Jetstream International Pvt. Ltd. Successfully Completes Gulfstream G650ER Ground Handling Operation at VGHS

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Jetstream International Pvt. Ltd. Successfully Completes Gulfstream G650ER Ground Handling Operation at VGHS

Jetstream International Pvt. Ltd., a provider of global aviation support services, today announced the successful execution of ground handling operations for a Gulfstream G650ER at Dhaka International Airport (VGHS), further strengthening its presence in international business aviation. The operation was executed with a strong emphasis on precision planning, real-time coordination, and strict adherence to international aviation safety and operational standards. The team ensured a seamless turnaround, resulting in an efficient and on-schedule departure.

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NATA Celebrates 50 Years of Safety and Success: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program Reaches Golden Milestone

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) proudly announces the 50th anniversary of its Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program. For half a century, the program has supported aviation businesses with specialized coverage, a strong focus on workplace safety, and meaningful financial returns for participants.

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NBAA’s AAM Roundtable Welcomes Eve Air Mobility

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced Eve Air Mobility has joined its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable. Established in 2021, the NBAA AAM Roundtable brings together industry leaders to help shape the policies, infrastructure and operational frameworks needed to support the safe integration of AAM technologies into the National Airspace System.

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Records, Firsts, Growth: AERO 2026 Showcases the Strength of General Aviation

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Records, Firsts, Growth: AERO 2026 Showcases the Strength of General Aviation

The 32nd edition of AERO, the world’s leading trade show for general aviation, business aviation, and air sports, has achieved record-breaking milestones. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 countries participated, marking the highest exhibitor count in the event’s history. Visitor numbers also increased significantly, with approximately 37,000 attendees from 88 countries over the four-day event, surpassing the previous year’s figure of 32,100. The international representation of exhibitors (54%) and visitors (55%) underscores the global significance of the trade show.

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Business Aviation in the Ascent at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

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Business Aviation in the Ascent at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

The 32nd edition of AERO Friedrichshafen, Europe’s leading general aviation show, is set to welcome its largest-ever business aviation presence when it opens its doors on April 22 for four days. Exhibitors include business aviation associations from Asia (AsBAA), Germany (GBAA), and Austria (AABA), along with an emerging Middle East contingent, including representatives of MEBAA.

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Gulfstream Hosts Skyward Event in Savannah

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Gulfstream Hosts Skyward Event in Savannah

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from six continents and more than 30 countries to Skyward, its newly reimagined customer event in Savannah, Georgia, to discuss various topics and trends impacting business aviation. The three-day conference was held at the Savannah Convention Center, located near the company’s worldwide headquarters.

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NATA Applauds House T&I Committee Approval of ALERT Act

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NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) applauded the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's unanimous approval of the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening aviation safety across the National Airspace System.

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ICCS Mexico & Latin America Opens New Flagship FBO at Toluca International Airport (MMTO)

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ICCS Mexico & Latin America Opens New Flagship FBO at Toluca International Airport (MMTO)

ICCS Mexico & Latin America has inaugurated its new flagship FBO at Toluca International Airport (MMTO), enhancing its infrastructure and operational capabilities at one of Mexico’s most strategic aviation hubs. Located near Mexico City, the new ICCS Toluca T2 expands the company’s presence at Toluca, where it now operates two dedicated FBO terminals. This expansion increases capacity, improves efficiency, and solidifies the airport’s role as a key gateway for domestic and international business aviation traffic.

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarships

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and its Schedulers & Dispatchers (S&D) Committee has announced the recipients of the 2026 Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship. These individuals will be recognized during the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026), taking place March 24-26, in Cleveland.

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NBAA Welcomes House Approval of Bills to Strengthen US Aviation Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the House of Representatives for passing four bills that will strengthen America’s leadership in aviation, including one that would allow the return of supersonic flights. The supersonic bill (H.R.3410) would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue new rules allowing civil supersonic flight in the U.S., as long as the aircraft is operated to ensure that no sonic boom reaches the ground. The U.S. has not allowed supersonic flights since 1973.

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Tashkent Introduces Dedicated Business Aviation Gateway

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Tashkent Introduces Dedicated Business Aviation Gateway

Effective February 17, 2026, all business aviation operators planning charter flights to Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan, must designate Tashkent-Vostochny Airport (Tashkent-Humo International Airport / Tashkent-East, UZTP) as the destination aerodrome in flight applications and flight plans. This replaces Tashkent International Airport (UZTT) for such operations.

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Gulfstream Aerospace Delivers 200th G600 Delivery

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Gulfstream Aerospace Delivers 200th G600 Delivery

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the 200th customer delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s facility in St. Louis and delivered to a North America-based customer. To date, the G600 fleet has logged more than 197,000 flight hours and completed over 87,000 landings. The aircraft has also achieved 95 city-pair speed records, including a recent milestone that broke a decade-long record.

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NBAA, 4AIR Partner on Accreditation to Advance Sustainability Leadership

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and 4AIR, a leader in aviation sustainability solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to expand and strengthen NBAA’s Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program. The announcement was made prior to the start of the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026) in Cleveland.

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NATA Introduces New Certification to Expand Apron Safety Training for Ramp-Access Personnel

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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).

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Air Seychelles Completes Successful ACMI Lease with Smartwings, Facilitated by Zela Aviation

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Air Seychelles Completes Successful ACMI Lease with Smartwings, Facilitated by Zela Aviation

Air 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.

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NBAA Joins Coalition to Provide Industry’s Voice on FAA’s Proposed Altimeter Rule

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The 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.

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BBGA Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Conference and AGM in London

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BBGA Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Conference and AGM in London

The 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.

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NATA Commends FAA and DOT Announcement of Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Projects

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NATA (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.

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NBAA’s 2026 Int’l Operators Conference Drives Global Operations Excellence

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The 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.

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