Hunt and Palmer USA Appoints Aviation Expert Helen Hollis as VP of Key Accounts to Expand North American Charter Services

Hunt and Palmer USA Appoints Aviation Expert Helen Hollis as VP of Key Accounts to Expand North American Charter Services

Hunt & Palmer USA Inc., the US arm of international air charter leaders Hunt & Palmer PLC, has announced the strategic addition of industry veteran Helen Hollis to its North American management team. This move is designed to strengthen the company's position, particularly in the commercial air charter segment. Hollis will assume the role of Vice President – Key Accounts.

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ACASS Achieves Third Consecutive IS-BAO Stage 3 Safety Registration Renewal

Montreal-based business aviation support services company ACASS has been issued its third consecutive renewal of its IS-BAO Stage 3 registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). This prestigious designation, first issued to ACASS in 2017, verifies that Safety Management System (SMS) activities are fully integrated into ACASS's aircraft management operations and that a positive safety culture is consistently sustained.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Commerce Vote on Michael Graham’s Nomination to Second NTSB Term

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauded the vote by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to advance Michael Graham’s nomination for a second, five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to an upcoming vote by the full chamber.

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NBAA-BACE Aircraft Connection Will Showcase Innovation, Inspiration as Never Before

The National Business Aviation Association 2025 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Aircraft Connection will be an exclusive destination for viewing cutting-edge aircraft from OEMs including Airbus, Aviat, Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier, Cirrus, Daher, Embraer, Epic, Gulfstream, Honda Aircraft Company, Piaggio, Pilatus, Piper, Tecnam, Textron Aviation and more.

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Million Air CEO Roger Woolsey Receives NATA’s Top Honor

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced that Roger Woolsey, owner and CEO of Million Air Interlink (Million Air) and REW Investments, Inc., has been named the 2025 recipient of the Association’s prestigious William A. “Bill” Ong Memorial Award—NATA’s highest honor for extraordinary achievement and extended service to the general aviation industry. 

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ESPN and FlyHouse Announce Strategic Partnership for College GameDay and NFL Programming

ESPN and FlyHouse have announced a new collaboration centered around some of ESPN's most recognizable properties – College GameDay, Monday Night Countdown, and NFL Live. As the official private aviation sponsor of these marquee programs, FlyHouse will provide bespoke air travel for ESPN and celebrity guest pickers during the 2025 NCAA and NFL football seasons.

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ACASS Receives Third Consecutive Renewal of IS-BAO Stage 3 Registration from IBAC

Montreal-based business aviation support services company ACASS has been issued its third consecutive renewal of its IS-BAO Stage 3 registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). This prestigious designation, first issued to ACASS in 2017, verifies that Safety Management System (SMS) activities are fully integrated into ACASS’s aircraft management operations and that a positive safety culture is consistently sustained.

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ESPN and FlyHouse Announce New Collaboration Around "College Gameday" And "Monday Night Countdown"

ESPN and FlyHouse have announced a new collaboration around some of the company’s most recognizable properties – College GameDay, Monday Night Countdown, and NFL Live. As the official private aviation sponsors of the marquee programs, FlyHouse will offer bespoke air travel for ESPN and celebrity guest pickers during the 2025 NCAA and NFL football seasons.

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Bolen Champions Industry’s Commitment for ATC Modernization on Podcast Reaching Millions

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen said the U.S. needs to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a brand-new air traffic control (ATC) system in a new interview with Freakonomics Radio, a thought-leadership podcast heard by millions of listeners each week, including Washington’s most influential policymakers.

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NBAA Announces Promotion of Aviator, NAS Expert Heidi Williams to Association Vice President

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Heidi Williams vice president, air traffic services and infrastructure, expanding her role in overseeing the association’s policies and coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), state and local officials.

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NBAA Supports Administration’s Plan to Fast-Track AAM Aircraft Into NAS

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the announcement of a pilot program aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The program, known as the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), will form public-private partnerships with state and local government agencies and private sector companies to develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations.  

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NBAA Lauds House Passage of Important Pilot Mental Wellness Legislation

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bipartisan bill to improve pilot access to mental health care. The Mental Health in Aviation Act (H.R. 2591) directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to revise mental health disclosure and treatment regulations, to update archaic policies surrounding such disclosures and to remove current barriers that may discourage pilots from seeking out mental wellness services.

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Zela Jet Launches Zela Journeys: New All-in-One Luxury Travel Booking Platform

Zela Jet Launches Zela Journeys: New All-in-One Luxury Travel Booking Platform

Zela Jet, a leading provider of private jet services in Greece and Europe, is proud to introduce Zela Journeys, a new digital booking platform that redefines the luxury travel experience. Now live, Zela Journeys allows users to book hotel accommodations, private ground transfers, sporting and musical events, commercial flights, and of course Zela Jet's own private aviation services — all in one streamlined interface designed for ease, flexibility, and full control.

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Kindra Mahler Joins Western Aircraft as Marketing Manager for Aircraft Sales and Charter Divisions

Kindra Mahler Joins Western Aircraft as Marketing Manager for Aircraft Sales and Charter Divisions

Western Aircraft, a subsidiary of Greenwich AeroGroup, has announced the appointment of Kindra Mahler as marketing manager for its aircraft sales, aircraft management and charter divisions, led by Vice President Phil Winters. Mahler brings 17 years of aviation industry experience to Western Aircraft. She joins the company from Fargo Jet Center in Fargo, North Dakota, where she advanced aviation marketing initiatives while contributing operational insight through years of involvement in charter flight operations. Her expertise includes branding and design management, integrated campaigns, event strategy, social media management, communications and client engagement, all designed to drive growth across the business aviation sector.

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NATA’s Cyber Insurance Program Offers Exclusive Protection Against Evolving Threats

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announces the latest addition to its suite of insurance offerings with the launch of a brand-new cyber insurance program underwritten by E-Risk Services, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company). Designed specifically for NATA’s diverse members, the program provides comprehensive protection against escalating cyber threats facing aviation businesses, with a flexible and easy-to-use online submission process.

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Gulfstream Completes 100th Starlink Installation on G650ER at Fort Worth Facility

Gulfstream Completes 100th Starlink Installation on G650ER at Fort Worth Facility

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the successful completion of its 100th Starlink high-speed internet installation. The system was installed on a Gulfstream G650ER at the company's Fort Worth Alliance Service Center in Texas. This milestone comes less than a year after Gulfstream received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certification to install Starlink on the award-winning G650 and G650ER, providing customers with the added convenience of working directly with the company to upgrade connectivity for their aircraft.

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Charter 101: Propelling Yourself into Turboprop Chartering

Charter 101: Propelling Yourself into Turboprop Chartering

When thinking about charter aviation, the default assumptions usually revolve around jets. Whether discussing whether a pop star will make it to her fiancé’s Super Bowl or debating when a woman's pro sports league can ditch commercial air travel for charter, the conversation frequently centers on private jet travel. However, jet engines aren't the only ones driving charter aviation. There's another option that may seem less glamorous and luxurious, but which has its own advantages – turboprops.

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