NATA Statement on Pending Publication of Part 139 SMS Final Rule

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“As SMS positively impacts all aviation sectors, NATA supports the FAA’s efforts to enhance safety across the entire aviation ecosystem. The final rule on airport SMS will increase interoperability between ground and air operation safety and risk management processes,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna. “For decades, NATA has been the industry leader in providing safety advocacy, awareness, and education resources and will continue to explore the benefits of connectivity between airport and operator SMS programs.”

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Aviation Maintenance Professionals Welcomes Tru Pham as VP of Marketing

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Aviation Maintenance Professionals is pleased to welcome aboard their new VP of Marketing and Branding, Tru Pham. Tru has over 15 years of experience in the private aviation industry with a blended background in sales, marketing, FBO management and ownership services.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2023 International Operators Scholarships

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced the selection of three recipients of the 2023 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations.

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WYVERN Welcomes Swiss Private Jet as a New WYVERN Wingman Operator

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Swiss Private Jet S.A. has secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful audit, conducted by WYVERN in January 2023. 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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NBAA Tells Congress: FAA Reauthorization Must Seize Opportunities to Constantly Enhance Safety

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In testimony before a congressional hearing on funding reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today outlined business aviation's legacy of safety leadership and detailed specific ways to ensure safety remains the north star guiding the industry's future.

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NBAA Applauds First Published Part 135 Standardized Aircraft Curriculum – Gulfstream V

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) publication of the first standardized aircraft-specific training curriculum. This first curriculum for Gulfstream GV series aircraft is the work of the Training Standardization Working Group (TSWG), formed in 2020.

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FlyHouse Names Aviation Industry Veteran as CEO

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FlyHouse, a private jet management and charter company, has announced the appointment of Jack E. Lambert, Jr. as its Chief Executive Officer. Lambert brings more than two decades of industry experience to his leadership position at FlyHouse. Among his successes, Lambert founded Jet Access Aviation in West Palm Beach, Florida, which he grew to become the 10th largest Part 135 air carrier in North America. Separately, Lambert has acquired, sold and managed over 100 airplanes during his storied career.

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Air Charter Guide Welcomes New and Old Business Aviation and Kicks Off 2023 with SDC2023 and HAI

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Air Charter Guide Welcomes New and Old Business Aviation and Kicks Off 2023 with SDC2023 and HAI

NBAA’s SDC2023 event featured more than 460 exhibit booths, and in excess of 3,400 attendees, including more than 350 first-time attendees. Traffic to Air Charter Guide’s / Aviation Week booth was non-stop with our team greeting old and new business aviation customers offering a variety of products, on-site editors and many treats.

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NBAA’s Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate Program

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NBAA’s Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate Program

Whether you’re new to scheduling or are simply looking to advance your scheduling expertise, NBAA’s NEW Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate will help you get where you want to be. This assessment-based certificate program was designed, in collaboration with dozens of industry subject matter experts and Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to mid-level training on the duties of a business aircraft scheduler and covers best practices across key areas.

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Gourmet Inflight Catering Now Offering Crew Meal Promotion

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Gourmet Inflight Catering is now offering a $25 crew meal promotion with your order. Their kitchen and offices are conveniently located within minutes of Teterboro Airport. They have been servicing all New Jersey/New York airports for over 23 years, including Teterboro, Morristown, Newark, Trenton, White Plains, Stewart, Farmingdale Republic, Islip McArthur, JFK, La Guardia and Bridgeport, CT.

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Air Charter Guide Has You Covered: The Oscars

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Air Charter Guide Has You Covered: The Oscars

There are countless opportunities and experiences to be enjoyed in 2023. Air Charter Guide has you covered getting there. For the Oscars, you might find yourself flying one of these select operators in California. We update our information, correcting and qualifying content directly with our listed operators and brokers.

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VOO is Ready to Grab the Attention of Industry Professionals at AIROPS in Brussels

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VOO is Ready to Grab the Attention of Industry Professionals at AIROPS in Brussels

VOO, an official member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), will be exhibiting at AIROPS 2023 Show and will present its revolutionary VOO Marketplace, the world’s first digital marketplace to search, book, pay and manage private jet charter flights. This premier European event designed for business aviation flight operations professionals, ground handlers, airports and FBOs to network with trip-planners and operators, will take place on February 13-15 at the Event Lounge in Brussels.

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Broker Spotlight: Moroccan Aviation Services

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Broker Spotlight: Moroccan Aviation Services

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Mohamed Outamrarht, Managing Director of Moroccan Aviation Services, a charter broker based at Agadir El Massira Airport (GMAD), Morocco. Moroccan Aviation Services is a supervising agent offering services in transportation, hotel reservations, catering and ground handling.

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TAG Aviation Embraces the Year of the Rabbit

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TAG Aviation Embraces the Year of the Rabbit

The Rabbit offers more than just a restful and quiet contemplation after the fast and busy year of the Tiger. Much like TAG Aviation, it moves quickly and intuitively and adapts to its environment, illustrated by TAG’s innovative approach to addressing the needs of its clients, evolving with industry changes and a proactive commitment to seek continuous improvement. As TAG embraces its bold, lucky red logo which signifies good fortune, celebration and vitality, they would like to wish everyone a prosperous Lunar New Year.

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