Allen McReynolds Joins NATA Board of Directors
/Allen McReynolds, COO of West Star Aviation (East Alton, IL), was elected to serve on the NATA (National Air Transportation) Board of Directors.
Read MoreNBAA Welcomes Florian Guillermet’s Appointment to Lead EASA
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Florian Guillermet as the future executive director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking a significant development in European aviation leadership.
Read MoreFAI Extends Partnership with McLaren Formula 1 Team
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FAI Aviation Group, one of the world’s leading global providers of mission-critical aviation services, has extended its partnership with the world-famous McLaren Formula 1 Team. FAI will be known as an ‘official partner’ of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and continue to provide executive aviation services to the team. As part of the agreement, FAI Aviation Group is proud to be prominently represented on Lando Norris’ helmet.
Read MoreNATA and NBAA Welcome Decision from Treasury on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
/The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance identifies eligible models for measuring lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction, which will be used to qualify for and calculate the tax credit. The U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to develop a modified version of its Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) model that would be eligible, as well.
Read MoreGrandView Aviation Becomes WYVERN Wingman PRO
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GrandView Aviation has been awarded WYVERN Wingman PRO certification after achieving excellence in association with ongoing participation in WYVERN's Flight Leader Program (FLP). Wingman PRO validates organizational safety culture utilizing the most advanced safety culture evaluation tools recognized by safety experts and regulatory bodies worldwide. A safety benchmark set above WYVERN’s flagship Wingman program; Wingman PRO is the aviation industry’s highest safety standard.
Read MoreMalone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair
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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.
Read MoreK. Scott Griffith to Keynote 2024 ACSF Safety Symposium
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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.
Read MoreThe Grammy Awards 2024: A Luxurious Guide to Music's Biggest Night in Los Angeles
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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.
Read MorePrivate Jet Travel Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
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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.
Read MoreThank You to Our Business Aviation Community
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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.
Read MoreVOO’s Expanding Visibility and Recognition Leads to a Nomination for Technology Innovation of the Year in the Middle East
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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.
Read MoreNBAA Marks the Passing of Former FAA Administrator David Hinson
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today paid tribute to the legacy of David Hinson, who served as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 1993-1996. Hinson recently passed away at age 90.
Read MoreReynolds Jet Maintains ARGUS Platinum Rating
/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.
Read MoreGet Heli and Alpes Hélicoptères Forge a Partnership for Innovative Helicopter Service
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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.
Read MoreAmerican Jet Charter - Empty Legs December 2023
/12/09/2023 from Grand Lake Regional Airport, OK (1K8) to Oklahoma City, OK (PWA) in our Baron 58 N2333B. There are 3 seats available to purchase for $500 each or buy the empty leg for $1500.00
Read MoreCharter Spotlight: Titan Aviation
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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.
Read MoreGA Stakeholders Urge Passage of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization Bill
/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.”
Read MoreTAG’s Angel Takes to the Skies
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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.
Read MoreUnleaded Fuel Candidate Advances into Next Stage of PAFI Testing
/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.
Read MoreNBAA Mourns Passing of GA Champion, AAAA Executive Director Selena Shilad
/Today, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked the passing of aviation advocate Selena Shilad, a fierce advocate for general aviation and leader of the Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA).
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