June 23, 2020

NATA Applauds Provision in House Infrastructure Package Supporting Sustainable Jet Fuel Programs

June 23, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) applauds the inclusion of language in H.R. 2, “The Moving Forward Act,” which supports the industry’s goal to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels in business aviation.

June 23, 2020

Inflite The Jet Centre Adds Bombardier Global 700 Series to Its Approvals

June 23, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

Inflite The Jet Centre (ITFC), part of the Inflite group of companies, based at London Stansted Airport, has added base maintenance capability for the Bombardier Aviation Global Express (BD700 Series).

June 19, 2020

NBAA-Supported Workforce Legislation Included in Major Infrastructure Bill

June 19, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

NBAA welcomes action by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to advance the Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, and applauds the inclusion of an amendment promoting diversity and workforce development in business aviation, and all transportation sectors vital to the nation’s economy.

June 19, 2020

NBAA Challenges FAA’s Dismissal of Additional Comment Time for New Pilot-Reporting Proposal

June 19, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has called upon the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rethink its questionable decision to deny requests from NBAA and others in the industry for additional time to comment on new, onerous pilot-reporting requirements.

June 17, 2020

AsBAA appoints Anthony Lam as Director of Marketing and External Affairs

June 17, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

AsBAA, Asia’s representative body for the business and general aviation industry, has appointed Anthony Lam as Director of Marketing and External Affairs.

June 17, 2020

FAI Completes Global Express Refurbishment

June 17, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The project, which took approximately 10,000 manhours to complete, includes 15/30/60, 120 and 240-month inspections.

June 17, 2020

Five Jets Join Clay Lacy Managed Charter Fleet in Los Angeles and Boston

June 17, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

Clay Lacy Aviation has added five Wi-Fi-equipped jets to its fleet of managed aircraft available for charter in Los Angeles and Boston.

June 15, 2020

NATA Announces Free Safety 1st Clean Standard

June 15, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to present Safety 1st Clean – an infectious disease response cleaning standard for Fixed Base Operators (FBOs).

June 10, 2020

NATA Releases Fire Marshal Toolkit & Accidental Foam Discharge Checklist

June 10, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released the Fire Marshal Toolkit and Accidental Foam Discharge Checklist as part of its Hangar Foam Fire Suppression System Initiative.

June 10, 2020

ARGUS International: SVP; Operations & Business Development Position Available

June 10, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The Senior Vice President; Operations & Business Development (SVP) is responsible for the development, design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver ARGUS’ products and services.

June 10, 2020

Clay Lacy Scholarship Funds Awarded to 26 Students

June 10, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

Clay Lacy Aviation has awarded scholarship funds to 22 students at the LAUSD’s Aircraft Mechanic School at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles, and for four student pilots in the aviation science program at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA

June 10, 2020

COVID-19 Neutralized in Testing of Aviation Clean Air’s Interior Purification System

June 10, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

Testing results of the needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) technology that powers Aviation Clean Air’s (ACA) airborne and ground-use purification systems demonstrated successful neutralization by ionization of the COVID-19 virus.

June 10, 2020

Aviation Stakeholders Oppose Ligado’s Latest Claims

June 10, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

Citing multiple ongoing and unresolved concerns about potential harm to the GPS-based National Airspace System (NAS), a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders has responded to Ligado Networks’ dispute of a petition from NBAA and others.

June 08, 2020

General Aviation Businesses Remain a Critical Link in the Face of A Shrinking Airline Footprint

June 08, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

As air carrier service at commercial airports slowly recovers, general aviation remains uniquely able to provide access and connectivity to thousands of airports around the country.

June 08, 2020

NATA Requests Rulemaking To Improve Pilot Check Rides

June 08, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), on behalf of its members conducting air carrier operations under Part 135, requested rulemaking to expand the number of pilot line checks performed by operators, improving safety and decreasing demands on limited FAA resources.

June 08, 2020

Ethiad to Commence Transfer Flights Via OMAA

June 08, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved Etihad’s commencement of a limited number of transfer flights connecting 20 destinations via Abu Dhabi International Airport (OMAA).

June 03, 2020

AMERICAN JET CHARTER, INC. Empty Legs

June 03, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

06/05/2020 from Oklahoma City, OK (PWA) to Pittsfield, MA (PSF) in our Citation V Encore N13092. There are 6 seats available to purchase for 2500 each or buy the empty leg for $10,500.00

June 01, 2020

NATA Launches New Pilot Group Term Life Insurance Program

June 01, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

NATA is pleased to announce a new life insurance program for pilots and their spouses in conjunction with Harvey W. Watt & Co. (HWC).

June 01, 2020

FAA Grants NATA Requested Extension on Crewmember Relief

June 01, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted NATA's request for an extension to exemptions regarding certain crew training and checking requirements.

June 01, 2020

NBAA Requests Extension for GA Pilot Medicals, Other Requirements, Under SFAR 118

June 01, 2020/ Air Charter Journal

The NBAA and other associations have requested the FAA extend the effective date for several exemptions or extensions for pilot medical certifications, training proficiency and a host of other requirements contained in Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 118.