NBAA Questions FAA’s Plan for New Rules on Flights Critical to Communities

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is questioning the rationale for a government plan to develop far-reaching new regulations, on alleged safety grounds, for certain on-demand public charter carriers that are often key to aviation service in small communities. 

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NBAA’s Sold-Out White Plains Forum Highlights Industry’s Passion, Promise

A sold-out and bustling exhibit floor, a robust lineup of the latest aircraft, a compelling series of expert-led panel sessions and a beautiful day combined for a highly successful 2024 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) White Plains Regional Forum on June 12 at Westchester County Airport (HPN).

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CLIMBING. FAST. Sustainability Campaign Stakeholders Welcome Formation of House Sustainable Aviation Caucus

CLIMBING. FAST., which represents a dozen international stakeholders across the full value chain of business aviation, issued a consensus statement in response to the establishment of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus.

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At NBAA Forum, Barrington Irving’s Academy Welcomes Grads to Bizav Careers

At the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2024 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum, the Barrington Irving Technical Training School (BITTS) announced its first set of graduates from its local program, all of whom are ready to take positions at area facilities for two leading Fixed Base Operators (FBOs).

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Premier Private Jets Adds PremierShares, a Value-Driven Fractional Ownership Program

Premier Private Jets Adds PremierShares, a Value-Driven Fractional Ownership Program

Premier Private Jets, a Florida-based, regional provider of business aviation services, has added a fractional ownership program it considers the best value in the industry. The program offers shares in the company’s fully owned fleet of Hawker 800 series midsize aircraft that are maintained in-house and are fully up-to-date with WI-FI and high-speed connectivity in the cabin.

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FlyHouse Welcomes Wayne Gretzky As First Global Brand Ambassador

FlyHouse, the innovative leader in private aviation, is thrilled to announce hockey legend Wayne Gretzky as the company's first global brand ambassador. This landmark partnership marks a significant milestone for FlyHouse as it continues to redefine luxury travel experiences worldwide.

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VOO and GlobeAir Partner to Revolutionize Business Jet Chartering with Instant Booking Technology

VOO announces a groundbreaking partnership with GlobeAir, Europe’s leading and award-winning private jet charter company in the entry-level private jet sector. This partnership leverages VOO’s dynamic platform, renowned for its swift and transparent charter price calculation, with GlobeAir’s industry-leading API for static pricing. This integration allows brokers to access a game-changing functionality – instant booking – for the first time.

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IBGAA Third Annual Business Aviation Conference to be Held at the K-Club in Kildare

IBGAA Third Annual Business Aviation Conference to be Held at the K-Club in Kildare

The Irish Business and General Aviation Association (IBGAA) is moving its annual business aviation and luxe tourism conference to the K-Club, luxury hotel and golf club in Kildare for its third edition.  Live bookings opened this month https://ibgaa.com/2024-conference/ for the 14th November event and IBGAA’s Joe Buckley, founding executive, will be attending EBACE in Geneva next week, joined by a number of IBGAA members, including Ashford Castle, attending for the first time. 

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Gama Aviation Completes Major Milestone of New Business Aviation Center at OMSJ

Gama Aviation Completes Major Milestone of New Business Aviation Center at OMSJ

Gama Aviation is pleased to announce that it has completed a major milestone - a 36,000 sqm parking apron - in the construction of its new Business Aviation Centre facility at Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ). The facility, due to open in Q2, 2025, will deliver extensive business aviation infrastructure to Sharjah International Airport.

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ACASS’s Multiple Registry Options Drive Global Growth in Aircraft Management

ACASS’s Multiple Registry Options Drive Global Growth in Aircraft Management

Montreal-based business aviation support services leader ACASS has expanded its global aircraft management portfolio with the signing of two new contracts. The company will manage a Challenger 605 on the private Bermuda (VQ) registry and a Falcon 8X on the San Marino (T7) registry.

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PrismJet Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation

PrismJet, a premier aircraft management and charter company, is proud to announce its membership in the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF). As an organization dedicated to enhancing the safety, flexibility, and privacy of private air travel, PrismJet’s alignment with ACSF and the ASAP program underscores its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of aviation safety.

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Solairus Launches an Enhanced Recruitment Processes with New Careers Site and AI-Enabled Applicant Tracking System

In a strategic move to optimize recruitment procedures, Solairus Aviation has unveiled its revamped careers site and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This cutting-edge tool incorporates state-of-the-art AI-enabled features, aimed at revolutionizing the recruitment process and drastically reducing hiring time.

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London Oxford Airport Introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel

London Oxford Airport Introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel

London Oxford Airport (EGTK), the UK’s fifth largest in terms of business aviation movements (it saw a total of 58,549 in 2023), is enjoying a significant year.  This month it introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through fuel provider World Fuel Services.  New tenant OXCCU, a spin-out from Oxford University, is readying its synthetic aviation fuel facility to open in August, anticipating an anticipated 50% lower capital cost versus other e-fuel production methods. 

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Zela Jet, Fly 7 Executive Aviation and CaptainJet Partnership for 2024

Zela Jet, Fly 7 Executive Aviation and CaptainJet Partnership for 2024

Zela Jet, Fly 7, and CaptainJet have joined forces to offer unparalleled board-to-board services at Athens Airport (LGAV) in Greece. Recognizing the challenges posed by congested airport traffic on Greek islands during the summer, this collaboration aims to provide clients with a seamless travel experience. This partnership combines Fly 7's versatile PC-12 and PC-24 fleet, CaptainJet’s extensive network of various-sized jets, and Zela Jet's expertise in domestic helicopter flights in Greece.

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Oriens Aviation, Business Aviation OEM Authorized Distributor Joins IADA

Oriens Aviation, Business Aviation OEM Authorized Distributor Joins IADA

Oriens Aviation, the authorized Pilatus and Tecnam aircraft distributor for the British Isles, returns to EBACE 2024 next week (May 27-30) as the newest member of the globally renowned International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). Oriens joined IADA following a banner year in which they were involved in over 20 new and pre-owned aircraft transactions, with interest remaining high in 2024.

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