Allen McReynolds Joins NATA Board of Directors
/Allen McReynolds, COO of West Star Aviation (East Alton, IL), was elected to serve on the NATA (National Air Transportation) Board of Directors.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Florian Guillermet’s Appointment to Lead EASA
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Florian Guillermet as the future executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking a significant development in European aviation leadership.
Read MoreFAI Extends Partnership with McLaren Formula 1 Team
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FAI Aviation Group, one of the world’s leading global providers of mission-critical aviation services, has extended its partnership with the world-famous McLaren Formula 1 Team. FAI will be known as an ‘official partner’ of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and continue to provide executive aviation services to the team. As part of the agreement, FAI Aviation Group is proud to be prominently represented on Lando Norris’ helmet.
Read MoreNATA and NBAA Welcome Decision from Treasury on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
/The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance identifies eligible models for measuring lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction, which will be used to qualify for and calculate the tax credit. The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to develop a modified version of its Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model that would be eligible, as well.
Read MoreGrandView Aviation Becomes WYVERN Wingman PRO
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GrandView Aviation has been awarded WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence in association with ongoing participation in WYVERN's Flight Leader Program (FLP). Wingman PRO validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide. A safety benchmark set above WYVERN’s flagship Wingman program; Wingman PRO is the aviation industry’s highest safety standard.
Read MoreMalone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair
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Today, the NATA (National Air Transportation Association) board of directors named Cristine Kirk, CEO of Malone AirCharter, Inc., as its Vice Chair. Kirk was elected to serve on the NATA Board in June 2023. Kirk joined Malone AirCharter in 2010 as Staff Accountant and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after just five years. In her role as CFO, Kirk spent the next six years on the company’s strategic leadership team focusing on safety, customer service, and growth. In 2021, Kirk purchased Malone Air Charter, continuing to run the company in the same family-owned tradition of its founding in 2002.
Read MoreK. Scott Griffith to Keynote 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium
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Author, pilot and aviation safety trailblazer K. Scott Griffith will deliver the opening keynote at the 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium, to be held April 1-3, 2024 on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), in Daytona Beach, Florida. Hosted by the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), the annual aviation safety event brings together 200+ aviation leaders and students to gain insights and learn best practices, as well as share lessons learned.
Read MoreVOO’s Expanding Visibility and Recognition Leads to a Nomination for Technology Innovation of the Year in the Middle East
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VOO has been nominated for The Aviator Middle East Awards in the Technology Innovation of the Year category, which recognizes an outstanding technological innovation introduced in the Middle East over the past year that provides a solution unique to the region. The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023 will take place on December 12 at the Jumeirah Mina A’Salam Hotel in Dubai, bringing together leading industry professionals from across the Middle East and internationally.
Read MoreNBAA Marks the Passing of Former FAA Administrator David Hinson
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today paid tribute to the legacy of David Hinson, who served as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 1993-1996. Hinson recently passed away at age 90.
Read MoreReynolds Jet Maintains ARGUS Platinum Rating
/Reynolds Jet is pleased to share that it has retained its ARGUS Platinum designation, a rating it has consistently held since 2009. ARGUS ratings reflect the highest levels of quality and aviation safety and demonstrate an operator’s adherence to an internationally recognized standard.
Read MoreGet Heli and Alpes Hélicoptères Forge a Partnership for Innovative Helicopter Service
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Getting to the Alps is about to get a lot easier and more fun with a new helicopter service, born from a groundbreaking cross-channel partnership between British-based GetHeli and French-based helicopter airline Alpes Hélicoptères, part of Léman Aviation. This collaboration introduces an innovative flight pooling system, set to redefine air travel to the Alps, especially during the ski season, starting with Courchevel.
Read MoreGA Stakeholders Urge Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
/Several general aviation (GA) groups today advised Congress that continued short-term extensions of authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would “challenge the certainty that industry and the FAA depend on to enable long-term planning and investment in many critical areas required to ensure the safety of the NAS and America’s global leadership in aviation.”
Read MoreTAG’s Angel Takes to the Skies
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The TAG Trained Pilot Scheme, an in-house pilot training program aimed at fostering local talent, was established in 2015 and sponsors TAG employees to become a pilot from ab-initio to a full type rating on a business jet. Angel Wun is the latest member of the program and will gain her first type rating on a Gulfstream 650, which starts this month at CAE Singapore.
Read MoreUnleaded Fuel Candidate Advances into Next Stage of PAFI Testing
/General aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, and continued progress toward an unleaded future.
Read MoreNBAA Mourns Passing of GA Champion, AAAA Executive Director Selena Shilad
/Today, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the passing of aviation advocate Selena Shilad, a fierce advocate for general aviation and leader of the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA).
Read MoreFlyHouse Elevates Luxury Experience through Exclusive Partnership with Go Rentals
/FlyHouse, an industry-leading private jet management and charter company recognized for its unparalleled luxury, service, and innovation, is excited to announce the strategic partnership with Go Rentals, the quintessential purveyor of premier luxury car services. This collaboration underscores FlyHouse’s groundbreaking benchmark in guest experiences as Go Rentals will serve as the premier ground transportation partner for FlyHouse.
Read MoreFly 7 Executive Aviation SA & Zela Jet Winter Partnership for the Season
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This winter, Zela Jet and Fly 7 are joining forces to provide travelers with exceptional flight options. Zela Jet, renowned for its luxurious travel experiences, is promoting winter flights from Greece to destinations in Switzerland, Austria and France utilizing the aircraft fleet operated by Fly 7. Fly 7 specializes in the operation of Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft, ensuring passengers a comfortable and efficient journey during the winter season.
Read MoreNBAA Unveils New Guide and Free Webinar on Reducing Runway Excursions
/To help enhance safety in business aircraft operations, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has produced a new publication entitled, “Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation: A high-level guide on mitigating the risks.” The 25-page document examines many of the psychological and physical factors that cause excursions on takeoffs and landings and explains how to address them in training programs and safety management systems.
Read MoreFAI Honored With Two Awards at the Middle East Aviation Awards
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FAI Aviation Group, Germany’s leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services, was honored at the 2023 Middle East Aviation Awards on November 14th, during the Dubai Airshow. The group scooped two accolades – Air Ambulance Company of the Year Award and the prestigious Aviation Business Innovative Leader Award, presented to the group’s Dubai-based Managing Director, Barbara Baumgartner.
Read MoreACSF Adds Three to Board of Governors
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsf.aero) is pleased to announce the election of three aviation industry professionals to the ACSF’s Board of Governors: Magellan Jets’s Matthew Harris, Flexjet’s Kent Stauffer and Talon Air’s Jay Thakor.
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