LOS ANGELES — As crews work around the clock to battle the wildfires that have broken out in California, air support has proven to be an integral piece of first responders’ attack plan. These are just a few of the aircraft used to battle the blazes: Boeing 747 The modified 747 is equipped with a…
During the company’s 50th anniversary at the National Business Aviation Association’s 2018 convention, Embraer Executive Jets introduced a whole new line of long-range jets. The Praetor 500 and 600 are well named for their intended purpose. Check out the video to see the impressive aircraft line-up.
One reason I enjoy going to the National Business Aviation Association’s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which was held last week in Orlando, is its diversity. Attendees range from maintenance technicians to managers of corporate flight departments, pilots and even UHNW consumers there to see the latest from manufacturers of new business jets,…
McKinney (Texas) National Airport has an economic impact on the city and surrounding area of $212 million annually, according to a recently released report by the state Department of Transportation. That equates to a 382 percent increase from the last economic impact study, conducted in 2011, which determined the facility contributed $44 million to the…
CFS Jets recently attended the NBAA business aviation convention and exhibition in Orlando, Fl which was held October 16-18. While a lot of new products and advancements were showcased, the Liftkar portable stair climber made an impressive debut during the show. First-time NBAA-BACE exhibitor Mobility Lifter (Booth 1855) is displaying the Liftkar PT, a portable…
Gulfstream Aerospace has opened a showroom in Midtown Manhattan, bringing its design experts and sales specialists closer to customers in one of the world’s busiest business-aviation regions, the company announced this week. The nearly 8,500-sq-ft sales and design center is equipped with digital tools and thousands of materials samples to enable Gulfstream specialists to help customers customize…
Florida’s Ocala International Airport will break ground this month on a general aviation terminal that will replace the 56-year-old structure at the gateway. The $6.1 million project will be paid for with state and federal grants and airport funds. Sheltair, which operates the lone FBO at the airport, will contribute $2 million toward the construction. That amount…
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2018 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that aviation legend and air show performer Sean D. Tucker has been named the 2018 recipient of the Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership. The award will be presented during the Oct. 16 Day 1 Keynote at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and…
International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is the new rebranded name for the former National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) due to their growing market and presence throughout the world. Check out the press release, outlining some of their recent changes.