Rob Finfrock
Contributor - Business Aviation

Contributor - Business Aviation

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SyberJet Debuts Racy SJ30 Flight Deck as Company Presses On

SyberJet brings a new, automotive-inspired flight deck to this year’s NBAA convention.
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Conklin & de Decker Releases Updated Cost Evaluator

The company also announced the dates for its upcoming Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar.

Citation Jet Pilots Group Recognizes Arnold Palmer and Russ Meyer

These two storied aviators have each accumulated 8,000 flight hours each at controls of Cessna jets.

Duncan Aviation Adds Embraer Gear Overhauls, Support for IDC Avionics

Duncan Aviation has added capabilities to overhaul landing gear on Embraer ERJs.

Honeywell and Jeppesen Unveil Cloud-Based Chart Updates

The cloud-based, update service provides quick access to navigation chart updates anywhere in the world.

New Compliance Tool Tracks Annual IS-BAO Revisions

Advanced Aircrew Academy offers a management tool that interprets the applicability of annual IS-BAO changes to individual flight departments.

PW&C Marks Milestones throughout Turbofan Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrated some noteworthy milestones throughout its turbofan engine families at NBAA 2014

Virgin Galactic Crash Delays Spaceport America Launches

State budget hearing revealed that the facility faces a $1.5 million budget deficit in FY2015 unless commercial spaceflights begin by July next year.
Airports

Measure Granting Voters Approval of SMO Redevelopment Fails

City officials may have final say on the future of Santa Monica Airport.
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Avionics

Cabin Electronics Special Report 2014

Customer expectations mature as cabin technology comes of age.
Maintenance and Modifications

Longtime Bizav Mx Technician Richard Cady Passes Away

Cody worked for Limited Brands' aviation department since 1988, rising to the position of senior technician.
Aircraft

Eclipse Turning New Stones for Buyers

Eclipse Aerospace hopes to build sales of its aircraft by expanding marketing efforts outside the traditional aircraft market this year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

2015 Cabin Electronics Report

Cabin systems continue to evolve as new technologies debut.
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FBOs

Voyager Jet Opens New FBO at Allegheny County Airport

The upgraded facility offers convenient access to downtown Pittsburgh.
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FBOs

Cutter Aviation Teams with Go Rentals at Arizona FBOs

Elite rental car provider to offer vehicles at Cutter’s PHX and DVT operations.
Charter & Fractional

African Flight Services Provider Selects FBO One

Astra Aviation Services will use linked system to track front- and back-office operations.
FBOs

Ideal Aviation Latest FBO To Join Paragon Network

Facility at KCPS offers complete charter, rental and maintenance options.
Fuel

Textron Aviation, CJP Extend Fuel Discount Trial

FuelAdvantage is also included with $300-per-aircraft annual membership in CJP.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Aerospace's Active Winglets Nearing Approval

Company expects European approval soon, FAA STC by Q2 next year.
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Accidents

Accident: November 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Accidents

Uncommanded Nosegear Steering a Factor in GIV Crash

French accident investigators determined that the nosegear was pointed to the left after a hard touchdown.

Albuquerque Is Open for [Aviation] Business

City economic development board is a regular exhibitor at NBAA conventions.
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Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle to Celebrate 90th Anniversary throughout NBAA 2015

Convention presence is just one aspect part of university’s year-long birthday celebration.
Aircraft

Citation Jet Pilots Assn. Rolls Out Online Information Resource

Russ Meyer Citation Library includes 900+ articles and research Items
Training and Workforce

Should Pilots Rethink the Go/No Go Decision at V1?

FlightSafety training director Dann Runik recently offered examples of why pilots shouldn’t necessarily abort takeoffs for CAS alerts.
Accidents

Accidents: December 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA Aftermarket Services Expands Repair Capabilities

New ‘toolbox’ brings maintenance anywhere FedEx delivers
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Aircraft

Sigari: Citation Market Rebounds in North America

Demand for new and pre-owned light jets growing once again, but Europe and BRICs slow to follow
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Accidents

Accidents: January 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Accidents

Accidents: February 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports