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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Elfly Group Signs Contract with EASA for Development of Noemi Conceptual Prototype Aircraft

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Elfly Group Signs Contract with EASA for Development of Noemi Conceptual Prototype Aircraft

Norway's Elfly Group signed a contract at the 2025 Paris Air Show with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the development of the conceptual prototype model of its Noemi (No Emissions) clean sheet, all-electric commercial seaplane. The contract signed by Elfly's Founding CEO Eric Lithun and EASA's David Solar reinforces the company's commitment to work closely with EASA toward eventual certification (2030) of the Noemi (No Emissions) in Europe.

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NBAA Commends Administration’s Return to Zero-for-Zero US-UK Aerospace Tariff Policy

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the Trump Administration’s return to zero-for-zero tariffs on aerospace products from the United Kingdom as part of a June 16 Executive Order (EO), Implementing the General Terms of the United States of America – United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal. Under the EO, the 10% tariffs on aircraft and parts imports imposed on the UK through previous Trump-initiated presidential actions will no longer apply to these products.

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NBAA Applauds Aviation Safety Champion Michael Graham’s Selection for Second NTSB Term

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes President Trump’s nomination of Michael Graham to serve another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Prior to his original December 2018 nomination to a seat at the NTSB, Graham worked for more than 20 years at Textron Aviation and served as the company’s director of flight operations safety, security and standardization since 2012.

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NBAA Welcomes New Measures to Bolster U.S. Aerospace Leadership

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NBAA welcomes the recent introduction of several federal directives, which redouble government agencies’ focus on advancing U.S. aviation as the gold standard in aerospace for decades to come. Specifically, three Executive Orders (EOs) issued by the administration aim to foster the development and use of American UAS, support airspace safety and security and usher in a new era of supersonic flight.

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Inter Airport Europe 2025: Q and A with Event Director Syreeta Tranfield

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Inter Airport Europe 2025: Q and A with Event Director Syreeta Tranfield

Marking its landmark 25th edition, this year's Inter Airport Europe is set to be a standout event for the global airport community, offering more innovation, insight, and networking than ever before. With over 400 exhibitors expected from more than 100 countries, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest cutting-edge solutions, connect with like-minded industry professionals, and hear from leading experts across the sector.

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Aviation Finance Veteran John Thomas, Jr. Appointed as CFO of FlyHouse

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John Thomas, Jr., a veteran finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in global aviation finance, has been named Chief Financial Officer of FlyHouse, further strengthening the company's leadership bench as it accelerates its global growth strategy.

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At DOT ‘Industry Day,’ NBAA Underscores Importance of ATC Transformation

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended government agency leaders for hosting an important Industry Day to provide a starting point for aviation stakeholders to begin charting the way forward on a full overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system in the coming years.

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Solairus Partners with Porsche Motorsport North America

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Solairus Partners with Porsche Motorsport North America

Porsche Motorsport North America (“PMNA”) has launched a new partnership with Solairus Aviation, naming the US-based private aviation services company an Official Partner across its top-tier one-make racing series and high-performance track experiences. This new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to a culture of safety, risk assessment, reliability, efficiency and asset optimization.

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Solairus Aviation Maintains WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator Status

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Solairus Aviation has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services.

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NATA Calls for Swift Confirmation of FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford

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NATA (The National Air Transportation Association) supports the swift confirmation of Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At a time of historic transformation and trials for the aviation sector, our industry needs experienced, steady leadership to advance safety, innovation, and operational excellence across the National Airspace System. The following statement can be attributed to NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna: 

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FCG OPS Expands African Presence with Acquisition of Astra Aviation

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FCG OPS Expands African Presence with Acquisition of Astra Aviation

FCG OPS, a global provider of handling and OCC services, has announced the acquisition of the business of Astra Aviation, a well-established ground services company with an extensive presence across Africa. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in FCG OPS's expansion plans, enhancing its service footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa by enabling the delivery of high-quality ground handling and trip support services.

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Aerobatic Legend Nigel Lamb Selects AGlaze Aviation Sealant for Personal Aircraft

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Gryphon Aviation Partners (UK) Ltd. is proud to announce the recent treatment of a private aircraft owned by Nigel Lamb, eight-time British Unlimited Aerobatic Champion, and winner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship (2014).

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Bolen Tells Congress: Investment in US Air Traffic Infrastructure a ‘National Imperative’

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen has delivered a powerful message to lawmakers on the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee on the “national imperative” to reform the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) infrastructure to maintain safety in the world’s most complex airspace network.

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NBAA Submits Comments to FAA Regarding Security Data Protections; Calls on Industry to Make Views Known

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take an important step in support of a top industry priority, flight security, by moving ahead with plans for removing personally identifiable information from the agency’s Aircraft Registry.

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NBAA Tells Commerce Dept.: Free, Fair Trade Critical to Aviation; Members Urged to Weigh in by June 3 Deadline

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In comments submitted in response to a Department of Commerce Section 232 investigation into the impact of tariffs on aviation, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) emphasized the critical need to maintain the duty-free treatment of civil aviation goods, as established under the 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft. 

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