NBAA Convention News 2008

All NBAA Convention news

Political power couple debate politics

Veteran political couple Mary Matalin and James Carville appeared at this year’s event to share their thoughts on the  upcoming election.
Charter & Fractional

New leader promises to revitalize Flight Options

Acknowledging that Flight Options had strayed from its original vision, company founder Kenn Ricci and CEO Michael Silvestro, both of whom returned to the

If You Build It They Will Come

The First Flight Foundation received the $20,000 Annual Combs Gates Award and $20,000 from the National Aviation Hall of Fame in recognition of its restora
FBOs

Crownair adds two facilities in California

San Diego-based Crownair (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional

Business slows for new charter industry player

Despite its well-known brand name, Virgin Charter has not been immune to the economic downturn.
Aircraft

Revived Twin Otter makes first flight

Viking Air of Sidney, British Columbia, flew its DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 prototype for the first time on October 1 from Victoria International Airport.
Safety

Bizav safety slips in first nine months of ’08

According to data released by aviation safety consulting firm Robert E.

Meyer Selected for National Aviation Hall of Fame

Russ Meyer, former chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co., will be one of four inductees into the National Aviation Hall of Fame next July.