Priester Aviation Increases Its Industry Support
/Priester Aviation has recently joined and contributed to IADA, NAFA and OBAP.
Read MoreFlight Safety Foundation Honors Bryan Burns and Russ Lawton with Meritorious Service Award
/On May 11, Bryan Burns and Russ Lawton, both aviation safety leaders from the Air Charter Safety Foundation, were presented with the 2022 Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award for their contributions to business and charter aviation safety.
Read MoreAmerican Jet Charter Empty Legs - May, 20th - 2022
/5/25/2022 from Madison, WI (MSN) to Oklahoma City, OK (PWA) in our Citation Encore N13092. There are 8 seats available to purchase for $2000 each or buy the empty leg for $8000.00
Read MoreNBAA, Stakeholders File Motions in Federal Court to Halt East Hampton Airport Closure
/NBAA has joined with other stakeholders in filing a pair of motions in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York asking to pause the planned closure of East Hampton Airport (KHTO) and supposed conversion of the embattled publicly owned airport to a private-use facility with access restrictions under a Prior Permission Required (PPR) framework.
Read MoreBolen: ‘Bold Actions’ Needed, in Congress and Across Industry, to Build Future Aviation Workforce
/National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen cited several industry efforts across multiple paths to build a diverse business aviation workforce in a written statement to the U.S. House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development.
Read MoreFour Corners Aviation Continues Strategic Growth
/Four Corners Aviation has expanded its leadership team as it marks the six-month milestone of the unveiling of its revolutionary Corporate Jet as a Service (CJaaS) solution.
Read MoreEurope’s Highest Number of Flown Hours With Phenom 100
/
Air Prague, a member of the GEMINI alliance fleet, has reached the highest number of flown hours in March as well as in whole first quarter among all European Phenom 100 operators.
Read MorePortside Appoints Fred Powell as VP of Product
/Portside (Portside.aero) has recently extended its leadership team, appointing Fred Powell, an aviation industry technology veteran, as VP of Product. Fred’s arrival will help drive Portside’s continued growth as the company looks to expand its product suite to address critical pain points facing business and government aircraft operators.
Read MoreAir Charter Safety Foundation Sets Date, Location for 2023 Annual Safety Symposium
/The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero) is pleased to announce that its 15th ACSF Safety Symposium will be held March 21-23, 2023, on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read MoreSino Jet Ranked First in Fleet Size in Asia-Pacific for 3rd Year in a Row
/Sino Jet has ranked number one in fleet size in the Asia Pacific region for the third year in a row, according to Asian Sky Media's 2021 Business Jet Fleet Report. Mainland China is the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region with a total of 340 business jets. In 2021, Sino Jet had the most new deliveries of aircraft directly from OEMs, included the Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G6.
Read MoreNATA Supports Second Term for TSA Administrator Pekoske
/On May 6, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the Honorable David Pekoske to serve a second term as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator. David Pekoske was first confirmed by the U.S. Senate in August 2017. The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued the following statement in support:
Read MoreWhy Is F1 So Popular Now?
/
The world of private jets and Formula 1 have always gone hand in hand, so the soaring popularity of the sport isn’t a surprise for charter travelers. In fact, many of those travelers will be headed to Monaco later this month for F1’s crown jewel event — the Monaco Grand Prix (see Air Charter Guide’s list of top European Charter Operators if you are looking to get in on the party).
Read MoreSavback Helicopters Debuts Ultra-Light Zefhir Helicopter in the UK
/Savback Helicopters is bringing the Italian-built two-seat Zefhir helicopter to the Private Flyer show, part of The Elite Series, at Wycombe Air Park this week. This luxury brand event, taking place May 13-14, 2022, brings together best-in-class luxury brands, private jets, helicopters, supercars, powerboats, yachts and lifestyle accessories - all in one location.
Read MoreJet Aviation Extends Line Maintenance Services to FBO in Zurich
/Jet Aviation has announced that it is offering a line maintenance service through its new hangar facility in Zurich. The facility is authorized to perform line maintenance on a range of business aircraft, including Gulfstream series, with immediate effect.
Read MoreEnergy, Enthusiasm Run High at NBAA’s 2022 Maintenance Conference
/The industry’s appetite for forward-looking, in-person events was on display at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2022 Maintenance Conference (NBAAMC), which ran from May 3-5 in San Antonio, TX. More than 1,000 people attended the event, which featured more than 160 exhibitors.
Read MoreCharter Spotlight: Priester Aviation
/
Air Charter Journal recently spoke with Priester Aviation President, Rich Ropp. Priester Aviation is one of the largest private aviation companies in the United States. Their services include executive jet charter, aircraft management and aviation consulting.
1) What sets your operation apart from the competition?
Our heritage of commitment to our clients. It’s something that started 75 years ago with our founder, George Priester, and carries through today under our Chairman, Andy Priester, the third generation of the family to lead this company. We deliver on that legacy daily to our clients, with expertise in every facet of private aviation.
NBAA Awards First Class of Safety Manager Certificate Recipients; Join the Next Group of Leaders
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the completion of the inaugural class of its Safety Manager Certificate Program, and has opened registration for the second cycle of this comprehensive introductory-level training program.
Read MoreBroker Spotlight: Sahab Aviation
/
Air Charter Guide recently spoke to charter broker Sahab Aviation Services, provider of various aviation services and solutions to both local clients in Oman and internationally.
1) What sets your operation apart from the competition?
It is always a priority for us to understand the needs and preferences of our clients first and then we provide the most suitable options from the greatest operators within the MENA region. Sahab Aviation Services is also known to be the first MEBAA member from the Sultanate of Oman.
Aviation Workforce and AAM Legislation Move Forward in Congress
/The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has advanced two key pieces of aviation legislation with wide, bi-partisan support.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Kristie Greco Johnson as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
/Johnson will direct NBAA’s advocacy efforts with federal, state and local government leaders regarding the promotion of business aviation, including its focus on safety, security and sustainability, as well as its importance to the nation’s economy and transportation system.
Read More