Zela Jet Announces Two New Aircraft

Zela Jet Announces Two New Aircraft

Zela Jet announces two exclusive aircraft for Summer 2023. The first is an Agusta 109C based out of Athens to serve the Greek islands. The second aircraft is a new 2023 PC-12NGX, a versatile, single-engine turboprop perfect for short to medium-range flights around the southeast Mediterranean region.     

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Global Jet Adds a Brand New ACJ319 Neo to Its Charter Fleet

Global Jet Adds a Brand New ACJ319 Neo to Its Charter Fleet

Global Jet, a leader in private jet charter services, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its expanding fleet: an Airbus ACJ 319 Neo, fresh off the production line in July 2022. The Airbus ACJ 319 Neo has a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles, enabling it to reach any global destination. It features an opulent and spacious interior, comfortably seating 19 passengers, with sleeping arrangements for 12 single and 2 double beds.

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NATA Commends Passage of Bipartisan House Bill Focusing on Strong Leadership and a Healthy Aviation Ecosystem

As passed by Committee, the legislation addresses many of the concerns NATA raised on behalf of its members and includes multiple provisions to improve and streamline FAA processes. Specifically, NATA appreciates the legislation’s improvements to the Part 135 certification and check pilot processes, focus on the scalability of SMS requirements for small operators, creation of an FAA ombudsman to provide impartial dispute mediation, and increased FAA/stakeholder engagement during the rulemaking process.

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Elfly Group Presents All-Electric Seaplane Design

Elfly Group Presents All-Electric Seaplane Design

Norway's Elfly Group proudly presented the new design of its pure, all-electric commercial seaplane, dubbed NoEmi (for No Emission) in Oslo on June 14, 2023. A 100-strong audience, comprising international industry guests, stakeholders; members of the Innovation Research Group SINTEF, municipalities and media, experienced a full-scale cabin virtual reality (VR) tour of this innovative amphibious aircraft (EG1A). The prototype (non-passenger version) of NoEmi is being readied for flight in 2025.

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Jet Aviation Wins in VIP Completion Interior Design Category at the Design et Al Yacht and Aviation Awards

Jet Aviation Wins in VIP Completion Interior Design Category at the Design et Al Yacht and Aviation Awards

Jet Aviation announced today that the Jet Aviation Design Studio was awarded first place in the Interior Design / VIP Completion category of the 2023 Design et al Yacht & Aviation Awards. The company won for their design of an ACJ319neo interior redelivered in March this year.

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Four Aircraft Charter Operators Complete ACSF’s Biennial Industry Audit Standard

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote aviation safety among general and business aviation operators, has recently reregistered four Member companies on its Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry.

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NBAA Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan House FAA Reauthorization Bill That Strengthens America’s Gold Standard in Aviation

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the introduction in the U.S. House of Representatives a bipartisan measure to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through 2028, which includes key provisions supported by the association and the broader general aviation (GA) community.

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Jet Aviation Completes New Hangar in Scottsdale, Arizona

Jet Aviation Completes New Hangar in Scottsdale, Arizona

Jet Aviation announced that it has completed construction of a new 18,000-square-foot hangar at its FBO in Scottsdale, Arizona (KDSL). This brings the total hangar capacity to 88,000 square feet. Jet Aviation continues to execute multiple build projects in the U.S. to grow its base tenant capacity and offer modern facilities and amenities for customers.

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NBAA and NATA Statements on Trottenberg and Thomson Taking on Key FAA Roles

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have commended the Biden administration for naming two proven leaders to fill top positions at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Hunt & Palmer Highlights the Benefits of Air Charter at RotorTechUK

Hunt & Palmer Highlights the Benefits of Air Charter at RotorTechUK

Hunt & Palmer PLC is looking forward to its debut participation at RotorTechUK 2023 at its new Sywell Aerodrome venue from June 8-10.  Jo Etherington is representing the leading aircraft charter brokerage, hosting an outdoor exhibit within the static display, and offering seating and refreshments. Visitors interested in business aircraft and helicopter charter are invited to drop by.

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Sun Air Jets Adds King Air 350i to Charter Fleet

Sun Air Jets, a leading provider of premium air travel experiences, is proud to announce the latest addition to its esteemed charter fleet, the King Air 350i.. This exceptional aircraft sets a new benchmark for short to medium flight performance, further solidifying Sun Air Jet’s commitment to offering unparalleled travel experiences and a variety of options for its distinguished clientele.

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New Aircraft, Sustainability and Innovation Capture Imaginations at EBACE2023

Game-changing technologies, the debut of all-new aircraft, groundbreaking solutions for sustainable flight and exciting market opportunities were all center stage for one of the most consequential editions of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) to date.

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Aerocare Aviation Services Partners with Inflite the Jet Center

Aerocare Aviation Services Partners with Inflite the Jet Center

Aerocare Aviation Services Limited (Aerocare) and Inflite the Jet Centre Limited (Inflite), two leading, independently-owned British business aviation services companies, announced a collaborative partnership at EBACE2023 to provide their respective business aviation customers with an extended range of paint and MRO services. Aerocare’s dedicated VIP paint facility (based at Hawarden Airport, Chester, UK) will accommodate Inflite’s MRO aircraft customers who require aircraft painting as part of their maintenance visits.

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NBAA Welcomes Passage of NOTAM Improvement Act

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds congressional passage of the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023, which directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) system. The bill now heads to President Biden, who is expected to sign it.

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London Oxford Airport has Ambitions to Be a Leading Center for ‘Green Tech’ Sectors

London Oxford Airport has Ambitions to Be a Leading Center for ‘Green Tech’ Sectors

London Oxford Airport (EGTK), the UK’s fifth-ranked busiest business aviation airport, is pivoting to offer a prospective new center for innovation and green tech with a proposed new R&D science park at the entrance to the Airport. While focused on the burgeoning life sciences sector, it states the new facility would also appeal to new Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) players and their affiliates, championing innovations in motors, batteries, composites, hydrogen, synthetic and alternative fuels,  all of which are already evolving in the vicinity.

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Weston Aviation Launches New Brand Identity

Weston Aviation Launches New Brand Identity

Weston Aviation, the UK and Ireland-based aviation services specialist, has launched a new brand identity for the company. The new branding will start to be introduced throughout the network in May and is designed to support the company’s planned expansion to its FBO network, portfolio of services and also its international ambitions.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Front and Center for European Business Aviation Show, Highlighting Industry’s Net-Zero Carbon Focus

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be available at Geneva Airport (GVA) this week, and organizers are taking additional steps to promote the game-changing fuel for reducing carbon emissions from the sector as a central component to the 2023 edition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, being held from May 23-25.

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TAG Extends its European Fleet and Prepares for Further Growth

TAG Aviation has added 4 new aircraft to its European fleet so far this year. They include a Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream 550 and 2 Embraer Phenom 300Es. The G7500 & G550 will be based in the UK and operated privately. The Phenom 300Es will be available for charter, with one in Geneva and one in Zurich.

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Hunt & Palmer: Charter Activity as diverse as Ever and Corporates are Returning

Hunt & Palmer: Charter Activity as diverse as Ever and Corporates are Returning

Having delivered an exceptionally strong first quarter of 2023, with a 30% growth over the same period in 2022, demand for air charter may have passed its peak, according to Hunt & Palmer PLC. However, the diversity of trips its broker teams are arranging in business aviation is as broad as anything the UK-headquartered private aviation charter brokerage has seen in four decades of trading.

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