London Oxford Airport’s FBO Achieves IS-BAH Stage II Safety Endorsement
/London Oxford Airport has been awarded Stage II of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH).
Read MoreIS-BAH Achieves Century Milestone
/The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced its International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) program has reached 100 registered handler locations since it was introduced in July 2014.
Read MoreEASA Issues Final Electronic Flight Bag Rule Proposal for Non-Commercial Operators
/Locally owned and headquartered Aviation Management Services (Cayman) Ltd. (AMS) announced today it has a program to offer operators an approvable EFB policy and acceptance into their current EASA operating approval.
Read MoreARGUS Launches Operational Excellence Program for Stage 3 IS-BAO Registered Flight Departments
/ARGUS International, Inc. announces the launch of the Operational Excellence Program (OEP) for business aviation flight departments that are currently IS-BAO Stage 3 registered.
Read MoreBACA to Deliver a Winning Hand for ACE 18
/ACE18 will take place at London Biggin Hill Airport on September 11th 2018.
Read MoreGulfstream Announces 2018 Schedule of Product Support Events
/Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will host a number of product support events in 2018, including its biennial weeklong Operators & Suppliers Conference, two Customer Advisory Board meetings, two flight operations forums and 11 operators forums.
Read MoreGulfstream Delivers Final G450
/“For the past 12 years, the G450 has been one of the best-selling business jets in the industry, beloved by pilots and passengers alike for its technological advances, smooth handling, impressive range and unsurpassed passenger comfort,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “During its 30-year history, the GIV series transformed business aviation, and the G500 is already well on its way to doing the same, with the industry’s first active control sidesticks and the most integrated application of touch-screen controls in the flight deck.”
Read MoreSave the Date: Aero Expo Panama Third Edition March 21-22.
/Business Aviation growth is strong in Latin America. In the next 20 years, 2,130 business aircraft will be delivered. Aero Expo Panama (AEP) 2018 is the venue to meet and trade at the center of this thriving region. Dassault, an international French aircraft manufacturer, has already confirmed its participation with the presence of the Falcon aircraft.
Read MorePRISM ARMOR Safety Management System Software Passes 15,000 Users
/PRISM, a subsidiary of ARGUS International, is pleased to announce that its ARMOR Safety Management System software has passed 15,000 unique users. ARMOR, created in 2008, is the first iPhone and iPad compatible SMS application with FRAT and hazard reporting functionality, making it accessible 24/7.
Read MoreSkyservice Expands Award-Winning Service at Pearson International Airport
/Skyservice Business Aviation, Canada’s leading provider of business aviation services for more than 30 years, announced a partnership with Ontario-based RICE Group to begin construction of new facilities under a 25-year lease to provide fixed-base operations and aircraft management and maintenance services at Pearson International Airport (CYYZ).
Read MoreLondon Biggin Hill Sets Out Ambitions for 2018 and Beyond
/London Biggin Hill is announcing the creation of 2,300 new jobs at the airport within the next twenty years as part of its LoCATE strategy.
LoCATE (London Centre for Aviation, Technology and Enterprise) is a partnership of public and private sector organisations promoting London Biggin Hill as a primary centre for the aerospace industry in the capital. It sets out London Biggin Hill’s vision for a sustainable future for both the airport and the local community by investing in infrastructure, skills development, training and job creation.
NATA Launches Supplemental Safety Training Program
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) launched the Supplemental Safety Training Program, enabling the association to rapidly respond to urgent industry safety issues. The first course, developed for FBOs, addresses the risk of jet fuel contamination with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). This program, available free to all aviation businesses, provides background information on DEF and identifies the possible risk contamination pathways and mitigation steps.
Read MoreAll Jet Aviation FBOs in the US Achieve IS-BAH Standard Registration
/Jet Aviation’s eight FBOs in the US have now qualified for Stage 1 registration to the IS-BAH™ Standard (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling), joining the company’s 13 FBOs in EMEA and Asia.
David Paddock, senior vice president and general manager, Regional Operations USA, said this achievement clearly demonstrates Jet Aviation’s dedication to ensuring that all customers receive the maximum level of safe and secure ground-handling services at each of its FBOs (fixed base operation).
Read MoreDavid Paddock, senior vice president and general manager, Regional Operations USA, said this achievement clearly demonstrates Jet Aviation’s dedication to ensuring that all customers receive the maximum level of safe and secure ground-handling services at each of its FBOs (fixed base operation).
TAG Farnborough Airport launches Flying Scholarship 2018
/TAG Farnborough Airport has launched the TAG Flying Scholarship 2018. Each year, under the auspices of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots’ scholarship programme, TAG Farnborough Airport grants one young person a scholarship with the aim of supporting individuals who might otherwise not have the necessary resources to gain flying experience and ultimately achieve their Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The TAG Flying Scholarship is part of the airport’s “Aviation to Education” programme. Now in its 11th year, the programme engages schools and colleges within the local area to inform and educate about aviation.
Read MoreEBASCON 2018 - Defining New Levels of Safety in Business Aviation
/Now in its eighth year, the industry’s key European Business Aviation Safety Conference EBASCON is ready to open its doors in Vienna from February 20 to 21, 2018. The annual conference is unique in Europe by addressing all possible aspects to optimize safety in business aviation.
Read MoreASD Avia Consulting Handles Successful IS-BAH Standard Accreditation for Falcon Aviation in its Dubai FBO
/ASD Avia Consulting is pleased to announce that Falcon Aviation’s Fixed Base Operation (FBOs) facility in Dubai, UAE 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), has thus obtained the certification and are now IS-BAH accredited.
Read MoreNew York Times: How to Assess Safety, Reliability of Charter Operators
/Reacting to the news of the fatal accident in Costa Rica, a writer for The New York Times asked experts at the Air Charter Guide, ARGUS, Wyvern and throughout the aviation industry what to consider when evaluating whether air charter operations are safe.
Operators and brokers, what do you recommend? Travelers, what has worked for you when deciding whether to book a flight?
Read How to Check the Safety of a Charter Airline at nytimes.com.
NBAA Applauds Final Passage of Historic Tax Reform Legislation
/“The tax legislation passed by Congress today includes key provisions that NBAA has advocated for and will directly lead to growth for the general aviation industry,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Provisions in the bill, such as immediate expensing, are key economic drivers for the general aviation industry, which supports 1.1 million jobs.”
Read MoreSmartLynx Wet Leases to TUI Airlines Belgium
/According to the agreement between SmartLynx Airlines Estonia OU, the Estonian subsidiary of SmartLynx Airlines Ltd., and TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. signed November 2017, SmartLynx will wet lease three aircraft Airbus A320 with Estonian Registration marks ES-SAO/MSN 936, ES-SAK/MSN 888 and ES-SAS/MSN 1725 to TUI Airlines Belgium.
Read MoreJourney Aviation Gains Authorization to Operate at Reagan National Airport
/Journey Aviation earned the approval of the Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) by meeting all the rigorous safety and security measures. When flying to the DCA airport, the flight must to be screened and depart from a gateway airport as the last point of departure before arriving into DCA. The flight is required have an armed security officer on board and follow all SOPs as outlined by TSA for that flight. Journey Aviation Dispatch is available twenty-four hours a day to assist with the process from takeoff to landing and ensure a smooth experience.
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