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Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) are still considered pretty high-tech, but BAE Systems is looking to push the envelope even further with something they call “Quantum HUD” – while bringing the price down into a realistically competitive range. BAE’s Ric Morrow gives us a preview of the technology in this podcast, recorded at the National Business Aviation […]

Can the Gulfstream get any more passenger-oriented? At this year’s NBAA Convention, Pres Henne (senior vice president for programs, engineering and testing) answered that question with a resounding yes, explaining how a bevy of new features in the G250 and a new “cabin-essential” power philosophy are making the airplane (expected in 2011) an even more […]

We reported last week on the formation of a new Wichita Aircraft Club, and this week’s National Business Aviation Association Convention is serving as the group’s gala coming-out party. Executive Director Dave Franson sat down to educate us about the group’s goals and structure. This podcast is brought to you by WxWorx XM WX Satellite […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos One of the best utility aircraft ever made has been reborn. Viking aircraft will produce the Twin Otter with upgrades that save weight and reduce complexity while enhancing safety and performance. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli goes inside the cockpit of the new Otter, and Glenn Pew has […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos Elbit Kollsman provides real-time, real-world vision enhancement for pilots flying in bad weather and low visibility conditions. AVweb Editorial Director Paul Bertorelli just had to make time to see their display at the NBAA Convention, and Video Editor Glenn Pew brings you the details. Don’t see […]

NBAA president Ed Bolen told AVweb that association members are concerned about the credit crisis, but the Association’s convention in Orlando is expected to see record participation. Bolen details the outlook in this podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation. Duration: File Size: download here

Topic One at the opening day of the National Business Aviation Association convention is the growing financial and credit crisis. Cessna president Jack Pelton says the company is seeing slowed uptake in orders for new aircraft as credit tightens. The worry is that this economic trouble spot is entirely different than the 2001 slowdown, Pelton […]

The 400-series Beechjet has been a successful model, but as it ages, its fuel economy and performance are dated against newer jets. Nextant Aerospace says it can address that with an aggressive STC program to re-engine the airplane with the new Williams FJ44-3AP and Collins Proline 21 avionics. Learn the details from Nextant’s Ed McDonald […]

If you’re familiar with crew resource management, you may be interested to learn that a company called Century CRM is bringing many of the concepts into the single-pilot arena under the aegis of “cockpit resource management.” Century’s Carl Carmichael explains how the company’s innovative training can teach you to make the best use of your […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos Cessna’s latest interior configuration for its Columbus business jet, due in 2014, maximizes storage space and comfort for eight cabin occupants. AVweb Editor-in-Chief Russ Niles and Video Editor Glenn Pew take you inside. Don’t see a video screen?Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing this page.If that […]