FAA Approves Second-in-Command Professional Development Program for Revv Aviation

The Federal Aviation Administration recently approved Revv Aviation’s second-in-command (SIC) professional development program (PDP) and issued Operations Specifications A062. The FAA-approved SIC PDP, allows a Part 135 charter pilot serving as second-in-command in a multi- or single engine airplane to log SIC flight during operations that do not require a second pilot.

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Airport Dimensions and AMBAAR Lounge Open Two New AMBAAR Club Lounges at SBSV

Airport Dimensions and AMBAAR Lounge Open Two New AMBAAR Club Lounges at SBSV

Airport Dimensions, the global leader in airport lounges and travel experiences, has opened a new airside AMBAAR Club lounge at Salvador Bahia International Airport in Brazil as part of their collaboration with AMBAAR Lounge. The move comes following the recent opening of the AMBAAR Club landside lounge, which began operating in October 2022.

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Oriens Aviation Expands Into AOC Operations

Oriens Aviation Expands Into AOC Operations

Oriens Aviation, the authorized sales and service center for Pilatus Aircraft in the British Isles, is expanding its service portfolio with a newly granted Air Operator’s Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for the PC-12 aircraft family. Its new subsidiary, Oriens Flight Operations, has already signed two PC-12NGXs under the business’ AOC as of January 2023, based at London Biggin Hill and Manchester Airports.

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Robert Thor Dranitzke Joins Solairus Aviation

Solairus Aviation, a market-leading provider of private aviation services, announced that Robert Thor Dranitzke will be joining its executive management team. An industry veteran, Mr. Dranitzke will be responsible for expanding business partnerships, enhancing managed aircraft and air-charter client experiences and broadening operational capabilities across Solairus.

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Operator Spotlight: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim

Operator Spotlight: DC Aviation Al-Futtaim

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Holger Ostheimer of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), one of the leading operators in Europe and Dubai-based Al-Futtaim. DC Aviation has a global reputation as a premium provider of aircraft management, executive charter operations, business jet maintenance and consultation services.

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Air Charter Guide: NBAA-BACE 2022 Highlights Report

Air Charter Guide: NBAA-BACE 2022 Highlights Report

If you went to NBAA-BACE last month, October 18-20 in Orlando, FL, we hope the show was as much a success for you as it was for us. If you happened to visit us at Booth #3419, thank you! Our team was very busy welcoming returning customers and new faces to business aviation, providing AC-U-KWIK, Air Charter Guide, and Aircraft Bluebook demos, meeting with customers about 2023 marketing programs, and more!

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Discovering The Middle East While Planning a Visit to MEBAA

Discovering The Middle East While Planning a Visit to MEBAA

There are countless opportunities and experiences to be enjoyed in the Middle East. Air Charter Guide has you covered on navigating the region in style, here, once you’ve planned your visit. We keep our information updated, correcting and qualifying content directly with our listed operators and brokers.

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FAI Aviation Group Anticipates Record Sales for 2022

FAI Aviation Group Anticipates Record Sales for 2022

FAI Aviation Group, one of the world’s leading global providers of mission-critical aviation services anticipates record sales across the business for 2022, with consolidated group revenues of more than €120m. Revenues for charter and MRO have each increased by more than 30% compared with the same time last year. This latest news comes as FAI’s operations face the challenge of high fuel prices.

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Sun Air Jets Renews Their WYVERN Wingman PRO Certification

Sun Air Jets has once more been awarded WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence in association with ongoing participation in WYVERN's Flight Leader Program (FLP). Wingman PRO validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide.

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Aerolíneas Ejecutivas Becomes WYVERN Wingman PRO

Aerolíneas Ejecutivas has been awarded WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence in association with a successful audit, conducted by WYVERN in August 2022. Wingman PRO validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide.

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Journey Aviation Adds Another Gulfstream GIVSP to its Charter Fleet

Journey Aviation Adds Another Gulfstream GIVSP to its Charter Fleet

Journey Aviation, a worldwide private jet charter operator and aircraft management company, continues to grow its charter fleet with its latest addition of a Gulfstream GIVSP. With this addition in the heavy jet category, the company now has a fleet of 22 aircraft containing 16 heavy jets and growing, all available for domestic and international flights.

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Skyservice Business Grows to Meet Increasing Travel Demand

Skyservice Business Grows to Meet Increasing Travel Demand

Skyservice Business Aviation (“Skyservice”) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Fixed Base Operation in Oregon with the completion of a best-in-class business jet center at Redmond Municipal Airport-Roberts Field (KRDM) and the opening of a state-of-the-art aircraft hangar at Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN).

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