The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) removal of restrictions on access for general aviation, including business aviation, which have been in effect as a result of the federal government shutdown.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commends the Trump Administration on a recent trade agreement with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and a separate announcement on trade with Switzerland. Both agreements are a return to zero-for-zero tariffs on imports of aircraft and parts.
Read MoreZela Aviation is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic collaboration with the Municipality of Syros-Ermoupoli, extending their partnership into its second year. This ongoing cooperation continues to focus on creating opportunities for new connections to Syros Airport (LGSO) with international destinations, as well as further promoting tourism across the island.
Read MoreThe CLIMBING.FAST campaign has welcomed the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) as a new partner in the continuing effort to communicate business aviation's significant economic and societal benefits, track record of innovation and continued progress on sustainability. The partnership was announced during IBGAA's 2025 International Business Aviation Conference being held in Kildare, Ireland.
Read MoreBuilding on a positive year for business aviation, characterized by new and used business aircraft committed to the Irish registry*, a strong showing of chartered jets and helicopters arriving for the Irish Open and the landmark decision keeping Dublin Airport (EIDW) exempt from the commercial passenger cap - the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) meets in upbeat mood.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), FlightSafety International and CAE announced the publication of industrywide aircraft standard operating procedures (SOPs), a key resource years in the making that marks a new milestone in business aviation safety and consistency.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) welcomed the end of the federal government shutdown and the forthcoming restoration of full operations across the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other agencies. Congressional passage of temporary funding through January 30, 2026, brings much-needed relief to safety-critical federal employees who have worked without pay, as well as aviation businesses, operators, and their customers who have managed significant uncertainty and endured recent disruptions.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to restore government funding and end the shutdown, and commends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for issuing an amended order freezing traffic reductions at 6%.
Read MoreFAI Aviation Group, Germany's leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services, offering fixed-wing air ambulance, private jet charter, aircraft management and MRO services, is making its exhibition debut at the Dubai Air Show this month, November 17-21. FAI will be showcasing its services at Booth 637, part of the German Pavilion, as the company marks 23 years in the UAE. FAI's VIP Charter and Air Ambulance missions in the region account for around 20% of its total operations.
Read MoreIn a letter to Congress published in The Washington Post, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and nearly 60 aviation stakeholder groups in the Modern Skies Coalition have called on Congress to reopen the government immediately and pass the full year appropriations bill that funds the nation’s air traffic control system.
Read MoreJet Aviation has announced that it has launched initial operations at its FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF). The new facility is Jet Aviation's 12th FBO in the US, joining a global network of some 30 FBOs worldwide. The company announced it had broken ground on the new facility in October 2024, with full completion scheduled for mid-2026. Initial operations launched with a wide range of services for passengers, crew and aircraft, including a terminal, a 540,000 square-foot ramp able to accommodate larger-cabin, ultra-long range business jets, two new taxiway connections into the airport system, fueling with Jet-A, 100LL and sustainable aviation fuel, and drive-on access to the ramp via a private entrance.
Read MoreAs 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
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