NBAA Applauds FAA’s Expansion of Light-Sport Category and Sport-Pilot Privileges

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) publication of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification Final Rule (MOSAIC). The final rule, released at EAA’s AirVenture, builds on the 2004 Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft and has significant potential for flight training, aerial work and personal travel by expanding the aircraft sport pilots may operate.

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NATA Applauds FAA’s Advancement of MOSAIC at AirVenture

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Today, at the largest annual gathering of the general aviation community — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the release of the long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) Final Rule. NATA celebrates this significant achievement, which reflects years of collaboration between industry and government to strengthen and advance general aviation.

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NBAA Lauds Key House Committee’s Passage of Comprehensive DOT Funding Package

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s vote to advance a comprehensive funding package for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that includes several important provisions to enhance aviation safety, security, technology and workforce development, while also reiterating opposition to air traffic control (ATC) privatization.

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BBGA Partners with Martyn Fiddler to Host 13th Isle of Man Aviation Conference

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BBGA Partners with Martyn Fiddler to Host 13th Isle of Man Aviation Conference

For the first time, the British Business General Aviation Association joined Martyn Fiddler as joint hosts of the 13th Isle of Man Aviation Conference, bringing together 120 business aviation delegates at Douglas' Villa Marina venue. Conceived in 2007 to celebrate the Isle of Man aircraft registry (IOMAR), the event has become a calendar favorite. "It's refreshingly straightforward," said Dave Edwards, CEO of the Royal Aeronautical Society, chairing the event for the third year. Honeywell's Chris Bigwood and 4Air's Maureen Gautier will co-chair the event in 2026.

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Titan Airways Adds First Embraer E190LR to Fleet

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Titan Airways Adds First Embraer E190LR to Fleet

Titan Airways, Europe's leading charter airline, this week announced that it had completed the purchase of its first Embraer E190LR regional jet. Newly registered G-POWX, joined Titan's 13-strong fleet of modern passenger and cargo aircraft on June 27 and is now available for ad-hoc charter and lease bookings.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Bedford to Lead the FAA

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed U.S. Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bedford is a longtime pilot with decades of leadership and management experience at regional carriers Mesaba Airlines, Business Express Airlines and, most recently, Republic Airways.

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Elfly Group Signs Deal with Cambodia's VET Airways for Five 'NOEMI' Seaplanes

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Elfly Group Signs Deal with Cambodia's VET Airways for Five 'NOEMI' Seaplanes

Elfly Group, developers of the all-new NOEMI (no emissions electric seaplane) has signed an MoU, worth $50 million, with Cambodia's VET Airways for five aircraft, committing to bring clean, go-anywhere air travel to Southeast Asia. This marks Elfly's 52nd aircraft ordered through customer MoUs, as demand for the all-electric, amphibious NOEMI takes off globally—from Denmark to Greece, Indonesia, Panama, and now Cambodia.

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FlyHouse Brings On Roddie Hoyle to Lead Platform Growth and Partnerships

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FlyHouse is thrilled to welcome Roddie Hoyle as our new President of FlyHouse Partners. With over a decade of experience in aviation sales, revenue strategy, and business development, Roddie joins FlyHouse to lead our partnership strategy and help drive the continued evolution of the FlyHouse app.

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Zela Aviation Forms Strategic Partnership with Skyros Municipality to Enhance Air Connectivity

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Zela Aviation Forms Strategic Partnership with Skyros Municipality to Enhance Air Connectivity

Zela Aviation is pleased to announce a new strategic consultancy collaboration with the Municipality of Skyros, marking a significant step toward strengthening air connectivity to the island and promoting its unique tourism offering to international markets. With over 19 years of experience in the aviation industry and offices in the UK, Cyprus, and Greece, Zela Aviation brings its global expertise to this initiative aimed at supporting the sustainable development of Skyros as a summer destination.

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IASL (Maldivian) Successfully Trials AGlaze Aviation Sealant

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IASL (Maldivian) Successfully Trials AGlaze Aviation Sealant

AGlaze International Ltd. and Gryphon Aviation Partners (UK) Ltd. are pleased to report that AGlaze Aviation Sealant continues to gain traction in the floatplane sector.  Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), operating as Maldivian, is the second floatplane operator to trial the product and is already reporting positive results.

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NBAA Welcomes Final Congressional Passage of Aviation Priorities in Budget Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed today’s final vote in the House of Representatives of a bill with multiple NBAA-supported initiatives to promote the growth, safety and sustainability of the U.S. aviation industry. The wide-ranging budget reconciliation measure was initially passed in the House on May 22. The Senate passed its revised version on July 1, sending the bill back to the House for today’s vote. The bill now heads to the president’s desk, and he is expected to sign the legislation into law.

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NBAA’s New Video Safety Series Offers Practical Guidance for SMS Implementation

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The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Safety Committee has unveiled the first video in a three-part series detailing practical steps for compliance with a safety management system (SMS) requirement for certain business aircraft operations that was released last year.

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NBAA Congratulates Aero Medicine Pioneer and 2025 Wright Brothers Trophy Recipient Joan Sullivan Garrett

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates the Joan Sullivan Garrett, a visionary in airborne emergency medical care, on her selection as the 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy recipient from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA).

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North Dakota State College Receives FAA Certification for Aircraft Maintenance Program

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North Dakota State College Receives FAA Certification for Aircraft Maintenance Program

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) received its official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 147 Air Agency Certificate today, formally authorizing the College to train the next generation of Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). The certificate — presented during a brief ceremony inside the AMT Program Hangar — marks the final milestone in a 12-month application, inspection, and approval process.

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NATA Names Hector Huezo COO

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announces the appointment of Hector Huezo, Esq., as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over 30 years of experience spanning federal, state, and local government service in aviation, transportation, legal affairs, and public administration, Huezo brings deep operational insight and a strong advocacy foundation to the Association. 

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Fargo Jet Center Acquires Two Beechcraft King Air 360 Aircraft from Textron Aviation

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Fargo Jet Center Acquires Two Beechcraft King Air 360 Aircraft from Textron Aviation

Fargo Jet Center is proud to announce the acquisition of two Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft from Textron Aviation. The purchase was finalized on Wednesday, June 18th, at the 55th Paris Air Show, with the agreement taking place at the Textron Aviation Special Missions booth. This milestone marks Fargo Jet Center’s first time exhibiting at the Paris Air Show, underscoring the company’s expanding global presence in the special missions aviation sector. The acquisition was a result of a collaborative agreement between key representatives from both organizations

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NATA Statement on the Confirmation of Rodney Scott as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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"NATA congratulates Rodney Scott on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). His appointment signals a renewed opportunity for continued collaboration between CBP and the aviation business community.”

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Jet Aviation Redelivers Two Modified Bell 429 Helicopters to Middle East Customer

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Jet Aviation Redelivers Two Modified Bell 429 Helicopters to Middle East Customer

Jet Aviation announced that it has redelivered two Bell 429 helicopters to a customer in the Middle East. The aircraft were the final two in a total fleet of six modified Bell 429s delivered to this customer. The contract was initially signed in 2019, and the first two aircraft were redelivered in 2020. Two more followed in 2024, with the final two redelivered in March 2025.

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