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Special Report: NBAA ’99 Image Gallery

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The NBAA '99 event showcased a diverse array of business aircraft, including modern jets like Gulfstream G-V and Cessna Citations, new helicopters such as the Bell 427, and even a classic 1950 Grumman Mallard.
Leading manufacturers like Cessna and Gulfstream had extensive and prominent displays, highlighting their current fleets and technological advancements, including Gulfstream's electronic vision system.
The exhibition also featured future aviation innovations, such as the Bell/Agusta 609 Tiltrotor, and recognized key figures behind engine development and new aircraft designs.

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Gulfstream’s 61st G-V gave rise to the idea that there’s a veritable air force of them flying around.

This is not your father’s Huey – it’s Bell’s model 427.

The Bell 427’s front office.

There is another Bell in your future – the Bell/Agusta 609 Tiltrotor.

Cessna’s booth was one of the largest.

Gulfstream’s booth was one of the flashiest.

One end of the Pilatus PC-12 turbine single…

…and the other end.

Front office of the Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 mockup.

The man behind the SJ30-2, Jack Braley.

The man behind the Williams International FJ- series of small turbofan engines, Dr. Sam Williams, with the 1000th production example.

View from the left front seat of Cessna’s Stationair 206.

Pre-flight view of Cessna’s Stationair 206.

Aft interior of Cessna’s Stationair 206.

Cessna barely had room at the static display for all of its Citation types.

Beware Jet Blast. South end of a northbound Falcon trijet.

A Galaxy on the ramp at the static display.

It was all smiles at NBAA ’99. Gulfstream’s G-IV electronic vision system testbed.

Tucked in among the turbine hardware was this immaculate 1950 Grumman Mallard. Yes, it’s for sale.

One of the Mallard’s engines.

Detail of the Mallard’s landing gear area.

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