NBAA Convention News 2008

All NBAA Convention news

Avionics

EMS Satcom goes worldwide with SkyConnect

With this summer’s acquisition of Sky Connect by parent EMS Technologies, EMS Satcom can now offer full worldwide satellite communication coverage.
FBOs

Improvements Planned for Kansas City Airport

Kansas City’s Charles B.

Wichita Aero Club Launched

A consortium of business, government and educational organizations in the greater Wichita area has formed a Wichita Aero Club.
Regulations and Government

New Drug/Alcohol Test Procedure Clarified

“Direct observation” of aviation employees during drug and alcohol tests applies only to individuals who are returning to duty after a previous positive te

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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Adds Service Center in Denmark

DAO Aviation, located at Roskilde Airport near Copenhagen, Denmark, has been designated as a Honeywell authorized TPE331 major level service center.

Olver’s absence could be a good sign for troubled Grob

Negotiations in Europe between Grob Aerospace and an undisclosed prospective new investor have continued into a third day.

Nonprofit plans to fly ‘Silver Bird’ tribute

“This is a look-alike, not a replica,” said engineer Walt Hoy at the unveiling of the Wright Brothers’ “Silver Bird” Tuesday at Booth No.

Chaotic day on wall street stokes industry concerns

World financial markets continued their downward slide yesterday amid fresh worries that declining corporate earnings could further soften the used jet mar