeing, Comac Collaborate to Create Biofuel from Gutter Oil

Companies plan to develop technology in China to convert waste cooking oil into jet fuel
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