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Eve of Show - October 19, 2026
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Welcome to our daily news report from the NBAA-BACE show in Las Vegas.
Some of the headline news stories from the show are previewed below, and full coverage can be found on the Business Air News web site. To unsubscribe please simply follow the link at the foot of this email.
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Textron shows CJ3 Gen2 alongside Longitude, Latitude and Ascend
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Textron Aviation will show a production Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 at NBAA-BACE for the first time, three years after unveiling a mockup at the same venue and nine months after first delivery.
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Affinity Aviation launches as Evans family business sheds Universal name
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Universal Aviation, the FBO and ground-handling network, relaunched as Affinity Aviation at NBAA-BACE, with a phased transition across 75-plus locations throughout 2027.
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NBAA-BACE adds Horizon Stage to exhibit hall
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Headline conversations, safety awards, a live podcast recording, a Military Connect session and a startup pitch contest will run on the exhibit floor across 20-21 October.
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Blackhawk gains FAA STC for Meridian anti-ice
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The electrically heated system has been certified for the Piper Meridian M500, preventing ice from bridging the gap between the elevator horn and the horizontal stabiliser.
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Garmin delivers 1,000th King Air G1000 retrofit
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Upgraded with G1000 NXi and Garmin Autothrottle by Stevens Aerospace and Defense, the 1,000th King Air has received the integrated flight deck.
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IADA dealer transactions rise 21% in first half
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Dealer transactions have risen 21% year on year to 746 in the first half of 2026, with younger, well-equipped aircraft in short supply across key cabin classes.
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FAA says yes to Garmin Autoland on Epic E1000 AX
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Fully integrated with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, Autoland works in concert with Garmin Autothrottle, also featured on the E1000 AX, which manages engine power throughout the flight.
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