LYTE Aviation’s Founder to Present Her Vision for a Next-Gen 40-Seat eVTOL Urban Regional Aircraft

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LYTE Aviation’s Founder to Present Her Vision for a Next-Gen 40-Seat eVTOL Urban Regional Aircraft

The future face of regional aviation doesn’t have to be complex, futuristic looking, asserts Freshta Farzam, Founder and CEO of aviation disruptor LYTE Aviation. With 10 years of experience in the green hydrogen and aviation sectors, Freshta’s new company, registered in the UK, fronts a distinctively conventional airframe design for 40 passengers, that will take off and land vertically like a helicopter. But, unlike other next-gen designs involving electric propulsion and heavy batteries, her project will be a tandem tiltwing design, with gearing allowing for forward flight and hover. This simplification means that, subject to funding, a full-scale prototype could be ready within two years.

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NATA Provides GA Risk Management Perspective at FAA Safety Summit

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National Air Transportation Association (NATA) COO Keith DeBerry and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Alan Stephens provided a voice for aviation businesses and 135 operators at the FAA Aviation Safety Summit in McLean, VA on March 15. Agency and industry leaders convened to discuss recent issues impacting the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) and examine actions the aviation community should review and consider to maintain its excellent safety record.

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C&L Aerospace Announces the Establishment of an African Sales Office

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C&L Aerospace Announces the Establishment of an African Sales Office

C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, announced the establishment of a new sales office in South Africa and that Timothy Semetsing has joined the company in the position of Regional Sales Manager, Africa. Semetsing will lead sales and marketing activities in this region for the regional airline and corporate market segments.

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Priester Aviation Grows Managed Aircraft Fleet

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Priester Aviation Grows Managed Aircraft Fleet

In Q4 of 2022 and Q1 of 2023, Priester added five business jets to its growing fleet of managed aircraft, the company announces. The aircraft are based throughout the country, reflective of Priester’s ability to answer client needs anywhere. Since its acquisition of Mayo Aviation in late 2022, Priester offers a full range of services to clients nationally, with larger bases of operation in its Chicagoland home and the Rocky Mountain region.

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NATA's Castagna Testifies Before House Aviation Subcommittee, Providing Insight on Securing the Successful Future of General Aviation

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National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna testified before the House Aviation Subcommittee to discuss solution-focused proposals that secure a vibrant future for general aviation. In the testimony, NATA highlights the critical importance of FAA Reauthorization legislation that will maintain the security and increase the resiliency of the National Airspace System while refining the focus and improving the efficiency of its regulatory agency.

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NBAA Welcomes Laurie Lutz as New SVP, Events and Salutes Chris Strong on His Retirement

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that veteran trade show executive Laurie Lutz will join NBAA as senior vice president, events, succeeding Chris Strong, who will retire after more than 14 years of exemplary service to the association.

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UK Business Aviation Operators in Buoyant Mood at BBGA Annual Conference

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UK Business Aviation Operators in Buoyant Mood at BBGA Annual Conference

Reflecting on a ‘rollercoaster of two years,’ we have almost forgotten the language of good, but we saw just that in 2022 across all parts of our business, highlighted Alex Durand, CEO of SaxonAir and Deputy Chair of the British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA). “Now we are debating whether we reinvest or just stay as we are.”

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VOO Announces a New Integration With FL3XX

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VOO Announces a New Integration With FL3XX

VOO, the B2B private jet marketplace that delivers instant bookings, integrated with FL3XX, the industry-leading aviation management platform, in late February 2023. This integration covers the key functionalities to make the charter sales more efficient and will facilitate traceable, effortless, and flawless operations leading to instant bookings.

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NBAA’s Record-Setting Leadership Conference Reaches New Heights in Promoting Dynamic Excellence

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The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2023 Leadership Conference made history in Charlotte, NC, as nearly 500 attendees heard from world-class speakers with timely lessons for unleashing excellence, in business aviation and beyond.

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Tom Perry, Cessna’s Super-Salesman, Honored With BBGA’s Outstanding Contribution to Aviation Award

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Tom Perry, Cessna’s Super-Salesman, Honored With BBGA’s Outstanding Contribution to Aviation Award

Tom Perry, the face of Cessna Aircraft in Europe for three decades, is this year’s recipient of the British Business and General Aviation Association’s prestigious Michael Wheatley Award for Outstanding Services to the general aviation industry.  BBGA Chair Aoife O’Sullivan presented him with the accolade at the Association’s annual conference and AGM on March 2nd at London’s Leonardo Hotel, St Paul’s.

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UAS Applauds Maya Ghazal’s Achievements as She Headlines at Leading Women’s Aviation Conference

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UAS Applauds Maya Ghazal’s Achievements as She Headlines at Leading Women’s Aviation Conference

UAS International Trip Support was delighted to support headline speaker Maya Ghazal at the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Long Beach, California on February 25th. Since meeting this remarkable young woman during EBACE-BACE in Geneva last May, UAS recognized she was destined for success. Maya has become an inspirational role model for young women pursuing an aviation career.

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Clay Lacy Aviation Commits Over $500,000 in Pilot and Mechanic Scholarships

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Clay Lacy Aviation Commits Over $500,000 in Pilot and Mechanic Scholarships

Clay Lacy Aviation has strengthened its commitment to the future of aviation by funding scholarships in diverse areas within the industry and geographic regions. The 55-year-old private aviation company, specializing in aircraft management, charter, maintenance and FBO services throughout the U.S., announces it has raised its commitment to over $500,000 in scholarships and support to the next generation of aviation professionals.

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Airport Dimensions Releases Study on Airport Customers

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Airport Dimensions has identified a number of new ‘tribes’ based on the type of experience they seek across the airport journey ranging from those seeking ‘utility and efficiency’ to ‘experience seekers,’ following its new Airport Experience Research ‘The Transforming Airport Revenue Landscape.’

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JMC Group Supports Exeter Leukaemia Fund With Transport Service

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JMC Group Supports Exeter Leukaemia Fund With Transport Service

JMC Group, a leading global aviation services company, is pleased to partner with the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) as its chosen charity for the next three years. JMC, located at the International Office Park, Exeter Airport (EGTE), will sponsor the transport service for patients attending the Haematology Centre at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E). JMC Group is sponsoring three Volkswagen Tiguans which will be operational starting this month, transporting blood cancer patients in Devon.

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NATA Statement on Pending Publication of Part 139 SMS Final Rule

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“As SMS positively impacts all aviation sectors, NATA supports the FAA’s efforts to enhance safety across the entire aviation ecosystem. The final rule on airport SMS will increase interoperability between ground and air operation safety and risk management processes,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. “For decades, NATA has been the industry leader in providing safety advocacy, awareness, and education resources and will continue to explore the benefits of connectivity between airport and operator SMS programs.”

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