TAG Aviation Asia Granted San Marino AOC

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TAG Aviation San Marino, a subsidiary of TAG Aviation Asia, has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of San Marino (SM-CAA). TAG Asia is the first aviation company in Asia to receive an AOC from San Marino and has already opened a dedicated office and sourced its launch aircraft which is a Gulfstream 650ER.
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Desert Jet Center Needs Your Support

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Desert Jet Center, part of the Desert Jet family of companies, needs your support as we battle the County of Riverside to complete construction of an upscale Fixed Based Operations (FBO) facility at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), Thermal, CA.  The County, on numerous occasions has failed to provide Desert Jet Center a fair and equitable opportunity to build upon our 4.4-acre lot at the airport.
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Jet Aviation Develops an STC to Replace Cockpit Displays with DU-875 Unit from Honeywell

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Jet Aviation has developed an STC to update, in partnership with Honeywell, soon-to-be obsolete cockpit displays with DU-875 LCD units. The partnership provides a trade-in credit for each DU-870 replaced with a DU-875 before 2018. It further permits displays to be replaced one at a time or all at once.

“Jet Aviation has completed an EASA supplemental type certificate (STC) for this off-the-shelf, certified solution that provides the latest, modern liquid crystal display (LCD) aircraft avionics to replace the old cathode ray tube (CRT) units in Falcon and Cessna aircraft,” said Samuel Nemoz, manager of Direct Sales for Jet Aviation in Basel. “Installing the Honeywell Primus Elite DU-875 Display Upgrade extends the life of owners’ current aircraft while upgrading their avionics suite, improving reliability, and enabling future growth and additional features.”
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Hunt & Palmer Cargo Helps to Bring Relief Aid to Thousands

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Following the recent earthquake in Mexico, Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters have once again been called upon to facilitate multiple flights to transport humanitarian aid into the region in support of the emergency relief work being undertaken there.

This latest requirement for the services of Hunt & Palmer’s air freight specialists comes just weeks after they were involved in similar operations to fly medical supplies, food and shelter to the thousands of people left destitute in the aftermath of the devastating Irma and Rohingya hurricanes.

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GA Community Again Opposes 'Washington-Knows-Best' Approach to ATC Privatization

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) stood with a coalition representing more than 200 organizations, supporting one million jobs, and generating more than $200 billion in economic activity, in a joint statement reiterating opposition to legislation for so-called "privatization" of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.
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NBAA-BACE Opens Next Week: Association Stands With City in Working to Ensure Safety, Security of Attendees

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Business aviation’s most important event of the year – NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) – runs Oct. 10-12 in Las Vegas, NV, and with more than 1,100 exhibits and two static displays of aircraft, attendees are gearing up for the three biggest days in the industry this year. In light of the horrific events that have taken place in the city, NBAA’s top priority is the safety and security of all participants.
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Coleman Jet's GIV Features Gogo AVANCE L5 System

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Coleman Jet, the aircraft management and private air charter division of B. Coleman Aviation, is excited to announce their Gulfstream IV is one of the first recipients of the Gogo AVANCE L5 to be installed on a Part 135 charter aircraft. This first of a kind installation on the Gulfstream IV aircraft was provisioned several months earlier, offering service more than three times faster than its existing air-to-ground system.
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Pentastar Aviation and Partners in Aviation Team Up To Offer an Expertly Managed and Innovative Co-Ownership Solution for Business Aircraft Owners

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Pentastar Aviation and Partners in Aviation (PIA) are pleased to announce they have teamed up to provide customers a comprehensive management program with a cost-effective solution to owning and operating a business aircraft.

The program, managed by Pentastar Aviation regionally, will utilize PIA to match two prospective owners with low to medium usage requirements, based in a common geographical area, for joint ownership, and cost sharing of a new or late-model aircraft. The program will allow customers to have accessibility to a whole aircraft while cutting the net cost of ownership in half, ease the burden of scheduling and maintenance, provide for autonomy in tax and title, and ensure a seamless exit plan.

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Mente’s Personnel Placement Program Sets New Benchmark for Aviation Recruitment

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Mente Group’s new Aviation Personnel Placement Program, launching to coincide with NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, NV next week, offers customers an alternative approach to the recruitment process provided by traditional human resources teams - by focusing on a candidate’s technical capabilities early in the application process.

Unlike most agencies, where the initial interviewers have no technical expertise, Mente ensures that a potential employee is interviewed by someone who has ‘real’ experience working in their role.  For example, an experienced pilot will interview candidates applying for a pilot position.  The same principle applies to engineers, dispatchers and flight attendants.

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Satcom Direct (SD) Brings Big Connectivity to Small, Rotary and Turboprop Cabins

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In response to increased market demand for robust connectivity solutions for small- to mid-size business aircraft, Satcom Direct has designed and developed the SD LTE Hub, which has received PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) from the FAA.  When it is launched at this year’s NBAA – booth C11420 – the compact router will be the smallest form factor on the market, yet is capable of supporting the latest cellular, WiFi and satellite technology.
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Gulfstream to Showcase Design Capabilities at NBAA-BACE 2017

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Customers will have the opportunity to tour a number of Gulfstream aircraft at the Henderson Executive Airport static display, including a newly designed four-living-area Gulfstream G650ER, the fully outfitted Gulfstream G500 production aircraft and an updated Gulfstream G600 cabin.

The static will also offer an interactive, virtual look into the versatile world of Gulfstream cabin design through the Gulfstream Design Studio. Customers will have the opportunity to dynamically browse and arrange an array of upholsteries, leathers and veneers through use of our immersive virtual experiences to see firsthand the range of cabin personalization options. A similar studio will be part of the company’s exhibit in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (N5132).
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Aircraft Lighting Intl Announces PMA Approval of its L1309X Direct Replacement LED Bulb

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The L1309X LED bulb could not be a more straightforward LED upgrade; all one has to do is simply remove the incandescent bulb and plugin ALI’s L1309X. There are No new assemblies, No rewiring, No polarity issues, No new switches, No new plating needed, just plug them in and you’re good to go. The benefits of ALI’s L1309X goes beyond improved lighting; the power draw of the L1309X is roughly one-tenth that of a standard incandescent.
 
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Cayman's AMS Offers Alternate Offshore Aircraft Lease Operations Program

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The Aircraft Ownership Transparency Act of 2017 (H.R.3544) requires that the “beneficial” owner of an aircraft is clearly identified before that aircraft can be FAA registered.

Locally owned and based Aviation Management Services (Cayman) Ltd. (AMS) announced that its Offshore Aircraft Lease Operations Program may provide an alternate means to register and operate your aircraft without exposure as required in this new act should it become law.
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NBAA Statement on Congressional Passage of Short-Term FAA Funding Extension

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen issued the following statement regarding congressional enactment of a short-term extension to fund operations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“While NBAA has always supported passage of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill, we appreciate that congressional leaders have taken this important step to provide an extension of FAA funding and operating authority, so that the agency can continue to have the resources needed for its critical safety, infrastructure and other programs.

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Signum Aviation Appoints Kerry Borrosso-Zakula As Business Development Manager

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In her new role, Kerry Borrosso-Zakula will be responsible for maximizing the sales growth of
international trip support services in the US market by actively pursuing new clients and
business opportunities as well as providing high quality customer service care to the loyal
customer base, established over the past years.

Borrosso-Zakula, an aviation industry veteran brings with her more than 21 years of
experience in sales and marketing and extensive industry and FBO knowledge, accumulated
from her previous roles with leading aviation and flight support companies in the US, where
she held various leadership positions.
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NASAO Honors Nel Stubbs of Conklin & De Decker with President’s Award

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The President's Award is one of NASAO's highest honors as it's awarded to distinguished individuals, state directors, staff, NASAO Business Partners, who have made long-standing contributions to NASAO and to state aviation.

Since 1988, Ms. Stubbs has been actively engaged with NASAO - and a fixture at the annual conventions and other association events, as a valued business partner, friend and a member of the NASAO family.  “Throughout the years, Nel has maintained an unwavering commitment to, and passion for, NASAO and state aviation - with her unmatched expertise and invaluable counsel on state aviation taxes and revenue,” said Mark Kimberling, NASAO President and CEO. “Nel continues to be a trusted advisor to the states, an ardent supporter and vital member of NASAO - and a true friend.”

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