Freighter variant will also be available, with first flight of the twin turboprop expected next year and entry into service in 2020.

Textron Debuts SkyCourier Mockup in Pax Config

Aerion appears to have the inside track with its AS2 program

Race to Supersonic Bizjets Is Picking Up Speed

Turboprop deliveries were down while jet deliveries remained stable.

Orders Boost TextAv Backlog, But Deliveries Dip in Q3

NBAA’s Bolen reminded the business aviation industry to get their vote out during an NBAA keynote session.

Bolen Urges Bizav Industry To Vote During Mid-terms

NBAA 2018 Day 1

NBAA 2018 Day 2

NBAA 2018 Day 3

NBAA Convention

News from NBAA-BACE 2018

NBAA-BACE 2018

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Ian Sheppard

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.

Baker Offers Fireproof Bag for  Li-ion Batteries on Helos

Chad Trautvetter

End-to-end solution helps operators select the best data, airtime and communications services; hardware; and pricing plans to suit their needs.

Satcom Direct Launches Aircraft Connectivity Consulting Service

Curt Epstein

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Ravn Alaska will upgrade its DHC-8 fleet to the True Blue Power TB44 advanced iithium-ion battery.

True Blue Power Outfits Alaska Operator

Debuting at NBAA '18, the new GoDirect system promises to make the flight planning process faster and easier.

Honeywell Unveils New Flight Planning Software

Mark Huber

Begins Flight Testing XP67A Upgrade For King Air 300

Blackhawk Delivers 800th XP Upgrade

Kerry Lynch

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

The flight test program is about 60 percent complete and the 5500 used for testing has nearly finished its missions.

Bombardier On Track With New Global 5500, 6500

James Wynbrandt

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Who needs a static display? Kissimmee Airport is closer and a “more discreet” AOE to the convention.

ISM Touts NBAA Advantages

The new functionality enables operators to forego GPUs by running an engine on idle, to power cabin environmental, lighting and entertainment system use.

Embraer Introduces Ground Power Mode on Phenom 300

Matt Thurber

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

TRU Simulation + Training and FlightSafety International will share resources for training Textron Aviation pilots and technicians.

TRU Simulation, FlightSafety Partner on Textron Training

Rockwell Collins is working with Textron Aviation on the package, which should be available next year.

Rockwell Collins Extending Fusion Option to CJ1+, CJ2+