Meridian Air Charter Earns Netjets Award Seven Quarters in a Row

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Chris Battaglia, Director of Charter Sales for Meridian Air Charter, says, “We are honored that the efforts of our team have been recognized by NetJets for seven quarters running. This is a testament to our consistently high level of service in a demanding and complex industry. I am proud of our team who continues to provide and enhance the customer experience day in and day out.”
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Unique II Brings Its Luxury Chauffeured Experience to Fontainebleau Aviation

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Unique II Worldwide Premiered Chauffeured Services, the choice for luxury ground transportation travelers nationwide, as well as worldwide, has expanded its offices to now include the Fontainebleau Aviation location in Opa-locka, FL.

Unique II Worldwide services its clients from The Meridian location in Teterboro, New Jersey as well as the Opa-locka, Florida location. “After serving our clients for the past 15 years within the private aviation industry with a 5 star+ rating, it has allowed us the opportunity to join forces with another quality operation, Fontainebleau Aviation. This new location will allow us to provide the same quality service our clients have become accustom to.” explains Marcello Bustamante, CEO of Unique II Worldwide.

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New World Aviation Completes First 240/192-Month Inspection on CL-604

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“Completing an inspection of this degree, on time and on budget, exhibits the incredible talent and work ethic of our entire team of maintenance technicians at New World,” said Chris George, New World Aviation’s Director of Maintenance. “The ability of New World to complete a diversity of inspection levels in-house, provides substantial value and benefit to our customers.”
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Chartright Awarded IS-BAO Stage III Certification

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Robert Squires, Vice President of Operations, Chartright said: “We are proud to see that our hard work and commitment to developing a culture focused around safety and quality has been recognized by IBAC with this highest ranking certification. We are excited to be one of only a select few to have been awarded the IS-BAO Stage III certification in Canada.”
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Gulfstream Delivers 550th G550

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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that it has delivered its 550th Gulfstream G550, solidifying the aircraft’s position as one of business aviation’s most popular jets.

“This milestone delivery affirms the continued demand for the G550, one of the most dependable and sought-after aircraft in the world today,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “The G550’s best-in-class range and payload have earned it a lasting reputation as a versatile aircraft for business aviation and an ideal platform for special missions.”
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DC Aviation Offers Attractive Customer Benefits to Helicopter Owners

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DC Aviation emerged in 2007 from the former DaimlerChrysler Aviation, a DaimlerChrysler AG subsidiary that was founded in 1998. During its 19-year corporate history, DC Aviation has acquired comprehensive experience in aircraft management. In March 2016, DC Aviation expanded its operating license to include the commercial use of helicopters. This step enabled DC Aviation to operate and charter helicopters, in addition to business jets.
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Fourth Gulfstream G600 Test Aircraft Makes First Flight

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“To have four first flights and fly more than 570 hours in less than six months is a remarkable achievement,” said Dan Nale, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream. “The rapid maturity of this program is due to the work we did before the flying even started — the strategic planning, the research, the lab development — combined with the success we’ve had in the similar G500 program. Thanks to our concurrent flight-test programs, we can apply lessons learned from the more mature G500 program to the G600, resulting in a more streamlined certification effort.”
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Aviation Management Services (Cayman) Ltd. Announces Cayman Beneficial Ownership Regime Update

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The new legislation will require companies incorporated or registered in the Cayman Islands to maintain a register of information about their beneficial owners to be held at its registered office in the Cayman Islands maintained by a licensed corporate services provider. This register will be submitted to a secure non-public centralized platform maintained by the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands.
The new requirements will apply to companies incorporated under the Companies Law and to limited liability companies formed and registered under the Limited Liability Companies Law, 2016. This will include ordinary resident and non-resident companies, special economic zone companies, exempted companies (including limited duration and segregated portfolio companies) and limited liability companies.
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AfBAA and CAASA Collaborate to Support African Business Aviation Development

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“Working together with other aviation organisations brings many benefits to all concerned and encourages information and knowledge sharing. We are delighted to have CAASA supporting the first AfBAC EXPO and anticipate their members will welcome the opportunity to highlight their business to the African business aviation sector,” said Rady Fahmy, CEO of AfBAA.
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IAM Jet Centre Grenada Wins Prestigious Award from Virgin Atlantic Airways

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Virgin Atlantic Airways recently presented its global award for Best Loved Lounge 2016 to IAM Jet Centre Grenada. The prestigious award is determined by votes from their premium cabin passengers across all third party lounges worldwide. "IAM Grenada is pleased to host Virgin's Upper Class passengers with our bespoke St George's Suite arrival and departure service - including in house Customs and Immigration processing, duty free selections at your seat and personalized service from our British Butler Institute trained staff," says Gaby Kozub, IAM Jet Centre Grenada FBO Manager. " This award is particularly meaningful to us as it reflects the guest experience that we work hard to deliver every day."
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NATA Praises Senate Commerce Committee's Approval of Consensus FAA Reauthorization Legislation

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“NATA thanks Chairman Thune (R-SD), Ranking Member Nelson (D-FL) and the other Commerce Committee members for approving consensus legislation benefiting the entire aviation community. The fact the Commerce Committee could act so swiftly today on this major piece of aviation legislation stands in sharp contrast with Tuesday’s long and contentious House markup.
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Wing Aviation Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

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“At Wing Aviation, safety is at the foundation of all of our services,” said Wing Aviation Director of Safety, Jonathan Howells. “Our steadfast dedication to passenger safety and security is supported by a comprehensive and ongoing program of internal review and third-party audits.  Our membership heightens the validity of our commitment to safety, and we’re very pleased to have the support of the ACSF.”
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Waypoint Partners and Swartz Aviation Group Sign Exclusive Agreement

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Swartz Aviation Group is a business aircraft dealership firm specializing in pre-owned
aircraft transactions, while Waypoint Partners provides specialized operational and technical
consulting services to aircraft owners and operators. The partnership calls for Waypoint
Partners to recommend Swartz Aviation to customers looking to sell their aircraft, while also
referring any sales leads to the company.
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Global Aviation Continues ARGUS Platinum & IS-BAO Stage Two Rating

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The Platinum Rating is the highest level of ARGUS Ratings and is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.

Global Aviation continuously strives to meet or exceed the highest safety standards in our industry. Customers who seek to vet operators, are able to rely on Global Aviation’s safety rating and what that rating represents.

Satcom Direct (SD) Signs Exclusive New Connectivity Deal with TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd

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Satcom Direct (SD), the aviation connectivity solutions provider, has signed an exclusive agreement with TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd to incorporate new connectivity services and technology across its UK fleet.  The deal will build on the existing business relationship which has seen the two Farnborough UK-based companies collaborate to provide TAG Aviation customers with a reliable connectivity service for the last eleven years.
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EBAA and TAG Aviation Announce Cabin Crew Scholarship

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A long standing member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), TAG Aviation is offering the scholarship in celebration of its 10th anniversary of providing global pilot and cabin crew training. Current WE-CARE members are encouraged to apply between 9 June and 15 August 2017.
The scholarship covers the fee for a training course for one person for a UK CAA-approved EASA Attestation. The EASA Cabin Crew Attestation Training will comprise a 5- or 7-day course at TAG’s training centre at its UK-based Farnborough Airport location and is valued at £700 (equivalent to +/- €800).
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Air Service Basel Celebrates Successful Week During Art Basel 2017

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Often described as the “Olympics of the Art World’ with over 60,000 visitors, it’s no surprise that there’s a surge in air traffic to the Swiss cultural capital over the course of the Art Basel week. Air Service Basel’s VIP handling services with direct ramp access, limousine transfers and pilot and crew facilities, make it a perfect destination for customers who want to travel discreetly and at their own convenience.
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ExecuJet South Africa Lanseria Facilities Confirmed as Location for First AfBAC EXPO

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When AfBAC EXPO kicks off on 29 November 2017, ExecuJet will welcome international attendees from Africa, and beyond, to its modern, purpose built, facility at Lanseria International Airport. With a total footprint of more than 18000 sqm the facility is well-positioned to accommodate the needs of a one day conference on the 29th November, and two-day exhibition and static display on the 30th November and 1st December.
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