Connecting the Northern Hemisphere

Connecting the Northern Hemisphere

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we'll be sharing nostalgic flashbacks throughout the year. This month, let’s take a look at how The Air Charter Guide evolved and grew by region while tweaking format and data. On the cover from 1988, we see Chuck Spencer, CEO of HubExpress Airlines, “giving the keys” to Carolyn Moore of the Boston law firm McDermott & Rizzo after The Air Charter Guide donated three hours of helicopter time to a new business user on behalf of one of its advertisers. This edition moved to a “City-Listed Format” while operators like Clay Lacy started to update their fleet and contact information on a regular basis with us. A 1989 cover of The Air Charter Guide notes the addition of “Europe” to the directory, an important next step in the pursuit of the “North Atlantic Route.”

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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Leadership Conference Scholarship

The 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.

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NBAA Welcomes Strategically Focused Changes to FAA Structure

National 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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Bizav Industry Leaders DeMoor, Swanson Inducted Into NBAA CAM Fellow Program

The CAM Fellow Program, which was launched in 2024, pays tribute to exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a substantial and ongoing commitment to the business aviation industry and the CAM program’s vision: “Committed to Excellence, Prepared to Lead.” The first fellow class included 19 inductees, and going forward up to two professionals receive the honor each year.

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Industry Leader, Innovator Kenn Ricci to Keynote NBAA’s SDC2026

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that business aviation innovator and entrepreneur Kenneth C. “Kenn” Ricci will deliver the keynote presentation at the 2026 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2026) taking place March 24-26 in Cleveland, OH.

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NBAA Welcomes DOT, FAA Selection of Integrator for Future ATC Network

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a prime integrator for a brand-new air traffic control (ATC) system, and commended both agencies for reaffirming their commitment to implement that system by the end of 2028.

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NBAA: Construction Prompts Changes to Plans for 2026 White Plains Regional Forum

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that newly planned upgrades to Westchester County Airport’s (KHPN’s) primary runway will require changes to the organization’s White Plains Regional Forum, scheduled for June 3, 2026. 

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NBAA Congratulates Joan Sullivan Garrett for Selection to Women in Aviation Int’l Pioneer Hall of Fame

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Joan Sullivan Garrett on being named a 2026 inductee into the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Pioneer Hall of Fame. She will be honored on March 20, 2026, during the 37th Annual WAI Conference in Dallas, TX.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Bills to Protect Pilot and Controller Safety, Support Mental Health

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the introduction of the Mental Health in Aviation Act and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act, which will improve transparency surrounding medication guidelines and increase access to mental health resources, while reducing the stigma surrounding such needs and protecting the livelihood of controllers and pilots.

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NBAA, Aviation Coalition Support New Legislation to Shield FAA From Future Government Closures

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and nearly 60 aviation stakeholder groups in the Modern Skies Coalition issued a statement in support of legislative measures to ensure continued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations in the event of a future government shutdown.

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NBAA Welcomes Removal of Shutdown Restrictions for General Aviation

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. 

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NBAA Applauds Progress Toward Fair, Balanced Trade With Republic of Korea and Switzerland

The 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.

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Irish Business & General Aviation Association Joins CLIMBING.FAST Campaign as 16th International Partner

Irish Business & General Aviation Association Joins CLIMBING.FAST Campaign as 16th International Partner

The 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.

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NBAA, FlightSafety International and CAE Launch Standardized Aircraft SOPs to Enhance Business Aviation Safety

The 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.

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NBAA Welcomes House Vote Reopening Government, Responds to FAA’s Amended Order

The 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%. 

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NBAA, Coalition Urge Congress to Finish Bill Reopening Government, Return Momentum to ATC Modernization

In 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.

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Setting the Record Straight: NBAA Corrects Media’s Misreporting on Bizav and the FAA’s Air Traffic Reductions

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. 

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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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