Goin' and Growin': PWC PW600 VLJ Engine Program Gains Altitude (The Aero-News Network)
Pratt & Whitney Canada tells ANN that it has delivered more than 50 of its PW600 new generation turbofan engines, currently powering the Cessna Mustang and the Eclipse 500 VLJs. "Our production ramp-up of PW615F and PW610F engines is firmly on track and deliveries to both Cessna and Eclipse are rapidly gaining altitude," said Andrew Tanner, vice president, Business Aviation, P&WC.
Cirrus Design Steps Up As ANN 2006 NBAA Special Coverage Major Sponsor (The Aero-News Network)
ANN Thanks One Of Our Favorite NBAA 2006 Special Coverage Sponsors: Cirrus Design Ok... we've already told you how cool this year's coverage is going to be and how hard we've been working... but we did we mention (enough) just how expensive it is to support nearly a WHOLE BUNCH OF people, cart them halfway across the country, and then make sure that they're fed and watered on a somewhat regular
Forecast: Good Times Now, Great Times Ahead For BizAv (The Aero-News Network)
Honeywell Releases Annual Summary Of Market The National Business Aviation Association conference is already in full swing... one day before the show opens its doors to the public. It looks to be a great show... and exhibitors and customers at the Orange County Convention Center Monday should be buoyed by an industry forecast that says good times are ahead for bizav.
TAG Aviation USA Touts Record Growth In 2006 (The Aero-News Network)
Good Times For Jet Management Operator At NBAA 2006, TAG Aviation USA reports its client flight activity and fleet growth continued strong through the third quarter of 2006, with record levels of new client activity.
Embraer To Build Three US Service Centers, One In France (The Aero-News Network)
Also Announces Training Joint Venture With CAE SimulFlite Embraer announced Monday at NBAA 2006 that it will build three new service centers in the U.S. dedicated to full-service care for the Phenom 100, Phenom 300 and Legacy 600 aircraft. A fourth service center will be built in 2007, at the Le Bourget airport, in Paris, France. The investment for the new facilities will total around US
AirGator Releases 'Ultimate' NAVAir Electronic Flight Bag (The Aero-News Network)
Offers Choice Of XM, Sirius Satellite Weather Services New York-based AirGator Inc. unveiled its next generation electronic flight bag (EFB) Monday at the 2006 National Business Aviation Association conference in Orlando, FL.
Alteon Names Sherry Carbary As New President (The Aero-News Network)
Comes From Boeing Commercial Airplanes Alteon Training, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, announced recently that Sherry Carbary has been named president of the company. Carbary will be responsible for Alteon's business performance and day-to-day operations.
A700 Adam Jet Chosen by Magnum Jet (The Aero-News Network)
Magnum Jet has chosen the A700 AdamJet for its new Very Light Jet (VLJ) ownership and management program and future air limo service.
Spectrum Selects Avidyne's Next-Gen Entegra For Spectrum 33 (The Aero-News Network)
Avidyne tells ANN that Spectrum Aeronautical, LLC, has selected Avidyne's Entegra next-generation integrated avionics system now in development for the Spectrum 33 business jet. The Spectrum 33 uses a highly advanced graphite-epoxy construction process that gives it the same size cabin as popular eight to nine seat entry-level business jets, at less than two-thirds the weight.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.10.06) (The Aero-News Network)
"The study turns the conventional image of air rage somewhat on its head. The idea that they are all groups of drunks is quite wrong; smoking is actually just as significant as a cause of air rage incidents." Source: An unidentified British Airways employee, commenting on a study conducted by Britain's Civil Air Authority that purports to have identified the "typical" plane passenger who is
