FAI Accepts Gold Award for Safety from EBAA on 40th Anniversary

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FAI rent-a-jet Aktiengesellschaft (dba Flight Ambulance Intl.) was awarded the prestigious 2017 Gold Safety of Flight Award by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) during the EBACE Convention’s 40th annual event in Geneva, Switzerland. The Gold Award is awarded to member companies operating business aircraft for forty years or 80,000 hours without an accident.  
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EBACE2017 Showcases Energy and Strength of Business Aviation in Europe

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As the final day of the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2017) wrapped up, organizers said the show was one of the most successful in recent memory, reinforcing its reputation as the industry’s most important event in Europe.

EBACE is jointly hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). This year’s show took place from May 22 to 24 at Geneva’s Palexpo conference center and Geneva International Airport.

“Anyone who spent the last week at EBACE can see the passion and professionalism that define this industry,” said EBAA CEO Brandon Mitchener. “This show was full of energy and excitement for the future, with amazing technology on display, in-depth policy discussions and more than a few deals closed.”

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Jet Access Aviation Adds 5 Aircraft to Fleet

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Jet Access Aviation formally announces the expansion of its fleet with five more aircraft available for charter.

This fleet expansion brings a Challenger 604, Falcon 2000, Lear 60, Hawker 800XP and a Gulfstream 550 to their diverse fleet consisting of turbo-prop, light, mid, super-mid and heavy jets. The addition of these aircraft to their rapidly growing fleet positions Jet Access Aviation as one of nation’s fastest growing charter operators. The fleet additions bring their total number of Part 135 aircraft to 23.
 
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Paula Kraft to Open Professional Flight Attendant Training Institute

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Paula Kraft, an icon in the business aviation inflight catering industry with her Tastefully Yours catering base in Atlanta, GA, has been recommended as a subject matter expert by NBAA to the board of International Standard for Business Aircraft Handlers (IS-BAH)  for a three-year term.

IS-BAH follows the long-established format and structure of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) program and is a global industry code of best practices for business aviation ground handlers based on a core Safety Management System (SMS). 

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EBACE News: Tyrolean Jet Services Celebrates Sixth Consecutive Year as ARGUS Platinum Operator

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“With our Platinum Rating in place we’ve avoided short notice, less diligent audits occupying our staff and their valuable time. One of our most considerable charter programs from an entertainment company in Hollywood, CA was just approved without sending their own auditors because of our ARGUS Platinum Rating,” said Martin Lener, CEO of Tyrolean Jet Services. “Audits like ARGUS raise us above the heavy competition in a volatile market these days.”
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EBACE News: DC Aviation Group Continues to Expand its Long-Range Fleet

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DC Aviation with headquarters in Stuttgart succeeded in adding two long-range jets to its fleet.

With a Gulfstream G650, DC Aviation expands its ultra-long-range capacity. This aircraft has the largest and most comfortable cabin in its class and excels not only through its extraordinary range of 7,000 nm but also through its high crusing speed and cutting-edge technical innovation. Compared with similar business jets, this means one hour less flight time for trips such as New York – Tokyo. The Gulfstream G650 is based in Stuttgart and is available for charter.

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EBACE News: Women in Corporate Aviation Awards New TAG Aviation Scholarship

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At the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA-intl.org) awarded an inaugural TAG Global Training scholarship to Beth Walker. As the scholarship winner, Walker will receive a week's training at TAG Global Training in the UK and will earn her EASA Cabin Crew Attestation.
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EBACE News: Bestfly Takes Off with Renewal of ISBAO Status Confirmed

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“We are very proud to have achieved this important recognition again as we continually work hard to meet international expectations. The timing is perfect and demonstrate that the services we provide are as good as any international business aviation company, despite the challenges of operating in Africa,” says Pereira. “It’s been a challenging couple of years for business aviation with the fluctuating oil prices affecting business. However we have seen this as a time to improve our standards across the board, as well as keep training our staff, and improving what we can do for our international clients,” said Nuno Pereira, Managing Director of Bestfly.
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Acropolis Aviation Names Tina Ross as Their New Charter Sales Executive

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 “I am delighted to join the Acropolis Aviation team and look after charter sales on the flagship Airbus ACJ319 G-NOAH.  The aircraft is as beautiful and as popular for long haul VIP charters today as when it first arrived at Farnborough in 2010. This is testimony to the great care and attention the dedicated team place on the aircraft.  Acropolis was a very appealing opportunity to make the switch from charter brokerage because of their firm focus on customer service, and always going that extra mile for clients.”  
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EBACE News: Airbus Corporate Jets Launches ACJ330neo

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Airbus Corporate Jets has launched a private jet version of its new A330neo, which combines new-generation engines and aerodynamic and other improvements to deliver even more comfort, efficiency and true “nonstop to the world” range. Called the ACJ330neo, it will fly 25 passengers 9,400 nm/17,400 km or 20 hours, enough to fly nonstop from Europe to Australia.
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EBACE News: DC Aviation Receives 2017 Diamond Safety of Flight Award

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DC Aviation, one of Germany’s largest business jet operators and one of the leading operators in Europe, was again recognized for its excellent safety performance. At this year’s EBACE, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) honored DC Aviation with the 2017 Diamond Safety of Flight Award for surpassing 100,000 hours of safe flying. DC Aviation is one in a small group of operators ever to receive this award.
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EBACE News: BACA – The Air Charter Association Steers a Steady Course for BREXIT

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With the level of political uncertainty in Europe at an all time high many brokers and operators are considering the implications of Brexit and what the future holds. Many indicators are currently showing the level of flight bookings is either flat or minimal growth.  With such an uncertain background BACA is determined to work in the best interests of its members at all times. The Association sees itself as a global organisation with a strong European presence, and will continue to act on all aspects of flights within European states.
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EBACE News: AMAC Wins a New Completion Project An Airbus ACJ320neo for Acropolis Aviation

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AMAC Aerospace is pleased to announce that a completion contract for a VVIP completion of an Airbus ACJ320neo has been awarded by Acropolis Aviation, to AMAC’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.

This will be the first Airbus A320neo delivered by Airbus Corporate Jets for VVIP configuration. The launch customer for the ACJ320neo, Acropolis Aviation, is enhancing its bespoke aviation services with the addition of this VVIP aircraft. Building on the success of its existing Airbus ACJ319, the ACJ320neo will provide additional range via new high-efficiency engines and the addition of drag-reducing sharklets.

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EBACE News: Satcom Direct (SD) Signs Fleet Wide Contract with Air Alsie

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Satcom Direct (SD), the business aviation connectivity solutions provider, announces at EBACE that it has signed a new exclusive provider agreement with Air Alsie, the Denmark-headquartered aircraft charter, ambulance operator and management company. The agreement marks the first time that SD and Air Alsie have partnered, and will position SD as a single source supplying a range of connectivity services across the Air Alsie fleet.
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EBACE News: TAG Aviation Has Received Renewed Wyvern Wingman Status at EBACE 2017

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TAG Aviation has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safety with renewed accreditation to the Wyvern Wingman program for its operations in Switzerland as part of an award ceremony at EBACE this year. The UK-based operating Centre also renewed its accreditation to the Wyvern Wingman safety program last summer.
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EBACE News: TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services Becomes The UK’s First Rolls-Royce Business Aviation Authorised Service Centre

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TAG Aviation’s Farnborough Maintenance Services (TFMS) has been approved to become the first UK-based Rolls-Royce Authorised Service Centre to support BR710 engines installed on Bombardier Global Express* aircraft.

TFMS recently successfully completed a second 120-Month Inspection on a Global Express and this approval is a logical addition to its already extensive suite of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) dealerships and Authorised Service Centre approvals. It is part of TFMS’ strategy to become the leading ‘one stop shop’ Line and Base Maintenance provider for Dassault and Bombardier aircraft in the greater London area.
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EBACE News: Bombardier Challenger 350 Joins TAG Aviation Charter Fleet

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Bombardier Business Aircraft announces at EBACE the addition of a new Challenger 350 aircraft to TAG Aviation Europe’s growing charter fleet. With its outstanding performance and continental range, the Challenger 350 is ideally suited for executive charters and premium business travel in the European market. Based in Geneva, the Challenger 350 is the first to be delivered in Switzerland and began commercial charter flight operations in early May.
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People on the Go/May 24

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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.