FlyHouse Becomes a WYVERN Registered Broker

WYVERN 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.

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FAI Aviation Group Completes Sale of Newly Retrofitted Bombardier Challenger 604

FAI Aviation Group Completes Sale of Newly Retrofitted Bombardier Challenger 604

German 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.

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NBAA Issues Statement Regarding FAA Order for NAS Traffic Management Changes

The 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.

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Modern Skies Coalition Stands United in Calling on Congress to End the Shutdown Without Delay

A 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.

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Stratos Jets Raises Reliability Standard with Built-In AOG Mechanical Recovery Coverage on Every Charter

Stratos 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.

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Private Jet Travel in the Middle East

Private Jet Travel in the Middle East

The 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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Argentine Polo Open 2025

Argentine Polo Open 2025

On 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.

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NBAA Activates HERO Database as Industry Readies Melissa Relief Efforts

The 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.

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DC Aviation Malta Expands Fleet with Bombardier Challenger 350 Under San Marino T7 Registration

DC Aviation Malta Expands Fleet with Bombardier Challenger 350 Under San Marino T7 Registration

DC 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.

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Jet Aviation to Purchase and Provide Sustainment for French Navy Fleet

Jet Aviation to Purchase and Provide Sustainment for French Navy Fleet

Jet 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.

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Alliance Aviation Opens First Purpose-Built General Aviation Hangar and FBO Facility in AlUla

Alliance Aviation Opens First Purpose-Built General Aviation Hangar and FBO Facility in AlUla

Alliance 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."

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Jet Aviation Celebrates 30 Years in Singapore

Jet Aviation Celebrates 30 Years in Singapore

Over 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.

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NATA Honors Signature Aviation Leaders with 2025 Industry Excellence Awards

NATA (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.

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NBAA Board Taps Witzig for Second Term as Chair, Names Byrd New Vice Chair

The 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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Skymark Refuelers, World Fuel Services, and Clay Lacy Aviation Unveil The Largest All-Electric Aircraft Refueler in the United States

Skymark Refuelers, World Fuel Services, and Clay Lacy Aviation Unveil The Largest All-Electric Aircraft Refueler in the United States

Skymark Refuelers is proud to announce, in partnership with World Fuel Services and Clay Lacy Aviation, the launch of the country’s largest all-electric aircraft refueler – a 7,000-gallon EV Refueler designed to advance sustainable fueling operations at airports nationwide. This well-engineered vehicle represents a major step forward in electrifying ground support equipment, combining performance, efficiency, and safety in one of the most innovative refuelers on the market today.

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Cynthia Guidry Earns NATA’s 2025 Airport Executive Partnership Award

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) is proud to announce that Cynthia Guidry, Director of Long Beach Airport (KLGB), has been named the recipient of the Association’s 2025 Airport Executive Partnership Award. The honor recognizes an airport leader for outstanding efforts to nurture strong relationships between airport operators, aviation businesses, and the surrounding community.

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NBAA Releases Newest Business Aviation Fact Book, an Essential Advocacy Tool

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today released a new, in-depth edition of the Business Aviation Fact Book, a 33-page overview of the industry, detailing its vital role in the economy and transportation system, and the essential services it provides to citizens, companies and communities.

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NBAA Honors The Air Current’s Elan Head with 2025 Gold Wing Award

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today recognized Elan Head, senior editor of The Air Current, with NBAA’s 2025 Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence, recognizing insightful and accurate reporting on matters affecting business aviation. Head received the award prior to the opening of the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place from Oct. 14 – 16, in Las Vegas, NV.

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