GA Associations Reiterate ATC Concerns; Request Sufficient Time to Review and Debate Bill

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With the need to authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before Sept. 30 of this year, a host of general aviation association leaders joined together to send letters to House and Senate transportation leaders underscoring “real and long-standing concerns” regarding a concept being pushed by some big airlines regarding air traffic control (ATC).
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BBGA Honors Andrew Walters with Industry Award for Outstanding Services

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The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) has honoured Andrew Walters, owner and chairman of London Biggin Hill Airport as this year’s recipient of its prestigious annual Michael Wheatley Award*  for Outstanding Services to the general aviation industry.  The award was presented at the Association’s 43rd annual conference and AGM at Luton Hoo by Sir Gerald Howarth MP for Aldershot, applauded by some 120 industry peers.
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Reynolds Jet Adds Wi-Fi Equipped Cessna Citation CJ3 To Its Charter Fleet

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This Reynolds Jet managed CJ3 is a like new, beautiful example. Configured to accommodate seating for eight passengers – a six-place center club around two executive foldout tables, plus a side facing seat across from the entry door and a belted lavatory seat - with beautiful leather seating finished in warm neutral colors. The spacious interior features a five-inch dropped isle floor to make navigating the cabin easier, and a fully enclosed flushable lavatory in the aft, while the six cabin seats can recline and swing out for added legroom, more comfort and workspace.
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Executive Fliteways Renews ACSF Industry Audit Standard Registration

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Executive Fliteways is proud to have been one of the first FAR Part 135 companies to accept the challenge of attaining IAS registry. The ACSF audit process enabled us to develop an inclusive, cohesive and comprehensive Safety Management System that has been embraced by our employees and appreciated by our clients. The process of maintaining IAS registry helps us to maintain our focus on safety and the quality of the services that we provide the public.
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ASG Selected to Represent Asia-Based Wide-Body Aircraft Completion

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As the client’s advisor, ASG will assist in overseeing the entire completion project, providing coordination between the aircraft owner and the completion manager, design house and outfitting facility. This oversight will be provided from start to finish of the project and include contract negotiations, design, green aircraft delivery, engineering, certification, manufacturing, procurement, the installation phases of the cabin monuments, final inspection and completed delivery.
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People on the Go / March 23, 2017

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Andrew Walters, Owner and Chairman of London Biggin Hill Airport, is this year's recipient of The British Business and General Aviation Association's (BBGA) prestigious annual Michael Wheatley Award for Outstanding Services to the general aviation industry.

Mike Vargo returns to charter company Corporate Air in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as Vice President, Sales and Business Development.

Robert J. Rufli joins Pentastar Aviation as Vice President of Flight Operations and Director of Operations.  Pentastar Aviation, based in Waterford, Michigan, provides aircraft management, advisory services, aircraft maintenance, avionics services, interior services and FBO services.

Michael Assariotis joins the team of Cyprus-based aviation broker Zela Aviation.  Michael will focus on ACMI activity as well as aviation consulting.

 

Are you a Person on the Go?  Share your news by contacting Michele Markarian at michele.markarian@penton.com. 

President's ATC-Privatization Budget Bad News for Small and Mid-Size Towns

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued comments strongly opposing the Trump administration’s budget, which appears to endorse privatizing the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, noting that such a move could adversely affect, among others, countless small and mid-size communities across the U.S., which rely on general aviation.
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