Travel Guide: Madrid's Mad Cool Festival in July

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Travel Guide: Madrid's Mad Cool Festival in July

July in Madrid pulses with an electric energy that transcends the capital's already intoxicating summer rhythm. The Mad Cool Festival returns for its eighth edition from July 10 to 12, 2025, transforming the Iberdrola Music venue into a sonic playground where musical legends and emerging artists converge under the Spanish sun. This isn't merely a festival—it's a cultural phenomenon that has rapidly ascended to become one of Europe's most coveted musical experiences, a three-day symphony of sound that resonates long after the final encore.

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Private Jet Safety: What You Need to Know

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Private Jet Safety: What You Need to Know

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are legendary for creating the first successful powered airplane, achieving their first flight in 1903. Only a few years later, Orville became notable for a much less happy reason – involvement in the first known airplane crash to cause a fatality (of his passenger), in 1908. The accident caused the U.S. War Department to delay the delivery of a Wright Brothers aircraft for several months.

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Court Ruling Denies Forced Premature Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel, Affirming Focus on Safety and Industry Consensus

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The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda's denial of the Center for Environmental Health’s (CEH) motion to mandate the premature transition to a new unleaded aviation fuel recognizes the critical need for a transition with a focus on safety and industry consensus. It also affirms that any change must consider materials compatibility, demonstrated commercial availability, and industry readiness.

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EBACE25 - A May Marvel!

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EBACE25 - A May Marvel!

With an impressive tunnel entry way onto the show floor the reimagined European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE25) opened its doors for the next era of business aviation. From rethinking air charter to addressing the infrastructure challenges of next-gen mobility, the Innovation Stage brought together pioneers, policy makers and entrepreneurs to shape a future defined by sustainability, technological and operational transformation. Our very own Lee Ann Shay, Executive Editor with Aviation Week Network, took part in moderating the sustainability panel.

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First Chime Joins Paragon Aviation Group’s Strategic Partner Network

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Paragon Aviation Group proudly announces the addition of First Chime, an exceptional private aviation catering company, to its distinguished network of Strategic Partners. Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, First Chime is renowned for its unparalleled handcrafted culinary experiences tailored specifically for the private aviation industry.

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NATA, IFBOA, and AssuredPartners Aerospace Announce More than $2 Million in Good Experience Returns (GER) to Program Participants

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NATA, IFBOA, AssuredPartners Aerospace proudly announce the final Program year for 2019 of its Workers Compensation Insurance Program, underwritten by QBE, closed with a Good Experience Return (GER) of $2.04 million to participants. To date, over $24 million in GER has been distributed to Program participants.

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UAS Launches Air Concierge Program for Optimal Choice, Transparency and Efficiency

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UAS Launches Air Concierge Program for Optimal Choice, Transparency and Efficiency

Leading global trip support and charter solutions provider UAS International Trip Support (UAS) has launched the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program – an exclusive offering designed for individuals who wish to enjoy enhanced cost-efficiency, flexibility, and transparency when they fly.

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Charter Spotlight: Sunwest Aviation

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Charter Spotlight: Sunwest Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Sunwest Aviation, a premier aircraft charter operator and fixed-base operator (FBO) based at the Calgary International Airport (CYYC). Founded in 1986, Sunwest has grown to become one of Western Canada's leading aviation service companies, offering a comprehensive range of services including aircraft charter, aircraft management, workforce transportation, and specialized aeromedical services.

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NBAA Lauds Inclusion of Industry Priorities in House-Passed Budget Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of multiple initiatives supporting the growth, safety and sustainability of the nation’s aviation industry and infrastructure included in a budget reconciliation bill. The bill includes $12.5 billion to fund airport and air traffic control (ATC) projects over the next four years. These include replacing aging radar systems, control towers and terminal radar approach control facilities, as well as expanding controller recruitment and training.

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ENG Organ Recovery Partners with College Station Quarterback Marcel Reed to Champion Organ Donation Awareness

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ENG Organ Recovery Partners with College Station Quarterback Marcel Reed to Champion Organ Donation Awareness

ENG Organ Recovery is proud to announce a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with the star quarterback in College Station, Marcel Reed. This partnership is an opportunity to elevate awareness of the importance of organ donation and to educate communities on the power of giving the gift of life.

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TAG Aviation Celebrates Angel Wun's Achievement as New Gulfstream G650 Junior First Officer

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TAG Aviation Celebrates Angel Wun's Achievement as New Gulfstream G650 Junior First Officer

TAG Aviation is proud to announce that Angel Wun has successfully completed her line check and is now officially a Gulfstream G650 Junior First Officer. This milestone underscores TAG Aviation's commitment to developing and nurturing talent within the aviation industry through its unique TAG Trained Pilot (TTP) program.

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BBGA Becomes First European National Business Aviation Association to Join CLIMBING. FAST. Campaign

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BBGA Becomes First European National Business Aviation Association to Join CLIMBING. FAST. Campaign

EBACE, Geneva. The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) is exhibiting at EBACE in Geneva this week, Stand 401, in the new Association Village, to share that it will be the first European national bisav association to join the industry's international, multimedia advocacy campaign, CLIMBING. FAST., launched in 2023 to showcase the societal benefits of business aviation, including workforce opportunities and sustainability innovations.

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NBAA Reaches 1,000th Certified Aviation Manager Milestone

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Cook Flight Operations Capt. Doug Rock for becoming the 1,000th Certified Aviation Manager (CAM), a landmark achievement for a training program that has become the gold standard for leadership development in business aviation.

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UAS International Trip Support Launches Charter Air Concierge Program

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UAS International Trip Support Launches Charter Air Concierge Program

Leading global trip support and charter solutions provider UAS International Trip Support (UAS) has launched the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program – an exclusive offering designed for individuals that wish to enjoy enhanced cost-efficiency, flexibility, and transparency when they fly.

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Affinity Aviation Group Celebrates 10 Years with New Office and Milestone Achievements

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Affinity Aviation Group Celebrates 10 Years with New Office and Milestone Achievements

Affinity Aviation Group (AAG), the United Kingdom's go-to specialist for business aircraft acquisitions and sales, charter and advisory services, celebrates a decade of excellence this month. It is pleased to mark this milestone with the opening of a new dedicated office at Farnborough Airport (EGLF) inside Hangar One, and the imminent delivery of a Bombardier Global 6500 to a European client, one of four pre-owned transactions currently in progress for Affinity.

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Premier Private Jets Appoints Stephen West President of Charter Division

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Premier Private Jets Appoints Stephen West President of Charter Division

Stephen West, an industry leader with a track record of growing charter organizations, has joined as President of Charter Division. Josh Birmingham, CEO of parent Premier Private Jets, sought out West to strengthen the management team as Premier has expanded with major new MRO capabilities and new FBOs.

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NBAA Thanks SE Regional Director Greg Voos for Legacy of Service to Members

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has recognized Greg Voos, the association’s Southeast regional director, who recently retired after 11 years of service on behalf of NBAA members in Alabama, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

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ACASS Expands Managed Fleet with Four New Aircraft

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ACASS Expands Managed Fleet with Four New Aircraft

ACASS is proud to announce the continued growth of its managed fleet with the addition of four new aircraft: a Praetor 500, a Citation X, a Gulfstream G700, and a Global XRS. The Praetor 500, based in Montreal, is managed under the ACASS Canadian AOC and available for both private and charter operations. The Citation X, based in Halifax, is also managed under the Canadian AOC and available for charter. The Gulfstream G700 will operate under a private San Marino registration and be based in Dubai. The Global XRS, flying under a private Canadian registration, will split its base between London and New York.

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Gulfstream Unveils Redesigned London Showroom

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Gulfstream Unveils Redesigned London Showroom

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the official unveiling of its reimagined London Sales and Design Center. Originally opened in 2013, the nearly 5,500-square-foot/511-square-meter space located in Mayfair gives customers based in or traveling through the city exclusive access to Gulfstream’s London-based sales executives and interior design team.

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Zela Aviation Partners with Syros Airport

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Zela Aviation Partners with Syros Airport

Zela Aviation, in collaboration with Syros Airport (LGSO), proudly announces the arrival of the first direct flight of the summer season 2025 from Thessaloniki (LGTS) to Syros, operated by Aegean Airlines. This flight scheduled for June 3, 2025, marks a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism on the Cycladic island of Syros.

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