Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair

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Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair

Today, the NATA (National Air Transportation Association) board of directors named Cristine Kirk, CEO of Malone AirCharter, Inc., as its Vice Chair. Kirk was elected to serve on the NATA Board in June 2023.  Kirk joined Malone AirCharter in 2010 as Staff Accountant and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) after just five years. In her role as CFO, Kirk spent the next six years on the company’s strategic leadership team focusing on safety, customer service, and growth. In 2021, Kirk purchased Malone Air Charter, continuing to run the company in the same family-owned tradition of its founding in 2002. 

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K. Scott Griffith to Keynote 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium

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K. Scott Griffith to Keynote 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium

Author, pilot and aviation safety trailblazer K. Scott Griffith will deliver the opening keynote at the 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium, to be held April 1-3, 2024 on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), in Daytona Beach, Florida. Hosted by the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero), the annual aviation safety event brings together 200+ aviation leaders and students to gain insights and learn best practices, as well as share lessons learned.

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The Grammy Awards 2024: A Luxurious Guide to Music's Biggest Night in Los Angeles

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The Grammy Awards 2024: A Luxurious Guide to Music's Biggest Night in Los Angeles

As the city of Los Angeles readies itself for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, a sense of excitement permeates the air. Scheduled for February 4, 2024, at the illustrious Crypto.com Arena, the Grammys represent an evening of accolades and a celebration of music's profound influence on culture and society. Since 1959, the Grammy Awards have honored musical excellence, setting the stage for legendary performances and memorable moments that have become etched in the annals of music history.

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Private Jet Travel Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Private Jet Travel Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

As more and more people seek private jet travel, its profile has risen considerably. However, the industry isn’t incredibly transparent given that relatively few people still fly private, and companies offering these services are far smaller in size and reach than major commercial airlines. As a result, myths about private jet travel abound. If you’re looking to separate fact from fiction, read on.

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Thank You to Our Business Aviation Community

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Thank You to Our Business Aviation Community

If you visited the Dubai Air Show last month you might have experienced remarkable maneuvers and precision formations by the UAE’s Air Force and Air Defense display team in the skies above the static display. Or, like our team, perhaps you stopped by the Buddha Bar for a night of Pan-Asian cuisine combined with a show of dancers and aerialists. We hope you successfully conducted business during the event, visited with Sara or Jen at our booth, and finished a fabulous aviation show by attending the gala concert with Maroon 5.

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VOO’s Expanding Visibility and Recognition Leads to a Nomination for Technology Innovation of the Year in the Middle East

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VOO’s Expanding Visibility and Recognition Leads to a Nomination for Technology Innovation of the Year in the Middle East

VOO has been nominated for The Aviator Middle East Awards in the Technology Innovation of the Year category, which recognizes an outstanding technological innovation introduced in the Middle East over the past year that provides a solution unique to the region. The Aviator Middle East Awards 2023 will take place on December 12 at the Jumeirah Mina A’Salam Hotel in Dubai, bringing together leading industry professionals from across the Middle East and internationally.

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Reynolds Jet Maintains ARGUS Platinum Rating

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Reynolds Jet is pleased to share that it has retained its ARGUS Platinum designation, a rating it has consistently held since 2009. ARGUS ratings reflect the highest levels of quality and aviation safety and demonstrate an operator’s adherence to an internationally recognized standard.

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Get Heli and Alpes Hélicoptères Forge a Partnership for Innovative Helicopter Service

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Get Heli and Alpes Hélicoptères Forge a Partnership for Innovative Helicopter Service

Getting to the Alps is about to get a lot easier and more fun with a new helicopter service, born from a groundbreaking cross-channel partnership between British-based GetHeli and French-based helicopter airline Alpes Hélicoptères, part of Léman Aviation. This collaboration introduces an innovative flight pooling system, set to redefine air travel to the Alps, especially during the ski season, starting with Courchevel.

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Charter Spotlight: Titan Aviation

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Charter Spotlight: Titan Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with James Coak, Vice President of Titan Aviation. Titan Aviation was established in 2004 by a team of aviation professionals, headed by Sakeer Sheik. Since then, the company has evolved into a leading aviation service provider with multiple locations across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

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GA Stakeholders Urge Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill

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Several general aviation (GA) groups today advised Congress that continued short-term extensions of authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would “challenge the certainty that industry and the FAA depend on to enable long-term planning and investment in many critical areas required to ensure the safety of the NAS and America’s global leadership in aviation.”

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TAG’s Angel Takes to the Skies

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TAG’s Angel Takes to the Skies

The TAG Trained Pilot Scheme, an in-house pilot training program aimed at fostering local talent, was established in 2015 and sponsors TAG employees to become a pilot from ab-initio to a full type rating on a business jet. Angel Wun is the latest member of the program and will gain her first type rating on a Gulfstream 650, which starts this month at CAE Singapore.

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Unleaded Fuel Candidate Advances into Next Stage of PAFI Testing

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General aviation industry members of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative are applauding the news of the first unleaded fuel candidate to successfully pass the most rigorous Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) initial detonation and 150-hour engine durability test phase, and continued progress toward an unleaded future.

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FlyHouse Elevates Luxury Experience through Exclusive Partnership with Go Rentals

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FlyHouse, an industry-leading private jet management and charter company recognized for its unparalleled luxury, service, and innovation, is excited to announce the strategic partnership with Go Rentals, the quintessential purveyor of premier luxury car services. This collaboration underscores FlyHouse’s groundbreaking benchmark in guest experiences as Go Rentals will serve as the premier ground transportation partner for FlyHouse.

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Fly 7 Executive Aviation SA & Zela Jet Winter Partnership for the Season

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Fly 7 Executive Aviation SA & Zela Jet Winter Partnership for the Season

This winter, Zela Jet and Fly 7 are joining forces to provide travelers with exceptional flight options. Zela Jet, renowned for its luxurious travel experiences, is promoting winter flights from Greece to destinations in Switzerland, Austria and France utilizing the aircraft fleet operated by Fly 7. Fly 7 specializes in the operation of Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft, ensuring passengers a comfortable and efficient journey during the winter season.

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NBAA Unveils New Guide and Free Webinar on Reducing Runway Excursions

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To help enhance safety in business aircraft operations, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has produced a new publication entitled, “Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation: A high-level guide on mitigating the risks.” The 25-page document examines many of the psychological and physical factors that cause excursions on takeoffs and landings and explains how to address them in training programs and safety management systems.

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FAI Honored With Two Awards at the Middle East Aviation Awards

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FAI Honored With Two Awards at the Middle East Aviation Awards

FAI Aviation Group, Germany’s leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services, was honored at the 2023 Middle East Aviation Awards on November 14th, during the Dubai Airshow. The group scooped two accolades – Air Ambulance Company of the Year Award and the prestigious Aviation Business Innovative Leader Award, presented to the group’s Dubai-based Managing Director, Barbara Baumgartner.

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Journey Aviation Adds Two Additional Gulfstreams to its Charter Fleet in Time to Kick off the Holiday Season Travel,

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Journey Aviation Adds Two Additional Gulfstreams to its Charter Fleet in Time to Kick off the Holiday Season Travel,

Journey Aviation – a worldwide private jet charter operator and aircraft management company – continues to grow its charter fleet with its latest addition of two Gulfstreams including a GV and GIVSP. Just in time for holiday season travel, the company now has a fleet of 24 aircraft, 18 of which are Gulfstreams including 3 G550s, 7 GVs and 8 GIVs – available for domestic and international flights.

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