Commenting on the Award, CEO and founder of the Doncaster  Sheffield airport headquartered company, Nick Weston was delighted at the achievement. "We were all extremely proud to win the BACA Award last year and to win again against high quality nominees is testament to all the hard work, dedication and quality of service of all of our teams at our FBO locations. This award is voted for by our customers and users of our facilities so it reinforces that the direction we are taking the company is right and providing a quality service."

“We are proud and delighted to receive an AsBAA award for the third year in a row and I would like to extend a big thank you to all TAG Aviation Asia staff for their efforts this year” said, Jolie Howard, CEO and Accountable Manager, TAG Aviation Asia. “To receive this prestigious accolade from fellow peers within the business aviation community is a real honour and assures our customers of our on-going commitment to continually strive to deliver the highest possible safety standards and outstanding aircraft management services at all times.”

The Senate Finance Committee released the modified chairman's mark for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation to reform and simplify the nation’s tax code.  The revised legislation now contains a provision, sought by NATA, clarifying that aircraft management services are not subject to air transportation taxes. The new section is based on bipartisan legislation (S.321) sponsored by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH).  Earlier this week, Senator Portman filed the legislation for consideration as an amendment.

“Nonstop service between New York City and Cape Cod will offer travelers hassle free access to these exciting destinations,” said Rectrix CEO Richard Cawley. “There’s no question that NYC and Cape Cod each offer a lot that complements each location – dining, shows, sites and scenery. We expect a lot of enthusiasm over these new routes.”

“TAG Aviation already has a number of ACJs in its current fleet and several of TFMS engineers possess a solid commercial aviation background on this aircraft type so it’s perfect sense to make the most of this available competency and appropriate expertise” said, Cyrille Pillet, TFMS Managing Director and VP Maintenance Operations, TAG Aviation Europe. “With a growing number of ACJs landing at TAG Farnborough Airport, extending our maintenance capabilities in this way is a logical step forward and further complements our already extensive list of supported aircraft types.”

Mr. Zhang Peng, Chairman of Deer Jet said: “The 787 Dream Jet embodies our brand motto of "Making Travel and Art". And the aircraft has received lots of attention from costumers in the Far East. We already have operations in the Middle East, serving the area with a fleet of long-range BBJ, Gulfstream 550 and 450 series. The size and diversity of our fleet can effectively serve the Middle East, Europe and the global market. We believe that Deer Jet’s operational capabilities coupled with UAS expertise in trip support will create the best flight experience for our customers worldwide.”

VistaJet President of Asia Leona Qi says:

“It’s an honour to be recognised as the best operator for the second consecutive year. Our Asia business has been increasing over 20% year-on-year, making it one of the fasting growing markets for VistaJet. This is recognition for all the good work the VistaJet team have put together behind each flight, and the trust that our clients and business partners have placed in us. The entire VistaJet team will continue to provide the best services and uphold the highest standards in the industry to deliver a second-to-none experience to our customers.”

JetCrew, a subsidiary of Jetsolution Aviation Group, established in early 2017, proudly launched the progressive training program for corporate flight attendant extending Group business vision in service perfection. The objective of the training is to provide high-level elegant cabin service enhancement and safety training to the aircraft owners and operators, enable their aircrew to deliver bespoke premium cabin services for the VIPs on each private journey.

“While there is plenty of supply in the charter market up to 19 passengers, we have something very unique in this class with our 29-seat layout.  The ACJ will be excellent for corporate shuttles, groups, music and sports tours, and conference and incentives - where we can fully brand the aircraft.  This aircraft became available recently (it was previously under bank ownership) and we are delighted to add it to our growing fleet and move into a new market ourselves,” commented Siegfried Axtmann, FAI´s Chairman.

AfBAC EXPO, the African Business Aviation Association’s first combined conference, exhibition and static display, has confirmed that it is being supported by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, whose Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, will give a key note speech.

The conference theme will focus on the evolution, sustainability and longevity of African business aviation and will take a contemporary approach to draw delegates into debate. High level speakers, panels led by leading industry professionals, and esteemed presenters including an Academy Award Winner, will stimulate debate.  Increasing profits whilst reducing costs, maximising operational efficiency in a competitive market and adapting to the unexpected, crucial in a constantly changing business aviation environment, will be the triptych of topics underpinning discussion. The conference, to be held on 29 November, will be followed by the Expo, two days of exhibition and static display forming a stage of continued debate.

The avionics team of Flying Colours Corp., the North American MRO business, has completed its first installation of a Rockwell Collins, Pro Line 21™ Advanced avionics suite for the flight deck of a Bombardier Challenger 300.  The fitting of the state-of-the-art cockpit upgrade was carried out in conjunction with a scheduled heavy maintenance check at the Flying Colours Corp. KSUS, St Louis, MO. The aircraft was returned to the private customer on time and on budget.

Locally owned and based Aviation Management Services (Cayman) Ltd. (AMS) announced that aircraft owners registered in the Isle of Man may want to seek professional advice regarding potential Value Added Tax (VAT) issues as a result of a recently disclosed data breach.

On 26 October 2017 the lead news story on the national radio station of the Isle of Man, was about Value Added Tax (VAT - or sales tax) on aircraft being imported into the European Union. Importing aircraft into the Isle of Man is certain to become part of a major global news story likely to be detrimental to privately registered aircraft.

ARGUS International is pleased to announce Ultimate Jetcharters, a charter operator based in North Canton, Ohio, has achieved the prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating. This accomplishment places Ultimate Jetcharters in the upper five percent of over 1,000 U.S. based charter operators. As the highest level of the ARGUS Ratings, the Platinum Rating, is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.

ASD Avia Consulting is pleased to announce that Argos VIP and its entire network of Fixed Base Operation (FBOs) facilities across Italy have chosen ASD Avia Consulting to handle their IS-BAH™ Standard (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling) accreditation from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). Argos VIP operates 15 FBO facilities in Italy, all of which operate under one unified safety and quality management system.

Speaking at the ceremony, Will Curtis, Managing Director, London Biggin Hill Airport, said: “LoCATE upholds our vision of a sustainable future for the airport and the local community by honouring our proud history and investing in both infrastructure and personnel growth. As a pioneer for business aviation in the UK, a large part of our focus is on training a new generation of aerospace industry professionals and creating 2,300 new jobs by 2030.

Aircraft operators utilizing California’s Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) will soon need to prepare for runway closures and construction, as a District Court judge on Oct. 16 denied a preliminary injunction and dissolved a temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the city’s planned runway-reduction project. The City of Santa Monica has been authorized to reduce the length of SMO’s sole runway under the terms of a unique, highly unusual settlement agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in January of this year.

“This year’s show was special in many ways,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We celebrated NBAA’s 70th anniversary, and how our industry is stronger when we work together. We gathered in the company of aviation leaders and legends, like Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger and Capt. Jim Lovell. We saw the launch of exciting new products, and we brought a citywide convention to Las Vegas, which the city welcomed with open arms.”

Bolen said that with this year’s convention, NBAA hoped to “make Las Vegas proud, just as Las Vegas has made America proud.” Before the launch of the show, NBAA Charities made a $10,000 contribution to the Las Vegas Victims Fund, and throughout the event, the association encouraged show participants to contribute to the fund as well. During the show’s opening session, local leaders welcomed attendees, saying “with all of you, our city will continue to be Las Vegas strong.”

ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced that its FBO in St Maarten, which along with the rest of the island was extensively affected by Hurricane Irma, is back to operational capability following the handling of a transient business jet.

The Falcon 8X aircraft took off from ExecuJet’s St Maarten facility in the Caribbean on 10 October 2017, signalling the start of a return to normal operations ahead of the holiday season in December. Fuel is available without restriction at the FBO, and the current limitation to daylight-only flights is expected to be lifted following the restoration of navigation aids and runway lights, which is scheduled for completion by the end of October 2017.

“Achieving the platinum rating is a strong statement to the aviation community about our team’s commitment to quality and safety assurance,” said Allyn Caruso, owner of Maine Aviation Corporation. “It’s also a testimony to the dedication and hard work displayed by our staff—without their caliber of service, achieving the ARGUS Platinum Rating certainly would not have been possible.”