From Hanscom to Geneva to White Plains - Keep Up, Keep Flying!
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Thanks to David Richter and the Massachusetts Business Aviation Association for a wonderful MBAA Aviation Day in May! Air Charter Guide's Managing Editor Bettina Gentile and Director, Strategic Accounts for Aviation Week Network Michele Markarian got to catch up with Greg Lison from Infinity Aviation, Jim Iacono and his son, a budding pilot, from Skypointe Aviation Capital and Advisory Services, and our former colleague Brian Lash of Jet Aviation, among others.
Read MoreCharter Spotlight: Global Jet International
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Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Matt Frick, Operations Manager at Global Jet International. Global Jet International allows executives to carry out business while in flight, remaining productive and arriving at destinations feeling refreshed. Global Jet's dedicated 24/7 operations support team takes care of all of the complexities including permits, curfews, ground handling, customs, crew duty and airside tarmac access.
Read MoreVOO and GlobeAir Partner to Revolutionize Business Jet Chartering with Instant Booking Technology
/VOO announces a groundbreaking partnership with GlobeAir, Europe’s leading and award-winning private jet charter company in the entry-level private jet sector. This partnership leverages VOO’s dynamic platform, renowned for its swift and transparent charter price calculation, with GlobeAir’s industry-leading API for static pricing. This integration allows brokers to access a game-changing functionality – instant booking – for the first time.
Read MoreEBACE2024 Propels Business Aviation Toward an Ambitious Future
/The trailblazers, trends and technologies that are redefining the future of air travel came together for the 2024 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2024) – marked by the world debut of new aircraft and other exciting industry firsts.
Read MoreOPUL Jets Partners with SpaceX to Bring Starlink Internet to Its Fleet
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OPUL Jets, a premier private jet charter provider has announced a significant upgrade to its fleet through a new partnership with SpaceX's Starlink Aviation. This strategic move will equip OPUL Jets’ compatible fleet with the latest in satellite internet technology, providing unparalleled connectivity to passengers.
Read MoreACIA Aero Leasing Delivers Two ATR 72-212 Large Cargo Door Freighters to Aerlink
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ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services and solutions, announced today the delivery of two ATR 72-212 Large Cargo Door (“ATR 72 LCD”) freighters to leading Australian FIFO and cargo air charter operator Aerlink.
Read MoreLuxaviation Group Expands Global Presence with Acquisition of Paragon Aviation Group
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Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg, is proud to announce the acquisition of Paragon Aviation Group, a leading network of FBOs and international handling agents, creating a global FBO network of over 140 locations.
Read MoreJet Aviation Expands EMEA Managed Fleet and Charter Offering
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Jet Aviation announced that it has added 10 aircraft to its EMEA managed fleet since the start of 2024, including three aircraft available for charter. The additions include a mix of large, mid-sized, and small cabin aircraft and bring the Jet Aviation EMEA managed fleet to a total of some 70 aircraft.
Read MoreVOO and GlobeAir Partner to Revolutionize Business Jet Chartering with Instant Booking Technology
/VOO announces a groundbreaking partnership with GlobeAir, Europe’s leading and award-winning private jet charter company in the entry-level private jet sector.
Read MoreIBGAA Third Annual Business Aviation Conference to be Held at the K-Club in Kildare
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The Irish Business and General Aviation Association (IBGAA) is moving its annual business aviation and luxe tourism conference to the K-Club, luxury hotel and golf club in Kildare for its third edition. Live bookings opened this month https://ibgaa.com/2024-conference/ for the 14th November event and IBGAA’s Joe Buckley, founding executive, will be attending EBACE in Geneva next week, joined by a number of IBGAA members, including Ashford Castle, attending for the first time.
Read MoreGama Aviation Completes Major Milestone of New Business Aviation Center at OMSJ
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Gama Aviation is pleased to announce that it has completed a major milestone - a 36,000 sqm parking apron - in the construction of its new Business Aviation Centre facility at Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ). The facility, due to open in Q2, 2025, will deliver extensive business aviation infrastructure to Sharjah International Airport.
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PrismJet Joins the Air Charter Safety Foundation
/PrismJet, a premier aircraft management and charter company, is proud to announce its membership in the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF). As an organization dedicated to enhancing the safety, flexibility, and privacy of private air travel, PrismJet’s alignment with ACSF and the ASAP program underscores its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of aviation safety.
Read MoreNBAA Marks Passing of Decorated Veteran and Former Team Member Paul Smith
/The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) pays tribute to Paul Smith, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, who served in key leadership roles for the association. Smith passed away peacefully on May 10.
Read MoreSolairus Launches an Enhanced Recruitment Processes with New Careers Site and AI-Enabled Applicant Tracking System
/In a strategic move to optimize recruitment procedures, Solairus Aviation has unveiled its revamped careers site and Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This cutting-edge tool incorporates state-of-the-art AI-enabled features, aimed at revolutionizing the recruitment process and drastically reducing hiring time.
Read MoreLondon Oxford Airport Introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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London Oxford Airport (EGTK), the UK’s fifth largest in terms of business aviation movements (it saw a total of 58,549 in 2023), is enjoying a significant year. This month it introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through fuel provider World Fuel Services. New tenant OXCCU, a spin-out from Oxford University, is readying its synthetic aviation fuel facility to open in August, anticipating an anticipated 50% lower capital cost versus other e-fuel production methods.
Read MoreZela Jet, Fly 7 Executive Aviation and CaptainJet Partnership for 2024
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Zela Jet, Fly 7, and CaptainJet have joined forces to offer unparalleled board-to-board services at Athens Airport (LGAV) in Greece. Recognizing the challenges posed by congested airport traffic on Greek islands during the summer, this collaboration aims to provide clients with a seamless travel experience. This partnership combines Fly 7's versatile PC-12 and PC-24 fleet, CaptainJet’s extensive network of various-sized jets, and Zela Jet's expertise in domestic helicopter flights in Greece.
Read MoreOriens Aviation, Business Aviation OEM Authorized Distributor Joins IADA
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Oriens Aviation, the authorized Pilatus and Tecnam aircraft distributor for the British Isles, returns to EBACE 2024 next week (May 27-30) as the newest member of the globally renowned International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). Oriens joined IADA following a banner year in which they were involved in over 20 new and pre-owned aircraft transactions, with interest remaining high in 2024.
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