NATA Statement on Senate Commerce Committee’s Passage of S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023

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NATA applauds the Senate Commerce Committee’s passage of S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, and thanks Chair Maria Cantwell (D, WA), Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R, TX), Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth (D, IL) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R, KS) for their bipartisan leadership to secure a stronger, more efficient Federal Aviation Agency and protect the safety and success of aviation businesses.

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Record-Breaking NBAA Leadership Conference Inspires Attendees to ‘Level Up’ for Peak Performance

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For the second time in as many months, the industry’s calendar featured an event that set a high-water mark for participation, and once again offered an extraordinary lineup of high-caliber speakers, with the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) record-breaking 2024 Leadership Conference.

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Clay Lacy Aviation Line Service Technicians Complete Gulfstream Ground Handling Training Program

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Clay Lacy Aviation Line Service Technicians Complete Gulfstream Ground Handling Training Program

More than 60 Clay Lacy Aviation line service technicians have completed Gulfstream-authorized ground handling and service training for Gulfstream aircraft. The specialized training developed by Gulfstream Aerospace and FlightSafety International is designed to improve dispatch reliability and increase safety.

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Travel Guide: Fashion Week 2024

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Travel Guide: Fashion Week 2024

As the fashion elite converge upon the world's style capitals for a spectacular carousel of couture, the February 2024 Fashion Weeks promises an unrivaled symphony of the avant-garde and the iconic. From New York's skyline silhouettes to Paris's chic boulevards, each city awaits you with bated breath to unveil a tapestry of trends that will define upcoming fashion seasons. This global fashion celebration isn’t just about the garments gracing the runways; it's a 360 experience encompassing lavish stays and gastronomic delights, celebrating the seamless blend of lifestyle and fashion.

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Elfly Group Moves Into New Home at Torp (Sandefjord) Airport (ENTO)

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Elfly Group Moves Into New Home at Torp (Sandefjord) Airport (ENTO)

eek moved into new facilities at Torp (Sandefjord) Airport (ENTO) in southern Norway. The expanding company has taken 1,160 sqm of office and workshop space in the airport’s large 1,700 sqm hangar, where it plans to build the first full-scale ‘Noemi.’ Elfly’s new home offers plenty of space to expand as its program ramps up. Testing and validations will also be undertaken there. 

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Ready to Network, Ready to Innovate: VOO Joins Forces at AIR OPS 24

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Ready to Network, Ready to Innovate: VOO Joins Forces at AIR OPS 24

VOO returns to Brussels to exhibit at AIR OPS 24 and to showcase its automated next-generation B2B marketplace where charter brokers and aircraft operators can experience the full power of auto-quotes and real-time private jet charter bookings on just one platform. This premier European event designed for business aviation flight operations professionals will occur on February 20–21 at the Event Lounge in Brussels. It will feature an exhibition, training opportunities and informative sessions.

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NATA’s Jenny Ann Urban Named to DOT Supply Chain Task Force

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NATA’s Managing Director of Air Charter and Maintenance Jenny Ann Urban has been designated as primary NATA representative on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Aerospace Supply Chain Resiliency (ASCR) Task Force. NATA COO Keith DeBerry will continue to serve as alternate.

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Largest-Ever NBAA Regional Forum Kicks Off Industry’s 2024 Event Calendar

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A record-shattering crowd count, an electric vibe and a beautiful day marked the first major business aviation event on the 2024 calendar, at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Miami-Opa locka Regional Forum on Jan. 31. The all-day forum served as a showcase of the people, products and promise from an essential industry that supports over 108,000 jobs and an annual payroll of more than $5.4 billion in Florida alone.

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Private Jet Travel for Sports Fans: Tips for Flying to Major Events

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Private Jet Travel for Sports Fans: Tips for Flying to Major Events

Private jet travel has made it possible for one of the world’s biggest stars to fit in sporting events with tour performances, award shows, appearances and countless other demands. However, it’s not just the Taylor Swifts of the world who can take advantage of private jet travel to sporting events – those more likely to buy her albums (or refuse to do so) can benefit as well. Multiple options exist for those looking to avoid the hassle of commercial flights or long drives in support of their teams. If this sounds appealing to you, read on.

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2024 NBAA Miami-Opa Locka Regional, S&D in Fort Worth, TX and EBAA AirOps Brussels

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2024 NBAA Miami-Opa Locka Regional, S&D in Fort Worth, TX and EBAA AirOps Brussels

From NBAA’s Miami-Opa Locka Regional to the Fort Worth Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference to 2024 AirOps in Brussels – Air Charter Guide welcomes charter operators, charter travelers and all aviation professionals to a Happy and Healthy New Year 2024!

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ACSF Adds Lone Mountain Jet Management to its Aviation Safety Action Program

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The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), a leading advocate for safety in the private aviation industry, proudly announces the addition of Lone Mountain Jet Management, a leader in aircraft management services, to its distinguished Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). 

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Tag Aviation Launches Its Latest Fragrance

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Tag Aviation Launches Its Latest Fragrance

TAG Aviation is pleased to announce a new addition to the TAG fragrance collection – Orchid Bloom. This fragrance symbolizes TAG’s presence in Singapore. Now with 2 bases, one at Seletar Airport (WSSL) and the other downtown, highlighting the importance of this pivotal area to TAG as a strategic location within a six-hour radius of any Southeast Asian country.

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Charter Spotlight: Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter

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Charter Spotlight: Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with the staff at Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter, a charter operator headquartered at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) since 1976. Over four decades in the industry, Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter maintains and operates a fleet of Learjets and long-range Challenger 604 & 605 aircraft. They hire and train their own pilots and crews, dispatch flights, coordinate in-flight gourmet dining, and arrange for luxury ground transportation.

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