ACSF Deeply Saddened by Passing of Aviation Safety Expert, Russ Lawton

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Russ Lawton, who held key roles within aviation safety organizations for more than 40 years, including most recently as the Foundation’s Vice President of Operations. After a prolonged illness, he died on January 14th at the age of 70.

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Aviation Clean Air’s Purification System Receives EASA Approval for Installation on Airbus 320 Series Aircraft

Aviation Clean Air (ACA) is pleased to announce three new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approvals for installation of the company’s air and surface purification system. These most recent Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) are for installation on the Airbus 320 series of aircraft, which includes the A318, A319, 320 and 321.

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Fly Alliance Renews Their WYVERN Wingman Certification

NXT Jet, Inc. dba Fly Alliance has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful Audit, conducted by WYVERN in December 2022. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services. 

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Business Aviation Coalition Promotes Initiative to Make Flights to, From World Economic Forum More Sustainable

A global coalition focused on business aviation sustainability has announced that the industry, aligned with the work of the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative, is offering a market-based solution to help reduce carbon emissions for flights to and from the Forum’s Annual meeting in Davos, which begins on Jan. 16.

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NATA Congratulates New House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Leaders

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna has congratulated the new leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA).

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NATA Updates Training to Address Emerging Risks of Aircraft Misfueling

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released an update to its industry-wide Safety 1st General Aviation Misfueling Prevention Program — a free, online training resource for pilots, line service professionals, and other aircraft refueling stakeholders. 

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Skyservice Business Aviation Receives TCCA, FAA & EASA Supplemental Type Certificate Approval for Satcom's Plane Simple Ku-band Installations

Skyservice Business Aviation Receives TCCA,  FAA & EASA Supplemental Type Certificate Approval for Satcom's Plane Simple Ku-band Installations

Skyservice Business Aviation, a North American leader in business aviation, announced it has received TCCA, FAA, and EASA supplemental type certification (STC) approval for the integration of Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ku-band Tail Mounted Antenna systems. The newly certified integration is available on Bombardier Challenger 604/605/650 and Global Express/XRS/5000/6000 series aircraft models.

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Impressive Speaker Lineup for 2023 Leadership Conference to Focus on Dynamic Excellence

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has gathered preeminent experts in personal development and management strategies for its 2023 Leadership Conference to help business aviation leaders of today and tomorrow manage excellence in an increasingly pressure-filled environment, and maintain a healthy and achievable work-life balance. The conference will be held Feb. 27-March 1 at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, NC.

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NATA Statement on Omnibus Funding for Unleaded Fuel

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 signed by the President late last week supports general aviation’s progress toward a lead-free future. The legislation includes $10 million for additional fuel testing and evaluation to assist the collaborative industry-government effort to move general aviation to a fleetwide drop-in, lead-free fuel solution no later than 2030.

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RoyalJet Renews Their WYVERN Wingman Certification

RoyalJet LLC has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful Audit, conducted by WYVERN in October 2022. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best-operating practices before purchasing air charter services.

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NATA Statement on Passage of FY 2023 Government Funding, AAIM Act

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 passed by Congress and signed by the President late last week includes critical provisions for the aviation industry, from establishment of a pilot grant program for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure to increased funding for key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs.

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OneWeb Confirms Successful Deployment of 40 Satellites Launched With SpaceX

OneWeb Confirms Successful Deployment of 40 Satellites Launched With SpaceX

OneWeb has confirmed the successful deployment of 40 satellites launched by SpaceX, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch is OneWeb’s 15th to date and its second since resuming its campaign with a successful launch from India in October, putting the company on track to deliver global coverage in 2023.

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Desert Jet Adds the King Air 350i Turboprop to its Managed Fleet of Charter Aircraft

Desert Jet Adds the King Air 350i Turboprop to its Managed Fleet of Charter Aircraft

Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is pleased to announce the addition of a King Air 350i turboprop to its managed fleet of aircraft. The versatility and short-field capabilities of the King Air 350i complement Desert Jet's managed fleet mix of Citation jets, providing charter clients with another exceptional option for their travel needs and growing demand for private aircraft.

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FAI Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments in Response to Demand

FAI Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments in Response to Demand

FAI Aviation Group, one of the world’s leading global providers of mission-critical aviation services is pleased to announce that it now accepts major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether as an additional method of payment across all its global services, effective immediately.

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