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Key Takeaways:

  • The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) moved its annual convention from New Orleans to Orlando, scheduled for November 9-11 at the Orange County Convention Center.
  • Seawind selected the FADEC-controlled Continental IO-550-N engine for its high-performance amphibian, expecting improved water performance and aiming for year-end certification.
  • Telex Communications released a new adapter for its Stratus 50-D headsets, enabling pilots to easily switch between cellphone and music sources.
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The National Business Aviation Association has moved its annual convention to Orlando. The meeting was to have taken place in New Orleans. The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, a week earlier than originally planned, with aircraft displays at Orlando Executive Airport…

Seawind has chosen the FADEC-controlled Continental IO-550-N to power its soon-to-be-certified high-performance amphibian. Seawind President Dick Silva said the engine gives extra takeoff power, which will improve water performance and may be certified for 94-octane auto fuel. Seawind is hoping for certification of the amphib by the end of the year…

Telex Communications has added a new cellphone and music source adaptor for its Stratus 50-D headsets that enables pilots to switch from one source to the other without unplugging cords.

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