Supersonic Blast Past the Concorde

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Supersonic Blast Past the Concorde

In the 1997 summer edition of The Air Charter Guide, founder Fred Gevalt wrote in his foreword: “As I look out the window of the Concorde, I find it hard to believe. A touch of “reheat”, and Chuck Yeager’s milestone is gone in a blast. Scott Crossfield’s is next as the stewardess offers more champagne and caviar at nearly 60,000 feet, enroute to Europe at Mach two. Could the pilgrims have known that three hundred years later their descendants would hurtle through the air twelve miles above the Mayflower going back in the opposite direction at the speed of a musket ball? I am sure if you’d predicted it you’d have been burned at the stake.”

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Grateful Deadhead: Navigating Empty Legs

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Grateful Deadhead: Navigating Empty Legs

Given the financial commitment represented by a private jet flight, many would-be newbies are looking to dip their toes in rather than dive in fully. One way to do this is to search for “deadheads” – otherwise empty flights occurring solely to reposition planes to more desirable locations. These “empty legs” can offer the opportunity to fly private much more cheaply than usual; however, they come with certain complications of which potential participants should be aware. If you’d like to more know about filling up empty legs, read on.

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KCAC Aviation Celebrates 60 Years as a Trusted Aviation Partner

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KCAC Aviation Celebrates 60 Years as a Trusted Aviation Partner

KCAC Aviation is proud to celebrate its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of growth, service, and commitment to the aviation community. Founded on May 16, 1966, at Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC) as Erhart Aviation, the company began with a vision to provide exceptional aircraft sales and aviation services to the Kansas City region. Shortly after opening, the company became one of the first authorized Piper Aircraft dealers in the country and evolved into Kansas City Piper before eventually becoming Kansas City Aviation Center — now widely recognized as KCAC Aviation. 

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NBAA and NATA Join Industry Call to Preserve Customs and Border Protections

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have joined a coalition of leading aviation and travel organizations –  representing  airports, airlines, hotels and other business and consumer stakeholders – in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to avoid actions that would significantly reduce Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at U.S. airport ports of entry.

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Northern Jet Expands Fleet With 2026 Bombardier Challenger 650

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Northern Jet Expands Fleet With 2026 Bombardier Challenger 650

Northern Jet has expanded its fleet with the addition of a 2026 Bombardier Challenger 650, further strengthening the company’s ability to deliver high-performance private aviation solutions for clients traveling across North America and beyond. Configured with 12-passenger seating, the large-cabin aircraft enhances Northern Jet’s growing fleet while supporting a wide range of missions, from business travel to extended leisure itineraries.

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NBAA Welcomes New Website to Track ATC Modernization Progress

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed its support for a new online dashboard developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide updates on the status of modernization of the country’s air traffic control (ATC) network. The new Modern Skies dashboard provides information about ATC modernization projects already underway and updates at more than 4,600 FAA sites across the country, accompanied by a map overlay detailing specific efforts.

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Updated NBAA Management Guide Navigates Evolving Business Aviation Landscape

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has unveiled the latest version of the NBAA Management Guide, providing invaluable guidance and direction from industry veterans to help industry professionals navigate a complex landscape filled with exciting new advances and ongoing challenges.

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The Windy City Never Sounded This Good

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The Windy City Never Sounded This Good

Every August, Grant Park stops being a park. The skyline is still there, the lakefront still stretches east, but the 319 acres between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive become something else entirely: eight stages, 170 artists, close to 400,000 people, and the kind of controlled chaos that has been filling five-star hotels and emptying Michelin-starred tasting menus for twenty straight years.

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Broker Spotlight: Apron Jet

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Broker Spotlight: Apron Jet

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Mr. Zafer Yesilgul, founder and CEO of Apron Group. Under the guidance of Mr. Yesilgul, Apron Jet's dedicated team of experts has become a global brand. Apron Jet is at your service 24/7 with thousands of business jets, hundreds of helicopters and air ambulances in its database.

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Record-Breaking NBAA White Plains Forum Wows Thousands, Adds to Energy Ahead of NBAA-BACE

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The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 White Plains Regional Forum, held yesterday at Westchester County Airport (KHPN), was one for the record books: a sold-out exhibit floor, a crowded aircraft showcase and a series of standing-room-only panel discussions, all under sunny May skies.

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Air Charter Scotland Achieves 98% Dispatch Reliability on Wick-Aberdeen Route

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Air Charter Scotland Achieves 98% Dispatch Reliability on Wick-Aberdeen Route

Air Charter Scotland has successfully completed four months of operations on the Wick-Aberdeen-Wick route, achieving an impressive 98% dispatch reliability with its 18-seat Jetstream J32 aircraft. As the summer season begins, minor adjustments have been made to the timetable to better accommodate commuters, including those in the oil and gas sector, as well as weekend leisure travelers.

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Jet Aviation Launches Automated Drone and AI Technology for Aircraft Inspections in the US

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Jet Aviation Launches Automated Drone and AI Technology for Aircraft Inspections in the US

Jet Aviation has announced the launch of its automated drone and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for non-regulated inspections in the United States. These inspection reports aim to enhance the accuracy of existing services, including Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPIs) and inspections related to insurance or warranty cases. The company first introduced automated drone and AI technology for non-regulated inspections at its MRO hub and global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, in 2023. This initiative was developed in collaboration with Donecle, a provider of drone and AI technology for the aviation industry. In 2024, the process received approval from the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) for General Visual Inspections (GVIs) using images.

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Nominations Open for NATA’s 2026 Industry Excellence Awards

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announces a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their fields and the highest levels of service to the aviation business community. “America’s 250th anniversary reminds us that progress is shaped by people who see possibility and act with purpose,” stated NATA Senior Vice President of Communications and Association Affairs Shannon Chambers.

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NATA and NBAA Welcome Senate Confirmation of Dan Edwards as DOT Assistant Secretary

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) welcome the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Daniel J. Edwards as the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, and Michael Graham for another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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NBAA Marks the Passing of General Aviation Icon Hal Shevers

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) pays tribute to Hal Shevers, the founder and longtime chairman of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, who passed away May 12, at the age of 90. “Hal Shevers’ love and enthusiasm for general aviation is part of his enduring legacy,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Through Sporty’s Academy and Sporty’s Pilot Shop, he trained and equipped countless pilots. But it was his Saturday fly-ins, tireless work on behalf of the Boy Scouts and Aviation Explorer programs, and involvement in the Air Race Classic that made general aviation even more accessible and fun.”

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As Aircraft-Transaction Complexity Grows, NBAA’s New, Members-Only Guide Simplifies Acquisitions

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced a new member resource providing a comprehensive introduction to the tax, regulatory and transactional considerations involved in the complex process of acquiring a business aircraft. The NBAA Aircraft Transactions Guide is designed to highlight the key aspects of a deal, and outline essential elements of a transaction on the path to success

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Jet Aviation Delivers First Pilatus PC-24 to French Navy

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Jet Aviation Delivers First Pilatus PC-24 to French Navy

Jet Aviation has announced the delivery of the first of three PC-24 aircraft it has purchased for the French Navy. The company will also provide ongoing sustainment support for the fleet. The delivery is part of a contract between Jet Aviation France and the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé), covering aircraft acquisition, leasing and sustainment within a single support solution tailored to the French Navy’s operational requirements. As part of this, Jet Aviation will provide an on-site team dedicated to supporting the fleet with maintenance and continuation of airworthiness management (CAMO).

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Jet Aviation Joins Art Basel in Basel As Show Partner

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Jet Aviation Joins Art Basel in Basel As Show Partner

Jet Aviation has announced that it will be a Show Partner for Art Basel in Basel. Drawing on Jet Aviation's Swiss heritage and commitment to 'the artistry behind the art of flight', the partnership will bring the story of Jet Aviation to life amid a backdrop of world-renowned contemporary art.   The partnership draws on Jet Aviation’s long association with global art fairs and events, including hosting guests at Art Basel in Basel, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, and Paris over the past five years.

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Standout NBAA Maintenance Conference Inspires, Fuels the Momentum for NBAA-BACE

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With a theme of “Big Easy, Bright Futures,” the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 Maintenance Conference energized more than 1,000 registered attendees with a high-octane, business-driven event marked by a shared enthusiasm for an industry on the move.   

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