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October 21, 2014

Airborne at NBAA--10.21.14: NBAA2014 Opens, Eclipse Update, FJ44 TBO Increase

Also: Shuster/Hart Address NBAA, Gogo Means Business, BBJ Maxes Out, Hartzell Pulls Its Weight

The NBAA Opening General Session featured two well-known names from Washington. Representative Bill Shuster, who chairs the House Transportation Committee, and Acting NTSB Chair Christopher Hart were the keynote speakers for the opening general session Tuesday morning. Shuster said that the he has already begun the process of crafting a new FAA reauthorization bill … which he says should be “transformational” with a goal of easing the regulatory burden on the industry. While much of the news at NBAA

Airborne at NBAA--10.21.14: NBAA2014 Opens Strong, Eclipse Update, FJ44 TBO Increase

Also: Shuster/Hart Address NBAA, Gogo Means Business, BBJ Maxes Out, Hartzell Pulls Its Weight

The NBAA Opening General Session featured two well-known names from Washington. Representative Bill Shuster, who chairs the House Transportation Committee, and Acting NTSB Chair Christopher Hart were the keynote speakers for the opening general session Tuesday morning. Shuster said that the he has already begun the process of crafting a new FAA reauthorization bill … which he says should be “transformational” with a goal of easing the regulatory burden on the industry. While much of the news at NBAA is about mid-size and large business aircraft, there is a very distinct niche for smaller BizJets … including the Very-Light-Jets. One of the major players i

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Airbus Helicopters’ EC135 T3/P3 Receives EASA Certification

New Version Increases Payload In High/Hot And Single Engine Scenarios

EASA has certified the new EC135 T3/P3 by Airbus Helicopters, completing a new and important chapter in the development history of the EC135. Following in the footsteps of the successful EC135 T2+/P2+, the EC135 T3/P3 again sets new standards in terms of performance, safety and reliability for the EC135 family of helicopters.

Nextant Appoints Piedmont Aircraft As Exclusive Sales Agent

Piedmont Aircraft Takes Responsibility For Sales In The Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region

Nextant Aerospace has announced the appointment of Piedmont Aircraft Company (“Piedmont”) as the exclusive sales agent for the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic US. Its territory will span from South Carolina to Maine including some of the country’s largest financial, commercial and governmental centers.

Associated Aircraft Group Celebrates 25 Years Of Helicopter Services

Fleet Of Nine Helicopters Serves The Northeast U.S.

Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), the East Coast's premier executive helicopter service, has announced that September 2014 marked AAG's 25th year of providing executive helicopter transportation and maintenance services in the Northeast.

Flight Attendant Union Issues Ebola Protection And Response Checklist

Guidelines Applicable To All Communicable Diseases

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) has notified Ebola Response Coordinator Ron Klain and key federal agencies overseeing aviation safety and health of protective and response measures needed to support aviation's first responders and safe air travel.

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NBAA Supports Future Business Aviation Leaders With Scholarships

Recipients To Be Recognized At Event Wednesday Morning In Orlando

The NBAA, through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. This week at NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014), students will be recognized for receiving the following awards: UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship, Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship, William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship, Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship, NORDAM Dee Howard/Eitenne Fage Scholarship and the new Eddie Queen Aviation Management Scholarship.

Williams International Extends TBO Of All FJ44 Models To 5000 Hours

TAP Customers Afforded The Extension, Hot Section Inspection Intervals Also Extended

Williams International is pleased to announce that customers enrolled in its Total Assurance Program (TAP) for engine maintenance will benefit from extended intervals between major periodic inspections (MPI).

Boeing Concludes Commercial Crew Space Act Agreement For CST-100/Atlas V

Culminates Four Years Of Development Work On Commercial Space Systems

Boeing has successfully completed the final milestone of its Commercial Crew Integrated Capability (CCiCap) Space Act Agreement with NASA. The work and testing completed under the agreement resulted in significant maturation of Boeing's crew transportation system, including the CST-100 spacecraft and Atlas V rocket.

Million Air Orlando Renovation Nearing Completion

New FBO Features Expanded Flight Planning Room, Theater, Pilot Lounges

Freeman Holdings Group is near completion of Million Air Orlando’s $1.5 million facility renovations, at the Orlando Sanford International Airport. The new 7,500 sq. ft. FBO boasts five renovated offices, an elegantly designed theater, expanded flight planning room, two private pilot lounge rooms, a multi-media conference room and a redesigned lobby with additional seating areas.

Boeing-Built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Successfully Completes 3rd Flight

Concludes 647-Day Experimental Mission For The USAF

The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) successfully de-orbited and landed late last week at Vandenberg Air Force Base concluding a 674-day experimental test mission for the U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. The X-37B was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on Dec. 11, 2012.

Qatar Airways' 1st A350 XWB Completes Maiden Flight

First Customer Aircraft Flown, Further Ground And Flight Tests To Be Conducted

The first customer A350-900 which will be delivered to Qatar Airways has successfully completed its maiden flight. The flight was the first time an A350 XWB configured for a customer has taken to the sky. Following the successful flight, Qatar’s A350 XWB will continue its production phase before delivery; this includes cabin completion as well as further ground and flight tests.

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Travel Access Vital To Fighting Ebola

NGO Alliance Warns Travel Restriction Could Cripple U.S. Response To Outbreak

InterAction, an alliance of U.S. NGOs working on global poverty and humanitarian assistance efforts, warned leaders in Congress and the White House this week that flight restrictions could cripple the efforts of American NGOs responding to the Ebola crisis in West Africa.

Australia Unveils Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Upgrade

Tactical Data Link To Be Installed On A Total Of 21 Helicopters

Australia's Minister for Defense Senator David Johnston has announced he has given Combined Pass approval for an interim Tactical Data Link for the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters in service with the Australian Army.

Honeywell BizAv Forecast Sees 4 Percent Average Growth Over Next Decade

Up To 9,450 Deliveries Of New Business Jets Valued At $280 Billion Forecast Through 2024

In its 23rd annual Business Aviation Outlook, Honeywell is forecasting up to 9,450 new business jet deliveries worth $280 billion from 2014 to 2024.

Beechcraft Announces Performance Upgrades To King Air C90GTx

Improvements Shorten Takeoff Distance To 1,984 Feet, Making More Airports Accessible

Beechcraft announced Monday at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition that beginning in Q4 2014, the latest model of the Beechcraft King Air C90GTx will offer new standard features that deliver shorter takeoff and landing distances, better handling characteristics and enhanced passenger experience.

HondaJet Program Update Shared at NBAA 2014

First Production HondaJet Has Begun North American Demonstration Tour

Honda Aircraft Company announced progress and HondaJet program achievements during a news conference at the 2014 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. The HondaJet has begun a demonstration tour for customers as Honda Aircraft and the HondaJet dealer network continue final preparations for entry into service.

Airborne at NBAA--10.20.14: HondaJet, Honeywell Forecast, Gulfstream's G500/G600

Also: Garmin's ADS-B For BizAv, R44s For Jordan, Textron Aviation, Hartzell Props, Clarity Aloft Pro Plus

At a news conference early Monday at the 2014 NBAA convention, HondaJet said that it is months away from first deliveries of the new airplane. After the news conference, ANN Editor in Chief Jim Campbell talked with HondaJet CEO Michimasa Fujino about getting the airplane into the hands of customers. If you are interested in what’s going on at NBAA 2014, the best place to start is by reading the Honeywell Global Business Aviation Forecast. This detailed report brings into focus what is expected in busi

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Piaggio Aero Industries Becomes Piaggio Aerospace

Innovation To Craft The Future

In a change that embraces its illustrious past and bright new future, the aviation manufacturer Piaggio Aero has unveiled its new identity at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition 2014 in Orlando. Piaggio Aero Industries has become Piaggio Aerospace which reaffirms its commitment to making superbly crafted and innovative aircraft, and underscores its unique positioning to enter new market sectors with distinctive aerospace products.

AeroSports Update: Experimental Aircraft Accident Analysis

The AOPA Air Safety Institute Annual Nall Report Gives Us Insight To Analyze The Areas Of Operation That Present The Greatest Risk For Experimental Aircraft

Last week AeroSports Update published a report from EAA regarding experimental-type aircraft accidents. In that report it was pointed out that the accident rate for this year’s reporting period may exceed what the FAA had forecast. In the Air Safety Institute Annual Nall Report we take a look at the areas of operation for experimental aircraft that are analyzed.

Cessna Citation X+ Sets Coast-To-Coast Speed Record

Seattle To Miami In 4 Hours And 52 Minute

Demonstrating its rank as the maker of the fastest civil aircraft in the world, Cessna Aircraft Company announced today at the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition that the recently certified Citation X+ has set several city-to-city speed records for its weight class including Seattle to Miami, making the 2,375 nautical mile trip in 4 hours, 52 minutes.

Bombardier Introduces Challenger 650 Launch Customer NetJets

Partnership Announced At NBAA In Orlando Monday

Bombardier has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the addition of the new Challenger 650 aircraft. In partnership with NetJets, the global launch customer for the aircraft, the Challenger 650 jet was introduced at the NBAA convention in Orlando, Florida during a special unveiling event.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.21.14)

I know you all came here hoping we would announce what is the next airplane. Well, we're not going to do that." Source: Nextant Aerospace CEO Sean McGeough.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.21.14): Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) [ICAO]

Area navigation based on performance requirements for aircraft operating along an ATS route, on an instrument approach procedure or in a designated airspace.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.21.14)

The Flight School Association of North America is a membership-based association which represents flight schools, firms that provide products or services to the flight training or aviation industry, and supporting partners.

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