Kindra Mahler Joins Western Aircraft as Marketing Manager for Aircraft Sales and Charter Divisions

Kindra Mahler Joins Western Aircraft as Marketing Manager for Aircraft Sales and Charter Divisions

Western Aircraft, a subsidiary of Greenwich AeroGroup, has announced the appointment of Kindra Mahler as marketing manager for its aircraft sales, aircraft management and charter divisions, led by Vice President Phil Winters. Mahler brings 17 years of aviation industry experience to Western Aircraft. She joins the company from Fargo Jet Center in Fargo, North Dakota, where she advanced aviation marketing initiatives while contributing operational insight through years of involvement in charter flight operations. Her expertise includes branding and design management, integrated campaigns, event strategy, social media management, communications and client engagement, all designed to drive growth across the business aviation sector.

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NATA’s Cyber Insurance Program Offers Exclusive Protection Against Evolving Threats

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announces the latest addition to its suite of insurance offerings with the launch of a brand-new cyber insurance program underwritten by E-Risk Services, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company). Designed specifically for NATA’s diverse members, the program provides comprehensive protection against escalating cyber threats facing aviation businesses, with a flexible and easy-to-use online submission process.

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Gulfstream Completes 100th Starlink Installation on G650ER at Fort Worth Facility

Gulfstream Completes 100th Starlink Installation on G650ER at Fort Worth Facility

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the successful completion of its 100th Starlink high-speed internet installation. The system was installed on a Gulfstream G650ER at the company's Fort Worth Alliance Service Center in Texas. This milestone comes less than a year after Gulfstream received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification to install Starlink on the award-winning G650 and G650ER, providing customers with the added convenience of working directly with the company to upgrade connectivity for their aircraft.

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Charter 101: Propelling Yourself into Turboprop Chartering

Charter 101: Propelling Yourself into Turboprop Chartering

When thinking about charter aviation, the default assumptions usually revolve around jets. Whether discussing whether a pop star will make it to her fiancé’s Super Bowl or debating when a woman's pro sports league can ditch commercial air travel for charter, the conversation frequently centers on private jet travel. However, jet engines aren't the only ones driving charter aviation. There's another option that may seem less glamorous and luxurious, but which has its own advantages – turboprops.

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Buckle Up! Singapore's Formula 1 Night Race: Luxury, Speed, and Culture Converge in 2025

Buckle Up! Singapore's Formula 1 Night Race: Luxury, Speed, and Culture Converge in 2025

Since 2008, when Singapore hosted Formula 1's first night race, the Marina Bay Street Circuit has become one of the sport's most challenging and most spectacular venues. The Singapore Grand Prix Season runs from September 26 to October 5, 2025, culminating in Formula 1's most impressive night race on October 3-5.

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NBAA-BACE Sustainability Summit Will Showcase Milestones Toward Sector’s Net-Zero Future

The most important developments shaping business aviation’s path to net-zero carbon emissions will be in the spotlight when industry leaders gather for the 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 14-16 in Las Vegas.

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New, World-Class NBAA-BACE Event to Focus on Maintenance and Operations Excellence

Business aviation’s top-tier maintenance and repair organizations (MROs) and manufacturers will share practical tips for ensuring your aircraft is in top condition at a new event during this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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All About ACE 25 - and a Little About Formula One

All About ACE 25 - and a Little About Formula One

Our team is looking forward to seeing you at ACE25 in Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) outside of London. When we say "outside," we really mean "super close" to London in our lingo. A major attraction of London Biggin Hill Airport to business aviation has been the very fast transit into London. Our very own Ian Sheppard got to take a tour on the 'Biggin to Battersea' helicopter shuttle.

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Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Candace Covington to Its Board

Air Charter Safety Foundation Welcomes Candace Covington to Its Board

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is excited to announce that Candace Covington has joined its Board of Directors. With her strong leadership and deep experience in aviation, Candace will help ACSF continue its mission to make air travel safer and better for everyone. Candace currently serves as the Senior Director of Aviation at Adobe, where she built and leads a top-notch corporate flight department. Her focus is on delivering safe, seamless, and exceptional travel experiences for Adobe’s executives and guests. 

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Skyservice Seattle FBO at KBFI Joins Paragon Aviation Group's Elite Network

Paragon Aviation Group, a global leader in premier FBO services and strategic aviation partnerships, proudly announces the addition of Skyservice Business Aviation's Seattle FBO ("Skyservice" or "Skyservice Seattle") at King County Boeing Field (KBFI) to its prestigious network. This milestone not only expands Paragon's presence in the Pacific Northwest but marks the debut of Skyservice's brand-new, state-of-the-art FBO, which opened in September 2024.

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Support CAN’s Critical Flights: ‘Fund an Angel’ Event Returns to NBAA-BACE

To support its mission of arranging free business aircraft flights for cancer patients seeking treatment, Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is hosting its annual “Fund an Angel” fundraiser at the 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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KCAC Aviation Welcomes Preston Estes as New Director of Maintenance

KCAC Aviation Welcomes Preston Estes as New Director of Maintenance

KCAC Aviation is proud to announce the appointment of Preston Estes as its new Director of Maintenance. With over three decades of aviation maintenance experience and deep ties to the Pilatus PC-12 program, Preston brings extensive technical expertise and proven leadership to KCAC's expanding maintenance operations.

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NATA Welcomes Appointment of François Lassale as VAI President & CEO

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) congratulates François Lassale on his appointment as President and CEO of Vertical Aviation International (VAI). NATA and VAI have a long history of collaboration in areas critical to the industry’s future, including safety culture and training, aviation workforce development, safe implementation of unleaded aviation fuel, and timely integration of powered-lift technologies into the national airspace system.

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Charter Spotlight: RoyalJet

Charter Spotlight: RoyalJet

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Mohammed Husain Ahmed, Acting CEO, RoyalJet. RoyalJet is a premier private aviation operator based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, specializing in luxury charter services for discerning travelers worldwide. The company has built its reputation on delivering sophisticated, personalized experiences with meticulous attention to detail, from customized in-flight services to flexible scheduling and global reach.

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Stay Ahead of Change: 2025 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference Delivers Actionable Guidance

Amid this year’s sweeping federal tax policy changes and stepped-up, state-level activity, the 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference will gather leading experts with guidance about some of the most pressing issues for business aviation.

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Aerobility Partners with Flynqy Pilot Training to Expand Accessible Aviation at EGHQ

Aerobility Partners with Flynqy Pilot Training to Expand Accessible Aviation at EGHQ

Aerobility, the UK charity dedicated to providing access to the magic and wonder of flight to the disabled community, is proud to announce a new partnership with Flynqy Pilot Training - a flight training school based at Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ). This exciting collaboration represents a significant step forward in making aviation more accessible across the Southwest.

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Put Your Career on the Fast Track With NBAA-BACE’s 75+ Education Sessions

Looking to get an edge on how the trends and topics driving business aviation are impacting career pathways, including your own? The 2025 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will offer a unique opportunity to hear from experts on topics ranging from the latest thinking about flying safety, to aircraft transactions in a shifting tax-and-tariff environment, to retaining your most valued workplace team members and much more. 

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Over 100 Companies to Be Recognized for Aviation Safety at NBAA-BACE; 2 Have a 90-Year Safety Record

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the 2025 recipients for its Flying Safety Award, as well as safety leadership in several specific categories, for the period ending Dec. 31, 2024. More than 100 companies and flight departments, as well as hundreds of operators and other industry personnel, are being recognized for accident-free flying. Recipients of the Flying Safety Award will be recognized during the National Safety Forum at the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct. 14-16 in Las Vegas.

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NBAA Mourns Passing of Famed Astronaut, Aviation Legend Jim Lovell

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the passing of retired NASA astronaut, U.S. Navy pilot and industry advocate Capt. James Arthur (“Jim”) Lovell Jr. by reflecting on both the famed aviator’s legacy and his support for general aviation (GA) at a critical moment. Lovell passed away Aug. 7 at age 97.

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