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John Winant Award: NBAA honors board member Stinebring with Winant Award

“Given Paul Stinebring’s remarkable contributions to the International Business Aviation Council [IBAC], we believe it is entirely appropriate that he is r
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Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet boosts Web training with G550 engine-run courses

GGlobal Jet Services, an aviation maintenance training firm, has launched an online engine-run course for the Gulfstream G550.

Airlines Propose New Export Credit Rules

A group of 24 airlines based in Europe and the U.S.
Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel branches out into global trip-planning business

Avfuel, known best for its global fuel distribution services, is here at NBAA (Booth No.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics offers new LED lights

Astronics, a provider of advanced, high-performance lighting and electronics systems for the global aerospace industry, has announced a new line of LED lan
FBOs

Pentastar rides out recession with diverse service offerings

Surviving in the aviation business during an economic downturn is easier for diversified companies like Pentastar Aviation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Interior refurbs provide alternative to new jet buys

At a time when the business aviation industry is showing signs of recovery, you may be wondering whether it makes more sense to update a used airplan
Avionics

Sandel delivers its first HeliTAWS

Sandel Avionics, Vista, Calif., has gained TSO and Part 27 supplemental type certificate (STC) approvals for its ­class-A HeliTAWS helicopter terrain avoid
Maintenance and Modifications

Hubbard QS3 hush kits quiet Gulfstream IIs/IIIs

Hubbard Aviation Technologies has made a major commitment to its Stage 3-certified QS3 hush-kit program for the Gulfstream GII, GIISP, GIIB and GIII.
Aircraft

Stratos Aircraft shows off its composite ‘people friendly’ jet

Stratos Aircraft, here at NBAA with a full-scale mockup of its Stratos 714 “very light personal jet” (Booth No.
Sustainability and Environment

Everest touts value of ‘fuel management’

Everest Fuel Management is using its NBAA appearance (Booth No.
Avionics

Bose upgrades Headset X with noise-canceling A20

Fans of Bose’s noise-canceling headsets might want to stop by the company’s NBAA booth (No.
Accidents

Universal Weather intros mobile trip-planning feature

After the logistical nightmare caused by Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano earlier this year, Universal Weather and Aviation owner Greg Evans challenged h
Aircraft

Light jet market ebbs and flows along with general economy

Despite an active first quarter in the light jet market, the remainder of the year has proven to be a sobering reminder that the world continues to recover
ATC

Europe preps for high-altitude regs

The requirement for aircraft flying above FL285 in Europe to have the latest VDLM2 datalink capability begins on Jan.
Maintenance and Modifications

PPG to supply sealant for Gulfstreams

PPG Aerospace (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Greenwich AeroGroup Summit Aviation

Greenwich AeroGroup’s Summit Aviation (Booth No.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Altitude Aerospace displays ‘Pounamu’ cabin for BBJ

When it comes to creating mockups, Altitude Aerospace has taken the art to a new level with the Boeing Business Jet Pounamu cabin on display here at NBAA 2
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint showcases its 747-8 completions options

Independent cabin completion specialist Greenpoint Technologies (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sierra offers Citation cockpit refit

Cessna Citation engine retrofit specialist Sierra ­Industries of Uvalde, Texas, has taken a step into the avionics realm with a new program to engineer an

NBAA chair urges members to speak up to lawmakers

In the view of NBAA chairman Patrick Cunningham, members of Congress began to listen to business aviation when the industry talked about jobs in their cons
Avionics

IS&S sees bright spots amid economic gloom

Innovative Solutions and Support (IS&S) is featuring its latest integrated cockpit avionics systems at its NBAA booth (No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Avtrak expands mx tracking

Avtrak and Midcoast Aviation have reached an agreement by which Avtrak will provide technology that will automate the information flow through Midcoast Avi
Training and Workforce

Frasca sees stable market for FTDs

Urbana, Ill.-based simulator manufacturer Frasca International (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Eclipse develops mods for engine, windshield

Eclipse Aerospace (Booth No.
Regulations and Government

Cheyenne mod earns EASA ticket

After 11 years in the aircraft modification business, Blackhawk Modifications (Booth No.

New Turboprops

Chinese Firm Acquires Epic’s AssetsComposite aircraft builder Epic’s plan for three new turboprop and two light jet models collapsed when the

Safe Flying Awards: Technicians

Each year, NBAA recognizes the top aviation maintenance and avionics technicians with good safety records who work for member companies.
Training and Workforce

New agreements boost FlightSafety’s business

FlightSafety International (FSI) comes to this year’s NBAA convention highlighting a string of accomplishments, including a new partnership with Embraer, a

American Spirit award

Georgia Governor.