ARGUS Releases October Business Aircraft Activity
/October flight activity reverses the negative trend thanks to a boost in Part 91 and Fractional flying.
Read MorePentastar Enrolls in Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Action Program
/Pentastar Aviation has enrolled in Air Charter Safety Foundation’s (ACSF) voluntary Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP).
Read MoreNATA Recognizes Sonoma Jet Center as an Above and Beyond FBO
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) honored Sonoma Jet Center as the inaugural recipient of its Above and Beyond FBO Award.
Read MoreDornier Seawings Raises €150m Investments
/This investment, confirmed September 2018, will be used for further research and development of the company’s Seastar project, the construction of its manufacturing facilities and the expansion of production.
Read MoreAir BP Upgrades Infrastructure at Dolvik Terminal in Norway
/Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, has invested in upgraded infrastructure at Dolvik terminal in Norway to provide a more efficient, lower carbon fuel supply. Improvements at the BP-owned terminal include an upgraded pipeline and new fuel tanks with the capacity to store eight million litres of Jet-A1 fuel.
Read MoreOriens Aviation and London Biggin Hill Airport Welcome Jetfly’s New Pilatus PC-24
/Oriens Aviation, the exclusive British Isles Pilatus Centre and sales distributor for the PC-12, and London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) were pleased to welcome Jetfly’s Pilatus PC-24 (LX-PCA) on October 18th, as part of the fractional operator’s European tour.
Read MorePriester Aviation Launches New Centerline Jet Card Program for On-Demand Travel
/Priester offers its Centerline members a core fleet of on-demand private aircraft ranging in size from light jets that seat six to ultra long-range aircraft that can transport up to nine passengers. Each of the hand-selected aircraft ascribe to the strict standards of ARGUS ratings, minimum of $250 million in liability insurance, senior flight crew and an established safety plan.
Read MoreAmerican Jet Charter One Way Flights
/11/09/2018 from Kansas City, MO (MKC) to Oklahoma City, OK (PWA) in our Citation V Encore N13092. There are 8 seats available to purchase for $1000 each or buy the empty leg for $3900.00
Read MorePeople on the Go/November 7
/Julian Fierro is now Director of Maintenance for California-based charter operator Sky Partners.
Trevor Janz is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Chicago-based charter operator N-Jet.
Dennis Moore joins Aviation Maintenance Professionals as CEO. Aviation Maintenance Professionals is an Arlington, Texas-based aviation maintenance organization.
AsBAA Hosts Inaugural Phillipines Safety Day in Manila
/AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative body for the business and general aviation industry (BA/GA) has announced that it will host industry stakeholders and VIPs, including government officials, at its upcoming inaugural AsBAA Safety Day and Pilots’ Day in the Philippines from 13-14 November 2018.
Read MoreBACA Calls for Changes in Air Passenger Duty
/With UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) currently the world’s highest aviation tax the Chancellor announced a freeze on levies on short-haul flights, but an increase in levies on long-haul flights, in line with inflation.
Read MoreSix General Aviation Associations Recommend Best Communication Practices for FBOs
/Together, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and three other aviation associations released a set of best communications practices for FBOs this week.
Read MoreVenture Jets Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation
/Along with 178 other companies, Venture Jets now supports ACSFs vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers to achieve the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.
Read MoreC&L Aviation Group receives STC Certification for Saab 340 ADS-B In/Out Solution
/The STC certifies the installation of dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders and uses either the Garmin GDL-88 SBAS/WAAS GPS or Universal Avionics SBAS/WAAS FMS GPS’s including the UNS-1Ew, UNS-1Espw, UNS-1Lw and UNS-1Fw FMS systems to comply with the FAA Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast-Out (ADS/B-Out) mandate requiring compliance before January 1, 2020.
Read MoreNomad Technics Completes First 6 & 12 Month Maintenance on a Challenger 604
/Nomad Technics completed its first 6- and 12-month inspection on a Challenger 604 at its Basel, Switzerland, facility. Maintenance tasks also included the routine inspection, defect rectification, modification and changing of wheels on the main landing gear.
Read MoreJustice Department Involvement in FAA’s Illegal Charter Case Spotlights Consequences for Aircraft Owners
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and its Illegal Charter Task Force are continuing efforts to increase awareness of the dangers posed by illegal activity and educate aircraft owners, consumers and operators on the importance of compliance with safety regulations.
Read MoreLatitude 33 Aviation Expands with New Challenger 350
/Bombardier announced today that Latitude 33 Aviation, a private jet charter, executive jet management, and aircraft sales and acquisitions company based in California, has taken delivery of a new Challenger 350 business jet.
Read MoreJetReady Expands its Charter Fleet With a New Hawker
/JetReady – private jet charter operator – continues to grow its existing charter fleet and is proud to announce their newest Hawker 800 aircraft addition. The aircraft is now available for domestic and international charter flights.
Read MoreSun Air Jets | Citation X PIC
/Sun Air Jets is looking for a conscientious, professional and diligent Citation X PIC for Part 135 & 91 operations based in Camarillo, CA. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
• ATP
• CE-750 type rating, 500hr in type, current, with recent flight experience in type
• First Class Medical
• 3000 hrs TT
• 1500 hrs turbojet
• 500 hrs. turbojet PIC
• If you don’t meet ALL the above minimums you will not be contacted
Additional Requirements
• Must live in the Southern California area, preferably within 1 hour of Camarillo airport
• International experience
• Computer and iPad proficient
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge
People on the Go/October 24
/Michelle Dina is a UAS Safety and Certification Specialist with Unmanned Safety Institute.
Brett Bergin is Director of Operations for Ft. Worth, Texas-based charter operator Baker Aviation.