NBAA, 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.

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Bolen: ‘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.

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Portside 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.

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Sino 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.

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NATA 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:

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Why Is F1 So Popular Now?

Why 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).

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Savback 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.

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Energy, 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.

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Charter Spotlight: Priester Aviation

Charter 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.

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