Flight Support Spotlight: Jetstream International Pvt. Ltd.

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Flight Support Spotlight: Jetstream International Pvt. Ltd.

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with JetStream International Pvt. Ltd., a global aviation trip support provider headquartered in India. Jetstream International Pvt. Ltd. specializes in delivering 24/7 flight operations services for business aviation, commercial airlines, cargo operators, air ambulance providers, and government flights. Their comprehensive offerings include overflight and landing permits, ground handling coordination, flight planning and dispatch, fuel arrangements, airport slots, aircraft catering, crew accommodation and transportation, FBO coordination, and aircraft charter solutions.

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RealClean Adds Aircraft Leather Re-Dye and Reconditioning Services

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RealClean Aircraft Detailing has expanded its interior restoration services across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey with the addition of professional leather re-dye and reconditioning services. Designed for aircraft owners, operators, flight departments, brokers, and maintenance teams, the new service restores worn, faded, stained, or discolored leather seating and interior surfaces. Instead of replacing serviceable materials, RealClean carefully cleans, prepares, color-matches, re-dyes, and conditions leather to enhance appearance and extend its useful life.

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NBAA Welcomes Chris Rocheleau’s Return to the Association From the FAA

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is thrilled to welcome the return of Christopher J. Rocheleau as the organization’s chief operating officer (COO), after a period of critical service to the country with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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The Air Charter Guide's 40 Year Print Edition and How Air Ambulance Brokerage ParaFlight and Founder Sim Shain Took Wing

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The Air Charter Guide's 40 Year Print Edition and How Air Ambulance Brokerage ParaFlight and Founder Sim Shain Took Wing

This year’s print edition of The Air Charter Guide celebrates 40 wonderful years of working with the aviation community and seeing the industry grow and evolve non-stop high above the global clouds. We thank all of you for your contributions and making this a successful and meaningful journey! The Air Charter Guide’s 40th anniversary edition features Sim Shain on the front cover and talks about Shain’s career and the beginnings of his air ambulance brokerage firm Paraflight.

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Melbourne Cup Getaway

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Melbourne Cup Getaway

When spring in Victoria arrives with long gold afternoons settling over the Maribyrnong River as the days lengthen toward summer, somewhere in early November, for two minutes on a Tuesday, the entire country stops moving to watch a horse race. This is the particular alchemy that produces the Melbourne Cup. The race has been run at Flemington since 1861, the brainchild of police commissioner Frederick Standish and industrialist Robert Bagot, who wanted a staying event that would draw the finest horses from Australia and beyond.

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Fargo Jet Center Completes Delivery of Dedicated Air Medical PC-12NG to Metro Aviation

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Fargo Jet Center Completes Delivery of Dedicated Air Medical PC-12NG to Metro Aviation

Fargo Jet Center proudly announces the completion and delivery of a newly outfitted, dedicated air medical Pilatus PC-12NG to Metro Aviation, the largest privately held, traditional air medical operator in the United States. Metro Aviation will operate the aircraft for Children’s Nebraska, the leading pediatric healthcare provider in the state of Nebraska.

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NBAA Supports ‘WINGS’ Act to Address Financial Barriers to Aviation Careers

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed a bipartisan House bill that would recognize degrees for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers as professional degrees, expanding access to student loans for individuals pursuing aviation careers and helping to grow the industry’s workforce.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Passage of Key Measures to Bolster US Aviation Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation’s approval of three bipartisan aviation measures that would enhance innovation, improve medication transparency for pilots and air traffic controllers and accelerate the safe deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Gulfstream G500 and G600 Fleet Surpasses 400 Customer Deliveries

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Gulfstream G500 and G600 Fleet Surpasses 400 Customer Deliveries

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the 400th customer delivery of its award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a milestone that underscores sustained global demand for the aircraft, their innovation and performance leadership. The milestone delivery was a G600 outfitted at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility for a customer in the Asia-Pacific region.

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NBAA Welcomes Emily Deaton as SVP, Product Development and Sales

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that jetAVIVA CEO and business aviation trailblazer Emily Deaton will join the association in a new role, as senior vice president for product development and sales. Deaton will lead the creation of new offerings and experiences for NBAA members, forge strategic partnerships across the industry, launch new products and services and accelerate the association’s growth at a transformational time for business aviation.

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NBAA Salutes Doug Carr for Decades of Service as Business Aviation’s Champion

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has expressed its gratitude to Doug Carr, Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability, and International Operations, who recently announced his decision to retire at the end of August after 28 years of dedicated service to NBAA and the business aviation community.

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NOEMI Aerospace Secures Million Euros to Advance Electric Amphibious Aircraft Development

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NOEMI Aerospace Secures Million Euros to Advance Electric Amphibious Aircraft Development

NOEMI Aerospace has secured 30 million Norwegian Kroner (€3 million) from Innovation Norway to support flight testing of its electric amphibious aircraft. This funding will aid in the development of what could become the world's first certified electric amphibious aircraft for commercial passenger transport. The award represents a significant milestone for NOEMI Aerospace and the advancement of a new global category in zero-emission regional aviation. The funding will support the flight test program for NOEMI’s first aircraft, one of the most critical phases in the development process.

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MEBAA Show Returns to Spotlight the Value of Business Aviation

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MEBAA Show Returns to Spotlight the Value of Business Aviation

The business aviation community will reunite in Dubai for the 11th edition of the MEBAA Show, opening on December 8 at Dubai World Central. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, MEBAA Show 2026 is highly anticipated as the region emerges strong and open for business. The show builds on the success of MEBAA Show 2024, which welcomed 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries, 145 exhibitors, and 30 aircraft on static display.

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2026 NBAA Gold Wing Award Nominations Now Open: Journalists, Apply Today

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence honors outstanding, accurate and insightful reporting on business aviation topics, and is presented annually to journalists from trade or non-trade media outlets.

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magniX Expands Beyond Aerospace with New Board Leadership and Electric Age Solutions

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magniX Expands Beyond Aerospace with New Board Leadership and Electric Age Solutions

magniX, the producer of the industry’s leading flight-tested powertrains for electric aircraft, has announced updates to its strategic direction and Board governance. The company plans to broaden its applications beyond aerospace to develop solutions for the electric age. To support this strategy, magniX has also announced new appointments to its Board.

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Air New England Unveils New Beechcraft King Air 250

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Air New England Unveils New Beechcraft King Air 250

Air New England, a leading private air charter operator based at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM), is proud to announce the addition of the Beechcraft King Air 250 to its fleet. This latest acquisition underscores the company’s commitment to providing efficient, comfortable, and flexible travel solutions for clients across New England and beyond.

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Empire Aviation Expands Managed Fleet with Bombardier Global 6500 Business Jet

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Empire Aviation Expands Managed Fleet with Bombardier Global 6500 Business Jet

Empire Aviation Group, a Dubai-based global provider of integrated private aviation services, has announced the induction of a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet into its managed fleet. This addition strengthens the company’s ultra-long-range aircraft representation within its growing portfolio. Empire Aviation supported the client throughout the onboarding process, including aircraft registration, delivery, and the recruitment and training of dedicated flight crew for both owner and charter operations.

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PrivatPort Expands Global FBO Network and Establishes 24/7 Operations Control Centre in Dubai

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PrivatPort, the executive aviation brand of Swissport, has announced the next phase of its global expansion, increasing its dedicated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) network from seven to nine locations and establishing a centralized, 24/7 Operations Control Center (OCC) in Dubai, UAE. The network expansion includes two additional FBO locations in Mexico, further strengthening PrivatPort’s presence in key international business aviation markets. These dedicated facilities are supported by executive aviation services at more than 70 locations worldwide

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Gulfstream G800 Achieves Two Historic Milestones in Business Aviation

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Gulfstream G800 Achieves Two Historic Milestones in Business Aviation

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced two significant achievements for its next-generation G800 aircraft. The G800 recently secured the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history. The 800th city pair speed record was achieved earlier in June with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah, Georgia. The aircraft covered 2,973 nautical miles (5,505 kilometers) in 5 hours and 52 minutes, cruising at an average speed of Mach 0.91.

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Tuvoli, NATA and Embry-Riddle Launch Inaugural AI Symposium for Business Aviation to Guide Industry Transformation

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Tuvoli, NATA and Embry-Riddle Launch Inaugural AI Symposium for Business Aviation to Guide Industry Transformation

Tuvoli, building the backbone of private aviation, has announced the launch of the first annual AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA), co-founded with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s O’Maley College of Business. AISBA takes place during September 15–16 at Embry-Riddle’s residential campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, with an opening reception on September 14. Centered on a full-day’s strategic symposium on Tuesday, September 15, the program also includes an optional half-day practical workshop on Wednesday, September 16.  

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