The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced the launch of its Basic Apron Safety and Security – Ramp Access Only (RAO) Certification, a new offering within the NATA Safety 1st Training Center. This certification is designed for personnel who require access to airport ramps but do not perform aircraft ground handling or operate ground support equipment (GSE).
Read MoreAir Seychelles, the national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles, has completed a short-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease with Smartwings, facilitated by Zela Aviation. The agreement saw Smartwings provide a Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Air Seychelles for just over one month, strengthening the airline’s operational capacity during a busy period for Seychelles.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with an industrywide coalition to ensure the industry’s views are clearly detailed with regard to a proposed federal mandate requiring installation of new radio altimeters on tens of thousands of aircraft and helicopters.
Read MoreThe British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) will host its annual conference and AGM on March 12 in London. This dynamic sector has grown and evolved significantly over 50 years since BBGA was established, originally as the General Aviation Manufacturers’ and Traders’ Association (GAMTA) by Danny Forman.
Read MoreNATA (the National Air Transportation Association) welcomes the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcement of eight selected projects under the newly launched Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). NATA recognizes this milestone as a reflection of meaningful progress toward the safe and efficient integration of next generation aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS), while opening the door to significant opportunities for growth, collaboration, and engagement across the general aviation community.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marks the loss of industry icon Russ Meyer, who passed away in his adopted hometown of Wichita, KS, after a brief illness, surrounded by his wife, Helen, and family.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) 2026 International Operators Conference (IOC2026) brought together an energized group of the industry’s most knowledgeable professionals for three days of meticulously selected content focusing on operations in an increasingly complex global mission environment.
Read Moreabove™, a new UK jet provider focused on domestic and European on-demand executive charter flights, has registered its first Embraer Phenom 100. Previously on the German registry, the former Arcus Air aircraft is now G-FABV for Fly Above, marking a key step forward in above’s progress.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the selection of eight recipients of 2026 International Operators Scholarships. The International Operators Scholarship provides recipients with funding and training to pursue professional development within business aviation careers, with a focus on international operations. The scholarship winners are:
Read MoreIn conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) highly successful 2026 International Operators Conference (IOC2026), the association unveiled an updated version of a highly valued member-only online resource, especially among companies operating international missions requiring Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of Ryan McCormack as the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) under secretary with responsibility for policy. McCormack was confirmed by the Senate on Feb. 26. He has been serving as deputy chief of staff for Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy since January 2025.
Read MoreGulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that the Gulfstream G700 has been certified by the Government of India’s Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation, clearing the path for customer deliveries in the country. The G700 follows the Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G500 India certifications that were received in the second half of last year.
Read MoreBuoyed by blue skies and beautiful weather, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) kicked off its 2026 regional forum season in spectacular fashion Feb. 25 at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (KOPF). The powerhouse event featured a sold-out exhibit floor, a cutting-edge aircraft display and nonstop networking in a region focused on launching an exciting new era in business aviation.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling striking down the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for the implementation of tariffs.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed comprehensive bipartisan legislation from leaders in the House of Representatives to increase aviation safety by effectively addressing the many key lessons from the tragic January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to real-world operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) have urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to employ its “emerging technologies framework” to Part 91 and Part 135 operators to ensure business aviation safety, equitable cost allocation and the orderly deployment of Upper C-Band wireless services.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed a bipartisan bill, introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, which would enhance transparency, predictability and accountability in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) aircraft type certification process.
Read MoreACASS launched the MySky Spend Management platform on January 1, 2026, reinforcing its commitment to technological innovation in business aviation, financial transparency, and client access to information. The initial rollout covered ACASS operations in Canada, with plans to extend the platform to the company’s Irish fleet in the next phase of deployment. The MySky Spend platform enables customized, owner-specific visibility, improved communication flows, and reduced manual processes, allowing teams to operate more efficiently while delivering clearer, more timely insights to customers.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that the association’s Business Aviation Management Committee has selected two individuals as recipients of its 2026 Leadership Conference Scholarship.
Read MoreNational Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomes organizational changes that ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is strategically positioned to meet today’s aviation challenges, advance U.S. aviation leadership in the future and bolster the work to enhance safety, the industry’s highest priority.
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