As NBAA Makes Final Preparations for Convention, Assistance for Ian Victims Is Mobilized

As final preparations are being made for the Oct. 18 start of NBAA’s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the association is standing up a dedicated website featuring its humanitarian response program and other resources, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian’s Florida landfall this week.

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Southeast Asia's First Helicopter Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Takes Off from Seletar Airport in Singapore

A Bell 505 helicopter powered by Safran’s Arrius 2R and fueled with Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) took off in Singapore for a demonstration flight. Jet Aviation and Shell Aviation enabled the blending of SAF through their facilities at Seletar Airport in Singapore.

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NBAA Recognizes Members With Flying Safety Awards, Including its First 90-Year-Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced its Flying Safety Award recipients for the period ending Dec. 31, 2021. More than 100 companies and flight department were recognized for accident-free flying, including Exxon Mobil, which received the association’s first 90-year award for safe operations.

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Air Charter Scotland Highlights Expanded EASA CAMO Approval

Air Charter Scotland Highlights Expanded EASA CAMO Approval

Air Charter Scotland Ltd (ACSL) and its Malta based European subsidiary Air Charter Scotland Europe Ltd (ACSE), are pleased to be able to offer full Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) services both in the UK and Europe, following regulatory approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Europe’s EASA. The accreditation is a culmination of 18 months’ work started just before the UK’s departure from the EU.

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ProAir Group Increases Fleet and Appoints New Management at ProAir Aviation GmbH With New Location in Wildau

ProAir Group Increases Fleet and Appoints New Management at ProAir Aviation GmbH With New Location in Wildau

Stefan Wuske and Michael Reisenleutner now lead the expansion of the aviation company within the ProAir Group as Managing Director and Accountable Manager. In the course of the change in management and additional increase in personnel at ProAir Aviation GmbH, the business premises were moved from Leipzig to Wildau at Berlin Airport.

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EAGLE Initiative Making Progress

The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative executive committee has announced Robert Olislagers as Senior Coordinator of the initiative, announced that the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) have joined EAGLE’s executive committee, and formally introduced the leads for the initiative’s key focus pillars.

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Five HAI Members Join the ACSF's Aviation Safety Action Program

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (acsf.aero), a non-profit aviation safety organization, welcomes five Helicopter Association International (HAI) members as participating companies in the ACSF’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). They include: Apollo MedFlight, CHI Aviation, HALO-Flight, Helimax Aviation and Idaho Helicopters.

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WYVERN Welcomes Skyroads Aviation as Their Latest Premium Plus Operator

SkyRoads Aviation LLC has joined WYVERN as a Premium Plus member, which gives them access to world-class SMS software, quarterly coaching from expert leaders in aviation safety risk management, intelligence reports on operators in WYVERN’s aviation compliance enhancement system (ACES), and free Safety Leader Training.

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Aerocare Aviation Services, Under New Ownership, Bolsters its Paint Offering

Aerocare Aviation Services, Under New Ownership, Bolsters its Paint Offering

Following its acquisition this summer by Complete Aircraft Group, Aerocare Aviation Services Limited (AASL) has successfully completed a modification of its state-of-the-art paint facility at its Chester, UK headquarters. The investment forms a key part of its future growth strategy, which involved widening the door aperture to 22 metres, enabling it to address the surge in demand it is receiving to accommodate the repainting of larger aircraft, including the Embraer Legacy 600 and Bombardier Challenger 850.

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FAA’s Nolen, EASA’s Ky to Speak at NBAA-BACE Opening Day Keynote

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced Billy Nolen, acting administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Patrick Ky, executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), will kick off the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) at the show’s opening day keynote event, Oct. 18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

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Expanded NBAA-BACE Safety Program Hosts Government, Industry Leaders

Building a preventative safety culture through best operating practices and diligent analysis of past errors will be a central focus at the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL. During 18 timely presentations throughout the Oct. 17-20 convention week, government and industry experts will address business aviation safety priorities.

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Private Jet Company Volato Expands and Evolves Offering with Gulfstream G280 Fleet Agreement

Volato, private jet company, has announced a new relationship with Gulfstream and a fleet order of Gulfstream G280 aircraft. Volato will be the first company to fractionalize the Gulfstream G280, preselling fractions in multiples of eighths, and will take delivery of its first G280 aircraft in early 2024.

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Priester Aviation Joins Forces with Mayo Aviation to Enhance Customer Service

Priester Aviation has agreed to acquire Mayo Aviation, a similarly customer-focused, family-led private aviation company. Bill Mayo will continue to be an integral part of Mayo Aviation, championing relationships and continuing in a leadership role after the acquisition, which is expected to be completed early fall.

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Airport Dimensions launches Connecta In-Lounge Experience at Jacksonville International Airport

Airport Dimensions launches Connecta In-Lounge Experience at Jacksonville International Airport

Airport Dimensions is enhancing and personalizing Jacksonville International Airport’s in-lounge experience with Connecta, the one stop e-commerce and traveler relationship platform. Called Connecta In-Lounge, the new platform is tailored to expand and enhance the guest experience at The Club lounge in Jacksonville.

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NBAA-Backed Bills Addressing Key Safety, Infrastructure Concerns Pass House

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed passage this week by the U.S. House of Representatives of two association-supported bills that both look toward resolving important safety and security concerns utilizing the latest technologies and processes available.

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