Elit'Avia Continues to Strengthen its Position in Europe with San Marino AOC

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Elit'Avia, a fully-integrated provider of business aircraft charter, management and operation services, has announced that it has been awarded an aircraft operator certificate (AOC) from the Republic of San Marino Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).  As a microstate within Italy, San Marino is unique in several respects. Its CAA is governed by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
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AsBAA Meets with Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines – Marking a New Spirit of Cooperation

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AsBAA Chairman, Charlie Mularski said, “AsBAA thanks the CAAP for the well-organised first meeting between our two organisations. This marks the beginning of the road of cooperation between the business aviation industry and regulatory bodies in the Philippines. This spirit of coordination and effective liaison will help us to foster and promote growth for the industry, creating the necessary infrastructure conditions both in the air and on the ground for business aviation operations to thrive. In return we will see greater investment into better connected communities in the Philippines”.
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TAG Farnborough Airport Notes 3.2% Increase in Air Traffic Movements

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TAG Farnborough Airport is a growing business aviation airport and has noted a 3.2% increase in air traffic movements (ATMs) in the first four months of 2017. The airport is also increasingly receiving airliner-derived aircraft (50-80 tons maximum take-off weight) such as Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets, with some carrying large groups of passengers. In 2016, the airport saw a 5.5% rise in ATMs in this aircraft category.
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Chantilly Air Earns Top Spot in Best of Virginia for Third Consecutive Year

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“Our twenty-seven years of experience, industry leading team and diverse fleet of business aircraft provide our clients with the best aviation resources in the Washington D.C. Area. These resources along with our emphasis on personalized customer service sets us apart from other charter operators. We take great pride in that.” added Chantilly Air’s Director of Operations and COO, Tim Sullivan.  
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NBAA: ATC Privatization Puts Airlines in Control, at a Cost to General Aviation

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“Companies and communities across the U.S., which rely on general aviation for business, civil services and a host of other needs, simply cannot risk turning over the system to a private board beyond the reach of Congress,” Bolen said in written in testimony provided in conjunction with a hearing about ATC privatization, held today by the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
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Cofrance SARL Becomes First Charter Broker in France to Earn ARGUS Registered Broker Rating

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“We are pleased to announce Cofrance SARL as our first French Registered Charter Broker,” said Joe Moeggenberg, President and CEO of ARGUS International, Inc. “With an ever-increasing number of brokers entering the industry it is critical to keep customer safety, finances and comfort at the forefront of business practices. Cofrance has reinforced their commitment to safety and assurance with this certification.”
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AfBAA Celebrates Five Years with Launch of AfBAC EXPO and Access Africa

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The African Business Aviation Association, AfBAA, marks its fifth anniversary having launched on the 15th May at EBACE 2012. To celebrate the successful establishment of the dynamic organisation AfBAA will be launching AfBAC EXPO, Africa’s first dedicated Business Aviation Conference, Exhibition and Static Display, at the African Pavilion – Booth V70 – during this year’s EBACE.
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TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services Now Offers Ramp Aircraft Cleaning and Detailing Services

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To meet the growing demand from TAG Aviation’s customers and ensure the widest range of services, in order to optimize efficiency and enhance overall customer satisfaction, TFMS has recently widened its on-site repair proficiencies. The newly introduced cleaning and detailing services come after the recent expansion of its range of business aircraft interiors’ capabilities. Services now range from smart repairs to discreet cabinet refurbishments and interior modifications.
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Skyservice Announces Successful Completion of their First Global 5000 Aircraft 120-Month and 180-Month Inspections

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Skyservice™, Canada’s leader in business aviation, is pleased to announce that after adding the Bombardier* Global* aircraft to our Authorized Service Facility offerings, we have successfully completed our first 120-month and 180-month inspections. The 180-month items were added to avoid costly downtime and interior removal at the 180-month interval. The aircraft was completed on time and on projected budget.
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People on the Go/May 24

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The recipient of NATA’s Excellence in Pilot Training Award is Denis Arbeau, Manager of Training at Solairus Aviation. This award recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding contributions in safety, professionalism, leadership and excellence in the field of pilot training. Mr. Arbeau is a mentor and role model to hundreds of pilots that fly more than 22,000 annual hours. His experience, performance, leadership, and management skills reflect the highest industry standards in safety and excellence in pilot training.

James Smith is Chief Pilot for Seneca Flight Operations, the charter company headquartered in Penn Yan, New York.

Tina Ross has been named new Charter Sales Executive for charter company Acropolis Aviation.  Tina will be based at the company’s headquarters at Farnborough Airport, United Kingdom.

Rob Mellor is Senior Associate at The Air Law Firm, based in Mayfair, London.

James McCarthy is Director of Maintenance for Zenith Aviation, Ltd., the charter company with its fleet at London Biggin Hill Airport, UK.

 

 

Clay Lacy Scholarship Fund Helps Orange Coast College Students

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Clay Lacy Aviation, the world’s most experienced operator of private jets, has established a scholarship fund to help students attending the Orange Coast College Aviation Science program earn their private, instrument and commercial pilot license. Flight training takes place at the Orange County John Wayne Airport where the college maintains a fleet of five aircraft.
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NBAA Responds to Appeals Court's May 4 Order in SMO Petition Case

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today responded to a May 4 order from the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, delivered in connection with recent actions taken by the association to challenge an agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the City of Santa Monica, which would restrict or ultimately prohibit aviation access to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO).
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FAI Completes €7m Carbon Neutral Hangar Development at Nuremberg Airport

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FAI Asset Management GmbH, a member of the Nuremberg, Germany-headquartered FAI Aviation Group, has today completed a brand new 4800 m2 carbon neutral maintenance hangar, known as Hangar 8, at Albrecht Dürer Airport (NUE) in Nuremberg, Germany. The new hangar represents an investment of €7m and has created at least 10 new local engineering jobs, plus a number of other support positions.
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