Solairus Renews ARG/US Platinum Rating

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Solairus Aviation has once again reaffirmed its commitment to safety by recertifying its ARG/US Platinum rating. Upon completion of ARG/US’ recent audit of all Solairus operations, maintenance and safety practices, Solairus was once again awarded the prestigious ARG/US Platinum rating, given only to those operations proven to meet or exceed industry “best practices” in all phases.
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Jet Aviation secures Malta AOC

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“Our new flight operation in Malta is a terrific complement to our Swiss and German operations,” says Jürg Reuthinger, senior vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation’s aircraft management and charter operations in EMEA and Asia. “The additional AOC in the European Union allows aircraft owners and operators more flexibility in their choice of registrations and operation. Charter customers, of course, greatly appreciate a wide range of aircraft to meet their varying jet transportation needs. The BBJ that’s available for charter is an excellent choice for worldwide business and leisure travel."
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Tampa Bay Aviation Receives ARGUS Gold Rating

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Tampa Bay Aviation is proud to announce two important milestones in the history of the company. Earlier this week, Tampa Bay Aviation was awarded the prestigious ARGUS Gold rating by ARGUS International this week. This rating shows the commitment to passenger and aircraft safety, as well as our promise to our employees to operate with the highest ethical standards.
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People on the Go/December 6

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Richard Dabkowski has been appointed Director of Quality Assurance for the North American maintenance, refurbishment and completions business Flying Colours Corp.  Richard will be based at the company's Peterborough, Ontario facility.

David Lomakin is President of Santa Ana-based charter operator Regency Air, LLC.

Jason Berg is Director of Operations and Chief Pilot for Cove Aviation Partners, Inc.  Cove is a charter operator based in Los Angeles, California.

 

Executive Air Services | Learjet 45 Captain/First Officer

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This is a full time part 135 position, based at Opa Locka, Miami (KOPF.) Previous part 135 and LR-45 experience preferred.

Executive Air Services, LLS / EAS Charter is a 20 year leading professional part 135/jet management organization certified pursuant to 14CFR 119/135 and accredited as IS_BAO, ARG/US Platinum.

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Gama Aviation Offers ‘Floating’ Global Express to Fulfill an Increase in Ultra-long Range Point-to-Point Requests.

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Marketed through its Sharjah office and operated by its US associate business Gama Aviation LLC, the Global Express, will answer increasing demand for point-to-point services. Formerly a Bombardier demonstrator, this aircraft features an attractive 13 passenger cabin configuration, with a fully equipped galley and a crew rest area. The cabin includes three seating zones; a forward club four, a conference/dining area with another club four in the middle, and a divan facing two individual seats in the aft cabin. There is also a door that separates the aft cabin from the front, should passengers wish to sleep or work, as well as forward and aft lavatories for convenience.
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Jet Aviation Celebrates Opening of New FBO at the Shared Terminal in Dubai South

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“We are firmly committed to our customers in Dubai and the region, which our new Dubai South FBO demonstrates,” said Hardy Butschi, vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation’s MRO and FBO operations in Dubai. “We also continue operating our award-winning MRO and FBO facilities at Dubai International Airport (DXB), and are extending our (DXB) maintenance approvals to support line maintenance services through the Dubai South FBO.”
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Pentastar Aviation Named Authorized Installer for Securaplane CMX-HD Camera

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“The CMX-HD camera system developed by Securaplane, allows our customer's high definition views during all phases of flight,” said Jesse Beard, Pentastar Aviation’s Avionics and Engineering Manager. “It provides an enhanced visual experience for our clients and allows us to conduct the modification in a timely manner.”
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MAS Aviation Services Company Ltd | Flight instructor (SUPER PUMA & COUGAR )

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MAS Aviation Services Company Ltd (MAS) it will be soon awarded a contract by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) as the Prime Contractor for the RSAF COUGAR and SUPER PUMA TSP Helicopter and is seeking applications of a well-qualified Flight instructor. This critical and full time position will be based at King Salman Air Base (KSAB), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit Resume Cover Letter and Resumes to Jobs@mas-mig.com or on our website WWW.SAC-MIG.COM.
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New Aircraft Hangar Opens in Chicago Region at Gary/Chicago Airport

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“The hangar was built to meet the growing demand in the region for business aviation services, particularly as the hangar options continue to dwindle at nearby Midway airport,” said John Girzadas, president of B. Coleman Aviation. “Once customers experience the convenience and economic advantages of the Gary/Chicago Airport, we anticipate our customer base will continue to grow considerably.”
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Air Service Basel Achieves Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Certification

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Air Service Basel’s CEO Claudio Lasagni comments, “We are very pleased to extend our services to aircraft operators and aircraft owners registered in the Philippines and I’m incredibly proud that we’ve achieved this certification. We strive to offer no less than the best and this certification adds further recognition to our high-quality maintenance and exceptional service standards here in Basel.”
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Signum Aviation Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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Signum Aviation – the flight planning and operations support specialist –reached a milestone this month as it celebrated its 10 th anniversary.

The UK-headquartered ‘boutique’ flight support company, which serves business aviation operators all over the world with complete trip-planning and operations support on a 24/7 basis was founded on 23 November 2007 in Chester with a single client, operating two aircraft at the time.

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Executive Flight Services Receives FAA Approval for 10 Seats or More and Travel Worldwide

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Executive Flight Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Executive AirShare, has recently completed its comprehensive certification process by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate jets with 10 seats or more over ocean routes. The thorough vetting by the FAA included a validation flight made by Executive Flight Services pilots in June on a Hawker 4000 aircraft from Bangor, Maine to Shannon, Ireland. The “10 or More” certification allows longer flights on larger EFS-flown aircraft, such as a 2016 Embraer Legacy 500, for charter or managed-aircraft customers.
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Nomad Aviation Adds an Embraer Legacy 650 to Management Fleet

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“The Legacy 650 is an outstanding and exciting aircraft which provides the ultimate travel comfort and experience with a transcontinental range capability“, says Thomas Koehli, CEO of Nomad Aviation. ”For customers important are availability, safety and flexibility in scheduling”, adds Roman Hug, Director of Maintenance and CAMO of Nomad Aviation and continues: “We are able to offer our customer a tailor made solution for his aircraft operation.”
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Phenix Jet Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation

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“At Phenix Jet, safety is at the foundation of all of our services,” said Phenix Jet President & CEO, Paul Schembari. “Our steadfast dedication to passenger safety and security is supported by a comprehensive and ongoing program of internal review and third-party audits.  Our membership heightens the validity of our commitment to safety, and we’re very pleased to have the support of the ACSF.” 
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Servicing at Bombardier’s Second London Biggin Hill Hangar Takes off

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The new hangar and the addition of more than 70 technicians has doubled Bombardier’s capacity at its well-established Biggin Hill service centre, providing customers in the region with extended maintenance support. The move is expected to see the total number of Bombardier employees on site to grow to 115 by mid-2018.
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FAI Remains on Schedule to Harmonise Learjet Fleet by Mid-2018

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Siegfried Axtmann, Chairman of FAI rent-a-jet AG, commented, “I am delighted to see that our fleet replacement and harmonisation project is on track. We anticipate outsourcing our last Learjet 55 by mid-2018 as scheduled, completing our transition to a more modern Learjet fleet comprised entirely of Learjet 60 aircraft.”
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