NBAA Convention News 2008

All NBAA Convention news

Maintenance and Modifications

R.W. Martin Completes Hangar Facility

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Maintenance and Modifications

Lou Martin Touts Composites Companies

Louis Martin wants his company, Technical Composites Corp., to “seek its own level in the industry,” as a distinct and growing brand, though still connecte

If You Build It They Will Come

The First Flight Foundation received the $20,000 Annual Combs Gates Award and $20,000 from the National Aviation Hall of Fame in recognition of its restora
Avionics

TAS Completes Icing Tests for CL-300 EVS

Total Aircraft Services has announced the completion of icing tests for its CL-300 enhanced-vision system for the Bombardier Challenger 300.
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.

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.
Safety

Bizav safety slips in first nine months of ’08

According to data released by aviation safety consulting firm Robert E.
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.
Avionics

Thales demos simulation tool for business aircraft cockpits

Thales is demonstrating for the first time at an NBAA Convention its new iDeck “avionics prototyping, advanced system simulation tool.” The simulation plat
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Center Capital: financing options still available

More than half of Greg Renna’s customers have asked him if Center Capital Corp.