NBAA: New CBO Report Says ATC Privatization Bill Swells Deficit By $100 Billion

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) highlighted the latest concern over a congressional proposal for privatizing air traffic control (ATC), resulting from Congressional Budget Office (CBO) findings that pending legislation to privatize ATC would grow America’s budget deficit by nearly $100 billion.

The updated analysis of the legislation, H.R. 2997, released this week, comes after top House Democrats asked the non-partisan CBO to take another look at the bill. The House members noted that the House Rules Committee made significant changes to the bill for the chamber’s consideration, including the addition of a tax title.

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ASG Completes BBJ Acquisition and Delivery; Sees Increased Market Activity for Boeing Business Jets

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“ASG has once again completed the successful delivery of an aircraft to a very satisfied client,” says Asian Sky Group Managing Director, Jeffrey Lowe. “It has been an extremely busy first half of the year and we are seeing, in particular, increased market interest in BBJs. This transaction was just the successful conclusion to several transactions we have in the works, where ASG is assisting either the buyer or seller. Interests range from pre-owned NG BBJs, to the new MAX lineup and even BBJ 787s.”
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London Biggin Hill Airport Ready to Welcome ACE '17 Next Month

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London Biggin Hill Airport, the capital’s premier business aviation airport, is gearing up to host 2017’s Air Charter Expo on 12th September 2017. Dubbed ACE ’17, the event is the UK’s only conference and exhibition dedicated to the air charter industry.

Organised for the first time by the Air Charter Association (BACA), the event brings key networking opportunities to the best of business aviation. Over 80 exhibitors will present the latest innovations in their field, while a full programme of meetings, presentations and talks will tackle the big questions on the future of the industry.

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B. Coleman Aviation and Coleman Jet Authorized for DCA Operations

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B. Coleman Aviation and Coleman Jet have achieved certification as participants in the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) providing clients the convenience of flying directly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). B. Coleman Aviation and Coleman Jet are available for DASSP operations effective immediately.
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VistaJet Launches New Digital Platforms As Growth Accelerates in China

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VistaJet continues to build on its China growth and demonstrates a commitment to the region by expanding its team and launching a Chinese language website. This follows a surge of interest from the April launch of a bespoke WeChat booking platform.

VistaJet’s USD2.5 billion global infrastructure demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing the ultimate business aviation solution for corporate leaders, governments and UHNWIs. Additionally, expansion plans in China are being geared to creating a seamless flying experience for the increasingly tech savvy Chinese customer.

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L.J. Aviation Achieves Prestigious Wingman Certification from Wyvern

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L.J. Aviation has successfully achieved Wingman Certification from Wyvern Ltd., which offers one of the most demanding air carrier safety certifications in the air charter industry. To be considered as a Wingman Certified Operator, companies must actively demonstrate their commitment to leading risk management practices and have a strong safety culture. Operators are continuously monitored and must maintain up-to-date company data and documentation on Wyvern’s aviation intelligence platform. Wingman Certified Operators are required to successfully complete onsite audits every two years where flight operations, fleet maintenance, company business practices, safety and quality management systems, and physical aircraft inspections are evaluated against The Wingman Standard.
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Business Aircraft Operators Should Start Planning for 2018 Winter Games

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Due to the anticipated high-demand on ground services during the 2018 Winter Games, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. recommends that general aviation operators attending this event should begin planning for parking, airport services and crew accommodation immediately. The Winter Games will be held at PyeongChang in the Republic of Korea February 9-25, 2018.
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Young aviators Enjoyed Amazing Camp with Historical Airplanes

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Sixty children could taste of the daily routine of war pilots from the famous Czechoslovak squadrons 310, 311, 312 and 313, which participated in air combats during World War II.

Children followed a similar daily routine as the historic heroes, including morning exercises and theory lessons on airplanes and aviation technology. With experienced instructors, they also tried out a real flight on Zlín Z-226 and Cessna C-152 machines.

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Senate Appropriators Reject Air Traffic Control Privatization

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The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill, providing the Federal Aviation Administration with $16.97 billion in total budgetary resources for the fiscal year beginning on October 1st. The legislation rejects the Trump Administration’s proposal to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system and provides $1.1 billion for FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), and additional resources to fund airport improvements. The legislation also includes provisions sought by NATA on behalf of the aviation business community.
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TAG Geneva’s FBO Lounges Showcase Summer Art Exhibition by Swiss Street Artist Joule Champod

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An exclusive contemporary street art exhibition entitled ‘The Caps Collection’ by the inspirationally talented Swiss graffiti artist Joule Champod will be on display throughout August and September at TAG Aviation’s state-of-the-art FBO lounges located at Geneva International Airport.

‘The Caps Collection’ pays homage to Joule Champod’s spray caps, which for an artist have become loyal travelling companions on his many trips around the world. Each works effectively like a paintbrush and it is rare to see a creative instrument have accidentally become a creation of its own.
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NATA Takes Action to Ensure Continued Use of Pilatus PC-12s in Charter

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the resolution of a compliance issue stopping air charter operators from adding certain Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to their certificates. Guidance documents published today now offer charter operators a clear pathway to utilizing these aircraft.

At an NATA Air Charter Operators Town Hall earlier this year, a company alerted the association that a local FAA office had denied requests to add to their operating certificate several PC-12 aircraft intended for passenger operations. Because the Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine aircraft, passenger operations require compliance with certain additional Part 135 regulations, including specific electrical system requirements (14 CFR 135.163(f)).

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NBAA Welcomes NASA Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly to NBAA-BACE

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"We are honored to welcome Mark and Scott Kelly to NBAA-BACE," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "They are truly remarkable figures in America's aviation and aerospace industry, and we know attendees will appreciate hearing the lessons they’ve taken from their distinguished military service, participation in the space program and their experiences in leadership and overcoming obstacles.”
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Jet Aviation Celebrates Grand Opening of FBO at San Juan

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“Jet Aviation San Juan now delivers industry-best FBO and flight-management services to customers at this increasingly busy destination and one of the most convenient airports for international travel in the region,” said David Paddock, senior vice president and general manager, Jet Aviation Regional Operations USA. “It’s the only FBO in the Caribbean with an on-site, full-service U.S. Customs and Border Protection terminal that conveniently provides all of the customs, immigration and agricultural services our international customers need.”
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Avia Solutions Group is Ready to Invest in Relevant Aviation Businesses

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Global expansion through business acquisition in aviation: the better way?

To increase geographical presence, decrease competition, accelerate expansion – just a few reasons why companies choose business acquisition as an inorganic mode of expansion. With yearly worth of worldwide mergers and acquisitions topping €41 billion it’s only natural that increasing number of deals has been recorded and anticipated in the aviation industry as well. With a vast experience in such cases, international, publicly traded aviation holding company Avia Solutions Group is all eyes and ears right along, ready to acquire relevant businesses at a price of up to €50 million. 

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