Amy Laboda
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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
Accidents

Final Report on Westwind Accident Unable To Identify Cause

The airplane crashed immediately after takeoff and was destroyed.

NBAA Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians Conference 2016

Flight attendants and flight technicians from all over the world gathered to exchange ideas and concerns about their segment of corporate aviation.
Airlines

Airlines Touch Down at Sun ’n’ Fun To Expand Pilot Workforce

Several U.S. airlines exhibited at the Sun n Fun show, looking to tap the general aviation community for prospective new pilots.
Aircraft

Cirrus Debuts Final Interior for Vision Jet

What makes this interior different is its flexibility.
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SocialFlight Rolls Out Version 5 of Its App on May 1

New features include a flight destinations section, points of interest for pilots and an aircraft of the day feature.
Aircraft

Lancair Ready To Hand Over First Piston Evolution

The Lycoming TEO-540-EXP iE2-powered Evolution can cruise comfortably above Flight Level 180 at 232 ktas for 1,800 nm.
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Teaming Up for STEM: Sun ’n' Fun and Stallion 51

What is better than an all-expense paid trip to central Florida in spring, and a P-51 ride?

Electric Sun Flyer Progresses, To Fly by Midyear

AEAC is betting on the efficiency of electric to be a game-changer for basic flight training aircraft.
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Engines

Rotax Readies the Market for Its 135-hp 915iS

Turbocharged and intercooled, this Rotax may just replace a few old 150hp piston engines.
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Fuel

Swift Fuels Introduces Unleaded 94UL Avgas Nationwide

The STC’d fuel is available for aircraft with mogas STCs, light sport aircraft and more.