Amy Laboda
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Avionics

Latitude Technologies Announces New Patents, Contracts and Employees

Trifectas are rare, and gratifying. This year at NBAA Latitude Technologies gets its own.
Training and Workforce

Cessna 150 Raffle Raises Funds for Boeing Stearman Rebuild

That’s some kind of magic, turning a cute little Cessna trainer into the parts and pieces of a Boeing Stearman.
FBOs

Fort Lauderdale’s Banyan Air Service Gets Mexican Certification

Holding civil aviation authority for maintenance from numerous countries is one key to Banyan Air Service success.
Avionics

CBAA Launches Canadian Schedulers and Dispatchers Scholarship

Hoping to pull youth into all aspects of aviation, CBAA creates a scholarship for schedulers and dispatchers.
Avionics

Bob Hoover Honored at NBAA 2016

Just a week after his death at 94 from natural causes, NBAA pays tribute to the distinguished airman at its opening sessions.
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Training and Workforce

EAA AirVenture spirit puts the show on the road

If you can’t go to EAA’s AirVenture, maybe a virtual visit is in order.
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Avionics

SATCOM Direct can now carry SiriusXM

SATCOM Direct scores as the first business aviation satellite service provider authorized to offer SiriusXM services.
Avionics

Skyservice announces FAA Validation of FANS on G200

Completing the process, Skyservice focuses its FANS STC on early model G200s.
Training and Workforce

Women in Corporate Aviation Awards 15 Scholarships Worth $78K

Disbursing $78,000 in training scholarships might not be a record, but it certainly is satisfying work for WCA volunteers.
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Aircraft

Quest Offers CAMPS Free for One Year

Big data is everywhere, improving the way we maintain our sophisticated turbine aircraft.
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API marks 45th Year in Bizav, Honors Founder

We all know a good aviation professional enhances business. But what is the cost of a bad hire?
Training and Workforce

NBAA Awards 14 Scholarships

NBAA Charities gave 14 students and professionals an opportunity in business aviation via scholarships.
Avionics

Trine Aero Expands Options

Trine Aero now an authorized Rockwell Collins and Universal avionics dealer.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G280 Goes Steep at London City Airport

Both the FAA and CAAI have certified the G280 for steep approaches; will London City Airport be next?
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World Fuel Services Expands Reach

World Fuel Services has teamed up with three new U.S. FBOs and, through its Air Elite Network, Deer Jet’s eight Chinese FBOs.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Innova Starts Sales for Citation V/Ultra Re-engine Program

When it comes to power, nothing is better than getting more range and more power for less fuel.
Avionics

Cobham Displays Avionics Antennae and Test Solutions

British global technology company Cobham brings problem-solving equipment to this year’s NBAA show.
Safety

Air Charter Safety Foundation and Baldwin Aviation Team Up on ASAP

Error confession is proven to be one of the best tools for achieving real safety within aviation organizations.

SmartSky App Supports Corporate Angel Network

Games are fun, and so is NBAA, if you ask SmartSky Networks.
Accidents

Accidents: November 2016

Preliminary and final reports

ACR President Touts Advantages of U.S. Manufacturing

Keeping production in sight, literally, ACR meets its goals.

National Jets Raffles Garmin D2 Watches, Offers Discount Fuel

Looking for a multifunction aviation timepiece? How about inexpensive jet-A? National Jets is giving it all away.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Gets Fresh Capital for Growth from JetBlue

JetSuite is using capital from an airline with a reputation for disruptive technologies to fuel its next moves.
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Avionics

Certon Demos Avionics Development and Testing Platforms

Certrton is demonstrating its internally developed tools, CertSafe and CertBench, at NBAA 2016.
Training and Workforce

Shaesta Waiz Making Aviation Dreams Soar

NBAA is supporting an epic round-the-world solo flight by Afghanistan’s first female civilian pilot, Shaesta Waiz,
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Safety

Flight Technicians increase in numbers

Armed with a toolbox, these techs travel with the aircraft and serve in the cabin, too.
Airports

Atlantic Aviation Meets the NBAA 2016 Challenge

An inside refresh readies this venerable FBO for a sold-out NBAA static display crowd.
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Safety

The Business Case for Safety Management Systems

Convincing the executive suite that safety pays dividends.
FBOs

Banyan Air Service Expanding at FXE

Banyan is showing off plans for a satellite FBO and more upgrades and modifications.
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Accidents

Accidents: September 2016

Preliminary, final and factual reports