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| Twin Otter Marks a Return at NBAA Convention ... | | back to
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A
NEW TWIN OTTER
In its element (and that's pretty varied)
there is no more highly-respected aircraft than the deHavilland DHC-6
Twin Otter. Made famous by the Antarctic rescue of a sick scientist in
-75° temperatures, the high-wing twin has toiled for almost 40
years in some of the harshest (and most idyllic) environments on Earth.
But the fleet is getting old, and there is really nothing to replace it,
except a new Twin Otter. Viking Air, of Sidney (near Victoria), British
Columbia, has brought the irreplaceable design into the 21st Century
and, as we profile in an
AVweb Exclusive Video, it's an idea whose time has come.
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Flight.
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for pilots across the country. And now, with Aviator Pro, the
brand-new weather data package from XM WX, pilots have an even
better reason to fly with the datalink weather leader — inflight
and every flight. See the new suite of weather data at the NBAA
Convention & Trade Show (booth #962), or
click here to learn more about XM
WX and Aviator Pro. 
» XM WX Satellite Weather, the
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is an official sponsor of AVweb's NBAA 2008 coverage
Please visit them at booth #962 to
learn more.
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SINO
SWEARINGEN IS NOW EMIVEST
It seems likely that Ed
Swearingen's dream will come true as the SJ30 that he's devoted much of
his life to has caught the eye of some folks with practically bottomless
pockets. Officials of Emivest, the United Arab Emirates company that
bought 80 percent of Sino Swearingen in a deal that closed two months
ago, declined to discuss the financial details of the rescue but left
little doubt that mere money wasn't going to get in the way of bringing
the speedy little jet to market. "The most important thing to discuss is
fulfilling the potential of this aircraft," Ali Rashid Al Mazrouei,
chairman of the board of directors of Emivest, told a news conference at
the National Business Aviation Association convention in Orlando. He
said the company is still digesting its acquisition but insisted the
aircraft will be put into production and could be the foundation for a
family of aircraft. More...
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comes with built-in Bluetooth. No one else offers this much in a total
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DIAMOND,
ATP INK TRAINING AGREEMENT
One of Diamond Aircraft's biggest
customers for its D-Jet single-engine jet has been named its training
partner for customers of the new jet. ATP (Air Transport Professionals),
which has ordered 20 of the five-passenger aircraft, will do the
transition training and type ratings for D-Jet customers. "The D-Jet is
designed primarily for the owner/pilot market and, as such, the type
rating training needs to be different than conventional business jet
type training," said Peter Maurer, President of Diamond Aircraft. "ATP
has a well-proven track record of transitioning piston pilots to jet
aircraft ... ." More...
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Piper Matrix — Piper
Compelling
Click here for more information on the
new Matrix, Piper's next generation of cabin-class
sophistication. Compellingly priced at $757,000.
» Piper Aircraft is at the NBAA
Convention & Trade Show.
Learn more about the Matrix and other offerings at booth #5152.
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| Cutting-Edge Heads-Up Display for Your
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AFTERMARKET
HUD WITH ENHANCED VISION
It's a window on the world when the
world isn't cooperating and now it's available as an after market
enhancement for business, commercial and military aircraft. Elbit
Kollsman has developed an add-on HUD that displays flight instrument
information against an infrared image of the world outside when darkness
and weather obscure that. Several customers are using the
already-certified system and Elbit is marketing the system as an
aftermarket device until original equipment manufacturers incorporate
them into their designs. As our AVweb
Exclusive Video shows, the visibility enhancement, set up to deliver
a normal field of vision for the pilots, is striking. More...
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New! Jeppesen Avionics
Knowledge Library — Garmin G1000 IFR Training
The Jeppesen Garmin G1000 — IFR Procedures training is an
advanced, extensive computer-based training program developed with
Garmin teaching skills to master the operation of and confidently fly
the G1000 in IFR conditions. Learn: How to pull up and fly instrument
procedures; how to load and activate approaches including RNAV and GPS;
all the new WAAS-enabled approaches; and how to perform course
reversals, fly holding patterns, and execute missed approaches. Call
Jeppesen at (303) 328-4274, or
visit online for more
information! 
» Jeppesen is at the NBAA
Convention & Trade Show.
For demos and more information, visit booth
#3499.
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BOMBARDIER
PREDICTS CONTINUED GROWTH
Bombardier executives have joined
the chorus of optimism that seems to defy the headlines outside the
confines of the Orange County Convention Center. In a briefing for the
media and financial analysts Tuesday, Bombardier corner suite executives
said that while some softening of the business aviation market will
occur in the next year or two, the long-term prospects call for
expansion and fleet replacement totaling 13,200 business jets, worth
$300 billion over the next 10 years and the company expects to maintain
or grow its 33 percent share of that revenue. More...
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Attention, Turboprop
Operators! Reserve October 28-30 on Your Calendars
Turboprop Expo 2008, October 28-30 in Scottsdale, AZ, will offer
specialized programs including seminar tracks for airframe and turboprop
engine topics as well as operational and ownership information. Dr.
David Strahle will present his informative and acclaimed seminar:
Understanding Nexrad Imagery. Enjoy the relaxing surroundings of
a classic resort and network with industry leaders at Turboprop Expo
2008.
For more information and to register,
visit online. 
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HAWKER
BEECHCRAFT LANDS $200 MILLION ORDER
NBAA is one of the shows
where major sales announcements are made, but there haven't been that
many at this year's show. Hawker Beechcraft stepped out of that mold
today with a $200 million announcement. Brazilian-based Líder
Signatures S.A. has ordered 23 aircraft, covering the cross-section of
jet products from the Wichita company. More...
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Aircraft Financing to Fit
Your Needs
AirFleet Capital offers a competitive and experienced approach to
each and every loan program by focusing exclusively on aircraft
financing. AirFleet Capital provides exceptional terms coupled
with personal service and a long-term commitment to support the business
and shared passion of aviation. From Light Sport Aircraft to VLJs and
Business Jets, AirFleet Capital has a loan program to fit your
needs. Call an AirFleet Capital financing specialist at (800)
390-4324, or
request a quote online. 
» AirFleet Capital is at the
NBAA Convention & Trade Show.
Stop by booth #2988 during the show
for a complimentary quote.
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Join NAA and Help Shape the Next Century of
Flight
It's a great time to join the National Aeronautic Association
( NAA), the nation's oldest aviation organization. At $39 a year,
NAA membership is a terrific value for any aviation enthusiast!
Members receive the Smithsonian's Air & Space magazine, plus
access to aviation records and much more. To become an NAA member,
sign up online
or call (703) 416-4888 and press 4.
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