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Engines

Latest acquisitions boost GE’s presence in GA sector

Brad Mottier, general manager of GE Aviation’s newly formed business and general aviation division (B&GA), outlined the genesis, philosophy and goals of th
Aircraft

New Business Jets

Since last year’s NBAA Convention, several manufacturers have launched new airplanes or announced derivative designs based on previous models.
Aircraft

Spectrum’s all-composite S-40 due to fly for the first time next year

Although Spectrum Aeronautical has decided to skip this year’s NBAA Convention, the all-composite S-40 Freedom midsize twinjet will still fly next year, ac
Aircraft

Stevens Aviation extends life of Learjets with Lear4Ever

The FAA has awarded multiple supplemental type certificates (STCs) to Stevens Aviation for a comprehensive avionics and airframe modification package for t
Aircraft

Pilatus boosts capacity of PC-12NG production

Fresh from the announcement by Pilatus (Booth No.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Mid Continent serves up cabin entertainment unit

Mid Continent Controls of Derby, Kans., a manufacturer of cabin management and in-flight entertainment system controls, is showcasing a new media server fo
Charter & Fractional

Sentient and JetDirect split into two companies

Sentient Jet and JetDirect once again are operating as separate companies after agreeing in late August to separate into their original elements.

An Interview with Ed Bolen

Against the backdrop of a building economic crisis, a presidential race in which neither side seems particularly friendly toward business aviation and a vo
Aircraft

Epic progress questioned as ‘major’ development awaits

Bend, Ore.-based Epic Aircraft continues to pursue certification of its $1.2 million single-engine, owner-built kitplane, the Epic LT, re-badged in certifi
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Arinc’s Oi serves up onboard Web content

Arinc (Booth No.
Aircraft

Gulfstream marks 50th with a tribute to the GI

This year is a special one for Gulfstream, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the company’s first airplane, the twin-turboprop Gulfstr
Avionics

Boeing To Consult on MRJ Project

Mitsubishi Aircraft has signed a support contract with Boeing under which the Chicago-based company will serve as a consultant on the 70- to 90-seat Mitsub
Sustainability and Environment

Meggitt’s ‘smart’ fuel probe more accurate

Meggitt (Booth No.
Security

Waiver Needed for Overflying the U.S.

The FAA early last month published a new notam requiring N-registered aircraft with an mtow of more than 100,309 pounds to obtain an operational waiver fro
Safety

Jetnet celebrates 20-year milestone

Jetnet, the business aircraft market research company, is celebrating 20 years of operation by showcasing its Aviation Business Index (ABI) service, Helico
Safety

First half stats show rise in turboprop accidents

The first six months of the year saw fatal accidents among turboprops double from four to eight as the number of deaths increased from 10 to 14, according
Airports

TEB honors its ‘good neighbors’

For the first time ever an NBAA Convention site has been chosen as the venue for Teterboro Airport to hand out its annual Good Neighbor Awards recognizing
Regulations and Government

Report: GA still poses a threat to U.S. security

Seven years after 9/11, general aviation is still vulnerable to acts of terrorism because of inaction by the White House, according to a report prepared by
Avionics

ICG puts BlackBerry on Iridium server unit

International Communications Group (ICG) announced that its NxtMail Over Iridium global e-mail services are now available to users of Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBe
Aircraft

Cessna selects Parker’s flight control system

Cessna has selected Parker Aerospace to supply the flight control system for its large-cabin Model 850 Citation Columbus.
Avionics

Starling broadband antenna takes wing

Starling Advanced Communications, an Israeli company specializing in Ku broadband antenna systems, is at NBAA’08 Booth No.
Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle’s Ph.D. Program To Take Off in May

Next May, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will begin classes for its new aviation Ph.D.

Not all costs are rising for bizav

It’s true, the price of jet-A has risen steeper than a max-power climb gradient.
Charter & Fractional

DayJet runs out of time and money

Boca Raton, Fla.-based DayJet–the per-seat, on-demand charter operator of Eclipse 500 very light jets–ceased operations and let go of most of its employees

Honeywell forecast predicts market downturn will be brief

Despite the financial shockwaves emanating from Wall Street, engine and avionics manufacturer Honeywell Aerospace sees a strong appetite for business airpl
Regulations and Government

NTSB Orders FAA To Reimburse Wronged Pilots

The NTSB’s chief administrative law judge on September 3 ordered the FAA to pay $12,475 in attorney fees and expenses to two pilots, whom the Agency had ac
Maintenance and Modifications

Newly integrated StandardAero services more than just engines

StandardAero (Booth No.
Avionics

Kollsman/IS&S Settle Theft Suit

Elbit Systems U.S.
Charter & Fractional

Delta AirElite Adds 7X to Fleet

Delta AirElite Business Jets last month added a Dassault Falcon 7X to its fleet.