VistaJet Crowned Best AOC Charter Operator For Second Consecutive Year

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VistaJet President of Asia Leona Qi says:

“It’s an honour to be recognised as the best operator for the second consecutive year. Our Asia business has been increasing over 20% year-on-year, making it one of the fasting growing markets for VistaJet. This is recognition for all the good work the VistaJet team have put together behind each flight, and the trust that our clients and business partners have placed in us. The entire VistaJet team will continue to provide the best services and uphold the highest standards in the industry to deliver a second-to-none experience to our customers.”

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JetCrew Pioneers Corporate Flight Attendant Training and Placement Defining Premium Services Benchmark

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JetCrew, a subsidiary of Jetsolution Aviation Group, established in early 2017, proudly launched the progressive training program for corporate flight attendant extending Group business vision in service perfection. The objective of the training is to provide high-level elegant cabin service enhancement and safety training to the aircraft owners and operators, enable their aircrew to deliver bespoke premium cabin services for the VIPs on each private journey.
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FAI Adds first Airbus ACJ319 Available in 29-seat VIP Layout

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“While there is plenty of supply in the charter market up to 19 passengers, we have something very unique in this class with our 29-seat layout.  The ACJ will be excellent for corporate shuttles, groups, music and sports tours, and conference and incentives - where we can fully brand the aircraft.  This aircraft became available recently (it was previously under bank ownership) and we are delighted to add it to our growing fleet and move into a new market ourselves,” commented Siegfried Axtmann, FAI´s Chairman.
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Luxaviation Luxembourg | First Officer Embraer Legacy 600

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Luxaviation delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues.

Luxaviation Luxembourg is looking for a First Officer to perform Pilot duties on an Embraer Legacy 600

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Luxaviation UK | Technical Services Engineer

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Luxaviation delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues.

On behalf of Starspeed, Luxaviation Helicopters is looking for a Technical Services Engineer to be based in Fairoaks Airport, Chobham, UK.  This position directly reports to the Airworthiness Manager.

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Execujet Middle-East | First Officer – Falcon 900DX EASY II

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ExecuJet delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues.

ExecuJet is currently seeking a suitably qualified person to fill a vacancy within the Flight Operations department, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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AfBAC EXPO Taking off as South African Civil Aviation Authority Lends Support

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AfBAC EXPO, the African Business Aviation Association’s first combined conference, exhibition and static display, has confirmed that it is being supported by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, whose Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, will give a key note speech.

The conference theme will focus on the evolution, sustainability and longevity of African business aviation and will take a contemporary approach to draw delegates into debate. High level speakers, panels led by leading industry professionals, and esteemed presenters including an Academy Award Winner, will stimulate debate.  Increasing profits whilst reducing costs, maximising operational efficiency in a competitive market and adapting to the unexpected, crucial in a constantly changing business aviation environment, will be the triptych of topics underpinning discussion. The conference, to be held on 29 November, will be followed by the Expo, two days of exhibition and static display forming a stage of continued debate.

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Flying Colours Completes First Pro Line 21 Advanced Installation

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The avionics team of Flying Colours Corp., the North American MRO business, has completed its first installation of a Rockwell Collins, Pro Line 21™ Advanced avionics suite for the flight deck of a Bombardier Challenger 300.  The fitting of the state-of-the-art cockpit upgrade was carried out in conjunction with a scheduled heavy maintenance check at the Flying Colours Corp. KSUS, St Louis, MO. The aircraft was returned to the private customer on time and on budget.
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Richard Walker Joins Osprey Flight Solutions as Business Development Director

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“I’m excited to be part of an innovative start-up which is using cutting edge technology to offer the aviation industry an in-flight security and risk assessment solution that’s different to anything being used in the market today,” explained Richard. “I’m looking forward to leveraging the contacts I’ve acquired during my career so far to really take the company forward.”
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AMS Alerts to Potential Isle of Man VAT Issues

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Locally owned and based Aviation Management Services (Cayman) Ltd. (AMS) announced that aircraft owners registered in the Isle of Man may want to seek professional advice regarding potential Value Added Tax (VAT) issues as a result of a recently disclosed data breach.

On 26 October 2017 the lead news story on the national radio station of the Isle of Man, was about Value Added Tax (VAT - or sales tax) on aircraft being imported into the European Union. Importing aircraft into the Isle of Man is certain to become part of a major global news story likely to be detrimental to privately registered aircraft.
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BACA Award for Hunt & Palmer's Young High Flyer

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Dan Litten, Hunt & Palmer Cargo’s youngest team member, was the proud recipient of the “BACA Young Person of the Year Award”.

This coveted accolade is awarded to a young person under 25 years of age who is working within the air charter industry. Nominees are submitted to BACA by their peers and a winner is subsequently chosen from those submissions by the BACA Council panel, taking a number of factors in to consideration, but in particular the example and dedication that the young person has shown in their career to date.

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Charter Operator Ultimate Jetcharters Achieves Prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating

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ARGUS International is pleased to announce Ultimate Jetcharters, a charter operator based in North Canton, Ohio, has achieved the prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating. This accomplishment places Ultimate Jetcharters in the upper five percent of over 1,000 U.S. based charter operators. As the highest level of the ARGUS Ratings, the Platinum Rating, is awarded only to those air charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of industry best safety practices relative to their operations and maintenance.
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ASD Avia Consulting Signs with Argos VIP to Obtain IS-BAH

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ASD Avia Consulting is pleased to announce that Argos VIP and its entire network of Fixed Base Operation (FBOs) facilities across Italy have chosen ASD Avia Consulting to handle their IS-BAH™ Standard (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling) accreditation from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). Argos VIP operates 15 FBO facilities in Italy, all of which operate under one unified safety and quality management system.
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Aviation Minister Praises London Biggin Hill Airport’s Infrastructure Plans

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Speaking at the ceremony, Will Curtis, Managing Director, London Biggin Hill Airport, said: “LoCATE upholds our vision of a sustainable future for the airport and the local community by honouring our proud history and investing in both infrastructure and personnel growth. As a pioneer for business aviation in the UK, a large part of our focus is on training a new generation of aerospace industry professionals and creating 2,300 new jobs by 2030.
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Sun Air Jets Adds Gulfstream IV-SP to its Charter Fleet

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“The GIV-SP is a very popular charter aircraft providing cost-effective transportation in a very comfortable cabin,” stated Capt. Tony Sanzo, Director of Operations for Sun Air Jets.  “This model Gulfstream is as dependable an aircraft that has ever been built, and optimizes dispatch reliability and ease of maintenance,” according to Rob Cox, Sun Air’s Vice President and Director of Maintenance.
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