NBAA Convention News 2006

All NBAA Convention news

Dubai to host Middle East bizav group

The “tentative” dates for the new Middle East Business Aviation Association’s planned regional convention are tentative no more.
Safety

API, Waypoint team on risk management

Aviation Personnel International (API) and Waypoint Partners have collaborated to launch a risk-management service for flight departments called the Accele
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation is growing its FBO chain

Atlantic Aviation is busy upgrading old facilities and acquiring new ones.
Engines

Rolls-Royce sees a need for 51,000 engines by 2025

Continued vigorous growth in business jet deliveries, particularly among midsize and large jets, will generate $70 billion worth of revenue for the engine

Yoel Arnoni takes helm of Arnoni Aviation Services

Arnoni Aviation Services in Houston has appointed Yoel Arnoni as president, APPH Group North America, managing the Arnoni Aviation facilities in Houston an
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options pilots protest unfair contract negotiations

The union representing some 760 Flight Options pilots is charging that the Raytheon-owned fractional share company is engaging in a pattern of harassing an
FBOs

Tag Aviation sees record year for its U.S. operations

Tag Aviation president and CEO Jake Cartwright has projected another record year for U.S.
FBOs

Premier Acquires MRO From Jet Aviation

Effective November 1, Premier/West Star will acquire Jet Aviation’s Love Field, Dallas MRO services, consisting of heavy aircraft maintenance, light repair
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier unveils Lear 60XR, Challenger 300 cabin mockups

To reach out and touch the future is the dream, said Bombardier president and COO Pierre Beaudoin.