London Heli Shuttle Marks First Sustainable Aviation Fueled Flight

London Heli Shuttle Marks First Sustainable Aviation Fueled Flight

London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) recently saw the first flight of the London Heli Shuttle, operated by Castle Air, using a 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend. The dedicated business aviation airport was the first in London to offer Air bp’s low carbon renewable fuel, which is produced from waste and residue products, providing a lifecycle carbon reduction of around 80% compared to the traditional jet fuel it replaces.

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Reynolds Jet Expands Charter Fleet with Gulfstream G150

Reynolds Jet has added a Gulfstream G150 to its fleet of managed aircraft. The low-time, mid-size aircraft can seat up to nine passengers and is well-equipped with a variety of popular amenities. The aircraft, based out of the company’s private hangar facility at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati (KLUK), will also be available for charter.

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As Congress Passes Second FAA Extension; NBAA Reaffirms Call for Long-Term Reauthorization Bill

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marked last night’s passage of a second congressional extension to maintain authorization for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations with a renewed call for Congress to move forward with a new multi-year authorization bill for the agency.

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Safety 1st Training Center Customizable for All Aviation Businesses – Go Rentals Implements Program

Go Rentals is the first rental car company to implement a customized safety training program under the NATA Safety 1st Training Center. The program provides foundational airport ramp safety and security training while enhancing the collaboration between Go Rental employees and ramp personnel. The customized training program includes essential knowledge on airport movement operations, such as understanding traffic patterns, right-of-way rules, and airport signs and markings.

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FAI Extends Partnership with McLaren Formula 1 Team

FAI Extends Partnership with McLaren Formula 1 Team

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.

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NATA 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.

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GrandView Aviation Becomes WYVERN Wingman PRO

GrandView Aviation Becomes WYVERN Wingman PRO

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.

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Malone AirCharter CEO Cristine Kirk Selected as NATA Board Vice Chair

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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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