American Jet Charter Empty Legs - March 2023
/03/21/2023 from San Bernardino, CA (SBD) to Oklahoma City, OK (PWA) in our Citation Encore N13092. There are 8 seats available to purchase for $3000 each or buy the empty leg for $12,000.00
Read MoreHighlights From BBGA’s Annual Conference 2023
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Future workforce, industry perception, how AI is advancing the industry, protecting small airfields and the wish to keep close to Europe (and EASA) packed a full agenda at BBGA’s annual conference on March 2. This year’s move to a London venue – Royal Leonardo Hotel St Paul’s - drew a record 150 delegates, with more business aviation operators attending than ever before, including SETOps ambassadors RavenAir and Jetfly. Engineering apprentices from new BBGA member Marshall Skills Academy attended with partner Bombardier, joining peers from London Stansted College.
Read MoreLYTE Aviation’s Founder to Present Her Vision for a Next-Gen 40-Seat eVTOL Urban Regional Aircraft
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The future face of regional aviation doesn’t have to be complex, futuristic looking, asserts Freshta Farzam, Founder and CEO of aviation disruptor LYTE Aviation. With 10 years of experience in the green hydrogen and aviation sectors, Freshta’s new company, registered in the UK, fronts a distinctively conventional airframe design for 40 passengers, that will take off and land vertically like a helicopter. But, unlike other next-gen designs involving electric propulsion and heavy batteries, her project will be a tandem tiltwing design, with gearing allowing for forward flight and hover. This simplification means that, subject to funding, a full-scale prototype could be ready within two years.
Read MoreNATA Provides GA Risk Management Perspective at FAA Safety Summit
/National Air Transportation Association (NATA) COO Keith DeBerry and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Alan Stephens provided a voice for aviation businesses and 135 operators at the FAA Aviation Safety Summit in McLean, VA on March 15. Agency and industry leaders convened to discuss recent issues impacting the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) and examine actions the aviation community should review and consider to maintain its excellent safety record.
Read MoreC&L Aerospace Announces the Establishment of an African Sales Office
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C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, announced the establishment of a new sales office in South Africa and that Timothy Semetsing has joined the company in the position of Regional Sales Manager, Africa. Semetsing will lead sales and marketing activities in this region for the regional airline and corporate market segments.
Read MorePriester Aviation Grows Managed Aircraft Fleet
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In Q4 of 2022 and Q1 of 2023, Priester added five business jets to its growing fleet of managed aircraft, the company announces. The aircraft are based throughout the country, reflective of Priester’s ability to answer client needs anywhere. Since its acquisition of Mayo Aviation in late 2022, Priester offers a full range of services to clients nationally, with larger bases of operation in its Chicagoland home and the Rocky Mountain region.
Read MoreNATA's Castagna Testifies Before House Aviation Subcommittee, Providing Insight on Securing the Successful Future of General Aviation
/National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Curt Castagna testified before the House Aviation Subcommittee to discuss solution-focused proposals that secure a vibrant future for general aviation. In the testimony, NATA highlights the critical importance of FAA Reauthorization legislation that will maintain the security and increase the resiliency of the National Airspace System while refining the focus and improving the efficiency of its regulatory agency.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Laurie Lutz as New SVP, Events and Salutes Chris Strong on His Retirement
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that veteran trade show executive Laurie Lutz will join NBAA as senior vice president, events, succeeding Chris Strong, who will retire after more than 14 years of exemplary service to the association.
Read MoreUK Business Aviation Operators in Buoyant Mood at BBGA Annual Conference
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Reflecting on a ‘rollercoaster of two years,’ we have almost forgotten the language of good, but we saw just that in 2022 across all parts of our business, highlighted Alex Durand, CEO of SaxonAir and Deputy Chair of the British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA). “Now we are debating whether we reinvest or just stay as we are.”
Read MoreWYVERN Welcomes WEJET as a New Registered Operator
/WEJET has successfully enrolled as a WYVERN Registered Operator. The Registered Operator safety data network is an essential component of our Aviation Compliance Enhancement System (ACES).
Read MoreVOO Announces a New Integration With FL3XX
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VOO, the B2B private jet marketplace that delivers instant bookings, integrated with FL3XX, the industry-leading aviation management platform, in late February 2023. This integration covers the key functionalities to make the charter sales more efficient and will facilitate traceable, effortless, and flawless operations leading to instant bookings.
Read MoreIndustry Veterans Thompson and Kroner to Advance NATA Initiatives and Programs
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce that Ken Thompson has been promoted to full-time Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs and industry expert Paige Kroner has joined the NATA team as Senior Advisor, Industry Relations.
Read MoreOperator Spotlight: Executive Air Services
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Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Shawna Erviti. Director of Charter Sales at
Executive Air Services (EAS). EAS is a 20-year-old, ARG/US Platinum and IS-BAO-rated Part 135 aircraft management and charter company.
Air Charter Guide Has You Covered: The Masters 2023
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The Masters 2023 is almost here, and we are excited to share everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to Augusta National Golf Club. The first Masters tournament was held in 1934 and was won by Horton Smith. That year, Horton took home just around $1,500. Today the first prize is worth over $2 million. Over the years, The Masters has become known for its rich history, challenging course, and iconic green jacket awarded to the winner.
Read MoreNBAA’s Record-Setting Leadership Conference Reaches New Heights in Promoting Dynamic Excellence
/The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2023 Leadership Conference made history in Charlotte, NC, as nearly 500 attendees heard from world-class speakers with timely lessons for unleashing excellence, in business aviation and beyond.
Read MoreTom Perry, Cessna’s Super-Salesman, Honored With BBGA’s Outstanding Contribution to Aviation Award
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Tom Perry, the face of Cessna Aircraft in Europe for three decades, is this year’s recipient of the British Business and General Aviation Association’s prestigious Michael Wheatley Award for Outstanding Services to the general aviation industry. BBGA Chair Aoife O’Sullivan presented him with the accolade at the Association’s annual conference and AGM on March 2nd at London’s Leonardo Hotel, St Paul’s.
Read MoreSkyservice Expands to Vancouver, British Columbia
/Skyservice Business Aviation (“Skyservice” or “the Company”), a North American leader in business aviation, is expanding its full-service business aviation operations to Vancouver International Airport (“YVR”), Canada.
Read MoreUAS Applauds Maya Ghazal’s Achievements as She Headlines at Leading Women’s Aviation Conference
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UAS International Trip Support was delighted to support headline speaker Maya Ghazal at the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Long Beach, California on February 25th. Since meeting this remarkable young woman during EBACE-BACE in Geneva last May, UAS recognized she was destined for success. Maya has become an inspirational role model for young women pursuing an aviation career.
Read MoreBroker Spotlight: Executive Lifestyle
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Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Shanavas Soopy of Executive Lifestyle, a premier luxury tourism company specializing in private charter. Executive Lifestyle tailors their comprehensive travel solutions to each client’s unique requirements.
Read MoreAir Charter Guide's Team Attends NBAA's First 2023 Regional Forum
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Once again, Aviation Week’s business aviation team exhibited last month at the Opa Locka Regional Forum. According to NBAA, a record-breaking 3200 participants attended – including 350 students from area schools, featuring more than 170 exhibitors and 19 aircraft on display. Michele Markarian, Director Strategic Accounts and Sara Hellon, Strategic Account Manager were pleased to welcome back familiar and new clients.
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