The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces it will bestow its 2023 Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award to nine individuals who continually demonstrate outstanding professionalism and leadership that drive business-aviation safety. The peer-nominated award recognizes individual pilots, maintenance technicians, flight attendants, dispatchers and other aviation professionals who excel in leadership in the areas of professional ethics, vocational excellence, continuous improvement, professional engagement, professional image, and selflessness.
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10/06/2023 - 09:31
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces its Flying Safety Award recipients for the period ending Dec. 31, 2022. More than 100 companies and flight departments were recognized for accident-free flying. The awards serve as a demonstration of the high degree of professionalism and safety culture within participating companies and the recognition that safety is the cornerstone of business aviation.
10/04/2023 - 12:09
Azzera, a provider in sustainability solutions for business aviation, announces the commercial launch of Azzera CELESTE. The subscription-based model will launch on October 18.
10/04/2023 - 11:47
West Star announces the promotion of Sean Ertz to Technical Sales manager-Textron at its Chattanooga, TN (CHA), facility.
10/04/2023 - 11:43
Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announces its acquisition of Rusada, a prominent player in the aviation maintenance management software industry since 1987. This strategic move solidifies Veryon's commitment to innovation while strengthening its position as a trusted aviation management software market leader.
09/28/2023 - 09:07
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is to bestow its most distinguished honor, the 2023 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, to renowned civilian astronaut, accomplished aviator, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jared Isaacman at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 17-19 in Las Vegas, NV.
09/27/2023 - 09:59
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces it will expand its portfolio of G5000® integrated flight deck retrofit upgrades to include the popular Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft. The G5000 integrated avionics suite modernizes the cockpit with additional capabilities, significantly reduces operational costs, increases situational awareness of the flight crew and solves long-term concerns related to legacy avionics parts obsolescence.
09/27/2023 - 09:59
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces it will expand its portfolio of G5000® integrated flight deck retrofit upgrades to include the popular Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft. The G5000 integrated avionics suite modernizes the cockpit with additional capabilities, significantly reduces operational costs, increases situational awareness of the flight crew and solves long-term concerns related to legacy avionics parts obsolescence.
09/26/2023 - 11:17
Textron Aviation announces that the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available for the Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 and available for installation at Textron Aviation Service Centers following supplemental type certification approval by the FAA, anticipated in the first half of 2024. The G5000 avionics upgrade modernizes the cockpit and addresses the evolution of FAA airspace, while also offering a lower cost of operation.
Bill Cutter Memorial Scholarship Recipients (right to left): Shane Begley, Timothy Gelfer, Paul Fulop, Faith Vasquez, Mark-George Soerheide, Aidan McGlasson, Samuel Low. Not Pictured: Kyla Ramos, Justin Lenzie, Joel Harper.
09/25/2023 - 13:17
Cutter Aviation’s president and CEO, Will Cutter, celebrates 10 students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University who received the Bill Cutter Memorial Scholarship. The students were honored at a breakfast that took place at Cutter Aviation’s location within the Prescott Regional Airport.
09/25/2023 - 13:07
Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry, announces a series of organizational changes to align leadership resources with current business needs.
“As we continue to grow our business and expand our capabilities, making organizational changes to better position ourselves for continued success is critical,” says Jon Clarke, PAG president, MRO Services.
09/25/2023 - 12:56
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launches Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new, convenient method for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on aircraft prior to painting. The high-quality, two-component polyester filler kit is designed to block and permanently conceal surface imperfections on composite exterior aircraft surfaces. The lightweight filler provides performance, versatility and productivity by offering strong adhesion, resistance of shrinkage, sandability, flexibility, and stain resistance, making it ideal for creating smooth surfaces for topcoat applications.
09/20/2023 - 14:29
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial solutions to the business-aviation industry, announces the appointment of Greg Heine as senior vice president of JSSI Maintenance Software Strategy & Operations. In this role, Heine will lead the software operations team, shaping the customer experience for Traxxall and SierraTrax, JSSI’s portfolio of maintenance tracking, MRO and inventory management software.
09/20/2023 - 14:07
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that entrepreneur, investor and storied Shark Tank television personality, Daymond John, will be a featured speaker for the Day 2 keynote at the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, NV.
09/20/2023 - 13:57
Textron Aviation and NetJets® announce a record-breaking fleet agreement with the option for NetJets to purchase up to 1,500 additional Cessna Citation business jets over the next 15 years. This agreement extends NetJets’ existing fleet agreement and includes options for an increasing number of aircraft each year, enabling NetJets to expand its fleet with Cessna Citation Ascend, Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude aircraft. In addition to the agreement, NetJets has been named the fleet launch customer for Textron Aviation’s newest jet, the Citation Ascend.
09/19/2023 - 13:02
McCauley Propeller Systems announces the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series following its successful installation at Textron Aviation’s Tampa service center. The new propeller, which features four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in July 2023.
09/19/2023 - 12:34
Textron Aviation announces the company is adding 16,000 square feet to its Interior Manufacturing Facility (IMF) to support growing demand for unique and custom Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft interiors. The expansion enables Textron Aviation to streamline production processes by centralizing machinery within the space to support efficient interior manufacturing for its entire lineup of Cessna Citation jets, as well as Beechcraft King Air and Cessna SkyCourier turboprop aircraft.
09/14/2023 - 13:12
NBAA, along with a coalition of industry groups, sends a letter to members of the U.S. Senate urging the swift confirmation of Michael Whitaker as FAA administrator.
09/13/2023 - 14:36
VIP Completions, providers of aircraft completions and refurbishment services, announces a new project, the comprehensive interior refurbishment of a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). Since the company was founded almost a decade ago, the VIP Completions team has extensively refurbished six BBJs, two Boeing 757s, a Boeing 767 and a Boeing 727, establishing its expertise in Boeing corporate airliner completions projects.
09/13/2023 - 09:26
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