SDC2024 Marks Industry’s Latest Blockbuster 2024 Event

The business aviation community continued its ascent into the year, with a Texas-sized NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2024), featuring nearly 3,300 registered attendees from 54 countries and more than 450 exhibiting companies on hand to “engage and empower” an exceptional group of professionals toward a dynamic and promising future.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2024 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarships

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee have announced the recipients of the 2024 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship. These individuals will be recognized during the 2024 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2024), taking place March 12-14 in Fort Worth, TX.

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NATA Congratulates the Martin Hiller Family and Hill Aircraft on Strategic Partnership

NATA (National Air Transportation Association) congratulates Martin Hiller and Guy Hill, Jr., following the announcement that the Hiller Family is now an equity partner in Atlanta-based FBO Hill Aircraft. Martin (Marty) Hiller served as NATA’s President and CEO from 2016-18, after six years on the Association’s Board of Directors with one year of service as Board Chair. Guy Hill served two terms on the NATA Board of Directors, from 2014-2020.

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NBAA: President Biden’s Budget Would Harm an Essential American Industry

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed deep concern over the Biden administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request, issued to Congress today, which includes multiple proposals that would be harmful to an essential American industry.

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NBAA, Cutter Aviation Launch ‘Fueling the Future’ Program in Support of Industry Advocacy

In partnership with Cutter Aviation – a fixed-based operator with six locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona – the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the launch of the Fueling the Future program, which is designed to help the association in its advocacy initiatives to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world.

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Chris Algee to Receive Prestigious Schedulers & Dispatchers Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present longtime scheduler and licensed dispatcher Chris Algee, CAM, with the Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Outstanding Achievement & Leadership Award at the 2024 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2024), taking place March 12-14 in Fort Worth, TX.

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Air Charter Guide's Team at SDC2024 is Ready for Your Visit!

Air Charter Guide's Team at SDC2024 is Ready for Your Visit!

No reason to unpack from a fabulous event in beautiful Brussels for the annual EBAA AirOps 2024 show when we can just pick up the rest of the team and meet with all of you in Fort Worth, Texas for SDC2024 starting March 12th! Our team, including sales representatives, editorial specialists and authors will show you around our Aviation Week world and Air Charter Guide’s latest products. Please stop on by booth #1531 to turn the prize wheel, watch a caricaturist draw digital pictures of peers on a large screen and walk away with your very own branded masterpiece.

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Premier Aviation Celebrates 30 Years of Sky-High Rock n’ Roll

Premier Aviation Celebrates 30 Years of Sky-High Rock n’ Roll

Premier Aviation, part of the Hunt & Palmer PLC Group, is marking 30 years of providing air charter for some of the highest-grossing music tours. With over 250 music tours under its belt, Premier is proud of its heritage within the music industry and can confidently say that none of its clients’ artists has ever missed a gig owing to flight problems. Premier Aviation and Hunt & Palmer executives will be attending NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers (SDC2024) in Dallas from March 12 to 14th. Booth No 1130.

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Desert Jet Earns Top Safety Distinction With WYVERN Wingman Pro Certification and Argus Platinum Rating

Desert Jet Earns Top Safety Distinction With WYVERN Wingman Pro Certification and Argus Platinum Rating

Desert Jet, the leading full-service business aviation company located in Greater Palm Springs, California, is thrilled to announce its recent accomplishment of two of the aviation industry's most challenging safety audits - WYVERN Wingman PRO certification and ARGUS Platinum rating. This achievement further solidifies the company's status as a prominent player in the private aviation industry and showcases its commitment to providing the highest level of safety and service to its clients.

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Clay Lacy Becomes Authorized Dealer, Installer for Starlink

Clay Lacy Becomes Authorized Dealer, Installer for Starlink

Clay Lacy Aviation has agreed to become an authorized dealer and installer for Starlink, complementing its suite of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services at its repair stations in Los Angeles and Oxford, Connecticut. The satellite-based internet solution engineered by SpaceX enables inflight 4K video calls, streaming, online gaming, and virtual private networks. Starlink is part of the largest satellite constellation, with over 4,700 satellites in low Earth orbit and constantly launching more.

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VOO Wins Technology Innovation of the Year Award at The Aviation Achievement Awards 2024

VOO Wins Technology Innovation of the Year Award at The Aviation Achievement Awards 2024

VOO, an innovative software platform for booking business aviation flights, has been recognized for its groundbreaking technology, receiving the Technology Innovation of the Year Award at The Aviation Achievement Awards. This prestigious award, presented on February 29 at the V Hotel in Dubai, is the highest honor for excellence in the Middle East’s aviation and aerospace industry over the past year.

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ACSF Safety Symposium Speakers Announced

As ACSF gears up for their upcoming aviation safety seminar, they are thrilled to introduce three speakers who will be sharing their expertise and insights on crucial topics in the aviation industry. The ACSF Safety Symposium will be held April 1-3 in Daytona Beach, FL. 

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Boomerang Air Charter, Saturn Aviation, and Lionheart Holdings Join ACSF's ASAP Program

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), an organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing safety within the private aviation sector for the past 15 years, is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished members to its esteemed roster - Boomerang Air Charter, Saturn Aviation, and Part 91 operator Lionheart Holdings, Inc. These just culture-minded companies have made a pivotal commitment to advancing aviation safety by joining the ACSF's Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). 

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FAI Air Ambulance Achieves Accreditation for Its Dubai Medical Escort Service

FAI Air Ambulance Achieves Accreditation for Its Dubai Medical Escort Service

FAI rent-a-jet GmbH’s Air Ambulance Division is pleased to announce it has received Commercial Airline Medical Escort (CAME) accreditation from the European Aeromedical Institute (EURAMI) for its Dubai-based medical escort service. This follows FAI’s accreditation as an approved EURAMI provider in early 2023. FAI is the first private company in the GCC with EURAMI CAME accreditation and the only European fixed-wing operator to receive both the CAME accreditation and the EURAMI-approved provider accreditation in the GCC.

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George J. Priester Aviation Unifies Customer-Focused Companies Under Legacy Brand

For nearly 80 years, the Priester family name has meant committed excellence in aviation services and customer-focused relationships. As the family-run company expands to include businesses with similar values, it announces that a legacy name from its rich history is returning to represent the overall business structure.

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Air Charter Safety Foundation Urges Rapid Adoption of Safety Management Tools Following Recent Tragic Incidents

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by the recent loss of 10 individuals in aviation accidents. As the industry mourns these tragic events, ACSF emphasizes the critical need for the swift implementation of essential safety systems across all Part 91, 91K, and Part 135 operations.

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