Jet Aviation Partners With FlyORO to Bring Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Singapore

Jet Aviation Partners With FlyORO to Bring Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Singapore

Jet Aviation announced that it has partnered with FlyORO, a fuel blending services provider, to offer custom blends of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its Singapore Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Seletar Airport. The tailored SAF blends use FlyORO’s AlphaLite technology and is available immediately.

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Mack Rutherford, Youngest Person to Fly Solo Around the World, to Headline EBACE2023 Career Day

Mack Rutherford, the youngest person to fly solo around the world at age 17, will inspire students and future business aviation professionals during a meet-and-greet and live question-and-answer session on May 25 during the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023) Careers in Business Aviation Day.

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NATA and NBAA Recognize Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen's Service to Aviation Industry

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) extended their appreciation to Billy Nolen following media reporting that Nolen intends to step down as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) later this year.

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Production Air Charter Announces Expansion Plans in Response to Growing Demand

Production Air Charter is the leading air charter company within the film and television industry. With demand for their tailored and specialized service they are looking to expand with offices based in the cities of Los Angeles and Atlanta, as well as explore opportunities to further support studios outside of the UK and Europe.

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NBAA Calls on FAA to Amend SMS Proposal to Better Support Business Aviation

In comments submitted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the association made clear that while the industry supports initiatives to enhance the safety of flight, the agency’s new proposal to expand airline Safety Management System (SMS) regulations onto business aviation misses the mark.

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Revv Aviation Joins with OptimuM AIR to Provide Air Ambulance Service in Southwest Region

Revv Aviation and OptimuM AIR have signed an agreement to jointly provide critical care air transport services to the Southwest Region. OptimuMedicine, the parent company of Optimum AIR, operates out of Las Vegas, has provided critical care ground and air service in Nevada since 2017. That includes both ground and fixed-wing ambulance. Revv Aviation will fulfill the existing need with a dual-piloted King Air 200/350 and dedicated crew for 24-hour on-demand response.

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NATA Now Accepting Applications for the 2023 AMT Employer Award Program

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that the application period for the 2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Employer Award Program is now open through July 15, 2023.

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VOO Joins the Air Charter Association and Attends the Spring Lunch in London

VOO, the B2B private jet marketplace that delivers instant bookings, has become an official member of the Air Charter Association. By meeting all the necessary requirements, VOO has become part of a worldwide network of members accredited as experienced and trustworthy professionals. Membership is effective immediately, which allows VOO to participate in the annual ACA Spring Lunch on April 20 at the Guildhall in London.

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Toto and Susie Wolff, Leaders in Racing, Business, Philanthropy and Sustainability, to Keynote EBACE2023

With the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023) just weeks away, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) are pleased to announce that Toto Wolff, Team Principal of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, and F1 executive Susie Wolff will kick off the show as keynote speakers.

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Aerocare Cements New Capability in Painting Embraer Praetor 600

Aerocare Cements New Capability in Painting Embraer Praetor 600

Aerocare Aviation Services, part of the Complete Aircraft Group, has recently accomplished its first full aircraft repainting of an Embraer Praetor 600 aircraft, under a newly established relationship with a leading European business aviation service provider. The Embraer aircraft received a full exterior repaint of its existing OEM livery using an approved paint system from Akzo Nobel, with all works being undertaken at Aerocare’s dedicated paint facility at Hawarden airport, Chester, UK.

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Pilatus Honors KCAC Aviation with Two Prestigious Awards

Pilatus Honors KCAC Aviation with Two Prestigious Awards

KCAC Aviation was honored with two distinguished awards from Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd., during the Swiss aircraft manufacturer’s annual sales meeting in Nashville, TN. KCAC received both the Pilatus Class Center Spirit Award as well as the Pilatus Sales Achievement Award.  The Pilatus Class Center Spirit Award recognizes the organization that fully embodies Pilatus Class attitudes and behaviors in every aspect of their operations, from sales and marketing all the way through to pilot training.

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TAG Takes the Global to the Max!

TAG Takes the Global to the Max!

TAG Aviation has highlighted its’ impressive aircraft management skills and sleek operations yet again by setting some remarkable milestones with recent long-range flights on their Bombardier Global 7500 fleet. The trips in question were from Hong Kong to Newark and San Jose to Hong Kong, non-stop with flight times of 14:58 and 15:48 respectively, which are the amongst the longest flight endurance range of the Global 7500.

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Air Charter Guide Has You Covered: The Indy 500

Air Charter Guide Has You Covered: The Indy 500

The Indianapolis 500, also known as the Indy 500, is a legendary event in motorsports. Held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, this race has a rich history and offers an unforgettable experience for motorsport enthusiasts and casual observers alike. In this blog, we delve into the captivating history of the Indy 500, explore the area surrounding the race track, and discuss the best transportation options and activities to enjoy during your visit.

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Broker Spotlight: Ubaire

Broker Spotlight: Ubaire

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Sandra Laurencio of Ubaire, a charter broker based in Mexico City. Ubaire is part of the ICCS group, the leading private aviation services company in Mexico, with more than 25 years of experience in the business, more than eleven thousand flights served each year and the largest network of FBOs in the country.

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Roundup From HAI Heli-Expo and Lunch and Learn with Magellan Jets

Roundup From HAI Heli-Expo and Lunch and Learn with Magellan Jets

Air Charter Guide’s Director, Strategic Accounts Michele Markarian and Product Director Bettina Gentile met with Magellan Jets’ team for a Lunch n Learn at Magellan Jets headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts. Together, we explored the various tabs and search features on www.aircharterguide.com, culminating in a demo of a real trip request brokered from Italy to LHR.

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FAA Validates Clay Lacy Aviation’s SMS Program in Top 2% Nationally

FAA Validates Clay Lacy Aviation’s SMS Program in Top 2% Nationally

Clay Lacy Aviation has been recognized as a leader within private aviation for its Safety Management System (SMS). Its organization-wide approach has been validated and recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to meet the new standards of the FAA SMS Voluntary Program. The validation places Clay Lacy in the top 2% of Part 135 operators in the United States that have completed this process and developed a culture of safety promotion. The FAA SMS Voluntary Program (SMSVP) attests that the company’s SMS also meets the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) requirements.

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