SHOW NEWS: - Wheels Up commits to connectivity boost for fleet transition

Day Two - October 23, 2024

Launch customer
Samples signs deal for first CJ4 Gen 3
Adding value
FAA to approve of Blackhawk’s XP67A Engine+ upgrade
SAF network
Jet Aviation expands SAF supply across US FBO network
STC approval
Outerlink Sikorsky wi-fi gets the nod from FAA

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Avionics enhancement
Cessna Citation Ascend gains latest G5000 avionics suite

Cessna Citation Ascend gains latest G5000 avionics suite

As the Cessna Citation Ascend continues to progress through certification programme, Textron has incorporated the latest update of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite into the cockpit.
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Better connected
Wheels Up commits to connectivity boost for fleet transition

Wheels Up commits to connectivity boost for fleet transition

With support from Bank of America and Delta, and from the sale of 13 Citation Xs, Wheels Up is transitioning to a younger fleet of Phenom and Challenger aircraft. All will be fitted with Gogo Galileo HDX satellite-based wi-fi.
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Launch customer
Samples signs deal for first CJ4 Gen 3

Samples signs deal for first CJ4 Gen 3

As a pilot and business owner, Ryan Samples is excited to be the launch customer for the Citation CJ4 Gen3. The longtime Citation enthusiast appreciates the responsive handling, advanced avionics and quality of the jet.
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Adding value
FAA to approve of Blackhawk’s XP67A Engine+ upgrade

FAA to approve of Blackhawk’s XP67A Engine+ upgrade

Paired with the MT five-blade composite propeller, the XP67A Engine+ upgrade with Pro Line Fusion avionics transforms King Air 360s into high-performance, fuel-efficient aircraft.
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SAF network
Jet Aviation expands SAF supply across US FBO network

Jet Aviation expands SAF supply across US FBO network

Eight of its US FBOs will be offering on-site SAF once Dallas, Houston, Palm Beach, Bedford and Teterboro come on board.
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STC approval

Outerlink Sikorsky wi-fi gets the nod from FAA

Key features of Outerlink's Air IP system include optional Iridium satellite tracking and integration with the AXIS Command and Control mapping and communication platform. The system supports real-time notifications.
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Fresh perspective

NBAA welcomes Web Manuals to leadership council

Welcoming Web Manuals, a world leader in digital documentation, will broaden the NBAA’s reach while also offering fresh perspective as it continues to face new challenges.
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Building a presence

Air bp adds Avalon to global network

Melbourne is strategically important for Air bp, and its focus is on building enduring relationships with customers and creating value through leveraging its global expertise and leading end-to-end supply capability.
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