Castle Aviation Opens New FBO at KCAK

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Castle Aviation Opens New FBO at KCAK

During Castle Aviation's 40th year in Aviation Services, they are making history once again with the opening of their new FBO. Just over a year ago Akron Canton Airport (KCAK), The City of Green, Castle Aviation and its partners celebrated a groundbreaking event in September of 2023 for the construction of what has become an 80,000-square-foot hangar, an FBO and additional offices. Occupancy has been recently granted, and the team is ready to provide fixed-base operating services.

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BBGA Helps the Next Generation Enter the Aviation Workplace

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BBGA Helps the Next Generation Enter the Aviation Workplace

The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) actively engages with young people to help inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. It is involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting careers in aviation, highlighted in its #BizavEnables social media campaign; including through its collaboration with Stansted Airport College and its support of the Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform (ASRP)/TalentView Aviation (TVA).

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Charter 101: The History of Private Jet Travel

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Charter 101: The History of Private Jet Travel

With all the focus on the present and the future of private jet travel, the past tends to be overlooked. Private jet travel stretches back more than a century, and once looked very different from how it does now. If you’re interested in a blast from the past that may hold clues to the future, read on.

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Travel Guide: New Year's Eve Around the Globe

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Travel Guide: New Year's Eve Around the Globe

The end of the year brings reflection and curiosity as we celebrate our successes, forgive our shortcomings, and make plans to be a better us. This year, our journey takes us to Sydney Harbor, the lively streets of Edinburgh, and the jazz-filled heart of New Orleans, where each city brings its magic to the start of a new year. Wherever you choose to celebrate, there’s no easier way to travel than with Air Charter Guide as your companion.

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NATA Statement on GAMI Unleaded Aviation Fuel Demonstration at Reid-Hillview Airport

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NATA (National Air Transportation Association) issued the following statement in response to General Aviation Modifications, Inc.’s (GAMI) announcement regarding G100UL at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in Santa Clara, California. NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna serves as Co-chair of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, a government and industry partnership dedicated to finding a safe and reliable unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft.

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Paragon Expands Northeast Presence with Westover Metropolitan Airport Partnership

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Westover Metropolitan Airport (KCEF) is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Paragon Aviation Group, a move that promises to enhance its service offerings and expand its footprint within the aviation industry. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Westover's long-standing history as a key aviation hub in the Northeast.

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Jetting Onward to Dubai for MEBAA

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Jetting Onward to Dubai for MEBAA

Last month’s annual NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas was buzzing with activity and “celebrated all our industry”, said President and CEO Ed Bolen. Our team enjoyed a fun top golf party hosted by GLADA Aviation and participated in the annual CAN auction. On the floor, we welcomed among many familiar and new faces our friends from Costa Rica’s Aero Jet, Norway’s Sundtair, Italy’s Delta Aerotaxi SRL, USA’s First Chime, Turkey’s GoJet, Singapore’s Avi-Go and many, many more. Enjoy a few snapshots from the show.

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Jackson Square Aviation Partners with Future Energy Global to Accelerate SAF Production

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Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a leading aircraft leasing company, has signed a partnership agreement with Future Energy Global (FEG), the innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ecosystem builder and production accelerator.

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Charter Spotlight: CommuteAir

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Charter Spotlight: CommuteAir

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Pete Ganabathi, CommuteAir Director of Network & Operations Planning and Charter Operations Team Lead. With over 35 years of experience in providing safe, reliable regional airline service, CommuteAir is committed to providing exceptional comfort and service to their valued clients.

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TAG Aviation UK & Malta Renews their WYVERN Wingman Certification!

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TAG Aviation UK & Malta Renews their WYVERN Wingman Certification!

TAG Aviation has once again secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful audit, recently conducted by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before purchasing air charter services.

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FAI Nominated for ITIJ Air Ambulance Award 2024

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FAI Nominated for ITIJ Air Ambulance Award 2024

The Air Ambulance Division of German Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG, has been nominated as one of three finalists in the Air Ambulance category of the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Awards 2024. This is the sixth time that FAI has been nominated and the nomination follows three award wins in 2012, 2020 and 2021 respectively.

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With Boundless Enthusiasm and Opportunities, NBAA-BACE Was the Place to Be

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has concluded an electrifying week at its 2024 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), bringing together the industry’s top names, latest innovations and biggest news, ushering in the next era of aviation.

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NBAA Board of Directors Reelects Three Members to Board at Annual Meeting

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The voting members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today reelected three individuals to the association’s Board of Directors during an annual meeting held during the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

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NBAA Bestows Gold Wing Award to Kerry Lynch for Historical Takeout on GARA

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented journalist Kerry Lynch with its Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence for her thorough historical reconstruction of the remarkable advocacy mobilization that won passage of the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA), the 1994 law that provided much-needed liability protection to the general aviation industry.

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Canadian Business Aviation Association Joins CLIMBING. FAST. Initiative, Strengthening Campaign’s Global Sustainability Focus

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Today, CLIMBING. FAST. campaign partners welcomed the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) as a formal member of the growing sustainability advocacy campaign focused on advancing the business aviation industry’s bold commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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NBAA and NATA Issue Statements on Historic AAM Rulemaking

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NBAA and NATA Issue Statements on Historic AAM Rulemaking

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and NATA (National Air Transportation Association) have welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) release of a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) to establish requirements for the safe, efficient integration of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft into the nation’s aviation system. 

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IBGAA Third Annual Conference to Roll Out a Broad Agenda, Including Future Flight

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IBGAA Third Annual Conference to Roll Out a Broad Agenda, Including Future Flight

The third edition of the IBGAA International Business Aviation Conference is fast approaching. It will feature a line-up of exciting speakers and panels, with a spotlight on Sustainability, Future Flight/Advanced Air Mobility, Irish Airports, FDI & Tourism, The Global perspective, Aircraft Finance & International Insurance Risk, setting up an Irish AOC and doing business in Ireland, adds to the broadest agenda yet.

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Jet Aviation Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Across US FBO Network

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Jet Aviation Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Across US FBO Network

Jet Aviation has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on-site in Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, Palm Beach, Florida, Bedford, Massachusetts, and Teterboro, New Jersey. This brings the total number of Jet Aviation FBOs in the US currently offering on-site SAF to eight.

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NBAA Lauds Planned Enshrinement of Gen. Lloyd ‘Fig’ Newton, Five Others as National Aviation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Announced at NBAA-BACE

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the unveiling at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) of the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s (NAHF’s) 2025 Enshrinement class, including former NBAA board chair, decorated veteran and iconic aviator Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton. 

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Aviation Partners Joins 4AIR Sustainability Solutions Program in Carbon Footprint Assessment

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Aviation Partners’ designed Winglets have provided a sustainable option to the industry for decades, saving users billions of gallons of jet fuel. The innovative company is now teaming up with aviation sustainability solutions leader 4AIR to offer an emissions footprint assessment to its clients.

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