NBAA Convention News 2008

All NBAA Convention news

FBOs

Southern FBO Adds Northern Facility

Long-time Atlanta FBO Hill Aircraft has expanded by buying another FBO: Harbour Air at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Mich.
Charter & Fractional

Magellan Launches Private Jet Program

Magellan Jets announced launch of its Voyager private jet program, which deducts flight costs from a $250,000 membership fee.
Aircraft

Revived Twin Otter makes first flight

Viking Air of Sidney, British Columbia, flew its DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 prototype for the first time on October 1 from Victoria International Airport.
FBOs

Improvements Planned for Kansas City Airport

Kansas City’s Charles B.

Political power couple debate politics

Veteran political couple Mary Matalin and James Carville appeared at this year’s event to share their thoughts on the  upcoming election.
Charter & Fractional

Business slows for new charter industry player

Despite its well-known brand name, Virgin Charter has not been immune to the economic downturn.
Rotorcraft

Blue Sky To Follow Bond Offshore Helicopters

All 10 copies of the Eurocopter AS 332L2 at Bond Offshore Helicopters will now fly the Blue Sky Network Model D1000A modem unit for flight-following servic
Maintenance and Modifications

Thales Picked for Learjet 85 Spoiler Controls

Thales (Booth No.