ACJ320neo Takes to the Skies for the First Time
/The first ACJ320neo successfully completed a two hour and 40 minute first flight from Hamburg on November 16th, getting its short test-program off to a good start.
Read MoreExecutive Jet Management (EJM) Renews ACSF Industry Audit Standard
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Executive Jet Management (EJM) of Cincinnati, Ohio has renewed its status on the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry.
Read MoreLondon Biggin Hill Airport to Introduce Boxing Day Opening Hours
/Private jet travellers will be able to use the airport from 10am to 6pm on Wednesday, December 26th.
Read MoreFAI Debuts at Bahrain International Airshow, Showcasing First Bombardier Challenger 850
/FAI rent-a-jet AG, global provider of mission-critical aviation services, is proud to make its debut at the fifth Bahrain International Airshow this week, Booth P32. The company will showcase its first Bombardier Challenger 850 business aircraft on the static display,
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Read MoreMENA Aerospace Participates at Bahrain International Airshow 2018 with New Partner Frequentis
/MENA Aerospace will be participating in the Bahrain International Airshow 2018 (BIAS 2018) at Sakhir Airbase on November 14th – 17th at exhibition stand E06 and Chalet A36, hosting a range of international visitors at the Middle East’s fastest growing airshow.
Read MoreARGUS Releases October Business Aircraft Activity
/October flight activity reverses the negative trend thanks to a boost in Part 91 and Fractional flying.
Read MorePentastar Enrolls in Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Action Program
/Pentastar Aviation has enrolled in Air Charter Safety Foundation’s (ACSF) voluntary Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
Read MoreNATA Recognizes Sonoma Jet Center as an Above and Beyond FBO
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) honored Sonoma Jet Center as the inaugural recipient of its Above and Beyond FBO Award.
Read MoreDornier Seawings Raises €150m Investments
/This investment, confirmed September 2018, will be used for further research and development of the company’s Seastar project, the construction of its manufacturing facilities and the expansion of production.
Read MoreAir BP Upgrades Infrastructure at Dolvik Terminal in Norway
/Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has invested in upgraded infrastructure at Dolvik terminal in Norway to provide a more efficient, lower carbon fuel supply. Improvements at the BP-owned terminal include an upgraded pipeline and new fuel tanks with the capacity to store eight million litres of Jet-A1 fuel.
Read MorePriester Aviation Launches New Centerline Jet Card Program for On-Demand Travel
/Priester offers its Centerline members a core fleet of on-demand private aircraft ranging in size from light jets that seat six to ultra long-range aircraft that can transport up to nine passengers. Each of the hand-selected aircraft ascribe to the strict standards of ARGUS ratings, minimum of $250 million in liability insurance, senior flight crew and an established safety plan.
Read MoreAsBAA Hosts Inaugural Phillipines Safety Day in Manila
/AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative body for the business and general aviation industry (BA/GA) has announced that it will host industry stakeholders and VIPs, including government officials, at its upcoming inaugural AsBAA Safety Day and Pilots’ Day in the Philippines from 13-14 November 2018.
Read MoreBACA Calls for Changes in Air Passenger Duty
/With UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) currently the world’s highest aviation tax the Chancellor announced a freeze on levies on short-haul flights, but an increase in levies on long-haul flights, in line with inflation.
Read MoreSix General Aviation Associations Recommend Best Communication Practices for FBOs
/Together, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and three other aviation associations released a set of best communications practices for FBOs this week.
Read MoreVenture Jets Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation
/Along with 178 other companies, Venture Jets now supports ACSFs vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers to achieve the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.
Read MoreC&L Aviation Group receives STC Certification for Saab 340 ADS-B In/Out Solution
/The STC certifies the installation of dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders and uses either the Garmin GDL-88 SBAS/WAAS GPS or Universal Avionics SBAS/WAAS FMS GPS’s including the UNS-1Ew, UNS-1Espw, UNS-1Lw and UNS-1Fw FMS systems to comply with the FAA Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast-Out (ADS/B-Out) mandate requiring compliance before January 1, 2020.
Read MoreNomad Technics Completes First 6 & 12 Month Maintenance on a Challenger 604
/Nomad Technics completed its first 6- and 12-month inspection on a Challenger 604 at its Basel, Switzerland, facility. Maintenance tasks also included the routine inspection, defect rectification, modification and changing of wheels on the main landing gear.
Read MoreJustice Department Involvement in FAA’s Illegal Charter Case Spotlights Consequences for Aircraft Owners
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and its Illegal Charter Task Force are continuing efforts to increase awareness of the dangers posed by illegal activity and educate aircraft owners, consumers and operators on the importance of compliance with safety regulations.
Read MoreACI Jet Completes First JetWave Installation on Challenger Aircraft
/ACI Jet, announced the successful completion of its installation of Honeywell’s JetWave Ka-band internet hardware, with additional hardware, services and an Inmarsat Jet ConneX data plan, provided by Rockwell Collins.
Read MoreSheltair Aviation Services Signs Exclusive FBO Network Agreement With ARGUS
/ARGUS International, Inc., the worldwide leader in specialized aviation services, is pleased to announce Sheltair Aviation Services, a private Florida-based aviation development company, has signed an exclusive agreement with ARGUS International to provide TRAQPak FBO, ARGUS’ aircraft movement intelligence tool, to all Sheltair FBO locations across the U.S.
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