Dan Drohan to receive the "Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award"

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Dan Drohan to receive the "Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award"

Dan Drohan, the founder of Solairus Aviation and a leader in managing and operating private aircraft, received the "Kenn Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award" at the 20th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards at the Beverly Hilton last week. The Living Legends of Aviation was created to honor accomplishments in aviation. Past Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award winners include Sir Richard Branson, Founder and President of Virgin Group and Jeff Bezos founder and CEO of Amazon and Founder of space exploration company, Blue Origin.

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Spring Adamo to Receive Schedulers & Dispatchers Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present longtime business aviation scheduler Spring Adamo with the Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Outstanding Achievement and Leadership Award at the 2023 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2023), taking place Jan. 24-26 in Nashville, TN.

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NATA and Other Aviation Stakeholder Groups Submit Comments to EPA’s Proposed Endangerment Finding

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NATA, as part of a coalition of seven aviation stakeholder organizations, formally submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed endangerment finding of lead in aviation gasoline (avgas). NATA stands behind the coalition’s reaffirmation of its collective support for removing lead from avgas through a safe and smart transition.

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NBAA Examines FAA’s Proposed SMS Rulemaking, Calls for Comment Period Extension

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) continues to review a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to extend requirements for implementing a new safety management system (SMS) beyond Part 121 airline operators to other commercial aviation entities, including many business aircraft operations.

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Aviation Stakeholder Groups Submit Comments to EPA’s Proposed Endangerment Finding

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A coalition of seven aviation stakeholder organizations has formally submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed endangerment finding of lead in aviation gasoline (avgas). The coalition reaffirmed its support for removing lead from avgas through a safe and smart transition.

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Air Charter Scotland Adds Two New Embraer Praetor 600s for Charter

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Air Charter Scotland Adds Two New Embraer Praetor 600s for Charter

Air Charter Scotland Ltd (ACSL) has ushered in the New Year with additional charter capacity in the shape of two brand new, super mid-size Embraer Praetor 600 business jets. G-MCEN is positioned out of London Luton Airport (EGGW) at Signature Flight Support’s FBO, while G-GDAB’s main base is at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (EGGP). With a range of 4,000nm (7,408km), the Praetor 600 is capable of operating direct flights from London to New York in 7.5 hours and London to Dubai in 6.5 hours.

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Zela Aviation Partners With Mongolian Airways

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Zela Aviation Partners With Mongolian Airways

Zela Aviation is glad to announce a partnership with the carrier Mongolian Airways, in which Zela Aviation will promote ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) availability of one A320 unit and one A330-200 unit. Zela Aviation will work closely with Mongolian Airways to ensure that this relationship is successful and that both parties realize their commercial objectives.

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ACSF Deeply Saddened by Passing of Aviation Safety Expert, Russ Lawton

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is deeply saddened by the passing of Russ Lawton, who held key roles within aviation safety organizations for more than 40 years, including most recently as the Foundation’s Vice President of Operations. After a prolonged illness, he died on January 14th at the age of 70.

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Aviation Clean Air’s Purification System Receives EASA Approval for Installation on Airbus 320 Series Aircraft

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Aviation Clean Air (ACA) is pleased to announce three new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approvals for installation of the company’s air and surface purification system. These most recent Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) are for installation on the Airbus 320 series of aircraft, which includes the A318, A319, 320 and 321.

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Fly Alliance Renews Their WYVERN Wingman Certification

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NXT Jet, Inc. dba Fly Alliance has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful Audit, conducted by WYVERN in December 2022. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services. 

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Business Aviation Coalition Promotes Initiative to Make Flights to, From World Economic Forum More Sustainable

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A global coalition focused on business aviation sustainability has announced that the industry, aligned with the work of the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative, is offering a market-based solution to help reduce carbon emissions for flights to and from the Forum’s Annual meeting in Davos, which begins on Jan. 16.

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NATA Congratulates New House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Leaders

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna has congratulated the new leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA).

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NATA Updates Training to Address Emerging Risks of Aircraft Misfueling

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released an update to its industry-wide Safety 1st General Aviation Misfueling Prevention Program — a free, online training resource for pilots, line service professionals, and other aircraft refueling stakeholders. 

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Operator Spotlight: Clay Lacy Aviation

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Operator Spotlight: Clay Lacy Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Cecilia Brazil, Charter Sales Coordinator for Clay Lacy Aviation. Founded in 1968 by an aviation legend and industry pioneer, Clay Lacy is the world’s most experienced operator of private jets. For the past 50 years, they have managed, maintained and globally operated jet aircraft from every major manufacturer. They serve business and world leaders, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, professional athletes, sports franchises, celebrities and dignitaries.

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