NBAA Convention News 2002

All undefined news

Aircraft

Cessna betting on a ‘sure thing’ with CJ3

Cessna Aircraft is living up to its marketing tag line “Sure Thing” with the introduction yesterday afternoon of the Citation CJ3.
Engines

Rolls-Royce shuffles the top of exec deck

Rolls-Royce North America has strengthened and reorganized the management of its Corporate Aircraft division.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

'Like-kind-exchange' plan can save owners thousands

Business aircraft owners who want to move up have the option to engage in a “like-kind exchange”  that could save thousands of dollars in capital gain
Engines

Honeywell's 731-50 is a low-risk venture

Honeywell launched the new TFE731-50 engine here in Orlando on Sunday evening, offering up to 4,900 lb of takeoff thrust and featuring integrated nacelle a
Maintenance and Modifications

Drake Group programs now available on the Web

The Drake Group’s FAA certification training programs for managers and engineers involving TC/STC/PMA and TSO categories, previously presented at companies
Aircraft

Sovereign makes its debut at NBAA '02

“To date, all major milestones have been completed on or ahead of schedule,” noted Cessna Citation Sovereign senior product director Brad Thress.
Avionics

Glufstream orders Arinc's broadband

Gulfstream yesterday ordered 40 of Arinc’s new SkyLink inflight broadband satellite communications systems for installation on its jets.

Cessna sees diamonds in 75th year

According to Cessna chairman and CEO Russ Meyer, the company’s 75th year in business could be its best ever in terms of deliveries and billings.
FBOs

Clay Lacy Aviation opens Seattle FBO

Clay Lacy Aviation (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Hannover wins Gulfstream 100/200 nod

Jet Aviation’s facility at Hannover, Germany, has been made an FAA repair station for the Gulfstream 100 and 200 jets, as well as the Westwind series.