As the FAA’s government shutdown-driven air traffic management program goes into effect, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is responding quickly to set the record straight with a number of news outlets that are publishing the allegation that business aviation is exempt from the program.
Read MoreDue to the ongoing US government shutdown which has led to numerous pressures on federal programs, including significant staffing shortages, the FAA has issued NOTAMs to prohibit non-scheduled services at twelve major airports from November 10, 2025.
Read MoreWYVERN is excited to welcome FlyHouse as a Registered Broker, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to safety, transparency, and building trust with its clients and partners. As a Registered Broker, FlyHouse now has access to cutting-edge technology and comprehensive data tools, offering real-time insights into training records, crew currency, insurance coverage, maintenance training, and more.
Read MoreGerman Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet GmbH, a member of FAI Aviation Group, has completed the sale of its newly retrofitted Bombardier Challenger 604. The aircraft, originally showcased on the static display at AERO Friedrichshafen 2025 in April, has been sold to a Middle East-based customer. Malta-based FliteWatch will offer the aircraft for commercial charter on behalf of the new owner.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its order outlining changes to National Airspace System (NAS) management resulting from the ongoing government shutdown. Review the FAA order here.
Read MoreA broad coalition of aviation stakeholders, including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), released a statement calling on Congress to end the shutdown.
Read MoreStratos Jets, the world’s only private jet charter brokerage franchise, announced that AOG Mechanical Recovery Coverage, known as FlightGuard™ is now automatically included in every on-demand charter quote arranged through a Stratos Jets agency. The protection is included by default and may be declined by the client at the time of booking.
Read MoreGlobal business aviation support services leader ACASS has completed its first-ever flight to Antarctica. The Falcon 8X flight from Cape Town, South Africa to Wolf's Fang Runway, Antarctica took place on October 28. Transporting eight team members from White Desert, Antarctica and a San Marino CAA inspector, the flight is the first of seven scheduled for the ACASS-operated Falcon over the 11-week Wolf's Fang operating season.
Read MoreThe first powered flight in the Middle East took place in 1909, when Baron Pierre de Caters of Belgium and Louis Blériot of France flew over Istanbul (now Constantinople) in Turkey. The first airline in the region, Egyptair, debuted in 1932, with Turkish Airlines following in 1933 and Saudi Arabian Airlines in 1945. The region became a transit hub for flights connecting Africa, Asia and Europe, often serving as fuel stops for long journeys spanning continents. When air travel in the Middle East truly began to take off, however, it showed the same type of explosive growth that marked other infrastructure development in the region
Read MoreOn November 1st, Buenos Aires air will thunder with the hooves as the 132nd Argentine Open Polo Championship begins at Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo. This isn't any other tournament. It's the final jewel in the Triple Crown, following the Hurlingham and Tortugas Opens, and the most prestigious polo competition on earth. "The Cathedral of Polo" has hosted this championship since 1928, its two pristine fields accommodating 30,000 spectators who gather beneath Buenos Aires' skyline to watch something extraordinary.
Read MoreThe Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place November 17-21 at Dubai World Central, is now part of Informa, the parent company of Aviation Week Network and its subdivisions of AC-U-KWIK, Air Charter Guide and Bluebook. The event is positioning itself as pivotal for the business aviation sector, with unprecedented focus on private and corporate aircraft solutions that are reshaping executive travel across the Middle East and beyond. With over 148,000 expected visitors and 1,500+ exhibiting companies, Dubai Airshow 2025 promises to be where the future of business aviation takes flight, connecting industry leaders with the opportunities that will define the next decade of executive travel.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has activated its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Database in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating blow to the island nation of Jamaica. The database is a list people in the business aviation community who are part of disaster-response mobilization efforts, whose basic information is provided to organizations coordinating relief efforts.
Read MoreDC Aviation Malta (DC Aviation Ltd.) is proud to announce the addition of a Bombardier Challenger 350 to its fleet, operating under T7 registration (San Marino Aircraft Registry) for private operations. This newest addition marks an important milestone in the company's ongoing fleet expansion, reinforcing its commitment to providing exceptional, personalized service to clients.
Read MoreJet Aviation has been contracted by the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) to purchase three PC-24 aircraft for use by the French Navy. The company will also provide comprehensive sustainment support, including on-site line and base maintenance and continuation of airworthiness management (CAMO) services, to ensure ongoing operational readiness and mission success.
Read MoreAlliance Aviation has officially announced the opening of its new hangar and Fixed Base Operation (FBO) facility at AlUla International Airport (OEAO), marking a milestone as the Kingdom's first purpose-built general aviation hangar. The announcement was made during the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, held under the theme "The Key To Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers Of Growth."
Read MoreOver the years, the site has grown and developed in service of the changing needs of customers in the region, including extending FBO services to Changi Airport (WSSS) in 2006, opening a new 5,000 square-meter maintenance hangar in 2014, and a third 3,850 square-meter hangar in 2017. In 2023, the FBO launched on-site sustainable aviation fuel in partnership with FlyORO, and in late 2024, achieved IS-BAH Stage 3 accreditation.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Leadership Awards, honoring individuals whose professionalism and resilience exemplify the highest standards of general aviation. This year’s honorees, Adam Cope, General Manager of Signature Aviation (DCA) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), and Connor Thoreck, Operations Manager also at Signature Aviation (DCA), are recognized for their extraordinary leadership every day and particularly during the January 29 air disaster over the Potomac River, which claimed 67 lives.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2025. Milan's ancient bells echo across cobblestone piazzas while winter's first breath touches the Gothic spires of the Duomo. Tonight, Teatro alla Scala illuminates its legendary stage with one of opera's most dangerous works: Dmitri Shostakovich's "Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk."
Read MoreThis year’s annual NBAA convention proved to be another fantastic whirlwind success. Although the city of sin was quite windy and shut down the static display for the first day of the show we were able to connect with so many of our customers on the field, in the halls and off the strip.
Read MoreThe voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) have reelected two individuals to the association’s board of directors during an annual meeting held during NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Additionally, the board of directors announced that John Witzig, of Pfizer, will serve a second term as board chair, and Matt Byrd, of Hillwood Aviation, will serve as NBAA’s new vice chair/treasurer.
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