Save the Date: Aero Expo Panama Third Edition March 21-22.

Business Aviation growth is strong in Latin America. In the next 20 years, 2,130 business aircraft will be delivered. Aero Expo Panama (AEP) 2018 is the venue to meet and trade at the center of this thriving region. Dassault, an international French aircraft manufacturer, has already confirmed its participation with the presence of the Falcon aircraft.
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Execujet Africa | Flight Administrator

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 Operations Division, based at Cape Town International Airport.

The main objective of the position is to effectively coordinate the ground handling, flight setup process, dispatch functions as well as all FBO type requests to ensure a service of high standards, quality and professionalism.

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Skyservice Expands Award-Winning Service at Pearson International Airport

Skyservice Business Aviation, Canada’s leading provider of business aviation services for more than 30 years, announced a partnership with Ontario-based RICE Group to begin construction of new facilities under a 25-year lease to provide fixed-base operations and aircraft management and maintenance services at Pearson International Airport (CYYZ).
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Execujet Asia Pacific | Maintenance Manager

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 head our maintenance division in Perth, Australia.

The successful applicant will be responsible for all aircraft maintenance activities conducted and leading a maintenance department.

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London Biggin Hill Sets Out Ambitions for 2018 and Beyond

London Biggin Hill is announcing the creation of 2,300 new jobs at the airport within the next twenty years as part of its LoCATE strategy.

LoCATE (London Centre for Aviation, Technology and Enterprise) is a partnership of public and private sector organisations promoting London Biggin Hill as a primary centre for the aerospace industry in the capital. It sets out London Biggin Hill’s vision for a sustainable future for both the airport and the local community by investing in infrastructure, skills development, training and job creation.

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NATA Launches Supplemental Safety Training Program

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) launched the Supplemental Safety Training Program, enabling the association to rapidly respond to urgent industry safety issues. The first course, developed for FBOs, addresses the risk of jet fuel contamination with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). This program, available free to all aviation businesses, provides background information on DEF and identifies the possible risk contamination pathways and mitigation steps.
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All Jet Aviation FBOs in the US Achieve IS-BAH Standard Registration

Jet Aviation’s eight FBOs in the US have now qualified for Stage 1 registration to the IS-BAH™ Standard (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling), joining the company’s 13 FBOs in EMEA and Asia.

David Paddock, senior vice president and general manager, Regional Operations USA, said this achievement clearly demonstrates Jet Aviation’s dedication to ensuring that all customers receive the maximum level of safe and secure ground-handling services at each of its FBOs (fixed base operation).
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TAG Farnborough Airport launches Flying Scholarship 2018

TAG Farnborough Airport has launched the TAG Flying Scholarship 2018.  Each year, under the auspices of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots’ scholarship programme, TAG Farnborough Airport grants one young person a scholarship with the aim of supporting individuals who might otherwise not have the necessary resources to gain flying experience and ultimately achieve their Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).  The TAG Flying Scholarship is part of the airport’s “Aviation to Education” programme.  Now in its 11th year, the programme engages schools and colleges within the local area to inform and educate about aviation.
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ASD Avia Consulting Handles Successful IS-BAH Standard Accreditation for Falcon Aviation in its Dubai FBO

ASD Avia Consulting is pleased to announce that Falcon Aviation’s Fixed Base Operation (FBOs) facility in Dubai, UAE 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), has thus obtained the certification and are now IS-BAH accredited.
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New York Times: How to Assess Safety, Reliability of Charter Operators

Reacting to the news of the fatal accident in Costa Rica, a writer for The New York Times asked experts at the Air Charter Guide, ARGUS, Wyvern and throughout the aviation industry what to consider when evaluating whether air charter operations are safe.

Operators and brokers, what do you recommend? Travelers, what has worked for you when deciding whether to book a flight?

Read How to Check the Safety of a Charter Airline at nytimes.com.

FBO Manager: Naples Airport Authority

The Naples Airport Authority in Naples, Florida, has a position for airport manager available. The APF FBO Manager is expected to manage and plan all FBO activities; including aircraft servicing, ground handling, office/flight support facilities, ramp management, personnel and office administration associated with airside flight line activities. This includes the servicing of general aviation, military and commercial service aircraft with fuel and oil, and other services including but not limited to baggage and cargo handling.
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NBAA Applauds Final Passage of Historic Tax Reform Legislation

“The tax legislation passed by Congress today includes key provisions that NBAA has advocated for and will directly lead to growth for the general aviation industry,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Provisions in the bill, such as immediate expensing, are key economic drivers for the general aviation industry, which supports 1.1 million jobs.”
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